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Disposed PPE could be turned into biofuel, say Indian scientists
According to the study, published in the journal Biofuels, billions of items of disposable PPE can …
PTI
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Where does the buck stop if there is a shortage of protective gear for health workers fighting novel coronavirus?
However, Anupam Sibal, group medical director and senior pediatrician with the Apollo Hospital…
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COVID-19 protecting plastic has taken a toll on wildlife, study claims
While the lowest proportion of pandemic-related debris was observed in Australia, it was inferred t…
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COVID-19 medical waste is putting a strain on removal systems. Here are the companies trying to solve the problem.
Throwing away masks leads to risks like potentially contaminating other recyclables, damaging machi…
Erica Sweeney
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India's choked and chided doctors, nurses and health workers are also crying for help
Drowned in the cries for help from the patients and their kin — daily new COVID-19 cases in India …
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India generated around 33,000 tonnes of COVID-19 biomedical waste in seven months, Maharashtra biggest contributor
According to the data received from state pollution control boards, since June 2020, all stat…
PTI
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Steps taken for safe disposal of COVID-19 victims' bodies: BMC
"The staff at the crematorium and the driver and attendant transporting the bodies from the concern…
PTI
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Coronavirus:Plea in HC to provide protective kits to sanitation workers
The plea, filed through advocate Mehmood Pracha, said in light of the apex court's order, the petit…
PTI
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COVID-19 vaccines administered globally have produced tonnes of medical waste, almost equivalent to the weight of 800 blue whales
Nearly 87,000 tonnes of personal protective equipment (PPE) was procured between March 2020 and …
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Explained: How to reduce out of pocket expenses in health insurance claim
Ahmedabad-based Neeraj Patel who has a health insurance cover of ₹10 lakh, was admitted to a hospit…
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Doctor dispels fear over cremating body of COVID-19 patient
A COVID-19 patient died at a state-run hospital on Sunday, the first death at a hospital in the dis…
PTI
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COVID-19: HC allows woman to give representation to authorities on overcharging by pvt hospitals
Petitioner Kuhu Mohan Bhatnagar contended that people are being overcharged by private super specia…
PTI
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Separate place on outskirts for burying COVID-19 victims in Bengaluru: Minister
(Eds: Corrects typo in headline) Bengaluru, July 1 () Bodies of COVID-19 victims here would not be …
PTI
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Seperate place on outskirts for burying COVID-19 victims in Bengaluru: Minister
Bengaluru, July 1 () Bodies of COVID-19 victims here would not be laid to rest in burial grounds in…
PTI
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COVID-19: Delhi's bio-medical waste treatment facilities under pressure due to increased load
SMS Water Grace collects COVID bio-medical waste from government hospitals, including LNJP and Safd…
PTI
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Intimations of mortality: Graveyard, crematorium workers say job now edged with 'COVID fear'
"There are usually four people who are involved in digging, helping place the body in the grave, an…
PTI
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HMI gives essentials worth over Rs 9 cr to Delhi, Haryana, TN, Maha govts to fight COVID-19
Hyundai Motor India Managing Director and CEO SS Kim said, "Being a longstanding partner in India'…
PTI
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Mobile testing pods to collect samples of suspected COVID patients in Sangrur
The Deputy Commissioner said the use of these testing pods will also reduce the demand for PPE kits…
PTI
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List of medical college hospitals that can treat Coronavirus in Telangana
The Telangana government has ordered private medical college hospitals to provide Coronavirus treat…
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India has generated over 18,000 tonnes of COVID-19 waste in just four months — Maharashtra being the biggest contributor
According to the data received from state pollution control boards, since June, all states and …