Coronavirus: News
13 Mar 2021
IndiaLooking at adverse effects: India on concerns over AstraZeneca vaccine
India is constantly looking at all the adverse side effects as it conducts a massive coronavirus vaccination program, a top medical expert said today.
13 Mar 2021
IndiaQuad Summit: India to produce coronavirus vaccines for Indo-Pacific
On Friday evening, United States President Joe Biden, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, attended the historic Quad Summit, albeit virtually, and undertook a massive coronavirus vaccine initiative.
13 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.33 million with 24K+ new cases
India on Friday reported more than 24,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.33 million cases.
12 Mar 2021
PunePune sees fresh curbs in light of rising COVID-19 cases
Considering the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Pune district administration has directed schools and colleges to remain shut till March 31 and curtailed the operating time for hotels and restaurants.
12 Mar 2021
CelebrityManoj Bajpayee tests positive for COVID-19; shooting for 'Despatch' halted
Bollywood's acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee has become the latest celebrity to contract coronavirus, his team informed on Friday.
12 Mar 2021
Maharashtra700 people attend wedding in Maharashtra, organizers booked
In spite of the coronavirus restrictions, around 700 people gathered to attend a marriage function at Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane district, following which police has registered a case against its organizers, civic authorities said.
12 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.3 million with 23K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported more than 23,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.3 million cases.
11 Mar 2021
MaharashtraAmid lockdown worry, Centre expresses concern over Maharashtra's COVID-19 situation
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday expressed concern over the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra.
11 Mar 2021
MaharashtraVaccination centers given nod to operate 24x7 in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Government has allowed all COVID-19 vaccination centers in the state to operate round-the-clock if they have adequate staff, to speed up the immunization drive in the state.
11 Mar 2021
COVID-19 VariantUK variant of coronavirus linked to significantly higher death rate
The highly infectious variant of COVID-19 which swept across the UK last year before spreading worldwide could be 30 to 100 percent deadlier than previous versions of the virus, according to a new study.
11 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.28 million with 22K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported more than 22,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.28 million cases.
10 Mar 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Seven-point action plan formed to contain COVID-19
To check the spike in COVID-19 cases, the Maharashtra Health Department has come up with a seven-point action plan, including testing of close contacts, fast contact-tracing, mass testing in hot-spots, and audit of deaths.
10 Mar 2021
IndiaPakistan to get 'Made-in-India' COVID-19 vaccines under GAVI alliance
Pakistan will soon get Indian-made coronavirus vaccines under the United Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), a public-private health partnership to increase access to immunization in poor countries across the globe, reports say.
10 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.26 million with 17K+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported more than 17,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.26 million cases.
09 Mar 2021
COVID-19 VaccinationCOVID-19: What precautions should be followed by those 'fully vaccinated'?
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for those people who have been "fully vaccinated" against the novel coronavirus.
09 Mar 2021
KarnatakaKarnataka marching toward becoming a COVID-19 free state: Health Minister
Karnataka Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar on Tuesday said the state will become COVID-19 free state with more than 10 lakh vaccinations having been done so far.
09 Mar 2021
Coronavirus VaccineOver 20 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in a day
More than 20 lakh people were inoculated against coronavirus on March 8, the highest in a day so far, taking the total number of vaccine doses administered in the country to over 2.3 crore, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
09 Mar 2021
RajasthanRajasthan may exhaust COVID-19 vaccines by tomorrow; seeks Centre's help
Rajasthan is expected to run out of vaccines for COVID-19 if the central government does not step in to assist immediately, the state government has said.
09 Mar 2021
PuneExpert: One year on, prevention key to stem COVID-19 spread
One year after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Maharashtra, use of masks, physical distancing, hand hygiene, and vaccination remain the key tools to contain coronavirus spread, says an expert.
09 Mar 2021
MaharashtraWeekend lockdown imposed in Nashik as COVID-19 cases rise
The Nashik district administration has imposed a weekend lockdown along with several restrictions starting today keeping in mind the rising coronavirus cases there.
09 Mar 2021
CelebrityRanbir Kapoor contracts coronavirus; mom Neetu says he is recovering
Confirming the speculations about actor Ranbir Kapoor's health, his mother, actress Neetu Kapoor, on Tuesday revealed that he has contracted the highly-contagious COVID-19.
09 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.24 million with 15K+ new cases
India on Monday reported more than 15,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.24 million cases.
08 Mar 2021
COVID-19Scientists bat for hosting virtual conferences even after COVID-19
Despite "Zoom fatigue" and the inability to simulate in-person networking with colleagues, scientists want conferences to be held virtually even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, citing ease of attending from anywhere and low carbon footprint among its many perks.
08 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.22 million with 18K+ new cases
India on Sunday reported more than 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.22 million cases.
07 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India reports biggest surge in infections in 2 months
India on Sunday reported over 18,700 fresh coronavirus infections, marking a 59-day high.
06 Mar 2021
COVID-19Use of arthritis drug could reduce COVID-19 mortality risk: Study
The use of tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug given for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, can help improve the survival rate in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19, reducing the risk of death.
06 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.19 million with 18K+ new cases
India on Friday reported more than 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.19 million cases.
05 Mar 2021
Coronavirus Cases In IndiaOver 1.8 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India
The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India has crossed 1.8 crore, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.
05 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.17 million with 16K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported more than 16,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.17 million cases.
04 Mar 2021
IndiaCOVID-19 vaccination: Important dos and don'ts you should follow
More than 1.6 crore have been administered the coronavirus vaccine in India thus far.
04 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: Centre sends teams to 6 states, including Maharashtra, Kerala
Taking cognizance of the COVID-19 situation in six states, the central government has decided to rush to the states to help local authorities in managing the situation.
04 Mar 2021
InfosysInfosys and Accenture will bear COVID-19 vaccination costs for employees
Software major Infosys and consulting firm Accenture said it will cover the coronavirus vaccination costs for its employees and immediate family members in India.
04 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.15 million with 17K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported more than 17,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.15 million cases.
03 Mar 2021
IndiaCOVID-19: Should the gap between vaccine doses be increased?
India kicked off the crucial second phase of its massive inoculation drive against the coronavirus on Monday.
03 Mar 2021
VaccineCOVAXIN 81% effective, offers protection against UK variant: Bharat Biotech
COVAXIN, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, has been found to have 81% interim efficacy against preventing infections, the company said on Wednesday.
03 Mar 2021
IndiaMaharashtra: Man dies after receiving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 45-year-old man died shortly after being administered the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in a hospital in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday.
03 Mar 2021
VaccineUtilize all private hospitals for vaccination drive: Centre tells states
With lakhs of people registering to get the dose of coronavirus vaccine after the second phase of the inoculation drive started on Monday, the Centre on Tuesday allowed states to make use of all private hospitals, even those who aren't linked with government health schemes, for administering jabs, reports Indian Express.
03 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.13 million with 12K+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported more than 14,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.13 million cases.
02 Mar 2021
KarnatakaBJP minister sparks row after getting COVID-19 vaccine at home
Karnataka Minister BC Patil today sparked controversy as he took the COVID-19 vaccine at his home instead of a designated hospital.
02 Mar 2021
IndiaMaharashtra: 26 government officials test positive for coronavirus
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, at least 26 government officials tested positive for the virus on Monday.
