Can Antibodies post vaccine fight Delta variant?

According to a lab study conducted in US, Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus cannot evade antibodies generated by vaccination. Key Points Findings were published in journal ‘Immunity’. It helped in explaining why vaccinated people have escaped the worst of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Uneven vaccination in India’s most populous districts

India’s most populous districts are witnessing uneven vaccination coverage over the past months. This raise concerns over resurgence in covid-19 cases in some of the districts. Highlights 30 most populous districts in India, that account for one sixth of India’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Study: COVID-19 during pregnancy is linked with preterm birth

Recently, a study was published in “The Lancet Regional Health-Americas” on impact of covid-19 on pregnancy. According to the study, covid-19 during pregnancy is linked with preterm birth. Key findings Risk of the preterm birth, that occurs at less than ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

WHO asks power players to end Covid Vaccine Inequity

World Health Organization (WHO) urged the 20 leaders with power to end the disgraceful covid-19 vaccine inequity and global imbalances before October in order to reverse the tide. Highlights UN health agency has been highly infuriated by the moral outrage ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Zydus Cadila’s needle-free Covid-19 vaccine to get approval

India is to get its sixth Covid-19 vaccine soon as drug firm Zydus Cadila’s needle-free Covid-19 vaccine called ‘ZyCoV-D’ is all set to get emergency use authorisation (EUA) approval. Key Points Presently, Indian government has authorised five vaccines for Covid-19 ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Postal Department holds drawing contest for children

Department of Posts is conducting a drawing competition for children aged between six to 15. Key Points Drawing contest is being conducted for designing special covers under the theme ‘COVID-19 vaccination’. Contest is being organised with the aimed of introducing ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

US announces USD 25 million aid to support COVID-19 vaccination in India

The United States has announced 25 million USD assistance to India to support the COVID-19 vaccination efforts across the country. Highlights US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced that the US government will partner with Ministry of Health and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021