COVID-19: News
22 Sep 2020
University Of CaliforniaGetting COVID-19 and flu together increases risk of death: Experts
With the world still scrambling to find a vaccine for coronavirus, experts have warned that the impending flu season could make matters worse.
22 Sep 2020
IndoreIndore: Rodents attack COVID-19 victim's body, probe ordered
A family in Indore, who lost a member to the coronavirus, was given another shock when they saw that his body was seemingly eaten by rodents.
22 Sep 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India sees lowest spike in September; tally reaches 55.6L
India on Monday reported over 74,000 new coronavirus infections, the lowest single-day spike in September.
21 Sep 2020
DNACoronavirus: What is the 'Feluda' test? How does it work?
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved for commercial launch of a CRISPR-based test for COVID-19, called 'Feluda'.
21 Sep 2020
IndiaCOVID-19 vaccine: Serum Institute to start final trials this week
As India's COVID-19 cases continue to surge by nearly a lakh every passing day, scientists are racing to get a vaccine ready as soon as possible.
21 Sep 2020
WeChatNewsBytes Briefing: TikTok ban delayed, WeChat ban blocked, and more
Over the weekend, the US ban on TikTok, WeChat saw major developments.
19 Sep 2020
IndiaCOVID-19 reinfections raise concerns over potential vaccine's efficacy
A few weeks back, scientists from Hong Kong confirmed the first case of reinfection with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
18 Sep 2020
Russia NewsOne in seven volunteers for Sputnik V report side effects
Sputnik V, the COVID-19 vaccine developed and approved by Russia, has shown side effects in some trial volunteers.
18 Sep 2020
Amitabh Bachchan'Kaun Banega Crorepati 12' to premiere on September 28
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to return to the small screen with the beloved game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
18 Sep 2020
FacebookNewsBytes Briefing: Apple's online store launching next week, and more
Last night, Apple confirmed the launch of its online store in India.
17 Sep 2020
IndiaActor's picture shared as doctor who died of COVID-19
A young woman's picture is being widely circulated across social media platforms, with the claim that she is one Dr. Vidhi, a medical professional from Ahmedabad, who died due to COVID-19.
17 Sep 2020
Hindustan Times33% in Delhi already exposed to coronavirus, according to serosurvey
Roughly 33% of people in Delhi have antibodies against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, initial findings of a serological survey showed.
17 Sep 2020
Harsh VardhanCoronavirus killed 382 doctors, angry IMA slams Modi government's apathy
Upset that Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan didn't mention the death of healthcare workers due to coronavirus in his parliamentary address, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) published a list of 382 doctors, who lost their lives to the highly-contagious disease.
16 Sep 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Has the second wave of coronavirus started in India?
The number of coronavirus infections in India has crossed the 50-lakh mark. The Union Health Ministry's Wednesday bulletin showed that India reported a record 1,290 fresh fatalities in the past 24 hours.
16 Sep 2020
KeralaKerala allows coronavirus-positive migrant laborers to work, if they're asymptomatic
Even as the number of coronavirus infections continues to rise across India, the Kerala government has allowed migrant laborers to work if they have COVID-19 but are not exhibiting symptoms.
16 Sep 2020
Russia NewsDr. Reddy's bringing coronavirus vaccine to India by 2020-end
In a major development, Hyderabad-based pharma company Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has partnered with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to source their Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for India.
16 Sep 2020
WuhanCoronavirus: Chinese virologist 'has evidence' that China created SARS-CoV-2
A Chinese virologist has alleged that China manufactured the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which is responsible for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
16 Sep 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 50 lakh with 91k+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported over 91,000 new coronavirus infections, the sixth time in the past week that daily new cases rose above 90,000.
15 Sep 2020
MicrosoftNot herd-immunity; vaccine critical for ending pandemic, says Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said that a vaccine for COVID-19 is critical and the herd immunity strategy cannot end the pandemic.
14 Sep 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Cricket Australia to allow presence of spectators inside stadiums
Spectators will return to witness international cricket this month, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruption.
14 Sep 2020
TikTokNewsBytes Briefing: TikTok US partners with Oracle, and more
Last night, multiple outlets reported that Chinese giant ByteDance has rejected Microsoft's purchase bid for TikTok and chosen Oracle as its 'technology partner' in the US.
14 Sep 2020
ThailandAmid COVID-19, plane cafes launched in Thailand
The novel coronavirus pandemic, which has killed nearly a million worldwide, has brought several aspects of the 'routine life' to a halt, including commercial air travel.
13 Sep 2020
Union Health MinistryChyawanprash, yoga, breathing exercises: Health Ministry's post-COVID care guidelines
The Union Ministry of Health on Sunday issued guidelines for post-COVID management.
13 Sep 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Amit Shah, recently discharged after COVID-19 treatment, admitted to AIIMS
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, late Saturday night, multiple reports stated.
12 Sep 2020
SiaSingapore Airlines could soon start 'flights to nowhere': Details here
In a bid to revive its COVID-19-hit commercial flight business, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is planning to start 'flights to nowhere' - trips that would begin and end at the same airport.
12 Sep 2020
CoronavirusCOVAXIN animal trials confirmed to be successful: Details here
In a major development, Bharat Biotech has announced that its homegrown COVID-19 vaccine candidate - COVAXIN - has proven successful in animal trials.
11 Sep 2020
VaccineChina approves trial of new 'nasal spray vaccine' for COVID-19
In a major move, China's National Medical Products Administration has cleared a new 'nasal spray' COVID-19 vaccine for human trials.
11 Sep 2020
IndiaIndia had 6.4 million coronavirus infections by May: ICMR's survey
As the second-worst affected nation by coronavirus, India's tally stands at 45,62,414, however, a much larger number of people had gotten infected by the virus in May itself, a serosurvey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research has revealed.
10 Sep 2020
AssamI'm tired: Assam man who cremated 400 COVID-19 patients
As the coronavirus caseload and the number of deaths in Assam is surging, a man has reached a breaking point, tired of cremating bodies round the clock.
09 Sep 2020
CoronavirusSchools can reopen from September-21, Centre releases dos and dont's
Months after they were shut in view of the coronavirus pandemic, schools have been allowed to open from September 21, only on a voluntary basis, by the Centre on Tuesday.
09 Sep 2020
United KingdomAstraZeneca halts coronavirus vaccine trial after volunteer falls ill
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced on Tuesday that it was halting late-stage trials of the coronavirus vaccine, developed in collaboration with the University of Oxford, after a volunteer fell ill.
08 Sep 2020
World Health OrganizationChina shifting narrative from coronavirus origins to Wuhan's "success story"
As criticism against China on the global forum mounts, the country is working tirelessly to highlight its success against the coronavirus pandemic, rather than addressing questions about the disease's origins.
08 Sep 2020
Russia NewsSputnik V: Russia starts public distribution of COVID-19 vaccine
In a major move, Russia has started the public distribution process of its 'Sputnik V' COVID-19 vaccine.
08 Sep 2020
IISERAntibodies against SARS-CoV-2 may not guarantee immunity, say scientists
While the presence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus causing COVID-19, is indicative of past exposure to the virus, it is not synonymous with immunity against it, scientists have clarified.
07 Sep 2020
IndiaMalaika Arora tests positive for COVID-19, quarantined at home
Bollywood actor and television personality Malaika Arora has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The 46-year-old took to social media earlier today to reveal her diagnosis.
06 Sep 2020
PfizerCOVID-19 vaccine developers to pledge against rolling out shots prematurely
In light of the havoc wreaked by COVID-19, governments around the world have become more than willing to fast-track regulatory approvals and launch promising vaccines, anti-virals, and tests for their citizens.
06 Sep 2020
BollywoodArjun Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19, quarantined at home
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The 35-year-old took to social media to inform fans about his diagnosis.
06 Sep 2020
BollywoodDon't take it lightly: Himansh Kohli tests positive for COVID-19
Bollywood actor Himansh Kohli has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
05 Sep 2020
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)ICMR revises testing advisory allowing 'testing on demand' for coronavirus
The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), the top health research body, has allowed testing on demand for COVID-19 in its revised testing strategy.
04 Sep 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!All sports are now garnering attention in India: Vishal Sivappa
Vishal Sivappa, who is a co-founder of India's first Cue Sports academy for schools, feels that sports, other than cricket, are now garnering a lot of attention in our country. The reason, as per him, is the introduction of leagues.
