Some Covid test positive after being vaccinated. Here is why

The scattered reports from around the country can play like a cruel irony: Someone tests positive for the coronavirus even though they have already received one or both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine. Notable Examples It has happened to at least three members of Congress recently: — Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y. — Stephen Lynch, D-Mass. — Lori Trahan, D-Mass. .... read more

Covid pandemic and business resilience

In the face of a crisis or economic slowdown, resilient organizations ride out uncertainty instead of being overpowered by it. Join us today at 7:00PM on MEDtalks with Dr KK Aggarwal as he talks about COVID pandemic and business resilience.Just click on www.facebook.com/drkkaggarwal or https://perfecthealthmela.com/vevent2/hall1a.php

Indias Vaccine Diplomacy

Reproduced from: India Legal https://www.indialegallive.com/column-news/india-vaccine-covid19-icmr/ published January 30, 2021 Even as many nations are battling the deadly pandemic, India, a world leader in health, has lent a helping hand by exporting vaccines to them. This diplomatic move could also help in medical tourism. During the pandemic, India proved to the world that it has the best medical facility in comparison to most developed countries. India even reached out to supply Covid-19 medicines such as hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir, diagnostic kits and equipment such as masks, gloves and ventilators. Many of these supplies were given as gifts to partner nations. India also conducted virtual camps to train healthcare workers, especially on how to conduct tests. .... read more

CMAAO Coronavirus Facts and Myth Buster: Around the globe

With input from Dr Monica Vasudev 1331: A September 2020 review of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) secondary to COVID-19 included 23 papers and 45 patients. The authors stated that over 70% of cases were noted in patients aged above 50 years and 75% had had moderate-to-severe COVID infections. The sample size of 45 is too small to provide a definite picture of whats happening in the overall population. (Medscape) .... read more

Direct all your energy towards the soul and not the ego

The epic Mahabharata can also be understood as a science of inner Mahabharata that occurs in everybody’s mind. Lord Krishna symbolizes the consciousness and the five Pandavas, the five positive qualities of a person namely, righteousness (Yudhishthir), focus (Arjuna), power to fight injustice (Bheem), helping others (Sahdev) and learning to be neutral in difficult situations (Nakul). Panchali indicates the five senses, which can only be controlled when these five forces are together. .... read more

Healthcare News Monitor

Sputnik eyes India rollout in March, hopes for emergency use nod soon

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Hyderabad: The Russian Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V is expected to be rolled out in India in emergency use authorization (EUA) mode in March, a top official of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said on Friday. “The Phase III (trials) is currently ongoing. We have completed 70% of the subject dosing for Phase III and expect to complete the dosing by February. After that we expect to compile the data and submit (application) for EUA…to DCGI (Drugs Controller General of India) in March,” Deepak Sapra, CEO, API & Pharmaceutical Services, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said. “Based on the approval from DCGI we believe that we should be in a position to launch the vaccine through EUA in March,” he added.

16 Chinese COVID-19 vaccines undergoing clinical trials: Official

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China is conducting clinical trials of 16 COVID-19 vaccines, seven of which have entered phase-III trials and one has conditionally hit the market, said Wu Yuanbin, an official with the Ministry of Science and Technology, informed state-run CGTN TV. Wu made the comments during a haematology conference on Saturday. Yang Sheng, Deputy Director of China’s National Medical Products Administration’s drug registration bureau, said last month that a total of 11 Chinese vaccine candidates are in different stages of testing at home and abroad.

Collectors, senior cops take COVID-19 vaccine shots in Gujarat

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Gujarat began the vaccination of frontline workers against COVID-19 on Sunday, with district collectors, police and civic commissioners being among those who took the jabs in the initial hours of the drive. Talking to reporters after taking the vaccine shot, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Sanjay Srivastava said everyone needs to get inoculated to win the war against COVID-19.

Enjoy your evenings with these immunity-boosting teas

The Indian Express

While we yearn for iced teas and cold smoothies in summer, we long for the comfort that a hot cup of tea brings in winter. Yet perhaps with the rush of daily life, we don’t give much thought to choosing teas, which can always be given a healthy twist. Atul Rastogi, president, Luxmi Tea Company Private Limited, recommends the top immunity-boosting teas for winter.