Coronavirus
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Solar eclipse and coronavirus: Why the Sun's corona shares its name with the virus
Lifestyle | Aug 13, 2026, 01:02 PM ISTWhy is the Sun's outer atmosphere called the corona, and what does it have to do with coronavirus? The answer lies in the crown-like appearance of both. Here's how the word connects the spectacular solar eclipse with a familiar term from virology.
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Ebola is not connected to COVID-19, says Mumbai doctor amid outbreak concerns
Health | May 20, 2026, 07:42 AM ISTAmid growing concern around the recent Ebola outbreak, many people are mistakenly comparing the virus to COVID-19. Consulting Physician explains that Ebola is a completely different disease that spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids and animals such as fruit bats and monkeys.
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COVID-19: Maharashtra reports new coronavirus cases, daily count rises to 61
Maharashtra | Jun 18, 2025, 06:44 PM ISTMaharashtra covid cases: Since January 2024, Maharashtra has carried out 23,241 COVID-19 tests, resulting in 1,695 recoveries to date. Mumbai remains the state's worst-affected region, having logged 899 cases since the start of the year- including 435 cases in May and 458 more in June so far.
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Bengal reports 747 COVID cases, one death: Mamata urges all to stay alert, says no need to panic
Kolkata | Jun 09, 2025, 06:10 PM ISTCOVID cases in West Bengal: Asserting that her government was, is and will continue to be with the people, Mamata Banerjee said state-run hospitals have the requisite infrastructure in place.
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Covid cases rise in Himachal Pradesh: Face masks made mandatory in hospitals, check guidelines
India | Jun 04, 2025, 07:06 PM ISTAdditionally, the Himachal Pradesh government has issued advisories to medical staff to prepare for the management of COVID-19.
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COVID-19: JNU issues health advisory after first coronavirus case detected in Godavari Hostel
Delhi | Jun 01, 2025, 09:23 PM ISTCOVID-19: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta earlier said that 19 Covid patients are hospitalised, but there is no need to worry. The government is alert and hospitals are prepared to deal with any eventuality.
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COVID-19 in India: Active coronavirus cases rise to over 2,700, reports Health Ministry
India | May 31, 2025, 11:37 AM ISTCOVID-19 in India: In the health advisory, govt urged people not to use antibiotics unless there is clear evidence of a bacterial infection and to seek immediate medical advice if they experience difficulty breathing, their oxygen level drops to 93 per cent or below.
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Covid-19: Arunachal Pradesh reports first case of coronavirus, pregnant woman tests positive
Arunachal Pradesh | May 28, 2025, 11:26 AM ISTCovid-19 in Arunachal Pradesh: A 34-year-old pregnant woman had initially tested positive through a Rapid Antigen Test on Monday after complaining of fever and mild cough.
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COVID-19 in India: Active cases cross 1,000, health ministry shares advisory
Health | May 26, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTActive cases of coronavirus in India crossed 1,000; Kerala is the most affected. More than 100 cases in Delhi. The Health Ministry advised people to be cautious. Vaccination and monitoring will be strict.
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COVID-19: 55-year-old woman tests positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Noida
Uttar Pradesh | May 24, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTCOVID-19 in Noida: The chief medical officer of Gautam Budh Nagar district, Narendra Kumar, told media, “The woman, who is under home quarantine, travelled on a train on May 14. Samples of her family members have been collected and sent for testing.”
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COVID-19 in India: No surge in coronavirus, only sporadic cases reported, say Health experts
India | May 24, 2025, 08:35 AM ISTCOVID-19 in India: Delhi government has issued an advisory directing all hospitals to ensure preparedness for the availability of beds, oxygen, and medicines.
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COVID-19 in Delhi-NCR: Three test positive for coronavirus in Gurugram and Faridabad
Haryana | May 23, 2025, 01:20 PM ISTCOVID-19 in Delhi-NCR: Coronavirus spreads through respiratory droplets. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny or stuffy nose and body aches.
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Covid-19 resurgence in Asia: What is JN.1 variant of coronavirus? All you need to know
India | May 20, 2025, 10:12 AM ISTJN.1 is a subvariant that stems from the Omicron BA.2.86 lineage. Initially identified in August 2023, it has developed one or two extra mutations that enhance its ability to spread more efficiently. At present, JN.1 does not seem to cause more severe illness than earlier Omicron variants.
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Covid-19 cases surge in Hong Kong, Singapore | What do Indian health authorities say?
India | May 19, 2025, 09:07 PM ISTIn response to growing global concerns over a surge in Covid-19 cases, a review meeting concluded that the situation in India remains well under control.
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Rare human coronavirus HKU1 detected in Kolkata: Is it dangerous than COVID? All you need to know
Kolkata | Mar 17, 2025, 06:27 PM ISTRare human coronavirus HKU1 detected in Kolkata: In a statement, the hospital stated that this is an isolated case and has advised all to stay cautious and prevent its spread.
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Yoga 01 February 2025 : Learn health investment on Budget Day...Yoga will give you a commitment to perfect health.
Yoga | Feb 01, 2025, 11:06 AM ISTSometimes seasonal disease...sometimes disease due to lack of nutrients...sometimes virus, sometimes fungus...sometimes bacteria...and overall health remains at risk.
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China's Covid still haunts amid HMPV flu outbreak: 5 things we still don't know about lethal virus
World | Jan 03, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTFor the past few days, reports of a massive flu outbreak in China have been circulating abroad, particularly in India and Indonesia. Health officials, however, maintain the outbreak is an annual occurrence during the winter.
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China downplays reports of huge HMPV flu outbreak, assures travel across country is safe
World | Jan 03, 2025, 10:28 PM ISTChina referred to guidelines issued by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration of China regarding the prevention and control of respiratory diseases in the winter.
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China's Wuhan market was epicentre of COVID-19 outbreak, new study provides concrete evidence
World | Sep 19, 2024, 11:58 PM ISTScientists discovered that, at the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, where the first clusters of Covid-19 were detected, hundreds of samples taken from swabs of the walls, floors, and machines were scraped.
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Yoga Tips, 13 Sep 2024: Pranayamas to strengthen nervous system by Swami Ramdev
Lifestyle | Sep 13, 2024, 09:43 AM ISTA person suddenly starts feeling dizzy, wants to say something, but has difficulty in speaking, suddenly starts feeling numbness in one part of the body, starts seeing blurred, has difficulty in walking. The face starts drooping...feeling weak...and then suddenly...all the symptoms disappear...Takin