Tag: Covid patients
DRDO's 1st Batch Of Anti-Covid Drug 2-DG Launched
The first batch of DRDO-developed anti-Covid drug 2-DG (2-deoxy-D-glucose) was launched on Monday to treat patients suffering from the deadly disease. The medicine comes in powder form and can be taken with water. ....
Delhi's LNJP, GTB, Rajiv Gandhi Hospitals To Treat Black Fungus Cases Soon: CM Kejriwal
In wake of growing cases of mucormycosis or 'black fungus', the Delhi government has decided to open dedicated centres at three city hospitals for the treatment of the disease in Covid-19 recovered patients. ....
AIIMS Director Lists Three Key Factors To Prevent 'black Fungus'
All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) director Randeep Guleria on Friday listed 3 important factors important in the interception of 'black fungus' or mucormycosis outbreak, prevalent in coronavirus patients. ....
Haryana To Provide One Lakh Coronil Kits To Covid Patients
Amid the ongoing row over Baba Ramdev's statements against allopathy, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij announced to provide one lakh Ayurveda-based Coronil kits to coronavirus patients in the state free of cost. ....
Karnataka Minister Performs Mass Last Rites Of Over 1,000 Bodies
After waiting for more than two months, with no relatives coming to pick even the 'asthi' (Potful ash and bone remnants), Karnataka revenue minister, R. Ashoka has performed last rites of over 1,000 'Asthis' in triveni sangama in Srirangapattana here.....
Gautan Gambhir's Foundation Illegally Stocked And Distributed Covid Drugs, Delhi Drug Controller Tells HC
The Delhi government drug controller on Thursday informed the high court that Gautam Gambhir's foundation has been found guilty of non-authorised stocking, procuring and distributing Fabiflu medicine used for Covid-19 patients. ....
Short Of Oxygen Supply, Bengaluru Hospital Shifts Covid Patients
A Bengaluru hospital has shifted its patients including those who are Covid-19 positive, to other government and private hospitals after running short of oxygen supply, an official said on Tuesday.....
Delhi: COVID-19 Patients, Relatives Can Now Talk Through Video Calling
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched a video call facility for coronavirus patients admitted at the LNJP Hospital to talk to their relatives. ....
Remdesivir Linked To Reduced Death Risk In Severe Covid Patients
New data revealed by Gilead Sciences has shown that its antiviral drug remdesivir reduces death risk of severe Covid-19 patients by as much as 62 per cent when compared with standard care alone. ....
Bengaluru Private Hospital Forced To Return Money To Covid Patients
A city-based private hospital has been forced to return lakhs of rupees of advance money it had collected from Covid patients referred to it by the government for treatment, which should have been free as the cost is borne by the state, an official said on Tuesday.....
