Discarded PPE kits at airports pose new biomedical waste challengeThe six busiest airports in India — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chennai — are together handling more than 6,000 kilos ...
04 Dec, 2020, 10.31 AM IST
Covid-19 heaps up bio waste at airportsThe six busiest airports in India — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chennai — are together handling more than 6,000 kilos ...
03 Dec, 2020, 10.46 PM IST
Your insurance may not pay for significant part of hospital treatment for coronavirusConsumables in health insurance parlance refer to single-use items that are frequently used in medical treatments or procedures. These are ...
16 Jun, 2020, 11.48 AM IST
Protective gear for crew to aircraft deep cleaning - airlines prepare to resume domestic opsAll employees will wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, including cabin crew that will wear protective gowns, face masks ...
22 May, 2020, 01.44 PM IST
Dress-makers' P(i)PE dream: When a running stitch saved many from Covid-19"The cost of manufacturing a doctor-grade PPE kit could be around Rs 430 per unit; but this is retailed at around Rs 800 to Rs 900," says a...
19 May, 2020, 11.41 AM IST
Coming soon, PPE shop at airportsSuch ‘PPE Shops’ could open in all major airports via Airports Authority of India (AAI) contracts with private parties, ET has learnt. The ...
13 May, 2020, 08.04 AM IST
Health workers battle emotional stress while fighting COVID-19Healthcare workers at the forefront of the war against coronavirus are not only facing the daunting task of handling patients, but are also...
23 Apr, 2020, 01.45 PM IST
UK's coronavirus death toll spikes by 888 to hit 15,464"It is correct that the hard work and forbearance of the British public is paying off. The rates of transmission are falling. "But the numb...
18 Apr, 2020, 11.47 PM IST
Doctors in England advised to reuse gowns as shortage persistsHealthcare staff across hospitals in England are being advised by the UK government to consider reusing personal protective equipment (PPE)...
18 Apr, 2020, 05.50 PM IST
Walmart, Flipkart commit Rs 46 cr to support India's Covid-19 fightWalmart Inc and e-commerce major Flipkart will spend Rs 38.3 crore towards in-kind donations into India to help with the front-line respons...
18 Apr, 2020, 12.51 PM IST
Covid-19: Delhi doctors have kits to last 10 daysDays after the AAP govt asked the Union government to provide 50,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits for the protection of the hea...
07 Apr, 2020, 11.34 AM IST
Govt data reveals lockdown may have flattened the coronavirus spread curveAccording to ministry, 92 new cases and 4 deaths have been reported in last 24 hours.
31 Mar, 2020, 10.22 AM IST
COVID-19: Health Ministry asks over 10 domestic manufactures to produce PPEComponents of PPE are goggles, face-shield, mask, gloves, coverall/gowns (with or without aprons), head cover and shoe cover.
29 Mar, 2020, 07.05 PM IST
Coronavirus outbreak: Need for SITRA nod slows coveralls supplyThe Preventive Wear Manufacturers’ Association of India (PWMAI) and the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) have asked th...
28 Mar, 2020, 08.16 AM IST
Health Ministry issues guidelines on rational use of PPEThe Union Health Ministry on Tuesday issued guidelines on the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE) which is being used by he...
24 Mar, 2020, 09.54 PM IST
- Government framing guidelines for handling coronavirus victims’ bodies
The guidelines will spell out do’s and dont’s for the mortuary staff which may have to wear personal protection equipment (PPE) while handl...
17 Mar, 2020, 08.22 AM IST
Here's what you need to know about EbolaWith 4,450 deaths reported yet, the current outbreak in west Africa is the largest and Ebola outbreak since the virus was first discovered ...
16 Oct, 2014, 12.31 PM IST