COVID-19: News
03 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiCOVID-19: India reports 12K new cases, 311 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported nearly 12,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.51 lakh, the lowest in 252 days.
03 Nov 2021
Johnson & JohnsonJ&J vaccine's 1cr doses ready for export after CDL nod
American firm Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine shots, manufactured in India by Hyderabad-based Biological E, are ready for export, News18 reported.
03 Nov 2021
BeijingChina imposes curbs as COVID-19 rears its head again
COVID-19 is rearing its head again in China, from where the deadly disease is believed to have emerged.
02 Nov 2021
Health & WellnessHow should you choose the right mattress for sound sleep?
We know that sleep is the foundation of mental and physical health, but one thing we often do not give much importance to is the bedding, especially the mattress.
02 Nov 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19: India reports 10K+ new cases, lowest in 259 days
India on Tuesday reported over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 259 days.
01 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 12K+ new cases, 251 fresh fatalities
India on Monday reported over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.58 lakh, the lowest in 248 days.
01 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiPM Modi to meet CMs, district officials over low vaccinations
The Union Health Ministry will convene a meeting on November 3 to boost the COVID-19 vaccination capacity of 11 states, whose numbers are lagging behind the national average.
31 Oct 2021
Narendra ModiCOVID-19: India reports 12K+ new cases, 446 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.59 lakh, the lowest in 247 days.
30 Oct 2021
West BengalCentre's warning to Assam, West Bengal as COVID-19 cases rise
The central government has issued a warning to the governments of Assam and West Bengal keeping in view rising COVID-19 cases and weekly positivity rates and decreasing testing numbers there.
29 Oct 2021
COVID-19 VaccinationWhy is the Delta variant so infectious? UK study reveals
People vaccinated against COVID-19 are as likely to spread the Delta variant of the virus to their household contacts as those who have not taken the jab, according to a new study conducted in the United Kingdom.
29 Oct 2021
Travel And TourismUnable to travel? Here's how you can satisfy your wanderlust
The fear of the global coronavirus pandemic has not yet completely vanished and many people are still not sure if they should get back to traveling or not.
28 Oct 2021
Ministry Of Home AffairsCOVID-19 guidelines extended till November 30. What's allowed, what's not?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the current guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic until November 30.
28 Oct 2021
KeralaIndia's COVID-19 deaths rise by 733 as Kerala clears backlog
India on Thursday reported a sharp rise in COVID-19 deaths as Kerala reconciled past data on fatalities.
28 Oct 2021
KarnatakaKarnataka school shut after 33 students test positive for COVID-19
As many as 33 students of a boarding school in Karnataka have tested positive for the coronavirus.
28 Oct 2021
Delhi90% in Delhi have COVID-19 antibodies. What does it mean?
The results of the sixth serological survey conducted in Delhi reveal that more than 90% people in the national capital have developed antibodies against the coronavirus.
27 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 13K+ new cases; 585 more dead
India on Wednesday reported 13,000 new COVID-19 cases along with over 500 more fatalities.
27 Oct 2021
DelhiDelhi schools to reopen for all classes from November 1
All schools in national capital Delhi have been allowed to reopen for students of all classes from Monday.
26 Oct 2021
LockdownAmid Delta outbreak, China puts city of 4M on lockdown
China put the Langzhou city under a strict lockdown as COVID-19 cases are starting to rise across the country.
26 Oct 2021
World Health OrganizationCOVAXIN under review; may get WHO recommendation in 24 hours
A technical advisory group of the World Health Organization (WHO) is reviewing data on COVAXIN and may recommend emergency use approval for the vaccine within 24 hours, an official said.
26 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 12K+ new cases, lowest in 238 days
India on Tuesday reported over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in 238 days.
25 Oct 2021
Computer Science and Information TechnologyMajor IT firms planning return to offices, embracing hybrid arrangements
With COVID-19 infection numbers receding and vaccinations steadily picking up pace, leading IT companies in India are drafting plans to reopen offices and end the 18 month-long work from home (WFH) stint.
25 Oct 2021
World Health OrganizationWhen will the COVID-19 pandemic end? WHO chief says this
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday said the coronavirus pandemic is far from over.
25 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 14K+ cases; decline in weekly infections slows
India on Monday reported 14,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking a daily test positivity rate of 1.43%.
24 Oct 2021
CoronavirusDelta-plus variant raises global concern: All you need to know
The role of the Delta-plus coronavirus variant is being questioned amid surges in COVID-19 infections in parts of the world.
24 Oct 2021
DiwaliNo gatherings, online shopping: Centre's COVID-19 advisory during festive season
The central government on Saturday directed states to ensure that COVID-19 precautions are followed during the festive season.
24 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 15K+ new cases, 561 fresh fatalities
India on Sunday reported over 15,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.72 lakh, the lowest in 235 days.
23 Oct 2021
ResearchCOVID-19 cuts India's life expectancy by 2 years, says study
COVID-19 reduced life expectancy in India by two years in 2020, a study found.
22 Oct 2021
Test CricketEngland vs India: Fifth Test rescheduled to July 2022
The fifth Test between England and India, which was canceled owing to COVID-19 scare, has been rescheduled to July 2022.
22 Oct 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra eases rules for cinema halls, restaurants. Check details here
The Maharashtra government has allowed the reopening of cinema halls, amusement parks, and the extension of timings for restaurants and shops starting today.
22 Oct 2021
Narendra ModiCOVID-19: India reports 15K+ new cases, 231 more deaths
India on Friday reported over 15,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.75 lakh, the lowest in 232 days.
22 Oct 2021
Russia NewsMore contagious Delta subvariant in Russia; what does it mean?
A new "more contagious" subvariant of the Delta coronavirus strain has been detected in Russia, the state consumer watchdog's senior researcher said on Thursday.
22 Oct 2021
Narendra Modi'Image of new India,' PM says about India's vaccination milestone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 10 am on Friday to speak on the country's vaccination drive.
21 Oct 2021
IndiaCoronavirus: India reports 18K+ new cases; vaccinations cross 1 billion
India on Thursday reported over 18,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.78 lakh.
20 Oct 2021
IndiaCoronavirus: India reports 14K+ new cases; vaccinations near 1 billion
India on Wednesday reported over 14,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.78 lakh, the lowest in 229 days.
20 Oct 2021
Uttar PradeshUP government plans Diwali melas amid COVID-19 concerns
Despite concerns about a COVID-19 threat during the festive season, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to hold week-long Diwali melas (fairs) in all cities across the state.
20 Oct 2021
COVID-19 VariantUK: Calls for probe into Delta-plus grow amid COVID-19 surge
With the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom, former United States' Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb called for an "urgent" probe into the Delta-plus variant.
19 Oct 2021
COVID-19 VaccineVaccination for children can wait as trial still underway: Expert
India's top virologist Dr. Gagandeep Kang has said that there should not be any hurry to vaccinate children against COVID-19 as vaccine trials are ongoing and immunogenicity data is still awaited.
19 Oct 2021
IndiaCannot cut corners, thorough evaluation needed for COVAXIN EUL: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) Monday clarified the reason behind the delay in COVAXIN's emergency use listing (EUL), stating that it is expecting more information from Bharat Biotech on its COVID-19 vaccine.
18 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryIndia in 'tapering phase' of second wave of COVID-19
India is currently in the "tapering phase" of the second wave of COVID-19, said Dr. VK Paul, the chief of the outbreak's task force.
17 Oct 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 14K+ new cases, lowest in 229 days
India on Sunday reported over 14,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in 229 days.
