Coronavirus: News
07 Apr 2021
VaccineCentre to collect data on those testing COVID-positive after vaccination
The central government will now collect data on those testing positive for COVID-19 after getting vaccinated for the viral disease.
07 Apr 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra COVID-19 vaccine stocks to last 3 days: Health Minister
Maharashtra, India's worst-hit state in the COVID-19 outbreak, is fast running out of its vaccine stocks, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday.
07 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India reports biggest single-day spike with 1.1L new cases
India on Tuesday reported more than 1.1 lakh fresh coronavirus infections, marking the biggest single-day spike since the pandemic began. The nationwide tally climbed to nearly 12.8 million cases.
06 Apr 2021
PuneFacing bed shortage, Pune hospital gives patients oxygen in waiting-area
Patients at a Pune hospital were provided oxygen support in the waiting area while authorities try and find a room inside.
06 Apr 2021
OdishaCOVID-19 negative report must to visit Jagannath Temple
The district administration in Odisha's Puri, where the iconic Shree Jagannath Temple attracts lakhs of visitors, on Tuesday made it mandatory for travelers from five states to produce RT-PCR negative reports at the railway station and bus stands in view of spiraling cases.
06 Apr 2021
Katrina KaifKatrina Kaif tests positive for coronavirus, in home isolation
Coronavirus isn't sparing anyone in the film industry it seems.
06 Apr 2021
ResearchMasks, ventilation stop COVID-19 spread better than social distancing: Study
Masks and a good ventilation system are more important than social distancing for reducing the airborne spread of COVID-19 inside a room, a modeling study suggests.
06 Apr 2021
MumbaiMumbai: BMC restricts entry of people at its offices
In the wake of a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has restricted the entry of people at its headquarters and other offices in the city.
06 Apr 2021
CurfewDelhi government mulling over proposal to impose night curfew: Sources
A proposal to impose a night curfew in the national capital is being considered by the Delhi government in view of rising coronavirus cases, official sources said on Monday.
06 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 12.6 million with 96K+ new cases
India on Monday reported more than 96,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally past 12.6 million cases.
05 Apr 2021
Arvind KejriwalDelhi COVID-19 vaccination centers to function 24 hours from tomorrow
As Delhi is witnessing a massive surge in COVID-19 cases, the Health Ministry on Monday said that the vaccination centers in the national capital will be operational throughout the day starting Tuesday.
05 Apr 2021
COVID-19 VaccinationVaccinate Indians first, then export COVID-19 doses: AAP tells Centre
The AAP questioned the Centre for sending COVID-19 vaccines across the world instead of further accelerating the inoculation drive within the country, claiming it will take at least 15 years to vaccinate the entire population of India at this rate.
05 Apr 2021
NepalNepal to administer Chinese vaccines to citizens from April 7
Nepal will start its second phase of the COVID-19 inoculation drive from April 7 using a China-donated vaccine to fight against the deadly infection, according to the health ministry.
05 Apr 2021
Akshay KumarA day after testing COVID-19 positive, Akshay Kumar gets hospitalized
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar said today that he has been hospitalized, just a day after he tested positive for COVID-19.
05 Apr 2021
COVID-19 GuidelinesFour arrested, several eateries, clubs fined for flouting COVID-19 norms
Four people were arrested and several restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels have been fined and face cases for flouting COVID-19 safety guidelines, following a two-day special drive which was conducted in places with high footfall, including markets, on Friday and Saturday.
05 Apr 2021
MaharashtraIndia records 1-lakh cases, biggest single-day spike since pandemic began
India on Sunday reported more than one lakh fresh coronavirus infections, marking the biggest single-day spike since the pandemic began. The nationwide tally has now reached 12.5 million cases.
04 Apr 2021
MaharashtraWeekend lockdown, night curfew in Maharashtra amid COVID-19 spike
The Maharashtra government on Sunday announced fresh curbs in light of the COVID-19 situation in the state.
04 Apr 2021
Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar tests positive for COVID-19; under home quarantine
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19.
04 Apr 2021
VaccineStop registering healthcare, frontline workers for COVID-19 vaccine: Centre
The central government on Saturday asked states to halt new registrations for COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare and frontline workers.
03 Apr 2021
COVID-19Delhi: 12,000 fined in two weeks for COVID-19 norm violations
Cracking the whip against the violators of coronavirus-related protocols, the Delhi Police issued 11,800 challans for not wearing face masks and 125 for not maintaining social distancing in the last two weeks.
03 Apr 2021
IndiaCOVID-19 surge leaves bodies piled up at mortuary in Chhattisgarh
Durg, a district in Chhattisgarh, is in the middle of a major crisis due to an unprecedented spike in coronavirus cases in the past few weeks.
03 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally nears 12.4 million with 89K+ new cases
India on Friday reported more than 89,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to nearly 12.4 million cases.
02 Apr 2021
Arvind KejriwalNo need for second lockdown in Delhi, says Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the COVID-19 situation in the national capital is not as serious and does not warrant a lockdown.
02 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCannot rule out possibility of lockdown in Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray
Amid a huge surge of coronavirus infections in Maharashtra, state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that he cannot rule out the possibility of a lockdown.
02 Apr 2021
IndiaAmid COVID-19 surge, fresh restrictions in Pune, Chhattisgarh, Punjab
As cases of coronavirus continue to rise at an alarming rate in India, the authorities in several cities and states that are witnessing the surge have come up with fresh restrictions in an attempt to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
02 Apr 2021
Robert VadraRobert Vadra tests positive for COVID-19; Priyanka Gandhi self-isolates
Indian National Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Friday said that she was self-isolating after being exposed to COVID-19.
02 Apr 2021
Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan gets his first dose of coronavirus vaccine
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, he informed on social media. The veteran actor revealed that he is doing fine.
02 Apr 2021
DelhiCOVID-19 effect: Deaths at Delhi Zoo fall to three-year low
The Delhi Zoo recorded 125 animal deaths in 2020-21, the lowest in the last three years.
02 Apr 2021
IndiaIndia backs WHO's call for comprehensive probe into coronavirus origins
On Thursday, India joined the growing list of countries demanding a comprehensive probe into the origin of COVID-19.
02 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 12.3 million with 81K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported more than 81,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to nearly 12.3 million cases.
01 Apr 2021
VaccineCOVID-19 vaccination to be conducted on all days in April
As the country is witnessing a surge in coronavirus infections, the central government on Thursday directed all states and union territories to allow COVID-19 vaccination on all days in the month of April.
01 Apr 2021
IndiaAs COVID-19 vaccination for 45+ begins, politicians, celebrities get doses
Amid a worrying surge in COVID-19 cases in several states across India, the crucial third phase of the vaccination drive began today.
01 Apr 2021
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu extends COVID-19 lockdown till April 30
The Tamil Nadu government extended the COVID-19 lockdown till April 30 with existing relaxations and restrictions, and will effectively implement the test-track-treat protocol to contain the spread, according to an order issued by Chief Secretary Rajeev Ranjan.
01 Apr 2021
BollywoodBappi Lahiri in ICU after testing positive for coronavirus
Veteran music composer Bappi Lahiri has tested positive for COVID-19 and is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), reports said on Thursday.
01 Apr 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: 88.23% of five-month COVID-19 tally recorded in March
Maharashtra added 6,51,513 COVID-19 cases in March this year, which accounts for 88.23 percent of the total number of cases reported in the previous five-month period, according to official data.
01 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 12.2 million with 72K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported more than 72,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to nearly 12.2 million cases.
31 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCOVID-19: Be ready for stricter steps, Maharashtra HM Tope says
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday said that people should be ready for stringent measures in the coming days to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
31 Mar 2021
IndiaDelhi Airport to conduct random COVID-19 tests from today
Passengers at the Delhi Airport - coming from states that are witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases - will be randomly tested for the virus and those found positive will be quarantined, the government said.
31 Mar 2021
Uttar PradeshUP: Schools for Classes upto 8 shut till April 4
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday extended to April 4 the closure of all schools for students up to Class 8, according to an official.
31 Mar 2021
Randeep GuleriaCOVID-19 spike in Delhi mainly among young, says AIIMS Chief
The recent coronavirus spike in Delhi has primarily affected the younger generation, AIIMS Chief Dr. Randeep Guleria has said. A sizeable number of patients are reporting "milder symptoms," he asserted.
