COVID-19: News
27 Nov 2020
IndiaIndia to produce 100 million Sputnik V doses starting 2021
India will produce over 100 million doses a year of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V starting 2021, under an agreement between the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Hyderabad-based Hetero Biopharma, Hindustan Times reported.
27 Nov 2020
GujaratGujarat: Fire at Rajkot COVID-19 hospital's ICU claims 5 lives
At least five people were reportedly killed after a fire broke out at a hospital designated for COVID-19 patients in Gujarat's Rajkot in the early hours of Friday.
26 Nov 2020
New Zealand Cricket TeamSix Pakistan players test positive for COVID-19, moved into quarantine
Six Pakistan players have tested positive for the novel coronavirus while in managed isolation in Christchurch, New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday.
25 Nov 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsCoronavirus: Home Ministry issues fresh guidelines for surveillance, containment, caution
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday issued fresh COVID-19 guidelines for surveillance, containment, and caution.
25 Nov 2020
CoronavirusCambridge Dictionary reveals Word of the Year; it's 'quarantine'
Cambridge Dictionary has named 'quarantine' as the Word of the Year 2020; the year that saw people around the world being forced to remain isolated indoors in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
24 Nov 2020
Narendra ModiFirst doses of coronavirus vaccine for one crore healthcare workers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers of eight states, where a large chunk of coronavirus cases are being reported from.
23 Nov 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaCoronavirus situation 'may worsen'; SC seeks reports from 4 states
The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the worsening COVID-19 situation in India and asked four states to submit status reports.
23 Nov 2020
OxfordOxford's vaccine, India's best shot against coronavirus, is 70% effective
The coronavirus vaccine being developed by Oxford University and British pharma giant AstraZeneca is 70% effective, results from large-scale trials have shown, multiple reports said on Monday.
23 Nov 2020
MaharashtraSecond coronavirus wave is like tsunami: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
Though the coronavirus situation is under control in Maharashtra, people can't afford laxity as the second wave would be as strong as a tsunami, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday.
22 Nov 2020
ParliamentSustainable pricing model could've avoided more COVID-19 deaths: Parliamentary panel
A Parliamentary panel on Saturday observed that many COVID-19 deaths in India could have been averted by a sustainable pricing model.
21 Nov 2020
ItalyItaly: Students protest over school closures due to COVID-19
Italian school students have been protesting against the closure of schools in Turin city, Piedmont, due to COVID-19.
21 Nov 2020
United States of AmericaIndian-origin scientists in US discover possible COVID-19 treatment
A team of Indian-origin scientists in the United States has discovered a possible treatment for COVID-19.
21 Nov 2020
South Africa Cricket TeamSA vs ENG: Another Proteas cricketer tests positive for COVID-19
Cricket South Africa (CSA), on Saturday, confirmed that one more player from the squad tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the limited-overs series against England.
20 Nov 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 9 million with 46k new cases
India on Thursday reported over 46,000 fresh coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has now crossed the nine million mark, making India only the second country after the United States to do so.
19 Nov 2020
PfizerWill being exposed to low quantities of coronavirus generate immunity?
Developing immunity against COVID-19 through repeated low-dose exposures is possible, however, it is not likely, Dr. James Hamblin said while responding to a query in his 'Paging Dr. Hamblin' column in The Atlantic.
19 Nov 2020
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: 131 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, highest tally ever
A record 131 died in Delhi on Wednesday of coronavirus-linked complications, making yesterday's death tally the worst since the outbreak. A total of 7,943 have died so far.
19 Nov 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 89.6 lakh with 45k+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported over 45,000 coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 86.9 lakh cases. For the past three consecutive days, India had been reporting under 40,000 daily cases.
18 Nov 2020
InfosysCOVID-19 vaccine should be free, says Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy
A vaccine for COVID-19, whenever one becomes available, should be made free of cost for everyone, Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has said.
18 Nov 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 89 lakh; over 1.31 dead
India on Tuesday reported over 38,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally past 89 lakh cases.
17 Nov 2020
IndiaIn first since mid-July, less than 30,000 coronavirus cases recorded
India's steep decline with respect to new coronavirus cases is continuing, with Monday bringing some much-needed good news. For the first time since mid-July, the country logged less than 30,000 fresh COVID-19 infections.
17 Nov 2020
Luis SuarezAtletico forward Luis Suarez tests positive for COVID-19
Atletico Madrid forward Luis Suarez has tested positive for coronavirus.
16 Nov 2020
Johnson & JohnsonModerna's COVID-19 vaccine found to be 95% effective: Details here
American biotech company Moderna Therapeutics has announced that its COVID-19 vaccine was found to be nearly 95% effective in preventing the novel coronavirus disease.
16 Nov 2020
Arvind KejriwalNo chance of lockdown in Delhi: Health Minister Satyendar Jain
At a time when the national capital is witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday clarified that the government would not be reimposing the lockdown.
16 Nov 2020
Arvind KejriwalCentre's 12-point action plan to fight COVID-19 in Delhi: Details
As COVID-19 cases in Delhi continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Centre has announced a 12-point plan to tackle the coronavirus surge in the national capital.
16 Nov 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India reports lowest single-day spike in 4 months
India on Sunday reported roughly 30,000 fresh coronavirus infections, marking the lowest single-day spike in over four months. The nationwide tally has now climbed to 88.45 lakh cases.
15 Nov 2020
Delhi High CourtAmit Shah calls meeting to review COVID-19 situation in Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in Delhi.
15 Nov 2020
KolkataIconic Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee (85) dies of COVID-19
Legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee, part of some of Bengali cinema's finest gems of all time, has passed away at the age of 85.
15 Nov 2020
IndiaJ&K: Coronavirus-infected pregnant woman forced to deliver in the open
A coronavirus-infected pregnant woman was turned away from a hospital in Kashmir, forcing her to deliver the baby in the open.
14 Nov 2020
ItalyItaly: COVID-19 cases surge, hospitals near breaking-point; partial lockdown extended
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge in Italy, hospitals in the country are in a dire condition and nearing a breaking point, struggling with the rise in new admissions.
12 Nov 2020
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)COVISHIELD vaccine could be realistic solution to COVID-19 pandemic: ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) on Thursday announced the completion of enrollment of participants to the Phase-3 clinical trials for the potential COVID-19 vaccine COVISHIELD in India.
12 Nov 2020
Delhi High CourtDelhi allowed to reserve 80% ICU beds for COVID-19 patients
The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to reserve 80% of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds for COVID-19 patients in 33 private hospitals.
12 Nov 2020
Delhi High Court1 in 4 exposed to COVID-19 in Delhi: Sero-prevalence survey
A new sero-prevalence survey conducted in the national capital showed that around one in four of the people tested were exposed to COVID-19, the Delhi government informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.
12 Nov 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 86.8 lakh; Delhi reports biggest spike
India on Wednesday reported over 48,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 86.8 lakh cases.
11 Nov 2020
Air PollutionWith COVID-19 and pollution, which masks should you be wearing?
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have stressed the importance of wearing face masks to shield people from the viral disease.
11 Nov 2020
RajasthanRajasthan's iconic Pushkar fair scrapped amid coronavirus pandemic
The world-renowned Pushkar fair in Rajasthan has been canceled this year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
11 Nov 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 86.3 lakh; over 80 lakh recovered
India on Tuesday reported over 44,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 86.3 lakh cases.
10 Nov 2020
World Health OrganizationCOVID-19 is not tired of us, says WHO chief
The World Health Organization (WHO)'s chief has called for everyone to keep battling COVID-19, warning that we might be tired of the pandemic, but it is "not tired of us."
10 Nov 2020
Australian Cricket TeamAustralia vs India: Adelaide Test match to have 50% crowd
Cricket Australia has announced that 50 per cent of the stadium's capacity will be open to the crowd for the Adelaide Test between the hosts and India.
10 Nov 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally nears 86 lakh with 37k new cases
India on Monday reported roughly 37k new cases, pushing the nationwide tally to 85.9 lakh cases.
09 Nov 2020
Amitabh BachchanChiranjeevi tests positive for COVID-19; quarantined at home
Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
