COVID-19: News
Kumbh mela returnees may aggravate COVID-19 pandemic: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday expressed apprehension that the people returning from Kumbh Mela in Haridwar will turn out to be potential carriers of COVID-19 infection which will "cause havoc."
MP: People test themselves for COVID-19, gardener collects samples
In an instance of utter negligence amid the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, a gardener at a government hospital in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh was allegedly assigned to collect samples for COVID-19 tests.
Jammu: Active coronavirus cases saw seven-fold increase in a month
Jammu recorded a seven-fold increase in active coronavirus cases in nearly a month with figures shooting up from 211 to 1,582.
COVID-19 patient's family creates ruckus at hospital over bed shortage
Angry about not getting a bed, family members of a COVID-19 patient allegedly created a ruckus and abused the staff of a private hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city, an official said on Tuesday.
COVID-19: 52 inmates test positive at Delhi's Tihar jail
At least 52 inmates at Delhi's Tihar jail, the most populated prison complex in the country, have tested positive for the coronavirus and 35 of them have been hospitalized.
COVID-19 pandemic a long way from over, says WHO chief
Even though more than 780 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered globally, the pandemic is a long way from over but it can be brought under control in months with proven public health measures, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said.
Need to be prepared for emerging infections: Dr. Vardhan
The whole world is grappling with the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is necessary to be prepared to deal with emerging and re-emerging infections in the future, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said on Monday.
What is the Amravati model of lockdown to battle COVID-19?
Maharashtra, the worst-hit Indian state in the COVID-19 outbreak, is again witnessing an unprecedented surge in new coronavirus cases.
Tourists won't be 'harassed' for COVID-19 report on HP borders
Tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh will not be harassed for a coronavirus negative test report on the state's borders, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Tuesday.
Over 2,300 booked for violating night curfew in Delhi
Over 2,300 people were booked for allegedly violating the night curfew imposed by the Delhi government amid a surge in coronavirus cases, police said on Monday.
COVID-19: Bodies pile up at government hospitals in Chhattisgarh
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the country, dead bodies of coronavirus patients are piling up at a worrying speed at various government hospitals in Chhattisgarh, one of the worst-hit states, reports said.
COVID-19: 61 students test positive at IIM-Calcutta, isolated on campus
As many as 61 students at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta have tested positive for the coronavirus since April 2 and are currently in isolation on the campus, reports said today.
Congress minister hails 'Amravati pattern' as cases surge in Maharashtra
A decision to impose "lockdown" under the garb of a "janata curfew" (voluntary shutdown) in the last week of February as coronavirus cases started to build up in most parts of Maharashtra helped Amravati tackle the onslaught better than others, the district's guardian minister Yashomati Thakur said on Monday.
Virulent strains could be behind surge in infections: AIIMS chief
People not adhering to COVID-19 appropriate behavior and the circulation of highly infectious strains of SARS-COV-2 could be the primary reasons behind the surge in coronavirus infections in India, AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria said on Monday.
Sri Lanka Police warn shoppers against breaking COVID-19 health guidelines
Sri Lankan Police has warned of strict action against shoppers flouting the COVID-19 health guidelines ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year to be celebrated on Wednesday.
In grave error, Patna hospital wrongly declares man dead
A state-run hospital in Bihar's capital has courted controversy by declaring an alive patient dead and even handing out a death certificate to the family, prompting an inquiry into the incident.
Over 50% SC staff contract coronavirus, judges to work remotely
India's ferocious second wave of coronavirus has jolted the Supreme Court, situated in Delhi, with more than 50% of the staff members testing positive.
Rahul Gandhi again pushes for COVID-19 vaccine for all
Batting for coronavirus vaccine for all, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said it is the need of the country as everyone has the right to a safe life.
COVID-19: Central inspection teams flag issues in worst-hit states
The central inspection teams sent to three of the worst-hit states in the current wave of COVID-19 - Maharashtra, Punjab, and Chhattisgarh - have flagged various problems they are facing.
COVID-19 second wave worrying, be extra cautious: Adityanath
The current COVID-19 wave is worrying and people need to take all the precautions and follow safety protocols, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday at an all-party meeting, which was not attended by the Samajwadi Party, the main opposition in the state.
Having face-mask associated skin problems? Some ways to avoid them
Regular usage of face masks has led to most of us dealing with a new skin problem - maskne.
Expect one lakh active COVID-19 cases by April-end: MP CM
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the number of active COVID-19 cases in the state might reach one lakh by the end of April, given the spike. "We will try to stop this. We have started adopting measures, including lockdown," he said.
In poll-bound Bengal, daily COVID-19 cases rise by 15 times
As the country grapples with a dreadful second wave of the coronavirus, West Bengal has seen its daily number of cases increasing by as much as 15 times in the last 30 days.
Formulate COVID-19 vaccine allotment criteria: Tope to Centre
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope has urged the Centre to formulate criteria for allotment of COVID-19 vaccines by taking into consideration factors like population and number of active coronavirus cases of a particular state.
Only five days of COVID-19 vaccine stock left: Punjab CM
Punjab's COVID-19 vaccine stock will last another five days, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Saturday as he urged the Centre to share the schedule of supply of the vaccines.
TV show 'Wagle Ki Duniya' halts shoot due to COVID-19
With new COVID-19 cases mushrooming in Maharashtra at an alarming rate, a Hindi TV show has had to halt production to prevent the spread of the viral disease.
Bihar: State government imposes restrictions due to COVID-19 resurgence
Considering a spike in COVID-19 cases, the Bihar government on Friday decided that shops and commercial establishments will function till 7 pm, while schools, colleges, and coaching centers will remain shut for another week till April 18.
Night curfew extended in 10 urban areas of Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government on Friday extended night curfew in 10 urban areas till April 30 and its timing, amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.
Mumbai: Vaccination only in government, civic centers on April 10-11
The vaccination drive against COVID-19 in Mumbai will take place only in government and civic centers on April 10 and 11 and not in any private hospital, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Friday.
COVID-19: Dose shortage hits vaccination drive in Mumbai
Several vaccination centers across Mumbai, including a jumbo COVID-19 facility in business district Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), suspended inoculation on Friday morning due to a shortage of doses, BMC sources said.
COVID-19: Film federation lays new guidelines for shooting
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has formed a monitoring team to ensure that all COVID-19 shooting guidelines, including safety precautions on-set, avoiding filming of crowd sequences, are strictly followed amid the surge in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra.
Avoid circulating fake videos of rush on trains: Central Railway
The Central Railway on Friday urged citizens to avoid sharing old and fake videos of rush on outstation trains, and instead follow COVID-19 appropriate behavior during travels.
MP: Health worker transporting COVID-19 patient stops at juice shop
In an incident highlighting the shocking callousness toward the raging coronavirus pandemic, a health worker dressed in a PPE suit stopped an ambulance carrying a COVID-19 patient to order some sugarcane juice in Madhya Pradesh, NDTV reported.
Karnataka: Night curfew in Bengaluru, 6 other cities over COVID-19
The Karnataka government has announced a night curfew in state capital Bengaluru as well as six other cities in the wake of the soaring COVID-19 cases across the state over the past few weeks.
Countries worldwide hit new records for coronavirus cases, deaths
Nations around the world set new records on Thursday for COVID-19 deaths and new infections, and the disease surged even in countries that have kept the virus in check.
Sachin Tendulkar discharged from hospital after recovering from COVID-19
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been discharged from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
Uttarakhand: COVID-19 infiltrates leading educational institutions
The second wave of coronavirus is fast spreading to leading educational institutions in Uttarakhand with 56 cases detected at the Central Academy for State Forest Service (CASFS), The Doon School, and IIT-Roorkee.
Lockdown fear: Migrants leaving Gujarat amid COVID-19 surge
Fearing another lockdown in the wake of a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in Gujarat, migrant workers and their families have started leaving Surat and Ahmedabad, two of the state's most severely affected cities.
60-hour weekend lockdown in all MP cities: CM Chouhan
A lockdown will be enforced in all Madhya Pradesh cities from 6 pm on Friday to 6 am on Monday to check the spread of COVID-19, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday.
COVID-19: Students of classes 10, 12 want board exams canceled
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, over one lakh students of Classes 10 and 12 have signed petitions urging the government to either cancel board exams scheduled to be held in May or conduct them in online mode.