COVID-19: News
13 Aug 2021
Sri LankaDelta variant of COVID-19 spreading fast in Sri Lanka
The highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across Sri Lanka and comprises around 75% of the new cases reported in the Western province, experts said, warning that the island nation was facing the most decisive fortnight in its fight against the pandemic.
13 Aug 2021
KeralaCOVID-19: Lakshadweep administration imposes travel restriction to mainland
The Lakshadweep administration has imposed curbs on the movement of people traveling to the mainland from the islands in view of the COVID-19 situation prevailing in neighboring states, especially Kerala.
13 Aug 2021
Government of IndiaGovernment increases flight capacity; airfare to rise by 12%
The Civil Aviation Ministry has issued an order, allowing domestic airlines to increase flight capacity from 65% to 72.5%.
13 Aug 2021
DelhiDelhi records zero COVID-19 fatality; 49 fresh cases
No death due to COVID-19 was recorded in Delhi on Thursday, the second consecutive day when the daily fatality count was nil, while 49 fresh cases were reported with a positivity rate of 0.07 percent, according to health department data.
12 Aug 2021
SwitzerlandChinese media quotes 'inexistent' biologist to back COVID-19 origin study
Chinese media has removed comments of a Swiss biologist on reports about the origin of COVID-19 after the Switzerland Embassy in China questioned whether the biologist even existed.
12 Aug 2021
West BengalBengal: COVID-19 restrictions extended till August 30, night curbs relaxed
The COVID-19 related restrictions in West Bengal were extended till August 30 with relaxations in the curbs during the night hours, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday.
12 Aug 2021
ResearchCOVID-19 may become childhood disease in few years: Study
COVID-19 may behave like other common-cold coronaviruses in the next few years, affecting mostly young children who haven't yet been vaccinated or exposed to the virus, according to a modeling study published on Thursday.
12 Aug 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports over 41K new cases; 57% in Kerala
India on Thursday reported over 41,000 new COVID-19 cases, up by 7.41% compared to the previous day.
11 Aug 2021
KeralaOver 40K 'breakthrough' COVID-19 cases in Kerala; Centre flags concern
Kerala has reported more than 40,000 "breakthrough" COVID-19 cases. Breakthrough infections involve cases where individuals contracted the pathogen for a second time or after being vaccinated against it.
11 Aug 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 38K+ new cases, nearly 500 more dead
India on Wednesday reported over 38,000 new COVID-19 cases, notably 36% higher than the number of fresh infections reported the day before.
11 Aug 2021
IndiaCanada extends ban on direct flights from India
Canada has again extended its ban on arriving passenger flights directly from India till September 21 due to the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal transport ministry has said.
11 Aug 2021
World Health OrganizationAs states reopen schools, WHO top scientist offers advice
World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has supported the reopening of schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 Aug 2021
ChinaChina: As Delta spreads, COVID-19 cases hit 7-month high
China is witnessing a resurgence of COVID-19 as it reels under the impact of the highly transmissible Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2.
10 Aug 2021
PregnancyCOVID-19 during pregnancy linked with higher preterm birth risk: Study
People who are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 while pregnant face a higher risk of having a very preterm birth, as well as any preterm birth, according to a large US study published in The Lancet Regional Health, America's journal.
10 Aug 2021
Madhya PradeshMP: 53% eligible population administered first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
At least 53 percent of the eligible population in Madhya Pradesh has been administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 10 percent have also taken the second dose, a senior official said on Tuesday.
10 Aug 2021
Health & WellnessGlobal eradication of COVID-19 more feasible than polio: Study
The global eradication of COVID-19 is more feasible than it is for polio, but considerably less so than it was for smallpox, according to an analysis published in the journal BMJ Global Health on Tuesday.
10 Aug 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 28K new cases, lowest in 147 days
India on Tuesday reported over 28,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in 147 days.
10 Aug 2021
Mansukh MandaviyaZydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine may get emergency nod this week
India's second indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Zydus Cadila, is reportedly likely to get emergency use approval (EUA) this week.
10 Aug 2021
Saif Ali KhanRahman, Sheeran, Jagger team up for fundraiser on Independence Day
The biggest global artists like Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, music maestro AR Rahman, and Bollywood stars Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan will unite for a fundraiser on Independence Day to raise over Rs. 25 crore for COVID-19 relief work.
10 Aug 2021
IndiaIndia's COVID-19 situation is getting worse, says top scientist
There is a disturbing trend in India's coronavirus situation, warned Dr. Vipin Srivastava, eminent physicist and a former pro-vice-chancellor at the University of Hyderabad.
09 Aug 2021
Parliamentary Standing CommitteeParliamentary panel on education suggests reopening of schools; highlights concerns
A parliamentary panel has suggested reopening of schools, saying implications of a prolonged closure of schools due to COVID-19 are "too serious to be ignored."
08 Aug 2021
COVID-19 VaccineMixing of Covishield, COVAXIN vaccines gives positive results: ICMR study
A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has indicated that mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines Covishield and COVAXIN can yield better results.
08 Aug 2021
Health & WellnessCOVID toes: Causes, symptoms, and everything you should know
COVID-19 has impacted almost everyone in different ways.
08 Aug 2021
Joe BidenUS witnesses resurgence of COVID-19 cases; children most affected
The United States is witnessing an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant.
08 Aug 2021
UttarakhandKumbh fake testing: SIT sends teams to arrest lab owners
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Haridwar Police, which is probing the Mahakumbh fake COVID-19 testing case, has sent two teams to Noida and Nainital to arrest the owners of Max Corporate Services.
07 Aug 2021
United States of AmericaUS is now averaging 1,00,000 new COVID-19 cases daily
The United States is now averaging 1,00,000 new coronavirus cases every day amid a new surge in infections, triggered by the highly-contagious Delta variant.
07 Aug 2021
IndiaCOVID-19: The R-naught of coronavirus in India surges to 1.01
The highly infectious Delta variant of the COVID-19-causing virus, SARS-CoV-2, in India has triggered a rise in the R-value or R-naught—which denotes the effective transmission factor—to more than one.
07 Aug 2021
Health & WellnessPost COVID-19: Here's what you should eat for healthy recovery
While recovering from any disease, it is important to replenish the body with proteins and nutrients.
06 Aug 2021
RajasthanRajasthan going through complicated financial situation: Gehlot
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that Rajasthan is going through a complicated financial situation due to COVID-19.
05 Aug 2021
Oxford UniversityCOVID-19 vaccine maker Professor Sarah Gilbert honored with Barbie doll
Mattel, the maker of the Barbie doll, has created a doll to honor Professor Sarah Gilbert, who led the development of the Oxford University and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
05 Aug 2021
World Health Organization'Long COVID' is deeply concerning, says WHO; recommends medical help
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" about post-COVID-19 syndrome or "Long COVID."
05 Aug 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India asks states to consider local curbs during festivals
The Indian government has urged its states to impose local curbs ahead of festivals as there has been a marginal increase in the transmission factor of COVID-19.
05 Aug 2021
IndiaCOVID-19 travel-curbs: India moved to UK's 'amber' list from 'red'
The United Kingdom has moved India, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE from "red" to the "amber" list following a review of its traffic light system for international COVID-19 travel restrictions.
04 Aug 2021
IndiaBritannia to hike product prices over rising cost amid COVID-19
Food company Britannia Industries has announced it will gradually undertake a price hike of its products in view of a sharp rise in cost amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
04 Aug 2021
New York CityNew York restaurants, gyms to ask for COVID-19 vaccination proof
New York City in the United States will soon start restricting people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 from dining at restaurants, going to gyms, etc.
04 Aug 2021
IndiaAmid third wave fears, Covishield proven highly effective against Delta
The Delta variant is highly-transmissible and possibly leads to a more severe disease of COVID-19.
04 Aug 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India reports 42K+ new cases, up 40% from yesterday
India on Wednesday reported over 42,000 new COVID-19 cases, a near 40% rise from the single-day infections reported on Tuesday.
04 Aug 2021
COVID-19 VaccineIndia mulls mixing Covishield, Sputnik doses; no recommendation yet
India is considering allowing the mixing of different COVID-19 vaccine doses in what could be the first mix-and-match inoculation.
03 Aug 2021
Government of IndiaCOVID-19 'still raging,' 8 states show rise in R-factor: Government
The coronavirus pandemic is "still raging" in the country, the Indian government warned on Tuesday, calling it a significant problem.
03 Aug 2021
MumbaiPune traders protest against COVID-19 curbs, say will violate rules
Hundreds of traders in Pune today held a protest against the curbs imposed by the state government over COVID-19.
