COVID-19: News
24 Jul 2021
Randeep GuleriaCOVID-19 vaccines for children likely by September, says AIIMS chief
India will likely have its first coronavirus vaccine for children by September, said Dr. Randeep Guleria, the chief of Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
24 Jul 2021
EuropeEuropean drug regulator approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, for 12-17-year-olds
The European drug regulator on Friday recommended approving Moderna's coronavirus vaccine, called Spikevax, for use in children aged 12-17 years, making it the second vaccine to be authorized for this age group in the region.
23 Jul 2021
Health & WellnessCan fully vaccinated people develop long COVID?
Coronavirus vaccines are safe and effective.
23 Jul 2021
DelhiTilak Nagar market in Delhi closed for COVID-19 protocol violation
Several markets in the Tilak Nagar area have been closed till July 27 following violations of COVID-19 protocols, officials said on Friday.
23 Jul 2021
GujaratCOVID-19 patient, whose sample was collected for IVF, no more
A day after a Vadodara-based private hospital collected the sperm of a COVID-19 patient as per the Gujarat High Court's directions following a plea filed by his wife, the man died.
23 Jul 2021
SportsWI-Australia second ODI postponed after positive COVID-19 test emerges
In a major development, the second ODI between West Indies and Australia has been postponed after a positive COVID-19 test emerged in the WI camp.
22 Jul 2021
Air India56 Air India staffers, including 5 pilots, died of COVID-19
A total of 56 staff members of the national carrier, Air India, including five pilots, died due to the coronavirus until July 14, the central government told the Parliament today.
22 Jul 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCoronavirus: India refutes reports of 'vastly undercounted' deaths
The central government on Thursday refuted reports that India's COVID-19 death toll was "vastly undercounted."
22 Jul 2021
IndiaDelta variant still a dominant lineage across India: INSACOG
The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 continues to be the dominant lineage for new cases across India, while the other Variants of Concern (VoC) are at a lower rate and declining, INSACOG, a consortium of government panels involved in the genome-sequencing of the coronavirus said.
22 Jul 2021
Indian Cricket TeamRishabh Pant returns to Team India camp post COVID-19 recovery
Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has recovered from the novel coronavirus and has joined the bio-bubble ahead of the five-match Test series against England.
21 Jul 2021
Jammu And KashmirLow-key Eid-ul-Adha celebrations in Kashmir due to COVID-19-related restrictions
Kashmir witnessed low-key celebrations on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha on Wednesday, as prayers were not held at the major mosques and shrines of Kashmir due to COVID-19-related restrictions.
21 Jul 2021
AustraliaHalf of Australians under lockdown again as COVID-19 cases surge
Until recently, Australia had been praised for its strict lockdowns, lengthy border closures, and quarantine norms over COVID-19.
21 Jul 2021
VadodaraGujarat HC orders collection of COVID-19 patient's sample for IVF
The Gujarat High Court has directed a hospital in Vadodara to conduct an IVF/Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedure for the collection of the sample of a critical COVID-19 patient having slim chances of survival after his wife expressed the desire to bear his child.
21 Jul 2021
DelhiDelhi: People celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, offer namaz at homes amid pandemic
Devotees mostly stayed indoors to offer namaz and celebrate Eid-ul-Adha in Delhi on Wednesday, as religious and festive gatherings remain prohibited in the city to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
21 Jul 2021
WorldOver 1.5 million children lost caregivers to COVID-19 worldwide: Report
Over 1.5 million children in 21 countries, including 1,19,000 from India, lost their primary and secondary caregivers to COVID-19 during the pandemic's first 14 months, according to a study in The Lancet.
21 Jul 2021
Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusWHO leader says virus risk inevitable at Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics should not be judged by the tally of COVID-19 cases that arise because eliminating risk is impossible, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) told sports officials on Wednesday as events began in Japan.
21 Jul 2021
Government of India'No room for complacency': Centre issues 7-point advisory after serosurvey
The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory on coronavirus protocols and traveling in view of the fourth national serological survey.
20 Jul 2021
Parliament Monsoon SessionCongress, Akali Dal to skip PM's all-party meet on COVID-19
The Congress party and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have said they will not attend the central government's all-party meeting on its COVID-19 management this evening.
20 Jul 2021
BengaluruBengaluru hospitals that handled COVID-19 patients to be felicitated
Hospitals in Bengaluru which handled COVID-19 patients will be felicitated by Kauvery Hospital to acknowledge the efforts of the frontline warriors who have played a big role in the fight against the pandemic.
20 Jul 2021
MizoramMizoram: Highest daily cases reported, over 150 children COVID-19 positive
Mizoram on Tuesday reported the highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases as 807 people tested positive, taking the tally to 28,295, a health department official said.
20 Jul 2021
West BengalRecord 100% pass percentage registered in WB Class 10 examination
The West Bengal Board Class 10 Examination result was declared on Tuesday with a record 100 percent pass percentage and 90 percent of the students securing more than 60 percent or more marks in the new evaluation method.
20 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiPM Modi asks BJP leaders to counter Opposition on COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed the Opposition, saying it is "spreading lies" and politicizing the coronavirus pandemic.
20 Jul 2021
MaharashtraThackeray performs 'maha puja,' prays for end of COVID-19 crisis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday performed the maha puja of Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini at a temple in Pandharpur town of Solapur district on the occasion of "Ashadhi Ekadashi," and prayed to God for an end to the COVID-19 crisis.
20 Jul 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaSorry state of affairs: SC on Kerala's Bakrid lockdown relaxation
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed alarm over the three-day relaxation on COVID-19 curbs for Bakrid (Eid-ul-Azha) in Kerala.
20 Jul 2021
AssamFive districts of Assam to remain under complete lockdown
Five districts of Assam will continue to be under total lockdown owing to their high COVID-19 positivity rate while the movement of people to and from other districts across the state will remain suspended, state Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said on Monday.
20 Jul 2021
World BankWorld Bank deployed $157bn in 15 months to fight COVID-19
In its largest-ever crisis response, the World Bank deployed over $157 billion to fight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, economic and social fronts over the last 15 months.
19 Jul 2021
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)AIIMS doctor urges people to be careful for 1-2 years
A professor at the medicine department of the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has urged people to practice caution for at least the next couple of years, so that COVID-19 does not explode again.
19 Jul 2021
GujaratGujarat: Over 200 people gather for religious event; FIR filed
Over 200 people gathered for a religious function at Dada Saheb Jain Temple in the Kalanala area in Bhavnagar city of Gujarat following which police registered an FIR against its organizers for alleged violation of COVID-19 guidelines, an official said on Monday.
19 Jul 2021
CoronavirusAzithromycin no more effective against COVID-19 than placebo: Study
The commonly prescribed antibiotic for COVID-19, azithromycin, is no more effective than a placebo in preventing the viral disease among non-hospitalized patients, and may in fact increase their chance of hospitalization, a study has found.
19 Jul 2021
2020 Tokyo Olympics#Tokyo2020: Czech beach volleyball player tests COVID-19-positive at Olympic Village
Yet another case of the COVID-19 infection has been reported at the Tokyo Olympic Village as Czech beach volleyball player Ondrej Perusic tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.
19 Jul 2021
IndiaGovernment building buffer stock of COVID-19 drugs before third wave
The Indian government is currently working to build a buffer stock of coronavirus drugs as well as some other common drugs and supplements.
17 Jul 2021
FranceFrance allows visitors vaccinated with Indian-made AstraZeneca vaccine
France will now allow international travelers who have received AstraZeneca's Indian-manufactured vaccine into the country starting Sunday.
17 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiKerala imposes 2-day complete lockdown before easing curbs for Bakrid
In a worrying development, the Kerala government has decided to ease several curbs on July 19 and 20 for the occasion of Eid al-Adha, which will be celebrated either on July 20 or 21.
17 Jul 2021
MizoramMizoram reimposes lockdown in AMC area as COVID-19 cases rise
The Mizoram government has reimposed a seven-day complete lockdown in Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) area in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases, over two weeks after easing restrictions, officials said.
17 Jul 2021
COVAXINGovernment to procure 66 crore doses of Covishield, COVAXIN
The Centre has placed an order to procure 66 crore doses of Covishield and COVAXIN to be supplied between August and December this year, at a revised price of Rs. 205 and Rs. 215 per dose, respectively, excluding taxes, official sources said.
17 Jul 2021
KeralaKerala: Sabarimala temple reopens for pilgrims today amid COVID-19 restrictions
The Sabarimala temple of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala's Pathanamthitta reopened for pilgrims Saturday morning for the first time after the devastating second COVID-19 wave hit India.
17 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiPM has given target to stall third wave: Dr. Paul
The next 100-125 days are critical in the fight against COVID-19, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr. VK Paul said while informing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a target to stall COVID-19 third wave and it's possible.
17 Jul 2021
EuropeEU body says it didn't receive application for Covishield approval
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said it has not received any application for the authorization of the coronavirus vaccine Covishield.
16 Jul 2021
Madhya PradeshIndore records single COVID-19 case; a first in 16 months
For the first time in 16 months, the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh has recorded just one case of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, an official said on Friday.
16 Jul 2021
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Delta variant behind majority of 'breakthrough' infections: Study
The Delta variant of SARS-COV-2 was behind the majority of clinical cases of breakthrough infection of COVID-19 but only 9.8% of cases required hospitalization and fatality was observed in only 0.4% of the cases, according to a new study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
