Coronavirus: News
19 Feb 2021
MumbaiMaharashtra: New curbs imposed in Mumbai amid rising coronavirus cases
Maharashtra, which has remained the worst-affected Indian state since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, is once again dealing with an alarming rise in cases.
19 Feb 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.96 million with 13K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported more than 13,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.95 million cases.
18 Feb 2021
EnglandUK study shows COVID-19 infections have fallen significantly in England
The interim findings of a new UK Government-backed study released on Thursday show that COVID-19 infections in England have "fallen significantly" since January, reflecting the impact of the strict lockdown measures.
18 Feb 2021
VaccineThose above 50 can self-register using Co-WIN app, choose site
With the next phase of the world's largest coronavirus vaccination drive set to begin in two to three weeks, the government has decided to let beneficiaries register themselves using the Co-WIN app. Once this is done, they will also be allowed to choose the date and site for getting inoculated.
18 Feb 2021
BrazilGuidelines issued for international travelers as new coronavirus strains emerge
The Indian government has issued fresh guidelines for all incoming international passengers, in wake of new coronavirus strains surfacing in the country.
18 Feb 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.95 million with 12K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported more than 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.95 million cases.
17 Feb 2021
MumbaiWhy are coronavirus infections rising in Maharashtra again?
The COVID-19 situation in the state of Maharashtra has worsened over the past weeks. The state, which already has the highest number of cases in India, is now reporting one of the highest positivity rates in infections.
17 Feb 2021
New ZealandNew Zealand ponders extending lockdown as two new cases found
A coronavirus outbreak in New Zealand grew by two cases on Wednesday to five in total as lawmakers considered extending lockdown in Auckland.
17 Feb 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.93 million with 11K+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported more than 11,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.93 million cases.
17 Feb 2021
Health & WellnessCOVID-19 special: Five habits to keep, even after the pandemic
The pandemic and lockdown restrictions made us suddenly adapt to newer habits and lifestyle changes.
16 Feb 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaPIL to include judicial staff in vaccine priority list: Details
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a PIL seeking inclusion of judges, judicial staff, and lawyers in the priority category for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine.
16 Feb 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.92 million with 9K+ new cases
India on Monday reported more than 9,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.92 million cases.
15 Feb 2021
Vijay RupaniGujarat CM Vijay Rupani tests COVID-19 positive, condition stable
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has tested coronavirus positive and his condition is stable, a hospital in Ahemdabad where Rupani is admitted after he fainted in a rally said.
15 Feb 2021
Health & WellnessCoronavirus survives longer on glass, plastic than cloth, paper: Study
The novel coronavirus may survive for a far lesser time on porous surfaces such as paper and clothes than on impermeable surfaces like glass and plastic, a Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay study suggests.
15 Feb 2021
DubaiDubai Airport: Passenger traffic drops 70 percent amidst pandemic
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, saw passenger traffic being pushed down by 70 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year, its CEO announced on Monday.
15 Feb 2021
United KingdomUK hits 15 million COVID-19 vaccinations milestone
The UK on Sunday achieved what Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed as a significant milestone as 15 million people received their first of two jabs of COVID-19 vaccine under the UK vaccination drive.
15 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.91 million with 11K+ new cases
India on Sunday reported more than 11,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.91 million cases.
13 Feb 2021
University of OxfordOxford University testing COVID-19 vaccine in children
The University of Oxford plans to test its COVID-19 vaccine in children for the first time, becoming the latest vaccine developer to assess whether its coronavirus shot is effective in young people.
13 Feb 2021
World Health OrganizationWHO Chief warns of complacency as global virus cases drop
The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday that the drop in confirmed COVID-19 infections around the world was encouraging, but cautioned against relaxing restrictions that have helped curb its spread.
13 Feb 2021
BiharIrregularities in COVID-19 testing emerge in Bihar, CM promises action
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday promised action on the glaring irregularities in the coronavirus testing in the state. The issue resonated in Rajya Sabha yesterday with parliamentarian Manoj Jha demanding a high-level probe.
13 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.89 million with 12K+ new cases
India on Friday reported more than 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.89 million cases.
12 Feb 2021
Uttar PradeshHuman skeleton found in Varanasi college used as quarantine center
A human skeleton was found at a college in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, that is being used as a COVID-19 quarantine center.
12 Feb 2021
TechnologyArthritis drug tocilizumab effective in reducing COVID-19 deaths: UK study
The UK government on Thursday said that patients who are hospitalized due to COVID-19 will receive arthritis drug tocilizumab as a treatment.
12 Feb 2021
TennisAustralian Open 2021: Players to compete in biosecure bubble
With Melbourne going into a five-day lockdown, the Australian Open 2021 event is set to continue with fans banned as players will compete in a biosecure "bubble".
12 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.88 million with 12K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported over 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.88 million cases.
11 Feb 2021
ResearchScientists unravel what makes some people COVID-19 superspreaders
Obesity, age, and the state of COVID-19 infection influence the number of virus particles an infected person breathes out, according to a new study which says these factors determine if a person becomes a superspreader of the virus.
11 Feb 2021
MaharashtraKerala reports maximum coronavirus cases and deaths in a day
Kerala, which was lauded globally for its response to the coronavirus pandemic initially, is now struggling to contain the surge in cases.
11 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.87 million with 12K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported more than 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.87 million cases.
10 Feb 2021
VaccineBiological E aiming for 600 million J&J vaccine doses annually
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical firm Biological E Ltd. is reportedly looking to contract-manufacture 600 million annual doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson.
10 Feb 2021
SingaporeSingapore: Indian restaurant to be charged for breaching COVID-19 measures
Singapore's leading Indian restaurant chain "Banana Leaf Apolo" will be charged in a court next week with breaching safety management measures, including having a self-service buffet, at its outlet in the Little India precinct.
10 Feb 2021
South AfricaSouth Africa scraps AstraZeneca vaccine, will give J&J jabs
South Africa will give the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its frontline healthcare workers beginning next week as a study to see what protection it provides from COVID-19, particularly against the variant dominant in South Africa, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Wednesday.
10 Feb 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC rejects plea seeking formulation of National Mortal Remains Management
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea which had sought a direction to the Centre to formulate a National Mortal Remains Management and Disposal Protocol for pandemic and non-pandemic times to be implemented across India.
10 Feb 2021
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: No fresh COVID-19 death recorded after nine months
No fresh COVID-19 death was recorded in the national capital on Tuesday after a gap of about nine months, while 100 fresh cases were registered with the Arvind Kejriwal Government asserting that "Delhi's collective will is gradually winning over the infection."
10 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.85 million with 10K+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported more than 10,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.85 million cases.
09 Feb 2021
World Health OrganizationWHO team probing coronavirus origins identifies two 'most likely' scenarios
A team of World Health Organization (WHO) experts investigating the origin of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in China has identified two "most likely" scenarios.
09 Feb 2021
World Health OrganizationNo indication of coronavirus in Wuhan before December 2019: WHO
A team of World Health Organization (WHO) probing the origins of coronavirus in Wuhan, China, said on Tuesday that it didn't find any indication of the virus at the epicenter before December 2019.
09 Feb 2021
VaccineNo provision of insurance for recipients of COVID-19 vaccine: Choubey
There is no provision of insurance for recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine against any kind of side effects that may arise due to the inoculation, Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
09 Feb 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Face masks, social distancing mandatory in second India-England Test
The spectators will have to wear face masks and maintain social distancing at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium for the second Test between India and England, starting February 13.
09 Feb 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.84 million with 8K+ new cases
India on Monday reported more than 8,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.84 million cases.
08 Feb 2021
United Nations General AssemblyRich nations must vaccinate entire planet against COVID-19: Ex-UNGA president
Rich countries must do whatever it takes to vaccinate the entire planet against COVID-19, including easing intellectual property rules to let developing nations manufacture vaccines, according to the former president of UN General Assembly.
