COVID-19: News
15 Oct 2021
Travel And TourismIndia opens to international travelers aboard chartered flights
India threw open its gates to foreign passengers traveling to the country on chartered flights from today.
14 Oct 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India reports 19K new cases, nearly 60% in Kerala
India on Thursday reported roughly 19,000 new COVID-19 cases, out of which, nearly 60% were concentrated in Kerala alone.
13 Oct 2021
Health & WellnessIs your mask causing headache? Here's how to avoid it
Wearing a mask, following social distancing, and washing hands are the primary COVID-19 protocols.
13 Oct 2021
IndiaIndia drops mandatory 10-day quarantine for UK nationals
India has withdrawn its tit-for-tat move requiring all British nationals to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival irrespective of their vaccination status.
13 Oct 2021
CanadaUS to reopen land borders in November for vaccinated travelers
The United States will reopen its land borders with Mexico and Canada for non-essential travels from November onwards.
12 Oct 2021
Health & WellnessCOVAXIN recommended by expert panel for children aged 2-18 years
The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 has recommended the approval of Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN for children aged between two and 18 years.
12 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 14K+ new cases, lowest in 224 days
India on Tuesday reported over 14,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking the lowest single-day spike in 224 days.
11 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 18K+ new cases, lowest in 215 days
India on Monday reported over 18,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in 215 days.
10 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 18K+ new cases, lowest in 7 months
India on Sunday reported over 18,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in 214 days.
08 Oct 2021
VK PaulGovernment preparing to handle 4.5-5 lakh COVID-19 cases a day
The Indian government is preparing to handle a surge of up to five lakh coronavirus cases a day, NITI Aayog member (Health) Dr. VK Paul said.
08 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryHigh COVID-19 rate in ages 0-19 in India, finds study
A study has found an increased rate of infection of COVID-19 among those aged 0-19 years and women in India.
08 Oct 2021
IndiaNo quarantine for fully vaccinated Indians in UK from Monday
The United Kingdom has announced that Indians who are fully vaccinated with Covishield or any other UK-approved coronavirus vaccine will not have to quarantine upon arrival in Britain from Monday, October 11.
07 Oct 2021
IndiaCOVID-19 vaccination: 7% of India's population hesitant, finds survey
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adult Indians has reduced to 7% of the total population, the lowest among Indians since January 2021, a survey has found.
05 Oct 2021
CoronavirusChina: PCR test purchases increased before COVID-19 was first confirmed
A cyber security firm suggested that authorities in China alerted global agencies about COVID-19 much later than the emergence of the disease.
05 Oct 2021
Himachal Pradesh'Revenge travel' could worsen third COVID-19 wave, ICMR study warns
We have all been wanting to pack our bags and run to the hills. But that may not be a good idea.
05 Oct 2021
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus: India reports 18K+ new cases, lowest in 209 days
India on Tuesday reported over 18,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest spike in 209 days.
05 Oct 2021
World Health OrganizationWHO expert panel to discuss COVAXIN approval in meet today
COVAXIN, India's indigenous vaccine against the coronavirus, will likely receive the much-awaited approval from the World Health Organization (WHO) this month.
04 Oct 2021
KarnatakaCOVID-19 losing pandemic characteristics, becoming endemic in Karnataka: Experts
Experts in Karnataka suggested that COVID-19 might have lost its pandemic characteristics and is now slipping toward an endemic phase in the state.
04 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: 70% of India's adult population receive 1 vaccine dose
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday that 70% of India's eligible adult population has been administered at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
04 Oct 2021
Zydus CadilaZyCoV-D expected to be rolled out in two weeks: Report
The indigenous COVID-19 vaccine developed by Zydus Cadila, called ZyCoV-D, is likely to be rolled out in the next two weeks.
03 Oct 2021
World Health OrganizationCOVAXIN trial data for children aged 2-18 submitted to DCGI
Bharat Biotech has reportedly submitted trial data of its COVID-19 vaccine, COVAXIN, for children aged under 18 years to the Drugs and Comptroller General of India (DCGI).
02 Oct 2021
PfizerHere are some key drugs being tested for COVID-19 treatment
Several antiviral drugs are being developed and tested for COVID-19 treatment as scientists around the world race to find new methods to fight the pandemic and ease the burden on hospitals.
02 Oct 2021
World Health OrganizationGlobal COVID-19 deaths hit 50 lakh amid Delta variant surge
Deaths linked to the coronavirus disease around the world have surpassed 50 lakh, according to a tally by Reuters, as the highly-contagious Delta variant continues to claim lives.
01 Oct 2021
IndiaIndia's reciprocal move: Tests, 10-day quarantine mandatory for UK nationals
In a reciprocal move to the United Kingdom's COVID-19-related travel regulations for Indian visitors, the Centre has now decided to impose similar restrictions for British travelers starting October 4, reported NDTV, citing government sources.
30 Sep 2021
Mumbai30 Mumbai college students test COVID-19 positive; 28 fully vaccinated
At least 30 students of the government-run King Edward Memorial (KEM) Medical College in Mumbai have tested positive for coronavirus.
30 Sep 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 23K+ cases; active infections at 195-day low
India on Thursday reported over 23,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking a marginal increase in the number of daily infections compared to the past two days.
29 Sep 2021
World Health OrganizationCOVID-19 vaccine booster: Are they really required? Expert answers
With the emergence of new coronavirus variants and talk of waning immunity of COVID-19 vaccines, discussions have been on about whether booster doses are required for the general public.
29 Sep 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports under 20K cases for second consecutive day
India on Wednesday reported under 20,000 new COVID-19 cases for the second consecutive day.
29 Sep 2021
BloombergGold schemes start at Rs. 100 as digital sales rise
Jewelers in India are selling gold for as little as Rs. 100 as digital trading of the metal has gained popularity in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
29 Sep 2021
Karnataka60 students of Bengaluru boarding school test positive for COVID-19
At least 60 students from a boarding school in Bengaluru have tested positive for the coronavirus, fueling concerns about children returning to offline studies.
29 Sep 2021
PfizerPfizer is testing new anti-COVID-19 pill. How does it work?
Biopharmaceutical company Pfizer on Monday said that it has started middle-to-late stage clinical trial of an anti-COVID-19 pill to tackle the disease.
29 Sep 2021
World Health OrganizationSerum gets nod for Novavax trial in 7-11 age group
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has received the approval to conduct trials of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in children aged between seven and 11 years.
28 Sep 2021
AssamAssam government to lift COVID-19 restrictions from November 1: CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said his government is making efforts to revive the COVID-19 hit tourism industry by lifting restrictions from November 1 as the COVID-19 situation in Assam has considerably improved.
28 Sep 2021
Mansukh MandaviyaIndia administers over 1 crore COVID-19 vaccines for 5th time
India administered more than one crore coronavirus vaccine doses on Monday, taking the cumulative number of administered doses in the country to above 86 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry.
27 Sep 2021
WorldCOVID-19 caused biggest decrease in life expectancy since WWII: Study
The COVID-19 pandemic led to biggest decrease in life expectancy since World War II, and wiped out years of progress on mortality, according to a study published by the University of Oxford.
27 Sep 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 26K new cases; over 270 more dead
India on Monday reported over 26,000 new COVID-19 cases, out of which, nearly 60% of the fresh infections were concentrated in Kerala.
26 Sep 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 28K+ new cases; 260 more dead
India on Sunday reported over 28,000 new COVID-19 cases, out of which, nearly 60% of the fresh infections were concentrated in Kerala.
26 Sep 2021
Narendra Modi#MannkiBaat: PM Modi stresses on cleaning rivers, COVID-19 vaccinations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 81st edition of his monthly radio show 'Mann ki Baat.'
25 Sep 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Cinema halls, drama theaters to reopen from October 22
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said cinema halls and drama theaters in the state will be permitted to operate from October 22 on the condition that they follow all the protocols required to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
24 Sep 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Schools to reopen from October 4; COVID-19 situation improves
Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad Friday announced that the state government has decided to reopen schools from October 4.