Coronavirus: News
07 Jul 2021
ManipurCOVID-19 gripping Northeast, 45 districts have over 10% positivity rate
As many as 45 of the 73 districts that reported more than 10% coronavirus positivity rate in the previous week are from the Northeast region of the country, the Union Health Ministry said.
06 Jul 2021
COVID-19 VaccineMorepen Laboratories starts production of test batch of Sputnik V
Morepen Laboratories has started production of the test batch of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine at its facility in Himachal Pradesh, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and the drug firm said in a statement on Tuesday.
06 Jul 2021
ResearchRecipe for even more powerful vaccines against COVID-19 found
Scientists have found a recipe for even more effective, powerful vaccines against the coronavirus and its rapidly emerging variants based on the way human cells activate the immune system in response to COVID-19 infection.
06 Jul 2021
Government of India1.66 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses available with states: Centre
More than 1.66 crore (1,66,63,643) coronavirus vaccine doses are currently available with states, union territories, and private hospitals to be administered, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a press release today.
06 Jul 2021
VaccineCoronavirus: India reports lowest spike in nearly 4 months
India on Tuesday reported under 35,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking the lowest single-day spike in 111 days.
05 Jul 2021
VaccineCoronavirus: How well is India's vaccination drive doing?
Amid fears that a third wave of COVID-19 will hit India soon, calls for a faster vaccination drive have grown.
05 Jul 2021
Himachal PradeshManali is flooded with tourists despite COVID-19 third wave concerns
Each year, north Indians tend to flock to hill stations in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand during peak summer.
05 Jul 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareAs COVID-19 subsides, SBI report predicts third wave next month
India on Monday reported under 40,000 new COVID-19 cases, only the second time since mid-March when the second wave of the outbreak had begun.
05 Jul 2021
Joe BidenUS coming back together, but COVID-19 not finished yet: Biden
Calling vaccination "the most patriotic thing you can do," US President Joe Biden Sunday mixed the nation's birthday party with a celebration of freedom from the worst of the pandemic.
05 Jul 2021
Mumbai'Bone Death': New post-coronavirus condition emerges, 3 cases reported
At least three confirmed cases of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) or the death of bone tissues have been reported among coronavirus survivors in Mumbai, The Times of India reported.
04 Jul 2021
DelhiDelhi unlock: Stadiums, sports complexes reopen tomorrow; multiplexes stay shut
Starting Monday, stadiums and sports complexes will be allowed to reopen in Delhi, according to a government order issued Sunday.
04 Jul 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCoronavirus: India reports 955 more deaths; fatality rate rises slightly
India on Sunday reported at least 43,000 new COVID-19 cases, along with nearly 1,000 COVID-19 deaths over a single day.
04 Jul 2021
VaccineModerna vaccine arriving in India in 2-3 days: Report
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is reportedly expected to reach India in the next few days.
03 Jul 2021
Mumbai'Welcome procession' lands recently-released history-sheeter in jail again
Ten days after he walked out of a prison on being granted bail, a history-sheeter was arrested in Mumbai after some of his supporters gathered and took out a procession to welcome him despite the coronavirus-induced restrictions in place, a police official said on Saturday.
03 Jul 2021
MenstruationMenstruating women denied COVID-19 jab at centers in Karnataka
Health workers at some vaccination centers in Karnataka have been asking menstruating women to take the COVID-19 shot once their cycle ends, The Times of India reported.
02 Jul 2021
IndiaPregnant women are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, walk-in allowed
Pregnant women in India are now eligible to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, the central government said on Friday, marking a major policy shift in the national inoculation program.
02 Jul 2021
Jimmy SheirgillOTT platforms increased entertainment options amid COVID-19: Jimmy Sheirgill
Actor Jimmy Sheirgill says even though nothing can match up to the experience of watching a film on a big screen, the contribution of OTT platforms in providing entertainment amid the coronavirus pandemic should not be ignored.
02 Jul 2021
MumbaiBMC issues new norms for vaccination camps at offices, societies
In light of the recent COVID-19 vaccination scam, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued additional guidelines and stated that inoculation at housing societies and workplaces will only be conducted by private vaccination centers registered on CoWIN portal, an official said on Friday.
02 Jul 2021
VaccineCoronavirus: India third country where death toll crossed 4 lakh
India on Friday became the third country after the United States and Brazil to record over 4 lakh COVID-19 deaths.
02 Jul 2021
IndiaMix-and-match COVID-19 vaccines: What do studies say?
In most coronavirus vaccination regimes, two doses of the same brand are given a few weeks apart.
02 Jul 2021
Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson says its vaccine works against Delta variant
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot coronavirus vaccine is effective against the highly-contagious Delta variant and provides durable protection against infection overall, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
02 Jul 2021
VaccineCOVID-19 vaccinations fall 68% after record on June 21
COVID-19 vaccinations in India have seen a sharp dip after hitting a record number of single-day inoculations nearly two weeks ago.
01 Jul 2021
IndiaIISc-Bengaluru preparing booster shot that works for any COVID-19 vaccine
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru may soon develop a coronavirus booster shot that can be given to any vaccinated person, the top research institute says.
01 Jul 2021
COVID-19COVID-19 Delta variant has been detected in all US states
The highly-contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus has now been detected in all the 50 states of America and capital Washington, DC, CNN reported.
01 Jul 2021
Drugs Controller General of IndiaZydus applies for approval of its 3-dose, needle-free COVID-19 vaccine
Zydus Cadila, the Gujarat-based drug firm, has applied for the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of its COVID-19 vaccine to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), the company said today.
30 Jun 2021
Ministry Of Home AffairsCOVID-19 victims entitled to compensation, government to decide amount: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the Centre must pay financial compensation to the kin of those who lost their lives due to COVID-19.
30 Jun 2021
IndiaBan on international passenger flights extended until July 31
The ban on international passenger flights to and from India has been extended until July 31, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Wednesday.
30 Jun 2021
Government of IndiaGovernment sets monthly limit of vaccine stocks for private hospitals
The central government today revised the coronavirus vaccination rules for private hospitals across India, amid concerns that they are underutilizing their stocks.
30 Jun 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCoronavirus: India reports over 800 deaths, lowest in 81 days
India on Wednesday reported 46,000 new COVID-19 cases.
30 Jun 2021
COVID-19COVAXIN effectively neutralizes the Delta variant, top US body says
Through the coronavirus pandemic, we have seen many variants emerge and cause fatal outbreaks across the globe.
29 Jun 2021
Uttarakhand High Court3 reasons why Uttarakhand HC stayed the Char Dham Yatra
The Uttarakhand High Court on Monday stayed the state government's decision to allow the Char Dham Yatra from July 1.
29 Jun 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaCentre's attitude toward migrant workers unpardonable, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states and union territories to implement the 'One Nation One Ration' scheme by July 31, 2021.
29 Jun 2021
Union Ministry of Health and Family WelfareGuidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of pregnant women issued
The Union Health Ministry has prepared a fact sheet to guide frontline workers and vaccinators on counseling pregnant women about the value and precautions of the COVID-19 vaccine so that they can make an informed decision.
'Not received Covishield approval request,' says EU body amid concerns
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has not yet applied for the approval of its coronavirus vaccine Covishield in the "Green Pass" issued by the European Union, according to a statement from the EU.
29 Jun 2021
Delhi GovernmentDelhi hospitals directed to reduce number of COVID-19 beds
With daily COVID-19 cases in Delhi showing a declining trend, the Delhi government on Monday asked private hospitals with 100 or more beds to scale down the number of oxygen beds reserved for COVID-19 patients to 30% of their capacity.
29 Jun 2021
VaccineCoronavirus: India reports under 40,000 new cases after 102 days
India on Tuesday reported over 37,000 new COVID-19 cases, the first time in 102 days that single-day infections dropped below 40,000.
COVID-19 drug 2-DG launched: All you need to know
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories on Monday announced the commercial launch of COVID-19 drug 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose (2-DG).
28 Jun 2021
COVID-19 VaccineCurrent COVID-19 vaccines are less effective against Beta variant: Study
A study of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, suggests that current vaccines may be less effective against the Beta variant first identified in South Africa.
28 Jun 2021
Nirmala SitharamanFM announces Rs. 1.1 lakh-crore loan guarantee for COVID-hit sectors
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed a key press conference on Monday, announcing a slew of economic relief measures.
28 Jun 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCoronavirus: India reports under 1,000 deaths, lowest in 76 days
India on Monday reported 46,000 new COVID-19 cases, along with under 1,000 fresh fatalities. The single-day death toll is the lowest in 76 days in India.
