Ravi Solanki, an Indian-origin physician, is among 19 winners of the United Kingdom’s Royal Academy of Engineering President’s Special Awards for Pandemic Service for exceptional engineering achievements in tackling COVID-19 throughout the UK.
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COVID-19: India sees drop in mortality rate, rise in recoveries even as cases spike
India’s COVID-19 Case Fatality Ratio (CFR) stands at 1.93%, as of today, signalling a continuous decline in the mortality rate.
Amazon to launch online pharmacy in India
“Amazon Pharmacy” will provide both over-the-counter and prescription-based drugs, basic health devices as well as traditional Indian herbal medicines.
Indian envoy to US highlights joint Indo-US Ayurvedic trials to combat COVID-19
Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said Ayurvedic practitioners and researchers in India and the United States are planning to initiate joint clinical trials for Ayurveda formulations against the novel coronavirus.
Trump grateful to healthcare workers, including Indian-Americans, for battle against COVID-19: White House
The United States White House stated that US President Donald Trump is tremendously grateful to all the doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals, including Indian-Americans, who have selflessly risen to the occasion to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Dengue cases this year could exceed 16,000: NEA
There are five dengue deaths so far in 2020.
Singapore advises against non-essential travel to Daegu and Cheongdo in South Korea
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has reminded the public to continue to exercise caution when travelling to the Republic of Korea.
No new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, 2 more discharged
In total, 51 patients in Singapore have fully recovered from the infection.
UAE cuts prices of over 500 medicines for chronic and long term illnesses
Patients in the UAE needing long-term treatment or suffering from chronic diseases will pay 2 to 74 per cent less for their medicines after the Ministry of Health and Prevention(MOHAP) reduced the prices of a number of medicines.
3yo Chinese girl with pneumonia not linked to outbreak in Wuhan: MOH
The girl also tested negative for SARS and MERS-CoV.
