From Foreign Waters

  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday said that he hopes the World Health Organization (WHO) approves the country’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. He further said that the move is essential for expanding its global supplies. He reportedly spoke during a video call with Francesco Rocca, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Putin said that receiving the WHO’s approval is necessary to spread the Russian vaccine across the world, including free supplies. He also said that approval would open the door for Russians and others who have had the Sputnik V vaccine to travel more freely around the world. Russia was the first country in the world to get a coronavirus vaccine by launching the Sputnik V vaccine in August 2020. Several countries have already imposed new travel restrictions on passengers traveling from other countries. Passengers arriving from ‘high-risk’ countries are required to undergo an RT-PCR (reverse transcription-p...

The novel coronavirus continues to be a global challenge as nations fight to contain the pandemic, while pregnant women are at a greater risk as pregnancy suppresses the immune system. As per the World Health Organization, few diseases can cause illness during pregnancy, yet the chances of Covid-19 are uncertain. There is very little data available, and research is currently underway to understand the impacts of the coronavirus infection on pregnant women. Presently there is no evidence that they are at a higher risk. However, they're advised to take precautionary measures and stay safe from exposure to the Covid-19, the WHO added. Commonly, a pregnant woman visits hospital for regular checkup and tests till the due date with the gynecologist, but during the Covid-19 lockdown, things have changed a lot. According to doctors, pregnant women usually experience fatigue, anxiety, mood swing, nausea, and backache. However, adding to the symptoms for the first time, they are f...