Covid 19 India
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For new life insurance policy, Covid-recovered people will now have to wait for 3 months
Business | Jan 14, 2022, 02:09 PM ISTIndustry experts said the waiting period for individuals, who have recovered from coronavirus infection, in order to take a new insurance policy has been implemented against the backdrop of high mortality rate related to coronavirus infection.
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Is Covid virus airborne? Study claims it loses ability to infect within 5 minutes in air
Health | Jan 13, 2022, 12:46 AM ISTStudy claims that the viral particles start to rapidly lose water and dry out when they exit the relatively moist and carbon dioxide-rich conditions of the lungs. Also, the study showed that the temperature of the air made no difference to viral infectivity, contradicting the widely-held belief that viral transmission is lower at high temperatures.
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67 students of IIM Ahmedabad test Covid positive in last 10 days
India | Jan 10, 2022, 09:09 PM ISTThe development comes as Gujarat is experiencing a surge in Covid cases, and cases of the new Omicron variant of Covid 19.
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BCCI postpones Cooch Behar Trophy knockout games after massive COVID-19 outbreak
Cricket | Jan 10, 2022, 04:25 PM ISTAround 50 positive cases across eight teams were detected ahead of the knockout stage beginning in Pune on Tuesday.
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Uttar Pradesh caps attendance in govt, private offices at 50 per cent in view of Covid surge
India | Jan 10, 2022, 04:21 PM ISTChief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that if anyone from a private office tests positive for coronavirus, he or she should be given seven days leave with salary and Covid help desks should be established in all the offices and no one should be given entry without screening, an official spokesman said.
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Omicron variant: Puducherry schools for classes 1 to 9 to remain closed for physical classes
India | Jan 25, 2022, 02:13 PM ISTMaharashtra continues to record maximum Omicron cases followed by Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Kerala. Also, several states have imposed restrictions and night curfew, to curb the spread of the infection.
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Vishal Dadlani's father passes away; music composer says 'lost my best friend'
Celebrities | Jan 08, 2022, 10:35 AM ISTVishal Dadlani's father passed away: "He was in ICU for the last 3/4 days, but I couldn't go from yesterday on because I tested positive for Covid. I can't even go hold my Mother in her most difficult time. Its really not fair. I dont know how to live in a world without him. I'm completely lost," Vishal Dadlani wrote.
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Dolo 650: Netizens start meme fest after a rise in COVID cases, call it 'new favourite snack'
Trending | Jan 08, 2022, 10:17 AM ISTOmicron scare: There may be no need for COVID19 patients with 'mild' symptoms to rush to a hospital for bed. They should isolate themselves at home, and take necessary precautions. One should consult a doctor and buy their 'Dolo 650' from a chemist.
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Kumkum Bhagya fame Shikha Singh tests COVID positive, says she is pumping milk for her daughter
TV | Jan 07, 2022, 10:44 AM IST"Im pumping my milk & giving that to her as advised by our doctor as my milk will contain anti bodies for her (not a carrier of covid). It’s a very tough time for us as a family but im still thankful to God that we are able to fight this out together & Alayna is safe," Shikha Singh wrote.
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Coronavirus pandemic Updates: India logs over 1 lakh new cases, 302 fatalities in last 24 hours
India | Jan 07, 2022, 10:10 AM ISTThe total active cases of COVID-19 in India have rose to 3,71,363 the ministry data showed today.
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Aaj Ki Baat | Is the cure for Coronavirus ready? When will it be available in market?
Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 05, 2022, 06:18 AM ISTThe New Year 2022 has dawned with an ominous warning. The coronavirus enemy that we in India defeated last year, has started raising its head again with a big surge in the number of daily covid cases. But we have a new ray of hope in form of nasal vaccines. What Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma to know the details.
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Aaj Ki Baat | Has the third Covid wave arrived in India? 34,000+ new cases, 123 deaths on a single day
Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 03, 2022, 10:43 PM ISTDelhi reported 4,099 fresh Covid-19 cases on Monday and one death, according to a bulletin released by the health department. Maharashtra on Monday recorded 12, 160 fresh Covid 19 cases, amid a continued spike of the infection in the state. Out of this, 8,082 fresh cases were recorded in Mumbai alone, accounting for more than 66% of the state's daily case tally. And it`s not Mumbai and Delhi Alone almost every major city is reporting increased number of cases with each passing day. Watch Aaj Ki Baat With Rajat Sharma to know the real threat.
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Omicron Scare: Mata Vaishno Devi University shut after 13 students test Covid positive
India | Jan 02, 2022, 11:37 AM ISTReasi District Magistrate Charandeep Singh directed the university management to close the campus for the time being till further orders in view of the safety of the students.
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Over 27,000 new COVID cases, 284 fatalities in last 24 hours; active cases rise to 1,22,801
India | Jan 02, 2022, 10:31 AM ISTOver 145.44 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far under the Nationwide Vaccination Drive.
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Maharashtra may report 2 lakh active COVID-19 cases by January 3rd week, says Dr Pradeep Vyas
India | Jan 01, 2022, 08:35 AM ISTIn view of the rising concern of a possible third wave of COVID-19 infection, the Additional Chief Secretary warned people not to be lulled by the narrative that the third wave or Omicron wave is mild and not fatal.
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Aligarh health authorities mistakenly declare woman 'dead' due to COVID-19
India | Dec 31, 2021, 02:02 PM ISTThe incident came to light when the present CMO Dr Anand directed the health officials to call up every victim's family member and tell them to collect Rs 50,000 as compensation from the respective health department office.
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Over 16,000 new COVID cases, 220 fatalities in last 24 hours; active cases rise to 91,000
India | Dec 31, 2021, 10:09 AM ISTOver 144.54 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far under the Nationwide Vaccination Drive.
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Omicron death in India: 52-year-old patient dies of heart attack in Pune; Maharashtra cases at 450
India | Dec 31, 2021, 09:27 AM ISTThe health department informed that the patient has a travel history to Nigeria and had diabetes for the last 13 years.
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Can't impose COVID restrictions everywhere as it may impact economy: Mamata Banerjee
India | Dec 30, 2021, 03:08 PM ISTBanerjee said that her government was reviewing the emerging pandemic situation "seriously" and hinted that a decision will be taken regarding restriction, taking the economy into account.
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Omicron will soon replace Delta as dominant global variant: Experts
India | Dec 30, 2021, 08:37 AM ISTWhile Delta is still the most common variant in all continents except Africa, Omicron is spreading very quickly, said Dr Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, executive director of the state-owned Agency for Science, Technology and Research's Bioinformatics Institute here.