COVID-19: News
28 Aug 2021
DelhiBe ready to deal with COVID-19 resurgence: Baijal to officials
Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal on Friday asked health officials to ensure adequate healthcare infrastructure and oxygen are available in the national capital to deal with a possible resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the officials said.
03 Sep 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court pulls up Centre over compensation for COVID-19 victims
The Supreme Court of India on Friday criticized the central government for the delay in framing guidelines regarding payment of compensation to the families of COVID-19 victims.
03 Sep 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra Deputy CM urges people to follow COVID-19 norms
Expressing concerns over people letting their guard down against COVID-19 in rural areas, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday urged citizens not to put the state government in a position where it has to shut everything in the event of a third wave of the pandemic.
02 Sep 2021
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)COVID-19: Government issues advisory on celebrating the festive season
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said that people should celebrate upcoming festivals at home, without gathering in large numbers.
02 Sep 2021
GoogleNow book COVID-19 vaccination slots directly on Google Search, Maps
Search giant Google on Wednesday announced that its users in India would be able to access detailed information on COVID-19 vaccination, slot booking, vaccine availability, and other related topics starting this week.
02 Sep 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 47K cases, biggest spike in 2 months
India on Thursday reported over 47,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking the biggest single-day spike in roughly two months.
02 Sep 2021
AssamDouble vaccinated incoming passengers exempted from RT-PCR test in Assam
All the COVID-19 double vaccinated incoming passengers have been exempted from the mandatory RT-PCR tests on arrival at airports, railways, and road border points in Assam, according to a directive issued by the state health department on Wednesday.
01 Sep 2021
World Health OrganizationNew C.1.2 variant of COVID-19 found. How dangerous is it?
Scientists in South Africa have identified a new variant of the coronavirus, which they say is mutating at a rapid pace.
01 Sep 2021
KeralaKerala: Calls for strict lockdown grow as COVID-19 surge continues
As the COVID-19 situation is worsening in Kerala, the central government has reportedly indicated that only a "strict lockdown" can help the state curb the rising infections.
01 Sep 2021
COVID-19 VariantCOVID-19 breakthrough infections in India within expected numbers: INSACOG
The reported breakthrough COVID-19 infections in India are well within the expected numbers taking into account the total infections and other factors, genome sequencing government consortium INSACOG has said in its recent bulletin while stressing that inoculation protects from severe illness.
01 Sep 2021
DelhiStates reopen schools amid concerns over COVID-19 third wave, vaccinations
Schools have largely remained shut since last March when the COVID-19 lockdown was declared.
01 Sep 2021
CanadaIndian-led team develops online search system to limit COVID-19 misinformation
A team led by an Indian-origin researcher in Canada has developed a system that increases the correctness and reliability of online health-related searches by 80% to help people make better decisions about topics such as COVID-19.
01 Sep 2021
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: Schools and colleges resume physical classes with SOPs
Offline teaching for Class IX to Class XII in Tamil Nadu resumed on Wednesday, with strict COVID-19 protocol in place, while physical classes in colleges also commenced in the state.
31 Aug 2021
TelanganaTelangana HC stays state government order to reopen schools
The Telangana High Court on Tuesday stayed a state government order directing all schools to reopen for offline classes from September 1.
31 Aug 2021
CoronavirusCoronavirus: India administers 1 crore vaccine doses till 6 pm
India on Tuesday administered as many as 1.08 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses, hitting a new record.
31 Aug 2021
MumbaiCOVID-19: Bombay HC raises concern over crowding in public places
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday raised concern over crowds assembling at public places in Mumbai.
31 Aug 2021
CoronavirusStopping COVID-19 third wave in public's hands, says NTAGI chief
The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) chief Dr. NK Arora said the third wave of COVID-19 infections isn't likely to hit India in September-October as some experts have predicted.
31 Aug 2021
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Third COVID-19 wave could be less severe than second: ICMR
A possible third wave of the coronavirus in India will likely be less severe than the devastating previous wave in April-May, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
30 Aug 2021
HaridwarNon-bailable warrants issued in fake COVID-19 testing scam during Kumbh
A Haridwar court has issued non-bailable warrants against Mallika and Sharat Pant of Max Corporate services and Dr. Navtej Nalwa of Nalwa Path Labs in connection with fake COVID-19 tests conducted during Kumbh.
30 Aug 2021
Delhi50% students per classroom, staggered lunch breaks among DDMA guidelines
Mandatory thermal screening, staggered lunch breaks, alternate seating arrangements in classrooms, and avoiding routine guest visits are among the guidelines announced by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) for the reopening of schools and colleges from September 1.
30 Aug 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 40K+ cases for 5th straight day
India on Monday reported nearly 43,000 new COVID-19 cases, the fifth consecutive day that daily infections remained over 40,000.
30 Aug 2021
West BengalEminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha no more
Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha, the author of many notable works such as Madhukari (Honey Gatherer), is no more. He was 85.
29 Aug 2021
KeralaWith lockdown, Kerala's COVID-19 situation could 'stabilize by mid-September'
As the COVID-19 situation is worsening in Kerala, the Centre has reportedly recommended a lockdown to tackle the spread of infection.
29 Aug 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 45K+ new cases; 460 more dead
India on Sunday reported over 45,000 new COVID-19 cases, the fourth consecutive day that daily infections remained over 40,000.
28 Aug 2021
DelhiEnsure no large gatherings during festival season: MHA to states
The Centre on Saturday asked all states and Union Territories to ensure there is no large gathering during the upcoming festival season and, if necessary, impose local restrictions to check the spread of coronavirus.
28 Aug 2021
JaipurSuffering from cardiac trouble due to post-COVID-19 complications: Gehlot
A day after undergoing angioplasty, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said he was unable to go among the people during the past several days as he was suffering from post-COVID-19 health issues.
28 Aug 2021
DelhiDelhi government directs schools to vaccinate staff ahead of reopening
The Delhi government has directed private aided and unaided schools to vaccinate their teachers and staff ahead of the reopening for Classes 9-12 from September 1.
28 Aug 2021
United States of AmericaCOVID-19 'not developed' as a biological weapon: US Intelligence Community
SARS-CoV-2 was "not developed" as a biological weapon, the US intelligence community has concluded in a report, with President Joe Biden reiterating the allegation that China continues to reject calls for transparency and withhold information about the origins of the virus.
27 Aug 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19: How is the vaccination drive going country-wise?
Around 33% of the world population has received at least one dose of a vaccine against COVID-19, data compiled by Our World in Data showed.
27 Aug 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India reports 44K+ new cases; nearly 500 more dead
India on Friday reported over 44,000 new COVID-19 cases, the second consecutive day that daily infections remained above 40,000.
27 Aug 2021
Mukesh AmbaniReliance Life Sciences gets approval for COVID-19 vaccine trial
Reliance Life Sciences, part of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited, on Thursday received regulatory approval to carry out clinical trials of its coronavirus vaccine candidate, reported The Economic Times.
27 Aug 2021
DelhiDelhi records zero COVID-19 deaths, 45 new cases
No death due to COVID-19 was recorded in Delhi on Thursday, while 45 fresh cases were reported with a positivity rate of 0.06%, according to data shared by the city health department.
27 Aug 2021
KeralaPeople are getting COVID-19 at home: Kerala Health Minister
As the COVID-19 situation is worsening in Kerala, state Health Minister Veena George on Thursday said that more than half of the population is still vulnerable to COVID-19 infection.
26 Aug 2021
DelhiDelhi schools reopening: Parents divided amid concerns around third wave
Amid concerns of a possible third wave of COVID-19 in the coming months, parents are divided over the plan to reopen schools in the national capital.
26 Aug 2021
ResearchCOVID-19 most-transmissible two days before, three days after symptoms appear
People infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, are most contagious two days before, and three days after they develop symptoms, according to a study conducted in China.
26 Aug 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: India reports 46K+ new cases; 70% in Kerala alone
India witnessed a rise in COVID-19 cases, reporting over 46,000 fresh infections on Thursday. Nearly 70% of infections reported on the day were concentrated in Kerala, which has been leading the latest surge.
26 Aug 2021
World Health OrganizationChina accuses US of politicizing COVID-19 origins research
China has gone on the offensive ahead of the release of a US intelligence report on the origins of the coronavirus, bringing out a senior official to accuse the US of politicizing the issue by seeking to blame China.
25 Aug 2021
ResearchBreast milk of vaccinated mothers contains antibodies that fight COVID-19
The breast milk of lactating mothers who have received the COVID-19 vaccine contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect nursing infants from the illness, according to a study.
25 Aug 2021
Zydus CadilaNTAGI to devise roadmap to introduce ZyCoV-D into inoculation drive
The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) will soon hold a meeting to devise a roadmap for introducing Zydus Cadila's COVID-19 vaccine in the inoculation drive and prioritizing beneficiaries focusing on those aged 12-18 years with comorbidities.
25 Aug 2021
DelhiDelhi: COVID-19 rapid response center inaugurated at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital
A COVID-19 rapid response center was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi, bolstering the city's healthcare infrastructure ahead of a possible third wave of viral disease.
