COVID-19: News
08 Apr 2021
IndiaMaharashtra: Hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination centers shut in Pune, Satara
COVID-19 vaccination drive took an unexpected turn in Maharashtra as centers were shut down in several areas of the state including Pune, Satara, and Panvel, reportedly due to lack of vaccine stocks.
08 Apr 2021
Yogi AdityanathCOVID-19 surge continues in UP; night curfew in Lucknow, Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh reported 40 coronavirus fatalities, the highest in recent weeks, and 6,023 new cases on Wednesday, pushing the toll to 8,964 and the tally to 6,45,930.
07 Apr 2021
Satyendar JainNight curfew imposed as people were organizing parties: Jain
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said night curfew was imposed in Delhi following reports that parties and social gatherings were being organized in various parts of the city at a time when COVID-19 cases have surged.
07 Apr 2021
GujaratGujarat: Night curfew in 20 cities from today
Amid the sharp rise in coronavirus positive cases, the Gujarat government on Tuesday announced a curfew from 8 pm to 6 am in 20 cities, which will come into force from Wednesday, till April 30.
07 Apr 2021
IndiaTop doctor says COVID-19 situation in Mumbai is 'grim'
The coronavirus situation at the ground level in Mumbai is grim, a top doctor at the KEM Hospital, one of the city's largest medical facilities, has warned.
07 Apr 2021
IndiaMaharashtra: Eight bodies of COVID-19 victims cremated on one pyre
Eight bodies of COVID-19 victims were cremated on one pyre due to a shortage of space at a makeshift crematorium in Maharashtra's Beed district, a civic official said on Wednesday.
07 Apr 2021
North KoreaNorth Korea tells WHO it is still virus-free
Isolated North Korea has continued to claim a perfect record in keeping out the coronavirus in its latest report to the World Health Organization (WHO).
07 Apr 2021
Delhi High CourtMask compulsory even if driving alone, rules Delhi High Court
Wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic is compulsory even when a person is driving alone in a car, the Delhi High Court ruled on Wednesday, terming cars a "public place."
07 Apr 2021
Narendra ModiOn World Health Day, PM urges people to fight COVID-19
On the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people to focus on fighting COVID-19 by taking all precautions, including wearing a mask, regularly washing hands, and following other protocols.
07 Apr 2021
Ashok GehlotFinalize integrated COVID-19 control SOP for states, Gehlot urges PM
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to finalize an integrated standard operating procedure (SOP) for COVID-19 control to ensure better coordination among states, an official release said on Tuesday.
07 Apr 2021
IndiaMan, whose mask slipped, beaten severely by cops in MP
A shocking incident has come to the fore where a 35-year-old man was severely beaten up by two policemen in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly for not wearing a face mask properly.
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
GujaratCOVID-19 spike: Gujarat HC suggests lockdown for short period
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday said the COVID-19 situation in Gujarat was getting "out of control," and suggested a curfew or lockdown could be imposed for three to four days to break the infection chain.
06 Apr 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!IPL 2021: MI's scout Kiran More tests positive for COVID-19
In a blow for Mumbai Indians, scout and wicket-keeping consultant Kiran More has tested positive for COVID-19.
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
VaccineCOVID-19 spike in India will hit global vaccine supply: Gavi
India, which is experiencing a sudden rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, is now likely to make available a smaller number of vaccines to the rest of the world, the head of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization has said.
06 Apr 2021
IndiaAmid COVID-19 surge, Delhi imposes night curfew starting today
A night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am has been imposed in Delhi starting today until April 30, the city's government said on Tuesday.
06 Apr 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!IPL 2021: 14 members of broadcast bio-bubble test COVID-19 positive
The second wave of COVID-19 continues to hit the impending edition of the Indian Premier League.
05 Apr 2021
IndiaTighten up your act or face action, COVID-19 violators warned
With coronavirus cases on the rise in Uttarakhand, Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar on Monday appealed to people to strictly follow COVID-19 protocols and stay safe or face action.
05 Apr 2021
ScotlandScottish politician claims gay marriages caused COVID-19 pandemic
A Scottish politician has sparked outrage after claiming that the coronavirus pandemic has been caused due to gay marriages.
05 Apr 2021
PuneFaced with shortage of oxygenated beds, Pune hospital creates 'triage'
In an indication that the healthcare system in Maharashtra might get overwhelmed in the coming days because of the huge rise in the COVID-19 cases, a civic-run hospital near Pune was forced to set up a triage facility outside the hospital.
04 Apr 2021
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Everything you need to know about Mask-Associated Dry Eyes
The pandemic has suddenly gotten the entire world to wear masks, which was otherwise only seen as part of a health worker's uniform.
03 Apr 2021
CoronavirusDelhi: 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
KarnatakaKarnataka: 26 students test COVID-19-positive at Basavanahalli school; classes suspended
As many as 26 students tested positive for COVID-19 at a school in Basavanahalli of Karnataka's Davanagere district on Saturday, sending authorities into a tizzy.
03 Apr 2021
AmazonAmazon explored opening discount stores to clear out unsold products
Amazon Inc. has been exploring an idea of opening physical stores to offload the unsold inventory at heavy discounts, reveals Bloomberg. The information was disclosed by two people familiar with the plan.
03 Apr 2021
IraqIraq judge who presided over Saddam's trial dies of COVID-19
A retired Iraqi judge who presided over the trial of Iraq's late dictator Saddam Hussein has died after battling COVID-19, the country's top judicial body said on Friday.
02 Apr 2021
MumbaiMaharashtra: Plea seeks door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination for people over 75
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking a direction to the Centre, Maharashtra government, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to provide door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination for people over 75 and those who are physically challenged or bed-ridden.
02 Apr 2021
PunePune: Curfew timings extended; eateries, malls shut for a week
Eateries, bars, and restaurants in the Pune district of Maharashtra will remain shut for seven days starting April 3 in view of a substantial rise in coronavirus cases, a senior official said on Friday.
02 Apr 2021
Sri LankaFacing delay in securing vaccines, Lanka temporarily suspends COVID-19 jabs
Sri Lanka has temporarily halted its COVID-19 vaccination program as there was a delay in securing more AstraZeneca vaccines from the Serum Institute of India (SII), a top health minister has said.
02 Apr 2021
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Lockdown in Durg from April 6 to 14
The administration in Chhattisgarh's Durg district on Friday announced a complete lockdown from April 6 to 14, in light of the spike in rising COVID-19 cases in the region, an official said.
02 Apr 2021
HaridwarMany devotees arrived for Kumbh without coronavirus test report
Many devotees who arrived in Haridwar on Thursday for the Kumbh Mela this year did not carry their coronavirus report, according to an inspection conducted by Garhwal Commissioner Ravinath Raman at the local railway station.
02 Apr 2021
Satyendar JainDelhi loses plot again, 2,790 COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday
Delhi recorded 2,790 fresh COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the highest daily count so far this year, while nine more people succumbed to the viral disease, taking the death toll to 11,036, according to the City Health Department.
02 Apr 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sachin Tendulkar hospitalized a week after testing COVID-19 positive
Legend Sachin Tendulkar has been hospitalized one week after he tested positive for coronavirus.
02 Apr 2021
Alia BhattAlia Bhatt tests positive for coronavirus, shares note with fans
Alia Bhatt is the latest Bollywood star to contract the contagious COVID-19. The 28-year-old took to social media to announce her diagnosis on Thursday.
01 Apr 2021
IndiaCOVID-19 vaccination to happen throughout April, including gazetted holidays
Seeking to exponentially expand the countrywide anti-coronavirus inoculation drive, the Centre has decided to keep all public and private sector COVID-19 Vaccination Centres (CVCs) operational throughout April, including on gazetted holidays.
01 Apr 2021
IndiaIndia's annual electricity use down first time in 35 years
The annual electricity use in India fell for the first time in at least 35 years during the financial year ending March 2021, a government data analysis by Reuters shows.
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
OdishaOdisha registers highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases this year
Odisha registered its highest single-day spike so far this year in coronavirus cases on Wednesday when its tally surged to 3,40,917 after 297 more people tested positive for the infection amidst preparations by the state to inoculate two lakh people from Thursday, a health department official said.
