Corona Strain
-
EXPLAINER: What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19 pandemic?
World | Aug 18, 2021, 01:07 PM ISTThe delta variant has complicated the question of when to give boosters because it is so much more contagious and much of the data gathered about vaccine performance is from before the delta variant was widely circulating.
-
India logs 35,178 fresh Covid cases, over 37,000 recoveries; active cases decline to 3.67 lakh
India | Aug 18, 2021, 11:34 AM ISTThe total active cases of COVID in India have now mounted to 3,67,415, the data showed.
-
India has done better than any country across world in vaccination: Bharat Biotech CMD Krishna Ella
India | Aug 15, 2021, 02:53 PM ISTIn his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi said India takes pride in having the world's largest vaccination programme, and over 54 crore people have already taken the COVID vaccines.
-
COVID review: Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya to visit Kerala on August 16, Assam on August 17
India | Aug 14, 2021, 10:06 AM ISTMansukh Mandaviya is also likely to visit Guwahati in Assam on August 17 for holding a review meeting, sources said.
-
US approves Covid booster jabs for those with weak immune systems
World | Aug 13, 2021, 02:23 PM ISTThe late-night announcement by the Food and Drug Administration applies to several million Americans who are especially vulnerable because of organ transplants, certain cancers or other disorders.
-
India reports 40,120 fresh COVID cases in 24 hours, recovery rate rises to 97.46%
India | Aug 13, 2021, 12:19 PM ISTThe total active cases of COVID-19 in India have now mounted to 3,85,227, the data showed.
-
India’s daily Covid cases cross 40,000-mark for first time in 6 days, Kerala worst-affected
India | Aug 12, 2021, 09:41 AM ISTThe total active cases of COVID in India have now mounted to 3,87,987, the data showed.
-
Australian state sees worst day with highest new COVID cases, 4 deaths
World | Aug 11, 2021, 10:25 AM ISTWhat is more concerning is around one-third of the new locally acquired cases were in the community while infectious, the Xinhua news agency reported.
-
COVID: India reports 38,353 fresh cases in 24 hours, recovery rate rises to 97.45%
India | Aug 11, 2021, 09:37 AM ISTThe total active cases of COVID in India have now mounted to 3,86,351, which is lowest in 140 days, the data showed.
-
Joe Biden pushes harder for masks, COVID vaccines amid resurgence
World | Aug 08, 2021, 12:02 PM ISTCovid cases, hospitalisations, and deaths have continued to increase in most parts of the country, especially in communities with lower vaccination coverage, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
-
No COVID lockdown in Sri Lanka, but restrictions to remain
World | Aug 07, 2021, 01:07 PM ISTAccordingly, wedding attendees at places where the capacity is over 500 will be limited to 150 guests while the places of less than 500 capacity will be limited to 100 guests.
-
COVID: Half of total US population fully vaccinated, says CDC
World | Aug 07, 2021, 08:32 AM ISTAs of Friday, 50 pc of US population had been fully vaccinated against the virus. Over 193.7 mn, or 58.4 pc of all Americans, have gotten at least 1 dose, showed the data, Xinhua news agency reported.
-
Australian PM rules out mandatory COVID vaccine laws
World | Aug 07, 2021, 07:13 AM ISTScott Morrison said that employers may wish to enforce a "reasonable directive" that staff must be vaccinated against Covid but that it must be "consistent with the law", Xinhua news agency reported.
-
Over 74 million receive COVID vaccine in Turkey
World | Aug 06, 2021, 09:05 AM ISTIn the country of 83 mn people, more than 41 million have received 1st dose of vaccine, while 28 mn have been administered 2nd dose, the ministry said, Xinhua news agency reported.
-
No final decision on international traveller COVID vaccination rule: White House
World | Aug 06, 2021, 07:20 AM IST"That is certainly under strong consideration, but it is under a policy process review right now that I won't get ahead of myself," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said at a daily briefing, Xinhua news agency reported.
-
UK relaxes mandatory quarantine rule for fully vaccinated Indian passengers
World | Aug 05, 2021, 08:20 AM ISTThe change, announced by the Dept for Transport, comes into effect from 4 am local time on Sunday.
-
COVID: Micro containment zones rise in Bengaluru, civic body on battle mode
India | Aug 04, 2021, 02:56 PM ISTBengaluru logged 477 new Covid cases on Tuesday taking the number of confirmed cases to 12,28,515.
-
Indian American doctors raise USD 5 million for COVID relief
World | Aug 04, 2021, 08:43 AM ISTAAPI is the largest ethnic medical organisation in US representing the interest of more than 1,00,000 physicians in the country.
-
Exams of all degree colleges of Mangalore University cancelled
Education | Aug 04, 2021, 07:08 AM ISTIn a notice, Dy Commissioner Dr Rajendra KV of Dakshina Kannada ordered to cancel exams of all degree colleges affiliated to Mangalore University, to prevent spreading COVID cases, till further order.
-
Rajasthan schools, colleges offer fee discounts amid COVID pandemic
India | Aug 01, 2021, 10:14 AM ISTWorking on a corporate methodology, they have offered discounts and other attractive offers to generate revenue for themselves and benefit parents.