Coronavirus: News
08 Feb 2021
SuriyaSuriya tests positive for COVID-19, says he's undergoing treatment
Tamil film star Suriya on Sunday took to Twitter to reveal that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
08 Feb 2021
KeralaKerala: Two schools become coronavirus hotspots, 187 students infected
In a concerning development, two schools in Malappuram, Kerala, have turned into coronavirus hotspots, with a staggering number of 187 students testing positive. 89 staff members also contracted the fatal disease.
08 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.83 million with 11K+ new cases
India on Sunday reported more than 11,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.83 million cases.
07 Feb 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India records lowest daily deaths in nine months
On Sunday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported 78 fresh fatalities due to COVID-19 over a 24 hour period, marking the lowest number of daily deaths in over nine months.
06 Feb 2021
TechnologyNew antibody cocktail 100% effective in blocking symptomatic COVID-19 infections
Clinical trials at the University of Virginia (UVA) have suggested an antibody cocktail treatment being tested at UVA Health and other sites was 100% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infections among those exposed to the virus.
06 Feb 2021
NepalNepal to get 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from China
China will provide 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal on a grant basis, officials in Katmandu said on Saturday. It will be the first batch of vaccine aid for the Himalayan nation from China.
06 Feb 2021
Climate ChangeClimate change may have influenced the emergence of coronavirus: Study
Climate change may have influenced the outbreaks of the novel coronavirus as well as the year 2002-03 SARS pandemic virus, suggests a new study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment.
06 Feb 2021
World Health OrganizationChina granted WHO team full access in Wuhan
A member of the World Health Organization expert team investigating the origins of the coronavirus in Wuhan said that the Chinese side has granted full access to all sites and personnel the team had requested access to.
06 Feb 2021
VaccineIndia will begin vaccinating those above 50 from March
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that those aged 50 and above will get the coronavirus vaccine from March.
06 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.81 million with 11K+ new cases
India on Friday reported over 11,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.81 million cases.
05 Feb 2021
Climate ChangeAfter pandemic warning, Bill Gates warns about climate change, bioterrorism
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned the world about the next disaster. Gates said bioterrorism and climate change could be the next biggest threats to humanity.
05 Feb 2021
SwedenCOVID-19 patients have higher risk of dying after cardiac arrest
COVID-19 patients who suffer a cardiac arrest are far more likely to die than those who are not infected, according to a study published on Friday which found that women, in particular, have the highest risk.
05 Feb 2021
CleanlinessFactors to look for when hiring a commercial cleaning company
When we talk about work productivity, we must admit that one of the most significant factors that affect the productivity of the employees is the working environment, or, to be more specific, their office.
05 Feb 2021
VK PaulCOVID-19 vaccine's second dose to be administered from February 13
The second dose of the anti-coronavirus vaccine will be administered to healthcare workers from February 13, the Centre said on Thursday, highlighting that 45 percent of them have been inoculated so far.
05 Feb 2021
FloridaUS: COVID-19 deaths surpass 450K, daily death toll stubbornly high
The coronavirus deaths in the United States surpassed 450,000 on Thursday, and daily deaths remain stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling COVID-19 infections.
05 Feb 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 10.8 million with 12K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported over 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.8 million cases.
04 Feb 2021
PfizerUK begins world's first alternate dosing COVID-19 vaccine trial
Health chiefs in the UK on Thursday began what they have described as the world's first clinical trial of patients who will receive different COVID-19 vaccines for their first or second dose, to detect its impact on immunity against coronavirus.
04 Feb 2021
PfizerRecovered COVID-19 patients need only one shot of mRNA vaccines
People who have recovered from COVID-19 may need only one shot as opposed to the recommended two jabs if they are taking the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, according to a study that suggests ways to minimize doses when supplies are limited.
04 Feb 2021
Kannada FilmsKarnataka allows full occupancy in theaters on trial basis
The Karnataka government has allowed cinema halls and theaters to operate with full capacity on a trial basis for four weeks.
04 Feb 2021
CleanlinessFactors to look for when hiring a commercial cleaning company
When we talk about work productivity, we must admit that one of the most significant factors that affect the productivity of the employees is the working environment, or, to be more specific, their office.
04 Feb 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareIMA demands study of deceased doctors' data due to COVID-19
The Indian Medical Association on Wednesday expressed shock at the Central Government's statement in Rajya Sabha that 162 doctors had died due to coronavirus in the country.
04 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.79 million with 12K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported more than 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.79 million cases.
03 Feb 2021
Serum Institute of IndiaOxford/AstraZeneca first jab cuts COVID-19 transmission substantially: UK study
According to a new Oxford University study, the first dose of the two-dose Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine can cut coronavirus transmissions by around 67 percent and therefore, have a substantial effect on controlling the spread.
03 Feb 2021
NottinghamPotential antiviral treatment for COVID-19 identified
Researchers have identified an antiviral drug that is highly effective against COVID-19 causing coronavirus and could have major implications on how future disease outbreaks are managed.
03 Feb 2021
COVID-19 IndiaIndia fastest country to reach four million COVID-19 vaccination mark
India has become the fastest country in the world to reach the four million COVID-19 vaccination mark, achieving this feat in 18 days, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
03 Feb 2021
PfizerRussia's coronavirus vaccine approved for use in Mexico
Mexico approved the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V for use on Tuesday, just hours after the publication of early results of an advanced study saying it is about 91 percent effective.
03 Feb 2021
World Health OrganizationWHO team visits Wuhan research lab
World Health Organization investigators, on Wednesday, visited a research center in the Chinese city of Wuhan that has been the subject of speculation about the origins of the coronavirus.
03 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.77 million with 11K new cases
India on Tuesday reported nearly 11,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.77 million cases. The recovery rate has crossed 97%.
02 Feb 2021
Satyendar JainHalf of Delhi has antibodies against COVID-19, finds serological survey
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said that a serological survey conducted in the national capital found that as many as 56.13% of people have developed antibodies against COVID-19, indicating exposure to the coronavirus.
02 Feb 2021
Ashwini Kumar ChoubeyIndia showing declining trend of COVID-19 cases: Government
The country is showing a declining trend of COVID-19 cases since the last four months and compared to similarly placed nations, the cases and deaths per million population in India is among the lowest, the government told Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
02 Feb 2021
Make in IndiaAero India takes off on February 3 amidst COVID-19
The country's premier aerospace and defense exhibition, Aero India 2021, takes off in Bengaluru on Wednesday amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with buzz around "Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan" and "Make in India" push.
02 Feb 2021
IndiaIndia gets online COVID-19 memorial to commemorate pandemic victims
An online portal has been launched to memorialize people who lost their lives due to COVID-19 in India.
02 Feb 2021
PfizerSouth Africa welcomes first delivery of COVID-19 vaccines
South Africa gave a hero's welcome on Monday to the delivery of its first COVID-19 vaccines - one million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India.
02 Feb 2021
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Nirmala Sitharaman increases outlay for AIIMS by Rs. 310 crore
The All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) took a bright spot in the Union Budget as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave it an additional Rs. 310 crore.
02 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.76 million with 9K new cases
India on Monday reported roughly 9,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.76 million cases.
01 Feb 2021
Hollywood'SATC' revival show plot to mainly have COVID-19, its implications
This is a no-brainer that sex will be a part of the upcoming Sex and the City show, And Just Like That.
01 Feb 2021
Formula 1Pierre Gasly becomes sixth F1 driver to contract COVID-19
AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly, on Monday, announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
01 Feb 2021
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.75 million with 11K+ new cases
India on Sunday reported more than 11,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.75 million cases.
31 Jan 2021
PfizerWorking From Home: Tips to maintain health and wellness
With new coronavirus strains being identified and vaccines yet to be rolled out for the general public, we will have to work out of our homes for many more months.
31 Jan 2021
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingCinema halls, theaters allowed 100% capacity from February 1
The central government has allowed cinema halls and theaters to function with 100% capacity from Monday (February 1).
