COVID-19: News
28 Dec 2021
Coronavirus Cases In IndiaCOVID-19: India reports 6K+ cases; adds 75 new Omicron cases
India on Tuesday reported over 6,300 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 75,000.
28 Dec 2021
Sourav GangulySourav Ganguly admitted to hospital after testing COVID-19 positive
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly has tested positive for COVID-19.
27 Dec 2021
IndiaVaccination: COVAXIN for teens aged 15-18; booster after 9 months
The central government on Monday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations for teenagers aged 15-18 years and "precaution" and booster doses.
27 Dec 2021
CoronavirusDelhi's highest COVID-19 cases in 6 months; yellow alert likely
Delhi recorded 331 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, marking a huge jump from Sunday's tally of 290.
27 Dec 2021
COVID-19 VaccinationHow and when can senior citizens get COVID-19 booster dose?
People aged 60 years and above who suffer from certain health conditions will be eligible for an additional or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from January 10.
27 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India adds 156 Omicron cases, biggest single-day spike
India on Monday added 156 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
27 Dec 2021
PunjabOmicron scare: EC decision on postponing assembly polls likely today
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry on Monday to discuss the prevailing COVID-19 situation ahead of assembly elections in five states.
27 Dec 2021
Australia vs England CricketThe Ashes, MCG Test: England players cleared after COVID-19 scare
In a major development, members of the England touring party cleared a round of COVID-19 testing before Day 2 of the ongoing Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
26 Dec 2021
DelhiOmicron scare: Which states have imposed fresh restrictions?
Amid the growing number of cases involving the Omicron variant of coronavirus, several Indian states have introduced fresh restrictions to curb viral spread.
26 Dec 2021
DelhiAs COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi announces night curfew from tomorrow
Delhi has announced a night curfew starting Monday (December 27) amid a rise in COVID-19 cases.
26 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiCOVID-19: India reports 7K cases; Omicron tally reaches 422
India on Sunday reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 76,000.
26 Dec 2021
MaharashtraOmicron: Maharashtra government to consider lockdown if oxygen requirement rises
Maharashtra will consider a fresh lockdown if the daily demand for medical oxygen rises, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday.
26 Dec 2021
FootballGerrard to miss Chelsea and Leeds game after contracting coronavirus
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has tested positive for COVID-19.
26 Dec 2021
TennisATP Cup 2022: Denis Shapovalov tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Sydney on Saturday.
25 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiPM Modi's address: COVID-19 vaccination for 15-18-year-olds, booster doses announced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation to announce that India will expand its nationwide COVID-19 vaccination program to adolescents aged 15-18 years next month.
25 Dec 2021
CoronavirusOmicron has common cold-like symptoms, new UK study says
The new Omicron variant of coronavirus is causing symptoms similar to those of the common cold, according to a new study conducted in the United Kingdom.
25 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCentre sends teams to 10 states with high COVID-19 cases
The central government will send teams of experts to 10 states in the wake of the spread of Omicron variant.
25 Dec 2021
Cricket NewsUSA vs Ireland: 1st ODI canceled with COVID-19 scare
The first ODI between the USA and Ireland has been called off with a positive COVID-19 case in the umpiring team.
24 Dec 2021
Liverpool FCBurnley versus Everton third Boxing Day match to get deferred
Premier League has approved the postponement of Burnley versus Everton on Boxing Day due to the coronavirus outbreak and injuries in Rafael Benítez's squad.
24 Dec 2021
Uttar PradeshDelay UP polls, HC urges election body amid Omicron fears
The Allahabad High Court has urged the Election Commission of India to postpone the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections by a few months.
23 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryAmid Omicron scare, Centre asks poll-bound states to boost vaccinations
In view of the threat posed by the Omicron variant, the Centre on Thursday asked the governments of poll-bound states to speed up COVID-19 vaccinations to protect vulnerable populations.
23 Dec 2021
MumbaiOmicron scare: Which states have imposed curbs before Christmas, NY?
Amid growing concern over the rapid surge of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant, multiple states and union territories have reimposed fresh restrictions to curb the viral spread.
23 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; 23 new Omicron cases
India on Thursday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 78,000.
22 Dec 2021
DelhiAs Omicron cases rise, Delhi bans Christmas, New Year gatherings
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has banned all gatherings ahead of Christmas and New Year in wake of rising Omicron cases in the national capital.
22 Dec 2021
Coronavirus Cases In IndiaCOVID-19: India reports 6K+ infections; 213 Omicron cases
India on Wednesday reported over 6,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 78,000.
22 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCentre lists prevention measures against more infectious Omicron variant
The Omicron variant is three times more transmissible than the Delta variant of coronavirus, and "war rooms" are needed to contain it, the Centre told states Tuesday.
21 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India's Omicron tally reaches 200; 12 states affected
India's tally of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant has reached 200, the Union Health Ministry said Tuesday.
21 Dec 2021
United States of AmericaOmicron cases in US surge from 3% to 73%
The Omicron variant of coronavirus accounted for 73% of all sequenced COVID-19 cases in the United States, according to the latest figures.
20 Dec 2021
TennisTennis star Rafael Nadal tests positive for COVID-19
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has tested positive for COVID-19.
20 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 6K+ infections; 132 more deaths
India on Monday reported over 6,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 82,000.
19 Dec 2021
United States of AmericaOmicron: United States sees surge as NYC battles variant
New York is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases once again. The state reported more than 21,900 daily cases on Saturday.
19 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K infections; 264 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of nearly 84,000.
17 Dec 2021
CoronavirusGovernment answers burning questions on Omicron variant
The new Omicron variant of coronavirus is heavily mutated and evidently spreads rapidly, triggering panic around the world.
17 Dec 2021
United Nations (UN)COVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; 391 more deaths
India on Friday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 86,000.
17 Dec 2021
United States of AmericaAstraZeneca's antibody cocktail Evusheld effective against Omicron, finds study
AstraZeneca COVID-19 antibody cocktail, Evusheld, effectively works against the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the company said Thursday citing a lab study.
17 Dec 2021
CoronavirusOmicron: Scientists say one common symptom confirms presence of variant
Scientists say there is one common symptom among Omicron patients: Scratchy throat.
16 Dec 2021
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan vs West Indies: ODI series postponed to June 2022
The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies, which was due to begin on Saturday, has been postponed to June 2022.
16 Dec 2021
Coronavirus Cases In IndiaCOVID-19: India reports 8K infections; 343 more deaths
India on Thursday reported nearly 8,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 87,000.
16 Dec 2021
West Indies Cricket TeamPakistan vs West Indies: Hope, Hosein, Greaves test COVID-19 positive
West Indies' ongoing tour of Pakistan hangs in balance after five more members of the touring party after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
