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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world. The ICMR is funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In 2007 the organization established the Clinical Trials Registry - India, which is India's national registry for clinical trials.

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Drones deliver Covid vaccine in Manipur, ICMR initiate the program \| Oneindia News ICMR will now use drones to deliver Covid19 vaccines in the northeast. The delivery model has been initiated so that the life saving drug could reach to anyone, anywhere. #Covid19vaccine.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:07Published 2 weeks ago

Centre gives guidelines for Covid death certificates, days after SC rebukes for delay \|Oneindia News The Centre has informed it that the Union Health Ministry and the ICMR have issued guidelines for the issuance of an official document to the families of those who died of Covid-19. This comes days.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:36Published on September 12, 2021

Covid Update: 28,591 fresh cases reported in India, Kerala major contributor\| Oneindia News In last 24 hours India reported fresh 28,591 Covid 19 cases, with Kerala being the biggest contributor with 20,487 cases. Meanwhile, the Center along with ICMR have issued fresh guidelines for issuing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published on September 12, 2021

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'Revenge travel' may trigger COVID-19 third wave in India, warns ICMR A study by researchers from the ICMR and Imperial College London says 'revenge travel' could worsen the third wave of the pandemic in India. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
95% of Covid antibodies last over a year, says ICMR chief IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
ICMR recommends reopening schools in phased manner- Here's why As per the suggestions of ICMR, the schools across the country need to reopen in a phased manner as COVID-19 cases have decreased. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago

ICMR finds way to reduce time and cost of RT-PCR IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
73% population of Odisha has developed antibodies against Covid: ICMR survey The survey was conducted in 12 of Odisha's 30 districts between August 29 and September 15 by experts of ICMR's regional medical research (RMRC), Bhubaneswar with help of the health and family welfare.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Covid-19 pandemic had psychosocial impact on healthcare workers: ICMR study A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that increase in the work volume and intensity, manifestations of stigma and additional responsibilities of healthcare workers.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2021

ICMR: Not focusing on booster at present IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2021
20% of India's adult population fully vaccinated, 62% got one dose: Govt 20 per cent of India's adult population have received both doses of Covid-19 vaccine and 62 per cent have got at least one dose, the government said on Thursday. In a press briefing, ICMR DG Balram.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 16, 2021
Health ministry, ICMR have issued guidelines for 'official document' for Covid deaths: Centre to Supreme Court The Centre has told the Supreme Court that the health ministry and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have come out with guidelines for issuing "official document" for Covid-related deaths... IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2021
Double vaccination 97.5% effective in preventing Covid mortality: ICMR IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2021

COVID-19: Govt to launch Vaccine Tracker to give week-by-week update on vaccine doses The tracker will be on the health ministry's website in a few days' time, ICMR chief Dr Balram Bhargava said. DNA - Published on September 9, 2021
NABL certification must for enrollment of private labs for Covid-19 testing: ICMR IndiaTimes - Published on September 6, 2021
39 medicines added to list of essentials, prices to come down The government has also deleted 16 drugs from the existing list and the final NLEM 2021 now contains 399 essential medicines, up from 376 drugs that are currently under direct price control. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 3, 2021	Coronavirus: Amid reports of new mutants, curbs put on foreign arrivals In India, while Delta continues to be the dominant variant, cases infected with Delta plus variant have increased to 300, officials said. However, the vaccines have been found to be effective against.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 2, 2021
Only fully vaccinated should attend mass gatherings: Government “Mass gatherings should be discouraged, particularly in the upcoming festival season… Full vaccination should be a prerequisite if it is absolutely essential or it becomes critical to have a.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 2, 2021	Increasing number of Covid infections in some states presently indicate third wave: ICMR's Dr Samiran Panda Dr Samiran Panda, the head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday said that the states which did not face an intense second wave of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 31, 2021
3rd wave could be less severe than 2nd one: ICMR’s Panda With recent projections that the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic could hit anytime between September and October, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) projects that it could be less.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 30, 2021	1 Covaxin dose to survivor equals 2 doses to uninfected A single-dose of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin in people who had been infected with Covid-19 previously generates antibody response similar to that provided by two doses of the vaccine in those without.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 28, 2021
ICMR study reveals how single Covaxin jab can be equivalent to two doses for special cases A new study by ICMR has shown how a single Covaxin jab can be equivalent to two doses of the vaccine in previously COVID infected people. DNA - Published on August 28, 2021	Covaxin single-dose to Covid infected equivalent to 2 doses for unaffected: ICMR A single-dose of Covaxin provides a similar immunity response in previously Covid-infected people as those without previous history of Covid infection with two doses of vaccine, says Indian Council of.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 28, 2021
ICMR projects export of 62 crore Covid-19 testing kits between July and September IndiaTimes - Published on August 17, 2021	Covishield-Covaxin mix offers better shield, says ICMR study The study examined 18 individuals in UP who inadvertently received Covishield as the first jab and Covaxin as the second. "The findings suggest that immunisation with a combination of an adenovirus.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 8, 2021
Mixing and matching of Covaxin and Covishield vaccines show better result: ICMR IndiaTimes - Published on August 8, 2021	Covaxin effective against Delta Plus variant, Indian Council of Medical Research study says IndiaTimes - Published on August 2, 2021
Covid-19: 5% of Covaxin royalty to ICMR raises questions IndiaTimes - Published on August 1, 2021	COVID-19: Districts badly affected by second wave unlikely to see intense 3rd wave, says ICMR study ICMR experts said that states must conduct district-level heterogeneity assessments in order to take better steps in to curb the third wave. DNA - Published on August 1, 2021
Districts hit by 2nd Covid wave may not see intense 3rd wave: ICMR Districts that were severely impacted by the second Covid wave may not see an equally intense third wave, an analysis by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said. Experts from the top.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 31, 2021	Two-third of population surveyed in 11 states have coronavirus antibodies: ICMR serosurvey Madhya Pradesh leads the chart with 79 per cent seroprevalence while Kerala is at the bottom with 44.4 per cent. Seroprevalence in Assam is 50.3 per cent and Maharashtra 58 per cent. The findings of.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 28, 2021
67.6% population above 6 yrs found to have Covid antibodies in 4th national serosurvey, Lok Sabha told Of India's population above the age of six, 67.6 percent have developed antibodies against Covid-19, found the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) fourth national serosurvey done between June.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 23, 2021	Kids handle virus better, open primary schools first: ICMR IndiaTimes - Published on July 21, 2021
Once India starts reopening schools, it will be wise to begin with primary section: ICMR chief Once India starts reopening schools, it will be wise to begin with the primary section as children have a lower number of ace receptors to which virus attaches, making them much better at handling.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 20, 2021	Two-third Indians have COVID-19 antibodies, over 40 crore still at risk: Govt The fourth national COVID-19 sero survey by ICMR showed there is a ray of hope but no room for laxity. DNA - Published on July 20, 2021
'40 crore Indians still vulnerable to Covid': Details of ICMR's 4th sero survey IndiaTimes - Published on July 20, 2021	Two shots helped cut deaths by 95% in 2nd wave: ICMR IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2021
Two vaccine doses given to police personnel successful in preventing 95% Covid deaths: ICMR study IndiaTimes - Published on July 16, 2021	COVID-19 third wave likely to hit India by the end of August, says ICMR - Details inside Delta and Delta Plus variants, found now in more than 111 nations, initially surfaced in India but will not affect the COVID-19 third wave in any way DNA - Published on July 16, 2021
ICMR study on Tamil Nadu police personnel reaffirms effectiveness of COVID vaccines in preventing death This study is significant because of its potential to further dispel the myths over vaccines. DNA - Published on July 11, 2021	ICMR survey finds 7% adolescents have experimented with tobacco IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2021
Govt: Studying efficacy of third vaccine dose The third booster dose of Covid vaccine is still in scientific ideation stage and the focus currently is on vaccinating the priority population, the government said as India crossed another milestone.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 6, 2021	Targeted vaccination drive a better strategy: ICMR study “Smart vaccination” approaches that target the vulnerable population — in the context of the Indian Covid-19 epidemic — make for a smarter public health choice than mass vaccination, a.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 3, 2021
PIL on Ganga water: HC issues notices to Central govt, ICMR IndiaTimes - Published on July 1, 2021	With nod for vaccine in pregnancy, crores of families will breathe easy Last Friday, India finally allowed Covid vaccines for pregnant women. After firmly refusing to vaccinate them for months, the government swung to the opposite view that they “can and should” be.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 29, 2021
Apart from Delta, Delta Plus too should be treated as variant of concern: Former ICMR chief scientist IndiaTimes - Published on June 26, 2021	India achieves milestone of conducting 40 crore Covid-19 tests: ICMR IndiaTimes - Published on June 26, 2021
Third-wave unlikely to be as severe as second wave: ICMR study IndiaTimes - Published on June 25, 2021	ICMR study says COVID-19 third wave 'unlikely to be as severe' as the second wave Researchers also noted that scaling up COVID-19 vaccination efforts could play an important role in mitigating these and future waves of the disease. DNA - Published on June 25, 2021
ICMR, NIV to study if vaccines in India can neutralise Delta Plus variant of coronavirus IndiaTimes - Published on June 23, 2021	Cases among pregnant women, new moms doubled in 2nd wave: Study Symptomatic cases of Covid-19 were significantly higher at 28.7% among pregnant and post-partum women during the second wave, compared with the first wave when the proportion was 14.2%, a comparative.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 16, 2021
States record Covid toll as per ICMR: Centre on 'speculative' report that India suffered 5-7 times excess deaths IndiaTimes - Published on June 12, 2021	'National sero survey not enough': ICMR asks states to conduct their own IndiaTimes - Published on June 11, 2021

Indian Council of Medical Research

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Districts hit by 2nd Covid wave may not see intense 3rd wave: ICMR

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