There's no denying that the world has witnessed a lot in the last two years, the pandemic shook all the existing structures, the plans, the way we lead our lives, masks have become a necessity.

Covid waste is polluting oceans; Discarded masks, PPE kits, gloves end up at seashores

Royal Challengers Bangalore will resume their IPL 2021 campaign in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on September 20. Virat and Co. will don a blue jersey to pay tribute to the frontline workers for their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

IPL 2021: RCB to don blue jersey against KKR to honour frontline workers

Scientists in Siberia have come up with a device that turns medical waste into synthesis gas and inert slag that can be used in fuel and construction.

Siberian turns PPE kits into fuel & slag

A team of UK researchers have developed a beard covering technique for the bearded medical workers of the Sikh community to ensure that the Sikh doctors and medical experts do not have to trim their beards while catering to the needs of the patients.

Singh Thattha: UK team makes safety mask for Sikh doctors which helps them retain beards

According to International Council of Nurses (ICN), many nurses caring for COVID-19 patients are suffering burn-out or psychological distress, and many have faced abuse or discrimination outside of work.

ICN: Nurses suffer burn-out, face discrimination outside of work

The United Kingdm has decided to impose a ban on plastic straws, cotton buds and stirrers in every commercial establishment from the month of October. As per the new rule, all sales and distribution for single-use plastic items will be banned, starting from October 01.

UK: Plastic straws, cotton buds and stirrers banned after months of delay

The government has distributed more than 3.04 crore N95 masks and over 1.28 crore personal protection equipment (PPE) kits among the states, Union territories and central institutions for free since March 11, the health ministry said on Thursday.

Over 3 Cr N95 masks, 1.28 Cr PPEs, 10 Cr HCQ tablets given to states, UTs by Centre for free

As the UK braces for a second wave of COVID-19, two doctors -- the husband and wife duo of Dr Meenal Viz and Dr Nishant Joshi -- say the country is still not ready for it.

Indian-origin couple who moved court against UK govt speaks to WION

Nigerian fashion label Tiffany Amber has changed with the times. Folake Akindele Coker founded Tiffany Amber in 1998, and it's now considered one of Nigeria's most influential fashion and lifestyle brands.

Nigerian fashion label swaps couture for coronavirus PPE kits

Since April 1, the Centre has distributed more than 2.02 crore N95 masks and over 1.18 crore PPE kits among the states, Union territories and central institutions for free, the Union health ministry said on Friday.

Over 2 cr N95 masks, 1.18 Cr PPE kits, 11,000 ventilators supplied to states, UTs since April 1: Government

The current times are tough, and what makes it worse is the lack of human touch when someone needs compassion and a shoulder to rely on. To make sure that their patients do not feel the grim of these tough situations, doctors of a COVID centre in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh decided to put on a happy face for their patients, quite literally.

Smiling through PPE kits: Doctors put up smiling photos on PPE suits to destress patients

Activists and climate warriors across the country have noticed and written about streets and public places being littered with bio-medical, single-use plastics. Oceans are being dumped with PPE kits causing pollution in water bodies too.

Improper disposal of PPE's causes pollution in water bodies

An Indian-origin husband-wife doctor couple have launched judicial review proceedings against the UK government over what they say is a refusal to address safety issues around personal protective equipment (PPE) for doctors and healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Indian-origin doctor couple begin legal battle with UK government over PPE kits

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has come up with a disinfection system called 'Ultra Swachh'. This unit will disinfect a wide range of materials, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), electronics items, fabrics, etc.

DRDO develops 'Ultra Swachh' to disinfect wide range of materials including PPE kits

Chinese fashion designer Zhou Li is combining fashion with function, by creating trendy silk masks embroidered with orchids, camellias and Chinese characters symbolizing good luck, as she believes there will be a long-term demand for masks to protect people's health amid ongoing concerns about the coronavirus.

Chinese designer creates fashionable masks and suits to prevent coronavirus spread

To contain biomedical waste, a Gujarat-based company has developed reusable Personal protective equipment (PPE) kits amid the coronavirus outbreak. "Wearing these suits, doctors will be 100 per cent safe as it operates with positive air pressure.

Gujarat-based company develops reusable PPE kits

China tightened restrictions on exports of masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) on Friday, calling for shipments of the items to be subjected to a mandatory customs inspection, with immediate effect. The new rules mark the latest bid by China to balance the global demand for PPE to help treat the rising number of cases of the new coronavirus.

China releases new set of guidelines for medical exports

Countries who are struggling to contain COVID-19 earlier complained of faulty testing kits and now sources in the Indian Health Ministry have confirmed too that Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) kits that were received from China have failed quality tests.

Coronavirus: India joins the league of nations that receive faulty kits from China

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