Topic: Epidemic
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: December 27
The first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was celebrated by the United Nations on December 27, 2020. The day is being celebrated to facilitate exchange of information, transmission...
CEPI to include India among six other countries for COVID-19 Vaccine Testing
The Global Initiative of Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness for Innovation, CEPI has identified six labs from countries such as Britain, Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Bangladesh and India. Highlights The...
COVID-19 Vaccine: India launches “Strengthening Clinical Trial Research Capacities in Neighbouring Countries” programme
On September 23, the Department of Biotechnology launched “Strengthening Clinical Trials Research Capacities in Neighbouring Countries” programme under the Ind-CEPI Mission. Highlights The programme has been launched in...
GoI launches “Containment Plan for Large Outbreaks”
With the lock down period nearing its closure, the Govenremnt of India has begun its preliminary preparations to pull the economy back to its bloom. Several strategies are...
COVID-19 case recorded in Mumbai’s Dharavi
A 56 year old man from Dharavi in Mumbai recently passed away due to COVID-19, sparking fears of the disease’s spread in Asia’s largest slum. About the Incident...
GoI: 30% of Corona Virus cases due to Tablighi Jamaat incident
The Government of India has traced 1,023 cases of COVID-19 to Tablighi Jamaat congregation. The Contact Tracing across 17 states have led to Tablighi Jamaat Congregation. Tablighi Jamaat...
FDA approves Convalescent Plasma Treatment for seriously ill COVID-19 patients
The Food and Drug Administration of the United States has approved the use of Convalescent plasma collected from patients recovered from COVID-19 to treat seriously ill COVID-19 patients....
India begins antibody tests for Corona Virus
India is all set to begin antibody tests to confirm if a person was previously infected with the virus. This will help understand the epidemiology of Covid-19. Highlights...
What is the difference between lockdown, Curfew and Section 144?
With COVID-19 spreading in India, GoI has ruled curfew in some areas, Section-144 in some other areas and lock down in many other areas. These measures are being...Stages of Viral Spread
The Prime Minister called for a Janata Curfew to be observed on the 22nd of March as the country fears the entry into the next stage of the...
