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‘Black fungus’ declared an epidemic in Jammu & Kashmir as India battles deadly infection

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

Jammu and Kashmir has become the latest union territory in India to declare black fungus an epidemic, as cases of the coronavirus-linked infection continue to rise. … Read More >‘Black fungus’ declared an epidemic in Jammu & Kashmir as India battles deadly infection

6 Indian states declare Covid-linked ‘black fungus’ an epidemic as death toll rises

Posted on May 23, 2021May 23, 2021By Editor

Multiple Indian states and territories have formally declared mucormycosis – more commonly known as ‘black fungus’ – to be an epidemic as Indians who have recovered from Covid-19 continue to die from the infection. … Read More >6 Indian states declare Covid-linked ‘black fungus’ an epidemic as death toll rises

Over 90% of Indian military vaccinated against Covid, ready to help country fight pandemic – army chief of staff

Posted on May 23, 2021May 23, 2021By Editor

More than 90% of India’s 1.5-million-strong military have already received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine and are eager to assist in tackling the country’s tough second wave of the virus, the army’s chief of staff has said. … Read More >Over 90% of Indian military vaccinated against Covid, ready to help country fight pandemic – army chief of staff

Indian government calls on states to declare ‘black fungus’ EPIDEMIC as cases of deadly disease rise

Posted on May 23, 2021May 23, 2021By Editor

The Indian government has told the country’s states to declare a ‘black fungus’ epidemic as cases of the potentially fatal infection continue to rise among Covid-19 patients. … Read More >Indian government calls on states to declare ‘black fungus’ EPIDEMIC as cases of deadly disease rise

Tragic toll: India sets new global record with over 4,500 daily Covid-19 deaths

Posted on May 22, 2021May 22, 2021By Editor

India’s Health Ministry recorded 4,529 deaths on Tuesday, the highest single-day tally of any country in the world, as the infectious Indian strain surges through the nation and continues to overwhelm its medical system. … Read More >Tragic toll: India sets new global record with over 4,500 daily Covid-19 deaths

China ‘deeply concerned’ about forced labor revelations in US after Indian workers file suit alleging abuse

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has raised concerns over forced labor practices in the US after media outlets reported that hundreds of Indians had been recruited to build a Hindu temple in New Jersey at a rate of $1.20 an hour. … Read More >China ‘deeply concerned’ about forced labor revelations in US after Indian workers file suit alleging abuse

270 doctors killed by second Covid-19 wave in India as overall medic death toll reaches almost 1,000

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

At least 270 doctors in India have died during the current wave of the pandemic, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) said on Tuesday. The announcement came on the same day India’s confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 25 million. … Read More >270 doctors killed by second Covid-19 wave in India as overall medic death toll reaches almost 1,000

15,000 Myanmar refugees flee to India as violent clashes rage amid post-coup crackdown

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

The number of Myanmar citizens seeking refuge in India has risen to more than 15,000, an Indian government official confirmed, as violent clashes amid the junta’s post-coup crackdown continue throughout the country. … Read More >15,000 Myanmar refugees flee to India as violent clashes rage amid post-coup crackdown

At least 8 killed as ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ heads to coronavirus-hit India

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021By Editor

Evacuations are planned and anti-coronavirus measures are being postponed as the virus-hit country braces for its first major tropical storm of the season. Bad weather is already causing deaths and destruction. … Read More >At least 8 killed as ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ heads to coronavirus-hit India