11 year old boy, who was suffering from the Bird Flu, died in India 11 year old boy, who was suffering from the Bird Flu, died in India India reports first death of H5N1 avian influenza patient this year.11 year old boy dies in AIIMS Delhi. All staff in contact are under isolation. An 11 year old boy, who was suffering from the Bird Flu, died in NewDelhi’s AIIMS. All staff who came in his contact are under isolation.  H5N1 infection in people have been associated with close contact with infected live or dead birds, or H5N1-contaminated environments. The virus does not infect humans easily, and spread from person to person appears to be unusual Researchers say it is currently carried by infected live or dead birds but shows all the hallmarks of spreading from human to human in the future. people could have little or no immunity to the virus.infected live or dead birds are considered as important hosts or mixing vessels for the generation of viruses,” researchers wrote in a paper pub...

WHO chief Tedros praises SaudiArabia for coronavirus measures WHO chief Tedros praises SaudiArabia in Twitter for coronavirus measures. He said As the faithful gather to perform Hajj this year, we welcome the public health planning and steps SaudiArabia has taken to ensure the safety of pilgrims and their communities during the COVID19 pandemic. Amid COVID-19 restrictions. Only 60,000 fully vaccinated citizens and residents of the kingdom are allowed to take part due to the pandemic  The annual Hajj has begun in Saudi Arabia amid COVID restrictions, with only 60,000 vaccinated Saudi citizens and residents selected from among hundreds of thousands of applicants. Eid al-Adha falls on July 20 Muslims all over the world celebrate after the end of “Day of Arafah and the position in which Muslim pilgrims perform the most important rituals of Hajj

Massive protest against the government's health policy, notably in Paris, Marseille Massive protest against the government's health policy, notably in Paris, Marseille, Montpellier or even Toulouse French police are using tear gas on protesters in Dijon. Activists are rallying, against tougher COVID-19 measures earlier announced by President Macron. Macron announced that vaccination against COVID-19 will become mandatory for all health workers in France. The president. urged them to get vaccinated by mid-Sept. Health passports will be required to visit bars, restaurants starting from 21 July  Protest called by the leader of 'The Patriots' movement, Florian Philippot, the demonstration is being held under the slogan For The Liberty Nicolas Dupont Aignan, member of National Assembly elected for Essonne's 8th constituency since 1997 is present at protest   so-called Health Passports will be required to visit bars,restaurants, cultural venues starting from 21 July. As f...

Double-vaccinated UK Health Secretary Savid Javid tests positive for Covid19 Double-vaccinated Sajid Javid just tested positive for Covid-19. Has mild symptoms. UK Health Secretary Savid Javid tests positive for Covid, but says he has had two jabs and his symptoms are "very mild" Health secretary Sajid Javid has tested positive for Covid-19, despite having received both vaccination jabs.In a video message on Twitter feed, the health secretary reports that his symptoms are “very mild” and he was self-isolating at home with his family.  The virus is all around us. >50,000 infections yesterday. This is why so many are being notified of contacts by the NHS app. Frustrating that newspapers casually call this a ‘ping-demic’ as if it were a software glitch. These are real infections; some will cause real deaths.  Number of people admitted to hospital with COVID is rising steadily and has now passed 700 patients/day. We now have almost 4000 people in hospital and 550 COVID patient...

UK has recorded its highest ever daily Covid cases UK reports 51,870 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase since January, and 49 new deaths Total 51,870 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK in the latest 24 hour period, the highest daily figure since 15 January. A further 49 people have died within 28 days of testing positive, taking the total to 128,642. New 263,574 Covid vaccinations have been reported across the UK. More than 46.1 million people 87.6% of adults have now had at least one dose. More than 35.5 million 67.5% of adults have had two doses. UK government signals it will keep restrictions on overseas travel in place for now to control a surge in coronavirus infections and the risk of new variants of the virus taking hold

New 31,772 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK in the last 24 hour New 31,772 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK in the latest 24 hour period. 26 people have died within 28 days of testing positive, taking the total to 128,425. Total 305,209 Covid vaccinations have been reported across the UK. More than 45.8 million people 87.1% of adults have now had at least one dose. More than 34.7 million 66% of adults have had two doses. Delta is more transmissible and seems to cause more illness and death. The later may simply because more deaths will occur when many more people are infected. We will see when full data are out. But, more importantly, vaccines are effective against Delta

Victoria effectively closing border to the whole of NSW after the state recorded 77 new COVID cases Victoria effectively closing border to the whole of NSW, as well as the ACT, from midnight. Tasmania holding firm on current border arrangements for now covid19 A strong police and Authorised Officer presence will continue at Victoria’s land borders and airports. Substantial fines have already been handed down to individuals arriving without a valid permit since current red zones have come into effect. The Acting Chief Health Officer has declared that all of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory will become a red zone under Victoria’s travel permit system at 11:59pm Sunday 11 July.  Victoria has closed its border with all of New South Wales after the state recorded 77 new COVID cases. The Acting CHO declared that all of NSW and the ACT will become a red zone under Victoria’s travel permit system at 11.59pm Sunday July, 11.  This means the VICTORIA border is effect...

Along with 24-year-old pregnant woman and 34 Others has been tested positive for Zika virus in india UPDATE :- Kerala reports 5 new Zika virus infections total count in the state stands at 35. more people have tested for the Zika virus. All cases have emerged from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala A cluster of Zika virus has been identified within a three kilometer radius of Anayara in Thiruvananthapuram and steps are being taken for extermination of mosquitoes in the area to prevent its spread to other places, health minister Veena George said Kerala confirms the presence of the mosquito-borne ZikaVirus infection for the very first time.Kerala has been put on alert after the first incident of the Zikavirus was found in a pregnant woman in Thiruvananthapuram. As the COVID19Pandemic continue to rage in Kerala, state Health Minister Veena George on Thursday said ZikaVirus cases have been detected in the state.  A 24-year-old pregnant woman has tested positive for Zika virus in Kerala. There...

Indian Scientists warns of potentially DEADLY FUNGUS growing in former coronavirus patients  Hundreds of people recovered Covid-19 patients have been afflicted with a serious fungal infection that has already claimed many lives.  Mucormycosis fungus which usually takes 30 days to spread, was registered growing in former coronavirus patients within just 2-3 days, the doctors warned. The fungus can lead to various gruesome outcomes, depending on where it might spread in the body. In some cases, the infection could necessitate the removal of the nose and jawbone and can also cause permanent loss of eyesight. The mortality rate for patients in which the fungus spreads to the brain is a startling 50 percent .

PawanKalyan paid tribute to Janasena leaders and soldiers who lost their life's during the corona Janasenani Shri Pawan kalyan said I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives of so many Janasena leaders and Janasena soldiers and I pray for peace for the souls of all of them. Janasena, the party that set out to remove the tears of the people in distress he said the janasena party followers (Janasiniks) service of the People during the corona crisis situations was unforgettable, they served so selflessly, thank you by name to all of them No matter how much pressure the opposition parties put on them, those who stood up for Janasena without fear were provided with insurance facility through Janasena Active Membership with the idea of ​​reassuring their families. Pawan kalyan also said With my admiration and confidence in the Janasinisk, the Janasinisk are doing voluntary service and political work, and our party leaders must also stand up and work for the strengthening of the party.

Russia reports largest single-day fatalities since the pandemic began  Russia Reports New 23,218 Coronavirus cases in past 24 hour's Russia reports 23,218 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours raising national tally to 623,994. Another 679 people died overnight, bringing death toll to 8,605 Russia reports 679 more deaths from Covid-19, the country's largest single-day fatalities since the pandemic began, as infections increase by 23,218 to reach more than 5.56 million cases. In Russia, the anti-record for the number of deaths from coronavirus is updated for the fourth day in a row Russia has started re-vaccination of its people who had received Covid vaccine 6 months ago or more to take on severe Delta wave. Britain is also planning a similar campaign.

UK has recorded its highest ever daily Covid cases figure  United Kingdom Daily Coronavirus ,COVID-19 Report 1st July 27,125 new cases people positive reported, giving a total of 4,855,437 Total 28 people have died in the UK within 45 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 128,189. the highest daily figure since 30 January. A new 22 people have died in the UK within days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 128,189. A new  Covid vaccinations have been reported across the UK. More than 44.4 million people in the UK 84.4% of adults have now received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine. More than 32.5 million 61.9% of adults have received two doses. UK government signals it will keep restrictions on overseas travel in place for now to control a surge in coronavirus infections and the risk of new variants of the virus taking hold 

A New 14,876 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the latest 24 hour A New 14,876 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the latest 24 hour period. Total 11 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 128,100. A total 452,523 Covid vaccinations have been reported across the UK. More than 44.3 million people in the UK 84.1% of adults have now received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine. More than 32.4 million 61.6% of adults have received two doses. Scientists have indicated that the third wave of coronavirus infections is probably started in England due to the rapid spread of the Delta variety, despite the fact that hospital admissions are unlikely to be as high as they were in January Delta coronavirus variant, first identified in India, is believed to be 60% more contagious than the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant first detected in the UK. It can cause severe symptoms.  The uk government signals it will keep re...

India reports 50,040 new coronavirus and DeltaPlusVariant cases in last 24 hours India reports 50,040 new cases in last 24 hours active cases decline to 5,86,403. The country's rate recovery rate rises to 96.75%  New Delta plus variant found in 13 states. The variants of concern have been found in 174 districts in Several states with highest numbers seen in Maharashtra, Delhi, Punjab, Telangana, Bengal and Gujarat.  DeltaPlusVariant is a threat which several experts say is more infectious and needs to be addressed with vaccination and safety measures such as wearing face masks. As per the Union Health Ministry statement India reports 50,040 fresh cases, 57,944 recoveries, and 1,258 deaths in the last 24 hours, till now total Covid cases tali in India rises to 3,02,33,183 ,Total recoveries 2,92,51,029, Death toll rises to 3,95,751 Active cases 5,86,403  Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare realised statement that More than 31.51 crores 31,51,43,490 vaccine doses hav...

India sees rising cases of the DeltaPlus variant of Coronavirus. The DeltaVariant (B.1.617.2) of Covid-19 that first surfaced in India has now a new mutated sublineage version called AY.1 or DeltaPlus one that is possibly capable of resisting even the monoclonal antibodies cocktail currently prescribed. Delta plus variant of coronavirus has been detected in 21 people in Maharashtra the State Health Minister Rajesh Tope said Maharashtra the State Health Minister Rajesh Tope said Out of twenty one cases of Delta plus variant detected in Maharashtra, NINE are from Ratnagiri and seven from Jalgaon, TWO from Mumbai, and one each from Palghar, Thane and Sindhudurg. We are ascertaining their vaccination status and travel history At least three cases of SARS-CoV-2 deltaplus variant have been found in samples collected from Kerala's Palakkad and Pathanamthitta districts  Scientists around the world are concerned about ‘Delta plus’, an emerging form of the Delta variant of the novel Coronavi...

UK has recorded 11,625 positive COVID-19 cases and 27 deaths in the last 24-hours A new 11,625 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the latest 24 hour period. A further 27 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 128,008. Official figures show UK has recorded 11,625 positive COVID-19 cases and 27 further deaths in the latest 24-hour period  Scientists have indicated that the third wave of coronavirus infections is probably started in England due to the rapid spread of the Delta variety, despite the fact that hospital admissions are unlikely to be as high as they were in January Delta coronavirus variant, first identified in India, is believed to be 60% more contagious than the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant first detected in the UK. It can cause severe symptoms.  The UK government signals it will keep restrictions on overseas travel in place for now to control a surge in coronavirus infections and the risk of new var...

Germany's Angela Merkel gets Moderna as second COVID19 vaccine after AstraZeneca first dose German Chancellor Angela Merkel got her second coronavirus vaccine dose, a government spokesperson has announced, saying that she received a Moderna jab a few days ago, after getting an AstraZeneca shot on April 16. Also this time, she did not roll up her sleeve for a photo.  Angela Merkel believes that the EURO2020 final will be played in London and asks the British government to take extreme precautions in the face of the imminent increase in positive cases of the delta variant, moving the final to Rome in the face of a new outbreak, was ruled out. 

Russia reports 17,611 new COVID-19 cases, 450 deaths  Moscow reports 17,611new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase on record Russia's capital Moscow on Saturday registered 17,611 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours, a second consecutive high, according to government figures. Moscow's Covid19 cases soar to a new high in last 24 hours, with authorities suspecting new coronavirus variants to be behind the surge. The daily infections in the Russian capital have spiked from 3000 to 9000 to 17000 in just a few days.  There are fears of a third wave of coronavirus in Moscow after the Russian capital recorded more than 17000 new infections The Delta variant is spreading rapidly in Russia, with Moscow cases tripling to highest-ever daily total. Officials are pleading with a skeptical public to get vaccinated. The surge is "something of a surprise," Moscow's mayor says.

Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine 90.4 percent effective, including for variants. Novavax Inc reported late-stage data from its U.S. based clinical trial showing its vaccine is more than 90% effective against COVID-19 across a variety of variants of the virus.its coronavirus vaccine has an overall efficacy of 90.4% and was "generally well-tolerated" in a Phase 3 trial in the US and Mexico  In the US and Mexico trial of Novavax vaccine where 50% were Alfa variant, it shows an overall efficacy of 90.4% and 100% efficacy against moderate or severe disease, on par with the vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna  Novavax Chief Executive Stanley Erck said the vaccine is likely to become available first in low- to middle-income countries outside the U.S. through the international Covax initiative, possibly by the end of September

WHO condemns the attack on Afrin hospital in Syria resulting in at least 13 killed WHO condemns the attack on Afrin hospital in NW Syria resulting in at least 13 killed and more injured. World health organization chief said Attacks on health care are in violation of international humanitarian laws. Health care must be protected to ensure safe access for all.  Tedros appalled by the continued news of attacks on health care facilities, including this incident in Syria where multiple healthworkers and patients were killed due to an attack on Alshifaa hospital. They are Not A Target.  He added During the COVID19 pandemic, more than ever, protecting the health, welfare and lives of health workers on the frontline is critical to enabling a better response. Health care should be protected to enable safe access to Health For All.