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Indian Covid variant can spread like wildfire among unvaccinated people, says UK Health Secretary

The coronavirus strain that was first discovered in India has the potential to "spread like wildfire" among those who have not been vaccinated. The current situation has "given the virus some extra legs in that race," according to UK Health Secretary Matt Hannok.

May 17, 2021

Covid Impact: First black fungus patient in Meerut dies; ICMR advisory

Mucormycosis, or black fungus, has claimed the life of the first patient in Meerut, a 59-year-old Muzaffarnagar resident. He'd only just recovered from his illness with Covid. Covid patients with uncontrolled diabetes have been found to have mucormycosis, a fungal infection.

May 17, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 162.7mn; US, India remain worst affected countries

The global Covid-19 caseload has surpassed 162.7 million, with over 3.37 million deaths. The United States remains the worst-affected region, with India in second place.

May 17, 2021

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm "Tauktae" to hit Gujarat Monday evening, evacuation underway

Cyclone Tauktae on Sunday intensified into a "very severe cyclonic storm" over Eastcentral Arabian Sea, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. It is very likely to intensify further during the next 12 hours, and reach the coast of Gujarat on May 17.

May 17, 2021

World Hypertension Day: Things to take care of during Covid pandemic times

Following a healthy diet along with stress combating measures could help a person to stay away from hypertension

May 17, 2021

From low immunity to use of steroids: Causes of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infection explained

Mucormycosis, popularly known as black fungus infection could turn deadly if it attacks the eye or brain

May 17, 2021

Journalist brutally attacked over COVID reporting in UP district; draws ire [viral video]

Netizens condemned not just the attack but the police statement which termed the attack by the mob as a fight between two sides of journalists.

May 16, 2021

Cyclone Tauktae updates: Two killed as ferocious winds, heavy rain hit Goa

Power Minister Nilesh Cabral said that feeder electrical lines from other states have been damaged in the state, which has resulted in a severe power outage.

May 16, 2021

Over two dozen girls test COVID positive at two Tripura orphanages [details]

All the Covid infected children are now in isolation and round-the-clock monitoring is being done by doctors, health workers and employees of the home.

May 16, 2021

Divesting public health from BBMP "ill-conceived administrative fix"; govt draws criticism

Karnataka government's recent proposal to relieve Bengaluru's civic body, BBMP, of public health duties was met with strong criticism.

May 16, 2021

CDC says go maskless; US nurses' union argue otherwise, says "not based on science" [details]

The CDC recommendation "is not based on science" and it would jeopardise the health of frontline workers and the general public, the nurses union argues.

May 16, 2021

Decade-old prophecy on COVID-19 says pandemic will end abruptly but...

A photo of an excerpt from the book, 'End of Days: Predictions and prophecies about the end of the world', is once again going viral across social media platforms and is spooky enough to reach for that box of tissues to wipe your sweat and is definitely spine chilling.

May 16, 2021

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Indian Covid variant can spread like wildfire among unvaccinated people, says UK Health Secretary

Covid Impact: First black fungus patient in Meerut dies; ICMR advisory

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 162.7mn; US, India remain worst affected countries

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm "Tauktae" to hit Gujarat Monday evening, evacuation underway

World Hypertension Day: Things to take care of during Covid pandemic times

From low immunity to use of steroids: Causes of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infection explained

Journalist brutally attacked over COVID reporting in UP district; draws ire [viral video]

Cyclone Tauktae updates: Two killed as ferocious winds, heavy rain hit Goa

Over two dozen girls test COVID positive at two Tripura orphanages [details]

Divesting public health from BBMP "ill-conceived administrative fix"; govt draws criticism

CDC says go maskless; US nurses' union argue otherwise, says "not based on science" [details]

Decade-old prophecy on COVID-19 says pandemic will end abruptly but...

Giant skeleton spotted on seabed, netizens say it could be sea dragon or marine dinosaur

Life after death: Man claims to have entered golden bubble during near-death experience

Punjab, Haryana, Bhopal extend COVID restrictions; see details here [roundup]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]