Coronavirus

Free "Chole Bhature" for those who get COVID jab; Chandigarh's street vendor hailed by Governor [reactions]

Netizens for honouring hawker during August 15 function for creating awareness among people for COVID vaccine.

Jul 11, 2021

Chances of severe Covid infection among youngsters very low, says new UK study

According to the study, led by specialists from numerous universities, Covid poses an extremely minimal risk of children being seriously ill or dying. The vaccine advisory board in the United Kingdom is considering the findings.

Jul 10, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: No spectators as Tokyo goes under emergency

The forthcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo will be held without spectators since the Japanese government has declared an emergency in and surrounding Tokyo until the conclusion of the Games, which will take place from July 23 to August 8.

Jul 9, 2021

Covid emergency imposed in Japan as Olympics open next week

The Japanese government has decided to declare the capital Tokyo a state of emergency for the duration of the Olympics, which will run from July 12 to August 22.

Jul 9, 2021

Covid third wave in India: Alarming figures from Kerala shed clues [details]

The average test positivity rate in Kerala is still above 10, which medical experts consider a matter of concern

Jul 9, 2021

Arthritis medicines found to reduce death risk in Covid patients; WHO recommends them now

According to a study, the arthritis medications tocilizumab and sarilumab can minimise the risk of death and the need for mechanical ventilation in Covid-19 patients. This has been recommended by the World Health Organization.

Jul 8, 2021

Covid vaccines eight times less effective against this variant of concern, study suggests

The new study on Covid variants was conducted by researchers at the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi

Jul 6, 2021

Covid news: Bone death cases confirmed in India, medical experts on high alert

Three cases of avascular necrosis after Covid infection have been scientifically confirmed in Mumbai

Jul 5, 2021

What is Covid-induced brain fog? Tips to improve cognitive issues post recovery

Many people often complain about memory loss and mental fatigue after recovering from Covid infection

Jul 3, 2021

Can you infect your pets with Covid? Study reveals shocking details

As the Covid pandemic is showing no signs of ending, pet owners are increasingly worried about their cats and dogs which may get infected with the virus

Jul 2, 2021

Brace yourself: Covid Delta variant detected in 96 countries, could become dominant strain [details]

The Delta variant of Covid was responsible for the deadly second wave of the pandemic in India

Jul 1, 2021

Rise in Black Fungus infection hints at the necessity to monitor and control diabetes [details]

Even though black fungus infection could turn lethal, timely intervention with medication could save the life of the patient

Jun 30, 2021

Covid is young men killer: New study reveals alarming mortality facts [details]

Experts made this assessment after analyzing the deaths of Covid adult patients between the period of April 4 to July 24 last year.

Jun 29, 2021

20,000 years ago, ancient form of Coronavirus swept East Asia, show traces

More than 20,000 years ago, a coronavirus outbreak erupted in East Asia, similar to the current Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic left traces in the genetic makeup of people from East Asia, according to the study.

Jun 28, 2021

Centre announces Rs 19,000 cr more for BharatNet project [details]

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government will invest an additional Rs 19,000 crore in the BharatNet initiative, which is aimed at providing broadband access to rural India through a public-private partnership approach.

Jun 28, 2021

Ayushmann: Pandemics and lockdowns make us more opinionated than before

Ayushmann will be seen in "Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui" and "Doctor G" in the near future.

Jun 28, 2021

Kerala model fails in Covid battle as TPR shows no signs of plummeting, exams begin [details]

Even though medical experts expected a fall in daily positivity rate (TPR), recent statistics suggest that the second wave of Covid in Kerala has still not slowed down

Jun 28, 2021

Covid news: What makes Delta Plus variant of coronavirus different from other strains

A recent study report had warned that the third wave outbreak of Covid could happen in September or October

Jun 27, 2021

Covid third wave spreads like wildfire in UK, India may face similar rise [details]

Even though the second wave of coronavirus has waned in India, medical experts are worried about a possible third wave of the pandemic that could hit the nation soon

Jun 27, 2021

Covid-19 virus found "well adapted" to infect human cells [Study]

Scientists from Flinders University and La Trobe University discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the Covid-19 epidemic, is most suited to infect human cells, according to the study.

Jun 25, 2021