Tag: frontline workers
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Serum Institute of India’s Covishield vaccine leaves from Pune International Airport for 12 Cities
Covishield vaccine: Three trucks carrying the Covishield vaccine left the Serum Institute of India building at 4:55 am IST, followed by a police escort vehicle to reach the Pune International Airport. The unloading started at the cargo terminal at around 5:30 am and they will be dispatched to 12 cities in India, The Hindustan Times reported. The ... -
India’s healthcare sector facing shortage of frontline workers amid surge in COVID-19 cases
India’s healthcare workers are risking their lives as they battle Coronavirus infections at the frontline. Overburdened with work, several doctors and medical staff are also putting themselves at risk of virus infections. While medical professionals have raised multiple concerns over the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hygienic quarantine facilities, and mental health support as ...