Coronavirus News
08 May 2021
Indian hockey legend MK Kaushik dies of COVID-19 complications
Indian hockey legend MK Kaushik passed away on Saturday due to the complications caused by coronavirus.
08 May 2021
First case of Indian COVID-19 variant detected in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, on Saturday, detected its first case of the Indian variant of coronavirus, also known as B.1.617.
08 May 2021
COVID-19 crisis: Kerala under complete lockdown for nine days
Shutting shops, suspending public vehicle transport, and strictly restricting the on-road movement of people, Kerala came under complete lockdown from Saturday morning to contain the massive spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
08 May 2021
COVID-19: FTII students demand suspension of 2020 batch's online classes
The students' association of Pune-based FTII has sought immediate suspension of online classes for the 2020 batch students, saying that it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to attend classes due to the challenges posed by the coronavirus crisis.
08 May 2021
Delhi government to organize COVID-19 vaccination drive for media persons
The Delhi government will organize a mass COVID-19 vaccination drive for media persons, an official said on Friday.
07 May 2021
UK health authorities concerned about a particular COVID-19 Indian variant
Health authorities in England are believed to be especially concerned about one strain out of three Indian variants they have been tracking since last month.
07 May 2021
Taloja jail inmate dies of COVID-19, kin allege negligence
A 22-year-old undertrial lodged in Navi Mumbai's Taloja jail has died of COVID-19 at a hospital, even as his family members alleged that the negligence of prison authorities led to his death.
07 May 2021
Strict lockdown in Rajasthan from May 10-24
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Rajasthan government on Thursday announced a strict lockdown from May 10 to May 24 under which marriage functions, intrastate movement, and MGNREGA works have also been suspended.
07 May 2021
Uttar Pradesh: Oximeters, thermal scanners in gaushalas
Amid the surge in coronavirus cases, the Uttar Pradesh government is providing oximeters and thermal scanners for cows housed in the state's gaushalas.
06 May 2021
Restrictions tightened in Kashmir over COVID-19 surge, Sehrai's death
Normal life remained affected in many areas in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday with the imposition of the lockdown in the wake of an alarming surge in coronavirus cases.
06 May 2021
480 CSI priests booked for organizing retreat at Munnar
As many as 480 priests belonging to the Church of South India (CSI) in Kerala, a prominent denomination, have been booked for allegedly violating COVID-19 protocols by organizing and participating in a retreat at Munnar last month, police said on Thursday.
06 May 2021
Kejriwal claims Delhi is not receiving adequate vaccines
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday, said that the city is not getting enough vaccines and reiterated if doses are made available in time his government could vaccinate everyone in the national capital within three months.
05 May 2021
Don't fall for rumors claiming alcohol protects against coronavirus: Expert
Head of Punjab's expert committee on COVID-19 Dr. KK Talwar on Wednesday urged people not to fall for rumors doing rounds on social media that alcohol can offer protection against coronavirus, which has infected nearly 4,00,000 people in the state.
05 May 2021
Gujarat: Over 500 women gather to 'eradicate' virus; 23 arrested
Cocking a snook at COVID-19 norms, a large number of women turned up at a religious event organized in a village in Gujarat's Ahmedabad district to eradicate coronavirus, police said on Wednesday, adding 23 people, including the village head, have been arrested.
05 May 2021
Rattled by COVID-19, Bihar put under an 11-day lockdown
An 11-day complete lockdown was imposed on Wednesday in Bihar where the authorities had a tough time ensuring compliance from people.
05 May 2021
Karnataka: Retired Judge to probe death of 24 COVID-19 patients
The Karnataka government on Wednesday appointed retired High Court judge Justice BA Patil as the one-man commission to inquire into the death of 24 COVID-19 patients in Chamarajanagar District allegedly owing to oxygen shortage.
29 Apr 2021
Gujarat and Punjab uncertain about next phase of vaccination
The Gujarat government on Thursday said the process to vaccinate people against COVID-19 for the 18 to 45 age group will begin once it gets a substantial number of vaccines.
29 Apr 2021
Delhi doesn't have sufficient vaccine doses for next phase: Jain
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday said the city does not have sufficient doses of vaccine for the inoculation of those in the 18-44 age group and orders have been placed with manufacturers for the same.
29 Apr 2021
About 3,000 COVID-19 infected people go 'missing' in Bengaluru
Posing another challenge to the already overburdened system tackling the COVID-19 crisis, about 3,000 infected people have gone missing in Bengaluru and many have switched off their phones, prompting the government to task the police to trace them.
28 Apr 2021
DRDO to set up 500 oxygen plants within three months
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will set up 500 medical oxygen plants within the next three months from the allocation made by the PM-CARES Fund, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.
28 Apr 2021
Economy, political system collapsing due to COVID-19: Raut
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said the economic, social, and political systems in India are collapsing due to the COVID-19 upsurge which has set the country back by at least 20 years.
28 Apr 2021
Singapore sends oxygen cylinders to support India's fight against COVID-19
The Singapore government has sent a consignment of oxygen cylinders to support India's COVID-19 pandemic response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.
27 Apr 2021
MP proposes special package for industries to increase oxygen production
The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to offer a special package to industrial units to increase oxygen production and set up new plants of the life-saving gas amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases, a senior official said on Tuesday.
27 Apr 2021
Maharashtra: Bodies of 22 COVID-19 victims stuffed in one ambulance
The bodies of 22 COVID-19 victims were put in one ambulance while being taken to a crematorium at Beed in Maharashtra, with the district administration citing lack of medical transport vehicles as the reason.
27 Apr 2021
Group ensures dignified farewell to those snatched away by COVID-19
A social welfare group is working round-the-clock with the Pune civic body to give a dignified farewell to COVID-19 victims, irrespective of their religion, and claimed to have performed the last rites of over 1,200 victims since the pandemic began last year.
27 Apr 2021
Mumbaikars flock for jabs as only 70% centers remain open
With the fear of a shortage of vaccines, people queued up in scorching heat outside vaccination centers in Mumbai on Monday to receive anti-COVID-19 jabs. The fresh stock will ensure smooth vaccination only till April 28.
27 Apr 2021
Akhilesh Yadav accuses Yogi Government of fudging COVID-19 death data
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of fudging the coronavirus death toll, saying the rush at crematoriums contradicts the data.
26 Apr 2021
China suspends cargo flights rushing COVID-19 medical supplies to India
China's state-run Sichuan Airlines has suspended all its cargo flights to India for 15 days, causing major disruption to private traders' efforts to procure the much-needed oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies from China.
24 Apr 2021
SC should have intervened during poll rallies, Kumbh: Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena on Saturday said the COVID-19 situation in the county wouldn't have worsened had the Supreme Court taken timely cognizance of election rallies in West Bengal and the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.
24 Apr 2021
Tripura: Vaccination for people above 18 years can get delayed
The COVID-19 vaccination drive for people in the age group of 18 to 44 years in Tripura is likely to be delayed as the manufacturer has not yet assured the supply of doses on time, a senior health department official said on Saturday.
24 Apr 2021
Centre morally and politically accountable for COVID-19 crisis: Anand Sharma
Noting that accountability of government is integral to democracy, Congress leader Anand Sharma on Saturday said the Narendra Modi dispensation must be held morally and politically accountable for the death of COVID-19 patients due to shortage of oxygen and medicines.
24 Apr 2021
New and more potent coronavirus strain detected in Sri Lanka
A new coronavirus strain that is airborne and more potent than all those found previously in Sri Lanka has been discovered in the country, according to a top immunologist.
24 Apr 2021
Mumbai: Color-coded sticker system for vehicles discontinued
The color-coded sticker system, which was recently introduced by the Mumbai Police to ensure smooth movement of vehicles engaged in emergency and essential services during the ongoing restrictions, has been discontinued, an official said on Saturday.
24 Apr 2021
US working with India to address COVID-19 crisis: White House
The US is working closely with India, at both political and expert levels, to identify ways to help address the current COVID-19 crisis in the country, the White House said on Friday.
23 Apr 2021
UP government revises COVID-19 patients admission policy
The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday revised its order enabling admission of COVID-19 patients in private hospitals with the referral of the Integrated COVID-19 Command Center (ICCC).
22 Apr 2021
Bihar: 500 doctors, health workers infected in second wave
More than 500 doctors and health workers of the two leading hospitals in Patna, AIIMS and Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), have been infected with coronavirus during the ongoing second wave, sources said.
21 Apr 2021
Simple oral hygiene could help reduce COVID-19 severity: Study
Simple oral hygiene measures could help lower the risk of novel coronavirus transmission from the mouth to the lungs, and help prevent severe instances of COVID-19, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral Medicine and Dental Research.
21 Apr 2021
Uttarakhand tightens restrictions in view of COVID-19 surge
The Uttarakhand government has ordered the closure of markets in urban areas barring shops dealing in essential commodities from 2 pm onwards and changing the night curfew timing across the state from 9 pm to 7 pm.
20 Apr 2021
Delhi: DMRC revises operational plan, increases frequency of metro trains
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday revised its operational plan for the six-day lockdown period and increased the frequency of metro trains from 30 minutes to 15 minutes during peak hours.
20 Apr 2021
JNU issues strict guidelines inside campus for week-long lockdown
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has issued strict guidelines and imposed several restrictions on the campus during the week-long lockdown in Delhi to curb a surge in COVID-19 cases.
