Coronavirus: News
19 Oct 2020
ItalyCoronavirus: Italy introduces new restrictions as infections rise again
Italy has introduced new restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 as the number of infections has risen again.
19 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Months into pandemic, Centre admits to "limited" community transmission
After saying for months that coronavirus "community transmission" is merely a term and that it would be premature to declare the same for India, considering the large population, the Centre admitted on Sunday that the deadly virus has entered the third stage of transmission in the country, although it is limited to certain districts.
19 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 75.5 lakh with 56k+ new cases
India on Sunday reported over 56,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 75.5 lakh cases.
18 Oct 2020
KeralaIndia past coronavirus peak, festive season may cause spike: Panel
India likely crossed the peak of the coronavirus outbreak last month, a government-appointed panel has concluded.
18 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally nears 75 lakh with 61k+ new cases
India on Saturday reported over 61,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 74.9 lakh cases.
17 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Active cases drop below 8 lakh after 1.5 months
For the first time in 1.5 months, the number of active coronavirus infections has fallen under eight lakh, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.
17 Oct 2020
World Health OrganizationRemdesivir found ineffective; India to reassess coronavirus treatment protocol
The second worst-hit nation in coronavirus pandemic, India, that takes pride in the remarkable recovery rate, will reassess coronavirus treatment protocol after a large-scale trial conducted by World Health Organization (WHO) found that four commonly used re-purposed drugs had little impact in reducing mortality.
16 Oct 2020
Donald TrumpUS Elections: Trump, Biden clash from afar at town halls
American voters on Thursday (local time) heard incumbent President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden tell what they would do after coming to power and how they are the better version of their competitor.
16 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 73.6 lakh with 63k+ new cases
India on Thursday reported over 63,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 73.68 lakh cases.
15 Oct 2020
LondonUK: London, other areas moving into Tier 2 coronavirus lockdown
This weekend, Londoners will face stricter COVID-19 restrictions as authorities have decided to move into a Tier 2 lockdown to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
15 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 73 lakh with 67k+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported over 67,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally past 73 lakh cases.
14 Oct 2020
VaccineCoronavirus reinfections are possible, very rare, and significant
In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, there were talks of herd immunity with a significant portion of the population contracting the viral infection.
14 Oct 2020
MumbaiAs COVID-19 curbs ease, Mumbai Metro to resume from Monday
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines to gradually reopen from the coronavirus lockdown under its 'Mission Begin Again'.
14 Oct 2020
MaharashtraShiv Sena seeking Maharashtra Governor's recall after "turned secular" row
Shiv Sena, taunted by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for turning "secular," is seeking his removal and might approach President Ram Nath Kovind, News18 reported on Wednesday.
14 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 72 lakh with 63k+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported over 63,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 72.3 lakh cases.
13 Oct 2020
United States of AmericaWearing masks could prevent severe COVID-19 infection, say experts
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have stressed the importance of wearing face masks/coverings.
13 Oct 2020
IndiaWhen will India get coronavirus vaccine? Early 2021, claims minister
Giving a glimmer of hope to a nation buried by coronavirus caseload and deaths linked to it, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said today India will most likely get the vaccine by early 2021.
13 Oct 2020
Johnson & JohnsonBig setback: Johnson & Johnson pauses coronavirus vaccine trial
Pharma giant Johnson & Johnson, which lagged behind its competitors in the coronavirus vaccine race, paused late-stage trials after a volunteer fell sick.
13 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 71.7 lakh with 54k new cases
As the pace of the coronavirus outbreak slows down, India on Monday reported roughly 54,000 fresh infections, marking the lowest single-day spike in almost two months.
13 Oct 2020
Arjun KapoorBack to my happy place: Arjun Kapoor returns to sets
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who recently recovered from COVID-19, says he is back to where he belongs -- film sets.
12 Oct 2020
IndiaCOVAXIN to Oxford: Coronavirus vaccine updates for India
Although the coronavirus outbreak in India has started to slow down, the country remains the second worst-hit in the world.
12 Oct 2020
AustraliaCoronavirus may survive on glass, banknotes for 28 days: Study
The novel coronavirus may last up to 28 days on glass screens or banknotes, a recent study by Australia's top biosecurity laboratory has found.
12 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 71L with nearly 68k new cases
India on Sunday reported nearly 68,000 fresh coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide tally to 71.2 lakh cases.
11 Oct 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Coronavirus: Winter and pollution can cause spike, says AIIMS Director
Amid a decline in the number of coronavirus infections in India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr. Randeep Guleria has warned about a possible spike in the coming weeks.
11 Oct 2020
IndiaUP: Schools to reopen for Classes 9-12 from October 19
Schools in Uttar Pradesh have been allowed to reopen in a phased manner from October 19, the state government announced on Saturday.
11 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: As outbreak pace slows, India crosses 7 million mark
India on Saturday reported over 74,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally past the seven million mark. The number of recoveries has also crossed the six million mark.
10 Oct 2020
LifestyleCoronavirus: How to prevent skin problems caused by face mask
The ongoing pandemic has made wearing face masks a necessity while going out.
09 Oct 2020
IndiaActive coronavirus cases dip. Is India's worst phase over?
For the first time in weeks, the active number of coronavirus cases in India fell below nine lakh, data from the Ministry of Health revealed on Friday, giving the country a rare moment to rejoice as the pandemic rages.
09 Oct 2020
Harsh VardhanHealth Minister promotes AYUSH's coronavirus treatment protocol, IMA asks questions
On Tuesday, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan released the AYUSH standard treatment protocol for coronavirus patients, only to be at the receiving end of pointed questions by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
09 Oct 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Repo rate unchanged; RTGS payment will be available 24*7: RBI
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday announced Monetary Policy Committee's decisions and spoke about the revival of the coronavirus-battered Indian economy.
08 Oct 2020
InstagramAfter wife, Arjun Bijlani's 5-year-old son tests COVID-19 positive
Just recently, popular television and film actor Arjun Bijlani's wife Neha Swami had tested positive for COVID-19.
08 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 68.3 lakh with 78k+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported over 78,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 68.3 lakh cases.
07 Oct 2020
World Health OrganizationEuropean countries reimpose lockdown curbs amid spike in coronavirus cases
As Europe has seen a rise in the number of coronavirus infections again, several countries have decided to reimpose lockdown restrictions.
07 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 67.5 lakh; over 1.04 lakh dead
India reported over 71,000 fresh coronavirus infections on Tuesday, pushing the nationwide tally to 67.5 lakh cases. The recovery rate rose to 85%.
06 Oct 2020
COVID-19Six feet distance not enough to prevent COVID-19 spread: CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on COVID-19 and confirmed that the airborne transmission of the disease is possible.
06 Oct 2020
Bollywood50% occupancy, staggered show-timings: SOPs for re-opening cinema halls released
Shut since March as a part of coronavirus-linked restrictions, cinema halls across India will re-open from October 15. And, on Tuesday, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar released Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the same.
06 Oct 2020
Donald TrumpTrump, still infectious, returns to White House, removes mask
US President Donald Trump is back in the White House, days after he tested positive for coronavirus and was hospitalized at the Walter Reed Medical Center, just outside of Washington.
06 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 66.8 lakh with 60k+ new cases
On Monday, India reported a little over 60,000 fresh coronavirus cases, the lowest rise in daily infections in over a month. The nationwide tally has reached 66.8 lakh cases.
05 Oct 2020
World Health OrganizationOrder of symptoms may help distinguish COVID-19 from the flu
It has been over nine months since the coronavirus pandemic first hit and the outbreak shows little signs of ending.
05 Oct 2020
Ramesh PokhriyalSOPs for reopening schools released; no assessment for 2-3 weeks
The Ministry of Education on Monday issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for the reopening of schools from October 15.
