COVID-19: News
31 May 2021
OdishaOdisha extends lockdown till June 17 to curb COVID-19 spread
The Odisha government on Sunday extended the lockdown till June 17 to further stem the spread of coronavirus.
31 May 2021
Milkha SinghMilkha Singh discharged from hospital in stable condition
Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh was on Sunday discharged from a private hospital where he was getting treatment for COVID-19 infection even as he continues to be on oxygen support.
31 May 2021
MaharashtraScenes of bodies floating in rivers tarnished India's image: Thorat
The Maharashtra Revenue Minister and Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat on Sunday said that the scenes of the bodies of COVID-19 patients floating in rivers and lying in the sand in some states have tarnished the image of India in the world.
31 May 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra extends lockdown-like curbs till June 15
The Maharashtra government on Sunday extended the lockdown-like curbs till June 15 and also announced that relaxations will be granted depending upon the COVID-19 positivity rate and availability of oxygen beds.
31 May 2021
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Gargle lavage method to detect COVID-19 should be implemented: AIIMS-RDA
The Resident Doctors Association of the AIIMS on Sunday wrote to Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan urging him to implement the gargle lavage method in detection of COVID-19 and also give due credit to researchers of the hospital and Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) for this diagnosis.
30 May 2021
MaharashtraDid not pose as frontline worker for vaccination: Meera Chopra
Priyanka Chopra's cousin, actress Meera Chopra, had drawn flak on Saturday for allegedly posing as a frontline worker in order to get vaccinated.
29 May 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!WTC final: Team India to reach UK on June 3
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the logistics for India's arrival in the United Kingdom (UK) as the World Test Championship final has been exempted from the government's Health Protection Regulations.
29 May 2021
Narendra ModiFree education, health insurance for children orphaned by COVID-19: PM
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the "PM-CARES for Children" scheme to provide a number of benefits to support kids who lost both parents or guardians due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
29 May 2021
IndiaCOVID-19: Centre to discontinue allocation of Remdesivir to states
The Indian government has decided to stop the central allocation of Remdesivir to states, citing sufficient supply of the antiviral drug being used to treat severe coronavirus patients.
29 May 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)UAE would host the remainder of IPL 2021 season: BCCI
The BCCI decided in its Special General Meeting that the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
28 May 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!PSL 2021: Players, officials reach Abu Dhabi via charter flights
Nearly 250 PSL-bound people reached Abu Dhabi from Lahore and Karachi via charter flights on Thursday.
28 May 2021
World Health OrganizationIndia supports call for detailed studies into coronavirus origins
India on Friday supported the renewed global call for a comprehensive study by the World Health Organization into the origins of coronavirus.
28 May 2021
TennisTokyo Olympics: Djokovic will play only in presence of spectators
Serbian maestro Novak Djokovic, on Thursday, said he would reconsider taking part in the Tokyo Olympics if it takes place behind closed doors.
28 May 2021
Uttar PradeshBJP MLA backs Ramdev over his comments on allopathy
Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Surendra Singh has joined the row between Baba Ramdev and the doctors' fraternity, saying the comments against the yoga guru are totally condemnable.
28 May 2021
Uttar PradeshMen open fire after denied entry into clinic without mask
Two young men on Thursday allegedly hurled abuses at a doctor and his staff, issued threats, and opened fire outside his clinic in Greater Noida after one of them was told to enter only with a face mask on in view of the COVID-19.
28 May 2021
COVID-19 VaccineGovernment expects speedy launch of Sputnik Light in India
The government is hopeful of a speedy launch of the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light in India. All stakeholders, including the Russian manufacturer and its Indian partners, have been directed to fast-track the application and regulatory approval procedures for the jab to boost the country's vaccination drive.
27 May 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19 may cause long-term lung damage: Study
Scientists have identified persistent damage in the lungs of COVID-19 patients at least three months after they were discharged from the hospital, and for some patients even longer.
27 May 2021
COVID-19 VaccineProduction of Sanofi-GlaxoSmithKline COVID-19 vaccine to begin within weeks
Production of another potential COVID-19 vaccine will begin within weeks, its developers Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline said on Thursday as they launched a large trial enrolling 35,000 adult volunteers in the United States, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
27 May 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Explainer: Did COVID-19 leak from Wuhan lab?
What was once considered heresy and "debunked" mercilessly returns with a vengeance. After shocking admission by Dr. Anthony Fauci that COVID-19 could have originated from Chinese virology labs in Wuhan, Facebook says that it won't censor discussions on the SARS-CoV-2 virus being man-made.
27 May 2021
ChhattisgarhGet vaccinated or forgo salaries, Chhattisgarh officer tells staff
A tribal welfare department officer in the Chhattisgarh district has issued an order asking its staff members to get vaccinated against COVID-19, failing which their salaries for the next month will be withheld.
27 May 2021
Zydus CadilaZydus seeks human trial approval for its COVID-19 antibody cocktail
Indian pharmaceutical firm Zydus Cadila has sought permission from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct human clinical trials of its antibody cocktail meant to treat mild COVID-19 patients.
27 May 2021
PfizerPfizer's vaccine works against B.1.617 variant, firm tells Indian government
Pfizer has told the Indian government that its coronavirus vaccine shows "high effectiveness" on the COVID-19 variant prevalent in India as well as on people of Indian ethnicity or nationality.
27 May 2021
Bengali WritersNoted Bengali writer, translator Enakshi Chatterjee passes away
Renowned Bengali writer and translator Enakshi Chatterjee passed away on Tuesday in a hospital in Delhi due to COVID-19-related complications, the family sources said. She was 86.
26 May 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!England vs NZ: Nearly 18,000 spectators allowed for Edgbaston Test
England are set to host New Zealand in a two-match Test series, starting June 2 at Lord's.
26 May 2021
MucormycosisWhat's behind the shortage of Black fungus drug in India?
As cases of mucormycosis or the Black fungus infection continue to rise across India, the country has been faced with an acute shortage of liposomal Amphotericin B and other key drugs used in its treatment.
26 May 2021
Coronavirus577 children orphaned during COVID-19 second wave, says government
As many as 577 children have been orphaned in India since the second wave of COVID-19 hit the nation, government data showed.
26 May 2021
Kailash VijayvargiyaChina could be behind second COVID-19 wave in India: Vijayvargiya
BJP General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya has said it is a "matter of discussion" if the second wave of COVID-19 in India was an outbreak or China had a hand in it.
26 May 2021
KolkataCOVID-19 positive Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee hospitalized after condition deteriorates
West Bengal's former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who had tested positive for COVID-19 last week, was admitted to a private hospital in south Kolkata on Tuesday after his health condition deteriorated, officials said.
25 May 2021
CoronavirusMild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection: Study
Months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still have immune cells which produce antibodies against the novel coronavirus, according to a study published on Monday in the journal Nature.
25 May 2021
KarnatakaWhen and how will Maharashtra and Karnataka ease COVID-19 curbs?
The Maharashtra government is considering extending the state-wide lockdown by another week and may finally begin lifting restrictions once that period ends, sources have told News18.
25 May 2021
CoronavirusNo reason to believe third wave will affect children: Expert
In an interview, Dr. NK Arora, Chairman of India's COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), said Indian data does not show specific predilection of the currently circulating virus strains either for the youth or pediatric age group.
25 May 2021
MumbaiMumbai: Walk-in COVID-19 inoculation drive for lactating mothers, pregnant women
After a Central directive, the Mumbai civic body on Monday allowed lactating mothers and pregnant women to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 at approved centers without prior registration, officials said on Monday.
25 May 2021
Science and TechnologySingapore provisionally approves COVID-19 breathalyzer test, results in 60 seconds
A spin-off start-up from the National University of Singapore (NUS) called Breathonix appears to have found a new way to check if a person is suffering from COVID-19—all in under 60 seconds.
25 May 2021
Milkha SinghMilkha Singh hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19
Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, who had tested positive for COVID-19, was on Monday admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Fortis hospital in Mohali with doctors saying that his condition is stable. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia.
24 May 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!BCCI to donate 2,000 oxygen concentrators in fight against COVID-19
In a major move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will contribute 2,000 oxygen concentrators of 10 liters each to help India fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
24 May 2021
Uttar PradeshFour siblings left all alone after mother succumbs to COVID-19
Ten-year-old Kajal has been saddled with the responsibility of taking care of her three younger siblings after their mother died two weeks ago due to the deadly coronavirus.
24 May 2021
SpiceJetCOVID-19 norms thrown to wind as couple ties knot mid-air
A mid-air wedding in the presence of guests and relatives took place inside a SpiceJet chartered flight on May 23 morning wherein COVID-19 social distancing norms were violated, sources said on Monday.
24 May 2021
OdishaOdisha: OAS officer dances at brother's wedding, violates COVID-19 guidelines
An Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officer was found dancing at a marriage function of her brother violating the COVID-19 lockdown guidelines imposed by the state government in the wake of a surge in coronavirus cases in the state.
24 May 2021
CIPLARoche's Antibody Cocktail launched in India, priced at Rs. 59,750/dose
Drug majors Roche India and Cipla on Monday announced the launch of Roche's Antibody Cocktail in India priced at Rs. 59,750 per dose for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in patients who are at high risk.
24 May 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!WI vs SA: Fast bowler Marquino Mindley tests COVID-19 positive
West Indies fast bowler Marquino Mindley tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
