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Chahat Rana
Chahat Rana is a correspondent with The Indian Express, Chandigarh
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In Sec 45 hospital, staff concerned over proximity of COVID centre to TB clinicSubscriber Only
August 05, 2020 10:59 IST
Thirty new patients were registered at the centre in July alone.
Wed, Aug 05, 2020
PGI identified as site for phases 2, 3 of clinical trial of Oxford Covid vaccineSubscriber Only
August 04, 2020 05:22 IST
The Oxford Covid-19 voaccine, which was developed in association with the Swedish-British firm AstraZeneca, has already successfully undergone preliminary phase 1/2 human safety 1 and immunogenicity trials, the results of which were published in the Lancet as well.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020
Govt school students in Chandigarh struggle to access smartphonesSubscriber Only
August 03, 2020 04:19 IST
While several parents and student have complaints regarding the excessive use of screen time for educational purposes now— the masses struggle to overcome the digital divide and ensure that their children have access to smartphones and screen time, so that they can pursue their education per usual.
Mon, Aug 03, 2020
Wearing mask is one’s best bet, N-95 suitable for frontliners: Material scientistSubscriber Only
August 03, 2020 04:15 IST
The scientist stressed that N-95 masks are the most suitable for medical practitioners or any other essential service provider who is likely to be in crowded spaces or in the vicinity of potential COVID-19 patients.
Mon, Aug 03, 2020
PU anthropology professor publishes paper on ‘Dignity and rights of the dead and their families’ during the coronavirus pandemic’Subscriber Only
August 01, 2020 02:41 IST
The paper states that though the medical implications of the pandemic have been continuously discussed, the cultural and social impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives of common people has been equally devastating.
Sat, Aug 01, 2020
With the doubling rate of a month, Chandigarh likely to have at least 2,000 cases by Aug-endSubscriber Only
July 31, 2020 11:32 IST
The doubling rate of cases, which is calculated by using the average growth rate of COVID-19 cases in the city in the past seven days, is only a rough parameter by which one can project the growth of the pandemic in the future.
Fri, Jul 31, 2020
Pvt labs begin antibody testing in UT, but experts say test is futile for individualsSubscriber Only
July 30, 2020 11:09 IST
Although, a cheaper alternative to RT PCR tests, experts state that antibody testing is useless to common citizens if they wish to know whether they have the disease, adding that it is only useful for serological surveys.
Thu, Jul 30, 2020
First patient from Bapu Dham Colony struggles to regain employment at GMCH-32Subscriber Only
July 29, 2020 02:57 IST
The man says that it is the false allegations and FIR levied against him for allegedly hosting a dinner party for more than a hundred people which has landed him in this position.
Wed, Jul 29, 2020
Chandigarh one of the worst in reporting coronavirus data, says Stanford studySubscriber Only
July 28, 2020 00:59 IST
The study aims to evaluate whether transparent and accessible data on Covid-19 was disseminated in states across India, which is “critical for public health efforts”.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020PGI to test antigen kits on ‘pre-surgical’, non-Covid patientsSubscriber Only
July 27, 2020 02:34 IST
A source from the hospital’s virology department states that the value of this study is in finding out whether a larger mass of patient can be efficiently screened for the disease, once OPDs open at hospitals.
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
PGI gets 10 ventilators through PM CARES fund, finds them faultySubscriber Only
July 25, 2020 11:04 IST
GMCH-32 has also received 10 ventilators but has not faced any issue yet
Sat, Jul 25, 2020
Covid cases rising, PGIMER healthcare workers say not enough being done for them Subscriber Only
July 23, 2020 12:09 IST
For now, the hospital continues to follow ICMR guidelines on quarantining and testing healthcare workers, which suggests a seven-day post-Covid duty quarantine period.
Thu, Jul 23, 2020
Students, teachers and parents alike concerned about long hours spent in front of screensSubscriber Only
July 21, 2020 13:47 IST
Keeping in mind the impact on students’ physical and mental health due to increasingly long hours of screen time, the MHRD released new guidelines mandating that only two virtual classes of 30 to 45 minutes each be held for students up till class eighth, and four classes of maximum one-hour length for students between class 9 to 12.
Tue, Jul 21, 2020
As 26 more test positive, Covid-19 spreads to 56 localities in ChandigarhSubscriber Only
July 20, 2020 13:18 IST
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the city, patients have been diagnosed in a total of 56 localities, including 39 sectors, in Chandigarh until Monday night.
Mon, Jul 20, 2020
Chandigarh, Panchkula among most equipped regions to battle Covid-19, shows Lancet studySubscriber Only
July 18, 2020 13:08 IST
In a list ranking all Indian states and union territories from the least vulnerable to the pandemic to the most, a study published in The Lancet ranks Chandigarh in fourth position, after the states of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.
Sat, Jul 18, 2020
As Covid cases rise in UT, patients with mild symptoms opt for home isolationSubscriber Only
July 17, 2020 09:40 IST
At present, as many as 20 COVID-19 patients are in home isolation.
Fri, Jul 17, 2020
Cancer patient, woman with diabetes die of coronavirus in Chandigarh, toll mounts to 10Subscriber Only
July 15, 2020 08:50 IST
12 new cases recorded, there are now 144 active cases in city.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
‘Just because you’re different, doesn’t mean you can’t achieve great things’Subscriber Only
July 14, 2020 11:24 IST
I remember when I was a child, I was told that my life is ruined, but my father had faith in me and said that I have light inside of me. So, I was able to push myself and become who I am today”— Harleen Kaur.
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
Chandigarh: PGI doctors publish guidelines for hematological disorders’ treatment during CovidSubscriber Only
July 13, 2020 05:25 IST
According to the article, induction therapy for acute leukemia, and chemo therapy for other acute cancerous diseases, such as lymphomas and myelomas, should be treated as high priority diseases which require immediate intervention.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
Due to coronavirus, demand for oximeters goes up in ChandigarhSubscriber Only
July 13, 2020 04:51 IST
Since the lack of oxygen in one’s body is seen as a major symptom of novel coronavirus, people have been increasingly using the device to monitor oxygen saturation level in their body while at home.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
10% students from government schools have left Chandigarh, more plan to followSubscriber Only
July 10, 2020 10:55 IST
With more migrant labourers planning to leave the city every day, it is likely that this number will increase in the next few weeks.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
After testing negative twice, 57-yr-old tests positive at private hospital in MohaliSubscriber Only
July 09, 2020 10:18 IST
The 57-year-old begun complaining of fever and a sore throat on June 15, until which he was visiting his office everyday in Sector 27.
Thu, Jul 09, 2020How Chandigarh is testing — and not testingSubscriber Only
July 08, 2020 09:46 IST
Since early June, the number of tests conducted per day have been in the range of 100 to 200.
Wed, Jul 08, 2020
21 including hospital, education department staff test positiveSubscriber Only
July 07, 2020 09:26 IST
A total of 12 employees were sampled, of which nine tested positive.
Tue, Jul 07, 2020
Chandigarh: Urns collect in crematorium, guilt accumulates in people unable to perform loved ones’ last ritesSubscriber Only
July 06, 2020 02:41 IST
Baldev Singh, a priest at the crematorium, said he has never seen so many urns get stacked without being collected by family members.
Mon, Jul 06, 2020Journalism of Courage
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