Alcohol-free bars – sounds like an oxymoron, isn’t it? But the trend of these ‘Sober Bars’ is increasingly gaining popularity across the globe. 

What are sober bars and how are they changing the drinking habits of people across the globe

Alcohol-free bars &ndash; sounds like an oxymoron, isn&rsquo;t it? But the trend of these &lsquo;Sober Bars&rsquo; is increasingly gaining popularity across the globe. These bars offer drinks made of sparkling sodas and juices but most importantly they are all made without the use of alcohol.&nbsp;

Sober Bars: Creating a buzz sans the booze

Sober bars are alcohol-free bars that make beverages using sparkling drinks and juices. The&nbsp;COVID&nbsp;19 pandemic is a major reason behind this shift towards non-alcoholic drinks.

Alcohol-free bars &ndash; sounds like an oxymoron, isn&rsquo;t it? But the trend of these &lsquo;Sober Bars&rsquo; is increasingly gaining popularity across the globe. These bars offer drinks made of sparkling sodas and juices, but most importantly they are all made without the use of alcohol.&nbsp;
This fad of sober bars isn&rsquo;t a new phenomenon. According to a report by the Associated Press, these non-alcoholic bars first appeared in the 19th century as part of the temperance movement. The movement aimed to limit or outlaw the consumption and production of alcoholic beverages. And while that&nbsp;revolution targeted&nbsp;the non-drinkers or people in rehabilitation, the new&nbsp;trend welcomes the sober as well as the curious.
International Wines and Spirits Record (IWSR) reported that in the year 2020, alcohol consumption fell by 5% in 10 key markets including the USA, Germany, Japan and Brazil. And during this same year, consumption of non-alcoholic beverages increased by 1%. While the numbers suggest&nbsp;that the demand for&nbsp;alcoholic drinks still outweighs the non-alcoholic ones. As per IWSR, the global consumption of low and no-alcohol beer, wine and spirits is growing two to three times faster than overall alcohol consumption.
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So what led to this sudden shift?
The COVID-19 pandemic of course!
The pandemic has warp-sped&nbsp;the change in people&rsquo;s drinking habits. Being locked up indoors has caused people to rethink their lifestyle, which entailed regular alcohol consumption, and switch to healthier alternatives. Even in India, companies like Bengal Bay, Jade Forest and Kati Patang which produce non-alcoholic drinks are becoming more and more popular.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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So, while the industry producing non-alcoholic drinks is still very small compared to the alcohol industry, the increase in the former's consumption may change the notion of 'drinking habits' entirely in the future. And if the alcohol redemption is real, it is here to stay for long.

India is currently battling the deadly coronavirus' second wave and it is now coming to affect children as well. Hence, it is extremely essential to take extra care of their diet and immunity levels. Apart from eating clean and healthy foods, consider adding some ayurvedic herbs recommended by Kaumarbhritya to strengthen your child&rsquo;s immunity.
For those who are not aware, Kaumarbhritya is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with child immunity and wellness. Take a look at these herbs defined by Ayurveda that may help boost your child&rsquo;s immune system.
Tulsi
Often referred to as the queen of herbs, tulsi leaves are rich in vitamin C, A and K. They are an excellent remedy for common cold or cough, so boil some basil leaves in water and let your child drink this concoction every morning.
Turmeric
Also known as haldi, it can be found in every Indian household. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic, which is why it is great for children. Giving a cup of turmeric milk regularly will ensure that your child does not fall ill frequently.
Ashwagandha
An ancient medicinal herb, Ashwagandha is known for not only helping heal physical ailments but also improving a child's mental health. It is particularly helpful for preventing colds but can also be used when kids are stressed out or tired.
Amla
This fruit is excellent for your child! Adding amla to your kid's daily diet can help your child not only develop a strong immunity but also reap various other benefits related to digestion, skin and others. One can put grated amla in dips, sauces and salads.
Giloy
If your child is running a fever, you can give Giloy water to them. It helps in removing toxins, purifies the blood and fights bacterias. It also acts as a rejuvenating agent and cures urinary tract infections. One can easily prepare&nbsp;giloy water at home&nbsp;by boiling one long branch of&nbsp;giloy&nbsp;and a few&nbsp;Tulsi leaves for a few minutes.

Ayurvedic herbs to strengthen your child’s immunity

India is currently battling the deadly coronavirus' second wave and it is now coming to affect children as well. Hence, it is extremely essential to take extra care of their diet and immunity levels. Apart from eating clean and healthy foods, consider adding some ayurvedic herbs recommended by Kaumarbhritya to strengthen your child&rsquo;s immunity.
For those who are not aware, Kaumarbhritya is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with child immunity and wellness. Take a look at these herbs defined by Ayurveda that may help boost your child&rsquo;s immune system.
Tulsi
Often referred to as the queen of herbs, tulsi leaves are rich in vitamin C, A and K. They are an excellent remedy for common cold or cough, so boil some basil leaves in water and let your child drink this concoction every morning.
Turmeric
Also known as haldi, it can be found in every Indian household. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic, which is why it is great for children. Giving a cup of turmeric milk regularly will ensure that your child does not fall ill frequently.
Ashwagandha
An ancient medicinal herb, Ashwagandha is known for not only helping heal physical ailments but also improving a child's mental health. It is particularly helpful for preventing colds but can also be used when kids are stressed out or tired.
 Amla
This fruit is excellent for your child! Adding amla to your kid's daily diet can help your child not only develop a strong immunity but also reap various other benefits related to digestion, skin and others. One can put grated amla in dips, sauces and salads.
Giloy
If your child is running a fever, you can give Giloy water to them. It helps in removing toxins, purifies the blood and fights bacterias. It also acts as a rejuvenating agent and cures urinary tract infections. One can easily prepare&nbsp;giloy water at home&nbsp;by boiling one long branch of&nbsp;giloy&nbsp;and a few&nbsp;Tulsi leaves for a few minutes.

Boost your child's immunity naturally with Ayurveda
Kaumarbhritya focuses on all the key aspects of child health
Tulsi&nbsp;is known for its numerous benefits and medicinal properties
Turmeric has a strong immune-modulatory effect
Amla prevents and cures respiratory problems&nbsp;
Giloy water helps increase the immunity amongst kids incredibly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for reforming the World Health Organisation (WHO) and streamlining its approval process for vaccines and therapeutics, and favoured making flexible the WTO's rules relating to trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights (TRIPS).
In his address at the second global virtual summit on COVID-19 hosted by US President Joe Biden, Modi also said that a coordinated global response is required to combat future health emergencies and called for building a resilient global supply chain for equitable access to vaccines and medicines.
Modi said the World Health Organisation must be reformed and strengthened to build a more resilient global health security architecture.
The prime minister's call for making flexible rules of the WTO, particularly the TRIPS, came over a year-and-half after India and South Africa placed a proposal at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to temporarily waive intellectual property rights for producing COVID-19 vaccines to effectively deal with the pandemic.
"It is clear that a coordinated global response is required to combat future health emergencies. We must build a resilient global supply chain and enable equitable access to vaccines and medicines," Modi said.
"The WTO rules, particularly TRIPS, need to be more flexible. WHO must be reformed and strengthened to build a more resilient global health security architecture," he said in the opening session of the summit.
India has been pressing for the TRIPS waiver to ensure scaling up of the vaccine production for equitable and global access.
"We also call for streamlining WHO's approval process for vaccines and therapeutics to keep supply chains stable and predictable. As a responsible member of the global community, India is ready to play a key role in these efforts," Modi said.
In his address, the prime minister also spoke about how India's Genomics Consortium has contributed significantly to the global database on the virus and added that New Delhi will extend this network to countries in its neighbourhood.
"In India, we extensively used our traditional medicines to supplement our fight against Covid and to boost immunity, saving countless lives. Last month, we laid the foundation of 'WHO Centre for Traditional Medicine' in India, with an aim to make this age-old knowledge available to the world," he said.
Referring to India's handling of the pandemic, Modi said the country has fully vaccinated almost 90 per cent of the adult population and more than 50 million children.
"Our vaccination programme is the largest in the world. We have fully vaccinated almost 90 per cent of the adult population, and more than 50 million children. India manufactures four WHO-approved vaccines and has the capacity to produce five billion doses this year," he said.
"We supplied over 200 million doses to 98 countries, bilaterally and through COVAX. India has developed low-cost Covid mitigation technologies for testing, treating and data management. We have offered these capabilities to other countries," Modi said.
The prime minister said the Covid pandemic continues to disrupt "lives, supply chains, and tests the resilience of open societies." "In India, we adopted a people-centric strategy against the pandemic. We have made the highest ever allocation to our annual healthcare budget," he said.
Modi participated in the first global virtual summit on COVID-19 hosted by Biden on September 22 last year as well.
The second summit intends to galvanize new actions to address the continued challenges of the pandemic and build a stronger global health security architecture.
President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa were among the key leaders who addressed the summit.

Amid stand-off over Covid-19 death figures, PM Modi reiterates calls for WHO reforms

As India and the World Health Organisation engage in a debate over the country's Covid-19 death toll, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for reforms in the United Nations health agency. 

This is not the first time that India has called reforms in WHO. PM Modi&nbsp;had criticised the United Nations and WHO in 2020 as well

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for reforming the World Health Organisation (WHO) and streamlining its approval process for vaccines and therapeutics, and favoured making flexible the WTO's rules relating to trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights (TRIPS).
In his address at the second global virtual summit on COVID-19 hosted by US President Joe Biden, Modi also said that a coordinated global response is required to combat future health emergencies and called for building a resilient global supply chain for equitable access to vaccines and medicines.
Modi said the World Health Organisation must be reformed and strengthened to build a more resilient global health security architecture.
The prime minister's call for making flexible rules of the WTO, particularly the TRIPS, came over a year-and-half after India and South Africa placed a proposal at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to temporarily waive intellectual property rights for producing COVID-19 vaccines to effectively deal with the pandemic.
"It is clear that a coordinated global response is required to combat future health emergencies. We must build a resilient global supply chain and enable equitable access to vaccines and medicines," Modi said.
"The WTO rules, particularly TRIPS, need to be more flexible. WHO must be reformed and strengthened to build a more resilient global health security architecture," he said in the opening session of the summit.
India has been pressing for the TRIPS waiver to ensure scaling up of the vaccine production for equitable and global access.
"We also call for streamlining WHO's approval process for vaccines and therapeutics to keep supply chains stable and predictable. As a responsible member of the global community, India is ready to play a key role in these efforts," Modi said.
In his address, the prime minister also spoke about how India's Genomics Consortium has contributed significantly to the global database on the virus and added that New Delhi will extend this network to countries in its neighbourhood.
"In India, we extensively used our traditional medicines to supplement our fight against Covid and to boost immunity, saving countless lives. Last month, we laid the foundation of 'WHO Centre for Traditional Medicine' in India, with an aim to make this age-old knowledge available to the world," he said.
Referring to India's handling of the pandemic, Modi said the country has fully vaccinated almost 90 per cent of the adult population and more than 50 million children.
"Our vaccination programme is the largest in the world. We have fully vaccinated almost 90 per cent of the adult population, and more than 50 million children. India manufactures four WHO-approved vaccines and has the capacity to produce five billion doses this year," he said.
"We supplied over 200 million doses to 98 countries, bilaterally and through COVAX. India has developed low-cost Covid mitigation technologies for testing, treating and data management. We have offered these capabilities to other countries," Modi said.
The prime minister said the Covid pandemic continues to disrupt "lives, supply chains, and tests the resilience of open societies." "In India, we adopted a people-centric strategy against the pandemic. We have made the highest ever allocation to our annual healthcare budget," he said.
Modi participated in the first global virtual summit on COVID-19 hosted by Biden on September 22 last year as well.
The second summit intends to galvanize new actions to address the continued challenges of the pandemic and build a stronger global health security architecture.
President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa were among the key leaders who addressed the summit.

Relaxing norms for Covid vaccine precaution dose, the Centre on Thursday allowed citizens travelling overseas to get the shot before the stipulated nine-month waiting period as required by the guidelines of the destination country
The Union Health Ministry's decision to relax the norms about the precaution dose for overseas travellers was based on recommendations by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).
"Indian citizens and students travelling overseas can now take the precaution dose as required by the guidelines of the destination country. This new facility will be available soon on the CoWIN portal," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a tweet.
The advisory panel last week had recommended that those who need to travel overseas can take the precaution dose of Covid vaccine as required by the country they are travelling to before the mandatory nine-month gap.
Currently, all those above 18 years who have completed nine months after the second dose are eligible for the precaution jab.
The ministry had received several representations seeking the precaution dose of Covid vaccine for those who have to travel abroad for employment, business commitments, admission to foreign educational institutes, participating in sports events, and bilateral and multilateral meetings as part of India's official delegation.
"The issue was discussed in a meeting of NTAGI held last week after which it recommended that those who need to travel overseas can take the booster shot, before the stipulated nine-month waiting period, as per the booster guidelines of the country they are travelling to," a source had said.
India began administering precaution doses of Covid vaccines to healthcare and frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with comorbidities from January 10 this year.
The comorbidity clause was removed in March making all people aged above 60 eligible for the precaution dose of Covid vaccine.
On April 10, India began administering precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines to all aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres. 

Travelling aboard? You can now take Covid-19 precaution dose before 9 months

Modi govt allows Indians travelling abroad to take Covid-19 booster dose before 9-month waiting period

Relaxing norms for Covid vaccine precaution dose, the Centre on Thursday allowed citizens travelling overseas&nbsp;to get the shot before the stipulated nine-month waiting period

Relaxing norms for Covid vaccine precaution dose, the Centre on Thursday allowed citizens travelling overseas&nbsp;to get the shot before the stipulated nine-month waiting period as required&nbsp;by the guidelines of the destination country
The Union Health Ministry's decision to relax the norms about the precaution dose for overseas travellers was based on recommendations by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).
"Indian citizens and students travelling overseas can now take the precaution dose as required by the guidelines of the destination country. This new facility will be available soon on the CoWIN portal," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a tweet.
The advisory panel last week had recommended that those who need to travel overseas can take the precaution dose of Covid vaccine as required by the country they are travelling to before the mandatory nine-month gap.
Currently, all those above 18 years who have completed nine months after the second dose are eligible for the precaution jab.
The ministry had received several representations seeking the precaution dose of Covid vaccine for those who have to travel abroad for employment, business commitments, admission to foreign educational institutes, participating in sports events, and bilateral and multilateral meetings as part of India's official delegation.
"The issue was discussed in a meeting of&nbsp;NTAGI held last week after which it recommended that those who need to travel overseas can take the booster shot, before the stipulated nine-month waiting period, as per the booster guidelines of the country they are travelling to," a source had said.
India began administering precaution doses of Covid vaccines to healthcare and frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with comorbidities from January 10 this year.
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The comorbidity clause was removed in March making all people aged above 60 eligible for the precaution dose of Covid vaccine.
On April 10, India began administering precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines to all aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres.&nbsp;

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Tuesday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Via Twitter, the billionaire philanthropist said he will isolate until he is again healthy.
“I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical care,” Gates wrote.
Bill Gates has been a vocal proponent for pandemic mitigation measures, specifically access to vaccines and medication for poorer countries. The Gates Foundation in October said it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck's antiviral Covid-19 pill for lower-income countries. 
The Seattle-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is the most influential private foundation in the world, with an endowment of about $65 billion.

Bill Gates tests positive for Covid-19, says he has mild symptoms

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating with mild symptoms.

&ldquo;I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical care,&rdquo; Gates wrote.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates&nbsp; has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Via Twitter, the billionaire philanthropist said he will isolate until he is healthy again.
&ldquo;I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical care,&rdquo; Gates wrote.
Bill Gates has been a vocal proponent for pandemic mitigation measures, specifically access to vaccines and medication for poorer countries. The Gates Foundation in October said it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck's antiviral Covid-19 pill for lower-income countries.&nbsp;
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The Seattle-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is the most influential private foundation in the world, with an endowment of about $65 billion.

Delhi recorded 1,656 Covid-19 cases and zero fatality due to the infection on Friday, highest since February 4, while the positivity rate stood at 5.39%, according to data shared by the city health department.
A total of 30,709 tests for the detection of coronavirus were conducted in the city a day before, it stated.
The number of fresh coronavirus cases was the highest recorded in a single day since February 4 when the city had recorded 2,272 new infections at a positivity rate of 3.85%, and 20 related deaths.
With the new cases, the national capital's overall COVID-19 infection tally rose to 18,91,425, while the death toll stood at 26,177, the data showed.
The national capital had recorded 1,365 COVID-19 cases and zero fatality due to the infection on Thursday, while the positivity rate had stood at 6.35%.
Delhi had reported 1,354 cases with a positivity rate of 7.64% and one fatality due to the disease on Wednesday. On Tuesday, it had reported 1,414 cases with a positivity rate of 5.97% and one death due to the disease.
There are 6,096 active cases in the national capital, up from 5,746 the previous day. The number of containment zones has risen to 1,597 from 1,473 on Thursday, according to the latest health bulletin.
The hospitalisation rate has so far been low, accounting for less than three per cent of the total number of active cases, it stated.
Currently, 200 COVID-19 patients are admitted in Delhi hospitals, while 4,269 are recuperating in home isolation, the bulletin stated.
Of the 9,590 beds for COVID-19 patients in various hospitals, only 200 (2.09 per cent) are occupied, it stated.
The spurt in COVID-19 cases and the test positivity rate in Delhi over the last few weeks does not suggest the onset of a new wave, but people should keep basic mitigation measures in place to prevent the spread of the infection, experts have said.
Eminent epidemiologist Dr Chandrakant Lahariya had earlier said the test positivity rate is stagnant, and it means the infection is spreading at the same rate and that there is no wave.
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain had last week said COVID-19 cases have increased in the capital but the situation was not serious as people were not developing severe disease and the hospitalisation rate was low.
He had attributed the low hospitalisation rate to vaccinations and naturally acquired immunity. 

Delhi records 1,656 new Covid-19 cases; highest in 3 months

Delhi recorded the single-highest day spike in Covid-19 cases since February on Friday with the national capital reporting 1,656 new infections

The number of fresh coronavirus cases was the highest recorded in a single day since February 4 when the city had recorded 2,272 new infections at a positivity rate of 3.85% and 20 related deaths.

Delhi recorded 1,656 Covid-19 cases and zero fatality due to the infection on Friday, highest since February 4, while the positivity rate stood at 5.39%, according to data shared by the city health department.
A total of 30,709 tests for the detection of coronavirus were conducted in the city a day before, it stated.
The number of fresh coronavirus cases was the highest recorded in a single day since February 4 when the city had recorded 2,272 new infections at a positivity rate of 3.85%, and 20 related deaths.
With the new cases, the national capital's overall COVID-19 infection tally rose to 18,91,425, while the death toll stood at 26,177, the data showed.
The national capital had recorded 1,365 COVID-19 cases and zero fatality due to the infection on Thursday, while the positivity rate had stood at 6.35%.
Delhi had reported 1,354 cases with a positivity rate of 7.64% and one fatality due to the disease on Wednesday. On Tuesday, it had reported 1,414 cases with a positivity rate of 5.97% and one death due to the disease.
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There are 6,096 active cases in the national capital, up from 5,746 the previous day. The number of containment zones has risen to 1,597 from 1,473 on Thursday, according to the latest health bulletin.
The hospitalisation rate has so far been low, accounting for less than three per cent of the total number of active cases, it stated.
Currently, 200 COVID-19 patients are admitted in Delhi hospitals, while 4,269 are recuperating in home isolation, the bulletin stated.
Of the 9,590 beds for COVID-19 patients in various hospitals, only 200 (2.09 per cent) are occupied, it stated.
The spurt in COVID-19 cases and the test positivity rate in Delhi over the last few weeks does not suggest the onset of a new wave, but people should keep basic mitigation measures in place to prevent the spread of the infection, experts have said.
Eminent epidemiologist Dr Chandrakant Lahariya had earlier said the test positivity rate is stagnant, and it means the infection is spreading at the same rate and that there is no wave.
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain had last week said COVID-19 cases have increased in the capital but the situation was not serious as people were not developing severe disease and the hospitalisation rate was low.
He had attributed the low hospitalisation rate to vaccinations and naturally acquired immunity.&nbsp;
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The Asian Games that were scheduled to begin on September 10th, later this year in China's Hangzhou have been postponed due to the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in China, the Olympic Council of Asia announced. No new date has been announced by the OAC committee. Hangzhou is less than 200 km away from China's biggest city Shanghai, which has seen been registering a record number of Covid-19 cases in the past few weeks. The city is currently under a severe lockdown due to the outbreak. Hangzhou would have become the 3rd city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou.The organisers had last week rehearsed the strict bio-bubble in a test event for the Asian Games. However, OCA decided to postpone the games in its recently held executive meeting. The organisers had finished constructing 56 competition venues. Further, the emblem and the name of the 19th Asian Games will remain unchanged, the OCA said adding that the games will achieve success through the joint efforts of all the parties. 

Asian Games 2022 postponed after fresh Covid-19 outbreak in China

Olympic Council of Asia postpones the 19th Asian Games which were set to begin from September 10th, later this year due to a fresh Covid-19 outbreak.

No new date for the 19th edition of the Asian Games have&nbsp;been announced by the OAC&nbsp;committee.&nbsp;

The Asian Games that were scheduled&nbsp;to begin on September 10th, later this year in China's Hangzhou have been postponed due to the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in China, the Olympic Council of Asia announced. No new date has been announced by the OCA&nbsp;committee.&nbsp; Hangzhou&nbsp;is less than 200 km away from China's biggest city Shanghai, which has been registering a record number of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/markets/china-covid-crisis-jolts-markets-death-toll-rises-mass-testing-metal-barriers-erected-1650868038833">Covid</a><a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/markets/china-covid-crisis-jolts-markets-death-toll-rises-mass-testing-metal-barriers-erected-1650868038833">-19 cases in the past few weeks.</a> The city is currently under a severe lockdown&nbsp;due to the outbreak. Hangzhou&nbsp;would have become the&nbsp;3rd city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou. The organisers had last week rehearsed the strict bio-bubble in a test event for the Asian Games. However, OCA&nbsp;decided to postpone the games in its recently held executive meeting. The organisers had finished constructing 56 competition venues.&nbsp; Further, the emblem and the name of the 19th Asian Games will remain unchanged, the OCA&nbsp;said adding that the games will achieve success through the joint efforts of all the parties.&nbsp; Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/who-releases-data-of-estimated-covid-19-deaths-india-calls-it-questionable-1651764699467">WHO releases data of estimated Covid-19 deaths, India calls it 'questionable'</a>

The WHO on Thursday said that 14.9 million people were killed either by COVID-19 directly or due to the pandemic’s impact on health systems and society, with the global health agency estimating that India had 4.7 million fatalities.
In New Delhi, India strongly objected to the use of mathematical models by the World Health Organization (WHO) for projecting excess mortality estimates linked to the coronavirus pandemic in view of the availability of authentic data, saying validity and robustness of the models used and methodology of data collection are questionable.
New estimates from the WHO show that the full death toll associated directly or indirectly with the COVID-19 pandemic, described as “excess mortality”, between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021 was approximately 14.9 million, range 13.3 million to 16.6 million.
“These sobering data not only point to the impact of the pandemic but also to the need for all countries to invest in more resilient health systems that can sustain essential health services during crises, including stronger health information systems,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
WHO is committed to working with all countries to strengthen their health information systems to generate better data for better decisions and better outcomes, he said.
Excess mortality includes deaths associated with COVID-19 directly (due to the disease) or indirectly (due to the pandemic’s impact on health systems and society).
Deaths linked indirectly to COVID-19 are attributable to other health conditions for which people were unable to access prevention and treatment because health systems were overburdened by the pandemic.
The estimated number of excess deaths can be influenced also by deaths averted during the pandemic due to lower risks of certain events, like motor-vehicle accidents or occupational injuries.
For India, the cumulative excess deaths associated with COVID-19 pandemic (mean) estimated by the WHO is 4,740,894.
In a technical note for India, WHO said the “estimates may not be regarded as the national statistics officially produced by India due to differences arising from the data and methods used by WHO.” It noted that the information from the Civil Registration System (CRS) in India for 2020 was made publicly available by the Registrar General of India (RGI) on May 3, 2022 in a report.
The newly published information in the report is being carefully examined and will be taken into consideration in revisions of the estimates.
According to sources in New Delhi, India is likely to raise the issue at the World Health Assembly and other required multilateral forums.
India has been consistently objecting to the methodology adopted by the WHO to project excess mortality estimates based on mathematical models, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement.
"Despite India's objection to the process, methodology and outcome of this modelling exercise, WHO has released the excess mortality estimates without adequately addressing India's concerns," the statement said.

WHO releases data of estimated Covid-19 deaths, India calls it 'questionable'

India has strongly objected to the report released by the World Health Organisation that states that there were 4.7 million estimated Covid-19 deaths in India between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. 

India has strongly objected to the report released by the World Health Organisation that states that there were 4.7 million estimated Covid-19 deaths in India between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021.&nbsp;

The WHO on Thursday said that 14.9 million people were killed either by COVID-19 directly or due to the pandemic&rsquo;s impact on health systems and society, with the global health agency estimating that India had 4.7 million fatalities.
In New Delhi, India strongly objected to the use of mathematical models by the World Health Organization (WHO) for projecting excess mortality estimates linked to the coronavirus pandemic in view of the availability of authentic data, saying validity and robustness of the models used and methodology of data collection are questionable.
New estimates from the WHO show that the full death toll associated directly or indirectly with the COVID-19 pandemic, described as &ldquo;excess mortality&rdquo;, between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021 was approximately 14.9 million, range 13.3 million to 16.6 million.
&ldquo;These sobering data not only point to the impact of the pandemic but also to the need for all countries to invest in more resilient health systems that can sustain essential health services during crises, including stronger health information systems,&rdquo; said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
WHO is committed to working with all countries to strengthen their health information systems to generate better data for better decisions and better outcomes, he said.
Excess mortality includes deaths associated with COVID-19 directly (due to the disease) or indirectly (due to the pandemic&rsquo;s impact on health systems and society).
Deaths linked indirectly to COVID-19 are attributable to other health conditions for which people were unable to access prevention and treatment because health systems were overburdened by the pandemic.
The estimated number of excess deaths can be influenced also by deaths averted during the pandemic due to lower risks of certain events, like motor-vehicle accidents or occupational injuries.
For India, the cumulative excess deaths associated with COVID-19 pandemic (mean) estimated by the WHO is 4,740,894.
In a technical note for India, WHO said the &ldquo;estimates may not be regarded as the national statistics officially produced by India due to differences arising from the data and methods used by WHO.&rdquo; It noted that the information from the Civil Registration System (CRS) in India for 2020 was made publicly available by the Registrar General of India (RGI) on May 3, 2022 in a report.
The newly published information in the report is being carefully examined and will be taken into consideration in revisions of the estimates.
According to sources in New Delhi, India is likely to raise the issue at the World Health Assembly and other required multilateral forums.
India has been consistently objecting to the methodology adopted by the WHO to project excess mortality estimates based on mathematical models, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement.
"Despite India's objection to the process, methodology and outcome of this modelling exercise, WHO has released the excess mortality estimates without adequately addressing India's concerns," the statement said.

India's Covid case positivity rate went past one per cent again after over two months as the country witnessed a single-day rise of 3,157 infections and 26 fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
At 1.07 per cent, the daily positivity went past one per cent again after a little over two months, the ministry said. It was at 1.11 per cent on February 27.
The weekly positivity rate was 0.70 per cent, according to the health ministry.
Positivity rate refers to percentage of all coronavirus tests performed that return positive result. A higher positive rate means higher transmission rate for the virus.
The rise reported on Monday pushed the country's overall Covid tally to 4,30,82,345 cases and 5,23,869 deaths, the data said.
The number of active cases rose by 408 in a 24-hour span to reach 19,500, the data updated at 8 am showed.
The active cases constitute 0.05 per cent of the total infections. The country's COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the health ministry said.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease rose to 4,25,38,976, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.22 per cent.
The cumulative doses administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 189.23 crore.
India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.
It surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19.
India crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23.

India's daily Covid positivity rate past 1% again after two months

At 1.07 per cent, India's daily positivity went past 1% again after a little over two months

India's Covid case positivity rate went past one per cent again after over two months as the country witnessed a single-day rise of 3,157 infections and 26 fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
At 1.07 per cent, the daily positivity went past one per cent again after a little over two months, the ministry said. It was at 1.11 per cent on February 27.
The weekly positivity rate was 0.70 per cent, according to the health ministry.
Positivity rate refers to percentage of all coronavirus tests performed that return positive result. A higher positive rate means higher transmission rate for the virus.

Positivity rate refers to percentage of all coronavirus tests performed that return positive result. A higher positive rate means higher transmission rate for the virus.

India's Covid case positivity rate went past one per cent again after over two months as the country witnessed a single-day rise of 3,157 infections and 26 fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
At 1.07 per cent, the daily positivity went past one per cent again after a little over two months, the ministry said. It was at 1.11 per cent on February 27.
The weekly positivity rate was 0.70 per cent, according to the health ministry.
Positivity rate refers to percentage of all coronavirus tests performed that return positive result. A higher positive rate means higher transmission rate for the virus.
The rise reported on Monday pushed the country's overall Covid tally to 4,30,82,345 cases and 5,23,869 deaths, the data said.
The number of active cases rose by 408 in a 24-hour span to reach 19,500, the data updated at 8 am showed.
The active cases constitute 0.05 per cent of the total infections. The country's COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the health ministry said.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease rose to 4,25,38,976, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.22 per cent.
The cumulative doses administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 189.23 crore.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/sc-nobody-can-be-forced-to-undergo-vaccinations-covid-19-1651471087521" target="_blank">SC: nobody can be forced to undergo vaccinations | Covid-19</a>
India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.
It surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19.
India crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23.

The Supreme Court on Monday said that no person can be forced to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and asked the Centre to make public the effect of such an immunisation. 

Supreme Court: Nobody can be forced to undergo Covid-19 vaccinations

SC: nobody can be forced to undergo vaccinations&nbsp;
SC: curbs on unvaccinated people in public places unreasonable
SC suggests states remove curbs on unvaccinated people

SC: nobody can be forced to undergo vaccinations | Covid-19

The Supreme Court on Monday said that no person can be forced to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and asked the Centre to make public the effect of such an immunisation.&nbsp;
A two-judge bench said bodily autonomy and integrity are protected under Article 21 of the Constitution.&nbsp;
The top court said the current Covid-19 vaccine policy cannot be said to be manifestly arbitrary and unreasonable.&nbsp;
The bench said that till the numbers are low, relevant orders should be followed and no restriction should be imposed on unvaccinated individuals on access to public areas.&nbsp;
About the segregation of vaccine trial data, the bench said that subject to the privacy of the individuals, all data of trials&nbsp;conducted and to be conducted in future must be made available to the public immediately. &nbsp;
The apex court also directed the Union of India to publish reports on adverse events of vaccines on a publicly accessible system without compromising data of individuals.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court on Monday said that no person can be forced to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and asked the Centre to make public the effect of such an immunisation

The Supreme Court on Monday said that no person can be forced to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and asked the Centre to make public the effect of such an immunisation.&nbsp;
A two-judge bench said bodily autonomy and integrity are protected under Article 21 of the Constitution.&nbsp;
The top court said the current Covid-19 vaccine policy cannot be said to be manifestly arbitrary and unreasonable.&nbsp;
The bench said that till the numbers are low, relevant orders should be followed and no restriction should be imposed on unvaccinated individuals on access to public areas.&nbsp;
About the segregation of vaccine trial data, the bench said that subject to the privacy of the individuals, all data of trials&nbsp;conducted and to be conducted in future must be made available to the public immediately. &nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/india-s-daily-covid-positivity-rate-past-1-again-after-two-months-1651472682597" target="_blank">India's daily Covid positivity rate past 1% again after two months</a>
The apex court also directed the Union of India to publish reports on adverse events of vaccines on a publicly accessible system without compromising data of individuals.&nbsp;
The court delivered the judgement on a plea filed by Jacob Puliyel seeking directions for disclosure of data on clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines and post-jab cases.&nbsp;

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Scientists explain how Covid-19 spreads indoors via aerosol

Researchers have&nbsp;modelled indoor airborne virus transmission via aerosols, which are tiny droplets ejected from people's mouths when they exhale, speak, or cough.
According to the yet-to-be peer-reviewed study, published in the preprint server arXiv, when an infected person does this, the virus particles hitch a ride on the aerosols as they land on nearby surfaces, or are inhaled by another person.&nbsp;Based on their experiments, the researchers found that in indoor spaces, good ventilation will filter some of the virus out of the air, but may leave more viral particles on surfaces.&nbsp;
In the classroom setting, after running a 50-minute simulation with an asymptomatic teacher consistently talking, only 10 per cent of the aerosols were filtered out, the scientists said. The majority of the particles were instead deposited on the walls, they added.

Team models&nbsp;indoor airborne virus transmission via aerosols&nbsp;
A pre-peer-reviewed study published in the arXiv&nbsp;server&nbsp;
Virus from infected person land on nearby surfaces via aerosols
Ventilation can filter some virus out but many particles may remain: study&nbsp;
In 50-min classroom simulation, only 10% virus filtered&nbsp;
Majority of viral particles were deposited on the walls&nbsp;

Researchers have&nbsp;modelled indoor airborne virus transmission via aerosols, which are tiny droplets ejected from people's mouths when they exhale, speak, or cough.
According to the yet-to-be peer-reviewed study, published in the preprint server arXiv, when an infected person does this, the virus particles hitch a ride on the aerosols as they land on nearby surfaces, or are inhaled by another person.&nbsp;Based on their experiments, the researchers found that in indoor spaces, good ventilation will filter some of the virus out of the air, but may leave more viral particles on surfaces.&nbsp;
In the classroom setting, after running a 50-minute simulation with an asymptomatic teacher consistently talking, only 10 per cent of the aerosols were filtered out, the scientists said. The majority of the particles were instead deposited on the walls, they added.

North Korea on Monday reported eight new deaths and 392,920 more people with fever symptoms amid a growing COVID-19 outbreak.
The latest figures came as leader Kim Jong Un blasted officials over delays in medicine deliveries and ordered his military to get involved in the pandemic response in the capital, Pyongyang.
The North's emergency anti-virus headquarters said more than 1.2 million people fell ill amid a rapid spread of fever since late April and about 564,860 were currently under quarantine.
The eight new deaths reported in the 24 hours through 1800 local time (0900GMT) on Sunday brought its death toll to 50.
State media didn't specify how many of the fever cases and deaths were confirmed as COVID-19 infections.
At a ruling party Politburo meeting on Sunday, Kim criticised government and health officials over what he portrayed as a botched pandemic response.
State medicine supplies weren't being supplied to pharmacies in time because of their "irresponsible work attitude" and lack of organisation, the official Korean Central News Agency reported.
KCNA photos showed Kim visiting a small pharmacy in the capital.
Similar shops have been a regular feature of the North Korean capital over the past decade and more.
But their stocks are often mostly Korean traditional remedies, with few modern or foreign-made medicines.
North Korea has long suffered a lack of medicine of all kinds, as well as problems of out of date supplies.
The Politburo had issued an emergency order to immediately release and quickly distribute state medicine reserves and for pharmacies to switch over to 24-hour shifts.
But Kim said such steps weren't being properly implemented and he ordered that the medical units of his military get involved in stabilising the supply of medicine in Pyongyang, KCNA said.
North Korea's claim of a perfect record in keeping out the virus for two and a half years had been widely doubted.
But its extremely strict border closure, large-scale quarantines and propaganda that stressed anti-virus controls as a matter of "national existence" may have staved off a huge outbreak until now.

8 Covid-19 deaths in North Korea, Kim Jong Un blasts officials

At a ruling party Politburo meeting on Sunday, Kim criticised government and health officials over what he portrayed as a botched pandemic response.

North Korea on Monday reported eight new deaths and 392,920 more people with fever symptoms amid a growing COVID-19 outbreak.
The latest figures came as leader Kim Jong Un blasted officials over delays in medicine deliveries and ordered his military to get involved in the pandemic response in the capital, Pyongyang.
The North's emergency anti-virus headquarters said more than 1.2 million people fell ill amid a rapid spread of fever since late April and about 564,860 were currently under quarantine.
The eight new deaths reported in the 24 hours through 1800 local time (0900GMT) on Sunday brought its death toll to 50.
State media didn't specify how many of the fever cases and deaths were confirmed as COVID-19 infections.
At a ruling party Politburo meeting on Sunday, Kim criticised government and health officials over what he portrayed as a botched pandemic response.
State medicine supplies weren't being supplied to pharmacies in time because of their "irresponsible work attitude" and lack of organisation, the official Korean Central News Agency reported.
KCNA photos showed Kim visiting a small pharmacy in the capital.
Similar shops have been a regular feature of the North Korean capital over the past decade and more.
But their stocks are often mostly Korean traditional remedies, with few modern or foreign-made medicines.
North Korea has long suffered a lack of medicine of all kinds, as well as problems of out of date supplies.
The Politburo had issued an emergency order to immediately release and quickly distribute state medicine reserves and for pharmacies to switch over to 24-hour shifts.
But Kim said such steps weren't being properly implemented and he ordered that the medical units of his military get involved in stabilising the supply of medicine in Pyongyang, KCNA said.
North Korea's claim of a perfect record in keeping out the virus for two and a half years had been widely doubted.
But its extremely strict border closure, large-scale quarantines and propaganda that stressed anti-virus controls as a matter of "national existence" may have staved off a huge outbreak until now.

COVID-19 patients, who have a high body mass index or BMI have an increased risk of severe health complexities, including the possibility of death, revealed a new study.

Study says high BMI can cause death and longer ICU stay for COVID patients

It was observed that there was a significant association between increasing BMI and the composite outcome of death during intensive care or an ICU stay of longer than 14 days in survivors

Covid Complications: The higher the BMI, the bigger the risk

COVID-19 patients, who have a high body mass index or BMI have an increased risk of severe health complexities, including the possibility of death, revealed a new study.

COVID-19 patients, who have a high body mass index or BMI have an increased risk of severe health complexities, including the possibility of death, revealed a new study. The study which was published in PLOS, an Open Access publisher, was led by Dr.&nbsp;Lovisa Sj&ouml;gren of the University of Gothenburg at&nbsp;Sweden.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-has-brought-consumers-closer-to-their-roots-study-1629973954193">COVID has brought consumers closer to their roots: Study</a>
The research team analysed data from 1,649 COVID-19 patients from the Swedish Intensive Care Registry, a national quality registry that covers all ICUs in Sweden. The patients included in the study were admitted to ICUs during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. A majority of the study cohort had a high BMI with 78.3% overweight patients.
It was observed that there was a significant association between increasing BMI and the composite outcome of death during intensive care or an ICU stay of longer than 14 days in survivors. Moreover, this association remained despite other comorbidities&nbsp;like cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, liver or kidney disease.
The team thereby concluded that obesity is an independent risk factor for the severe outcomes from intensive care in patients with COVID-19 and suggested that BMI must be included in the severity scoring for COVID-19 ICU patients.

A study conducted by researchers at Cornell University revealed that the desire to socialise increases significantly after living in isolation.

Here's how isolation affects social interaction, especially amid COVID-19 pandemic

If you have been living in isolation for too long, chances are strong that your desire to interact and socialise with other people may increase significantly.

Yes, covid isolation manifests the desire to socialise

The desire to socialise increases significantly after living in isolation, reveals a new study by Cornell University.

When some female mice were kept in acute isolation for a certain period of time, they exhibited a strong desire to socialise with others. The mice significantly increased their production of social calls, akin to human emotional vocalisations.
This experiment, conducted by researchers at Cornell University reveals that the behaviour of the isolated mice is a method to understand the mental and physical behaviour of isolated humans as well &ndash; especially due to COVID-19 pandemic. Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-has-brought-consumers-closer-to-their-roots-study-1629973954193">COVID has brought consumers closer to their roots: Study</a>
Katherine Tschida, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the university said that intuitively, humans also exhibit a similar desire to socially interact with others after living in isolation for too long. In fact, researchers reported that it's not the sex drive that is on the rise after isolation, but the craving for affiliative social contact which escalated significantly.&nbsp;
The researchers believe that a longer study could also contribute to the understanding and treatment of social anxiety and depression, as well as factors that contribute to differences in susceptibility to social isolation.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/wfh-office-or-hybrid-how-employees-feel-about-post-pandemic-work-culture-1628480780910">WFH, Office or Hybrid? How employees feel about post-pandemic work culture</a>

The pandemic has brought people a lot closer to their roots and as buyers, people are increasingly seeking locally produced items.

Study reveals that the pandemic has brought consumers closer to their roots

Due to the pandemic, consumers are more attracted to purchase products that connect them to their place, people and the past: Study
&nbsp;

COVID has brought consumers closer to their roots: Study

The pandemic has caused a mental upheaval&nbsp;in the minds of the consumers, who now feel more rooted when they buy locally produced items.

The pandemic has brought people a lot closer to their roots and as buyers, people are increasingly seeking locally produced items. During the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">COVID-19 pandemic</a>, consumers are buying products made by small-scale local businesses that remind them of their childhood and family.
This has been discovered by researchers at Vienna University of Economics and Business and Cornell University. The study published in the Journal of Marketing has been authored by marketers Isabel Eichinger, Martin Schreier and Stijn M.J. Osselaer. Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/early-covid-19-symptoms-differ-amongst-different-age-groups-and-sexes-study-1628574914043">Early Covid-19 symptoms differ amongst different age groups and sexes: Study</a>
The dual forces of digitisation and globalisation have made the social and work lives fast-paced and mostly virtual. This has increased the consumers&rsquo; need to feel grounded during the worldly chaos caused by the pandemic, according to the study. Stating the example of apple pie, the study revealed that participants who felt more rooted by using local apples to make homemade pie, also felt stronger, safer and more stable to withstand adversity.&nbsp;
The report also made some suggestions for marketers and policymakers to leverage this rootedness. While marketers must strategically target customer segments with a higher need for groundedness, policymakers should consider this behavior as a driver of consumer well-being. Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/can-tears-spread-covid-here-s-what-the-experts-are-saying-1629520774941">Can tears spread COVID? Here's what the experts are saying</a>

A study by Government Medical College in Amritsar found that the tears of COVID-19 patients have the potential to spread the virus to others.

Study says that tears can also spread COVID 19. Here's everything you need to know

Yes, tears also have the potential to spread COVID-19. A new study by&nbsp;Government Medical College in Amritsar&nbsp;has confirmed this.

Can tears spread COVID? Here's what the experts are saying

Coronavirus, which is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets, can spread through tears and other conjunctival&nbsp;secretions as well.&nbsp;

Ever since COVID-19 emerged, scientists and medical experts have been studying the coronavirus to understand how it mutates and transmits. A recent study by the Government Medical College in Amritsar&nbsp;found that the tears of COVID-19 patients have the potential to spread the virus to others.
The study evaluated and compared the presence of the coronavirus in tears of COVID-19&nbsp;positive patients with and without &lsquo;ocular manifestation.&rsquo; Ocular manifestation refers to an eye disorder that is directly or indirectly caused by a disease in any other part of the body. The study included 120 patients, of whom 60 had ocular manifestation.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/early-covid-19-symptoms-differ-amongst-different-age-groups-and-sexes-study-1628574914043">Early Covid-19 symptoms differ amongst different age groups and sexes: Study</a> The researchers evaluated the RT-PCR testing of tears of all the patients. The results said that 21 of them tested positive for COVID-19. The report further said that of these 21 patients, 11 had ocular manifestation and 10 did not, thereby proving that irrespective of the eye disorder, tears can still transmit coronavirus. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The study, which was published in the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, advised that ophthalmologists need to be careful and exercise extra caution while examining patients. And although respiratory droplets remain the primary source of the coronavirus infection, the risk of transmission through faecal-oral and conjunctival secretions must not be ignored. So, it is crucial to not touch your eyes as well, if you are around infected people. Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-19-during-pregnancy-linked-with-higher-risk-of-preterm-birth-study-1629013188863">Covid-19 during pregnancy linked with a higher risk of preterm birth: Study</a>

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