Coronavirus: News
07 Jan 2022
Union Health Ministry7-day home quarantine for all international arrivals in India
The central government on Friday issued a revised guideline for international passengers traveling to India amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.
07 Jan 2022
COVID-19India's daily COVID-19 cases cross 1L after 7 months
India reported over 1,17,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day surge in more than 200 days.
05 Jan 2022
Health & WellnessPandemic blues? Do these 7 things to stay sane
With the new variants of COVID-19 on the rise, it is not easy to stay positive and happy all the time.
04 Jan 2022
COVID-19Expert says third wave has begun. When will it peak?
The exponential surge in the number of coronavirus cases over the last week indicates a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, Dr. NK Arora said on Tuesday.
03 Jan 2022
COVID-19Vaccination for children aged 15-18 begins amid COVID-19 surge
Vaccination against the deadly coronavirus for children aged between 15 and 18 years starts from Monday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in several states.
27 Dec 2021
COVID-19Delhi's highest COVID-19 cases in 6 months; yellow alert likely
Delhi recorded 331 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, marking a huge jump from Sunday's tally of 290.
25 Dec 2021
COVID-19Omicron has common cold-like symptoms, new UK study says
The new Omicron variant of coronavirus is causing symptoms similar to those of the common cold, according to a new study conducted in the United Kingdom.
25 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCentre sends teams to 10 states with high COVID-19 cases
The central government will send teams of experts to 10 states in the wake of the spread of Omicron variant.
17 Dec 2021
COVID-19Government answers burning questions on Omicron variant
The new Omicron variant of coronavirus is heavily mutated and evidently spreads rapidly, triggering panic around the world.
17 Dec 2021
United States of AmericaAstraZeneca's antibody cocktail Evusheld effective against Omicron, finds study
AstraZeneca COVID-19 antibody cocktail, Evusheld, effectively works against the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the company said Thursday citing a lab study.
17 Dec 2021
COVID-19Omicron: Scientists say one common symptom confirms presence of variant
Scientists say there is one common symptom among Omicron patients: Scratchy throat.
16 Dec 2021
World Health OrganizationEarly stage of a variant is always mild, expert warns
The early phase of a variant is always mild, a top scientist warned, amid fears over the new Omicron strain of coronavirus.
15 Dec 2021
MumbaiMumbai extends COVID-19 curbs until December 31 amid Omicron concerns
Authorities in Mumbai have extended coronavirus-related restrictions until December 31 amid rising cases of Omicron in the city.
15 Dec 2021
World Health OrganizationOmicron spreading at unprecedented rate, probably in most countries: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday issued a grim warning saying Omicron is spreading at an unprecedented rate.
13 Dec 2021
United KingdomFirst Omicron variant death reported in UK, says Boris Johnson
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said at least one person infected with Omicron has died in the country.
11 Dec 2021
COVID-19Omicron cases in India will mostly be asymptomatic, expert says
Omicron will mostly cause asymptomatic disease in India, a top expert said.
11 Dec 2021
DelhiOmicron: India's tally rises to 33 after Delhi's second case
Delhi on Saturday reported its second case of Omicron.
10 Dec 2021
COVID-19What makes the Omicron variant so transmissible?
Omicron has been feared as highly transmissible.
07 Dec 2021
Indian Medical AssociationOmicron: IMA warns of 'massive' third wave of COVID-19
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has warned about a severe third wave of COVID-19 in India amid the threat posed by the Omicron variant.
07 Dec 2021
MaharashtraOmicron: Over 100 foreign returnees go untraceable in Maharashtra
As many as 109 of 295 people who had recently returned from abroad are currently untraceable in Thane district, Maharashtra, officials said.
06 Dec 2021
ZimbabweOmicron: Which states have reported cases of new variant?
India's tally of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant jumped to 21 over the weekend.
04 Dec 2021
GujaratOmicron: Zimbabwe returnee tests positive in Gujarat; India's 3rd case
A 72-year-old Non-Resident Indian (NRI) has tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus in Gujarat.
03 Dec 2021
South AfricaHow severe is the Omicron variant? South African doctor explains
A top South African doctor who was the first to raise alarm over Omicron says the new coronavirus strain causes mild symptoms.
02 Dec 2021
Union Ministry of Health and Family WelfareIndia reports 2 cases of Omicron variant, government says
India has reported two cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus so far, Union Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said at a press briefing on Thursday.
01 Dec 2021
Directorate General of Civil AviationOmicron: International flights unlikely to resume on December 15
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday indicated the resumption of commercial international flights will likely be delayed.
01 Dec 2021
Zydus CadilaAre Indian vaccines effective against Omicron? Here's what manufacturers say
The COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers in India are reportedly waiting for "more data" on the new coronavirus variant, Omicron, to assess the efficacy of their vaccines.
30 Nov 2021
IndiaCOVID-19: India reports 7K infections, lowest in 551 days
India on Tuesday reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day tally in the last 551 days.
29 Nov 2021
World Health OrganizationOmicron variant detected in 15 countries; here's a list
The Omicron variant of coronavirus has been detected in more than a dozen countries as more and more people around the world test positive for the strain.
28 Nov 2021
South AfricaHow Indian states are gearing up to fight Omicron variant?
India has laid down some precautionary measures to tackle the spread of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron that has triggered global alarm.
27 Nov 2021
MumbaiSouth Africa arrivals at Mumbai airport to face quarantine
Passengers arriving at the Mumbai airport from South Africa will be quarantined, the city's Mayor announced on Saturday.
27 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiNew coronavirus variant named Omicron; PM Modi to chair meet
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the new B.1.1.529 strain of the coronavirus as a Variant of Concern (VOC).
26 Nov 2021
IsraelIsrael PM warns state of emergency over new coronavirus variant
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Friday said the country is currently on the verge of a state of emergency.
26 Nov 2021
South AfricaIndia raises alert as new, heavily-mutated coronavirus variant is found
A new variant of the coronavirus has been found in South Africa and several other countries.
25 Nov 2021
FranceWhy surge in COVID-19 infections in Europe is a concern?
Europe is witnessing a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, as over 60% of the world's cases and deaths were reported from the continent over the last week.
25 Nov 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 9K+ infections; 396 more deaths
India on Thursday reported over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.09 lakh, the lowest in 539 days.
24 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 9K+ infections; 437 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.11 lakh, the lowest in 537 days.
19 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 11K+ new cases; over 450 deaths
India on Friday reported over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with a daily test positivity rate of 0.98%.
18 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiIndia exported 65 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this year: Modi
India exported over 65 million COVID-19 Vaccine doses to nearly 100 countries this year, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
17 Nov 2021
PfizerCOVID-19: India reports 10K+ infections; 301 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.28 lakh, the lowest in 527 days.
07 Nov 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 11K new cases, 526 more deaths
India on Sunday reported nearly 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.44 lakh, the lowest in 260 days.
