Coronavirus

PM Modi to review COVID situation with CMs; vaccine distribution, surge in cases on agenda

Amid the rising cases of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to review the situation on Tuesday with the Chief Ministers, sources said. Sources also said the Prime Minister will discuss the rollout of the vaccine programme in the states.

Nov 23, 2020

Rani Ki Vav: Retracing historic footsteps of Gujarat's 'inverted step well'

The heritage site is said to be designed in the Maru-Gurjara architectural style or an 'inverted temple', highlighting the sanctity of water.

Nov 22, 2020

IMA compares Ayurvedic drugs to placebo; AYUSH cries foul, serves legal notice

Vaidya Prashant Tiwari, a practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine, has served a legal notice upon the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for its allegedly defamatory remarks against AYUSH remedies for the management COVID-19.

Nov 22, 2020

'Rok Tok Abhiyan' in Bhopal; artists dress up as Yamraj, Chitragupt to raise COVID awareness

After a drop in COVID-19 cases over the past one-and-a-half months, several parts of the country is recording an increase in the positivity rate.

Nov 22, 2020

Donald Trump Jr's Covid-19 news sparks war on HIPAA violations; know why?

The HIPAA Privacy Rule enables patients from having sensitive medical information disclosed without their consent or knowledge.

Nov 22, 2020

Coronavirus update: J&K reports 608 new COVID cases, 564 recoveries in 24hr

A total of 608 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday taking the UT's total tally to 1,05,984.

Nov 22, 2020

Pfizer COVID vaccine world's first to seek emergency US approval, Moderna likely next

Pfizer Inc applied to US health regulators on Friday for emergency use authorization (EUA) of its COVID-19 vaccine, the first such application in a major step toward providing protection against the new coronavirus.

Nov 21, 2020

Donald Trump's eldest son tests COVID positive, isolates without symptoms

Donald Trump Jr., the son of US President Donald Trump, tested positive for COVID-19 this week, although he is experiencing no symptoms, according to his spokesman.

Nov 21, 2020

What is Guillain Barre Syndrome; Mumbai reports 24 cases so far [details here]

In India, since August, such instances have been recorded. A group of Mumbai based neurologists are now mapping, along with their signs, cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome among Covid patients.

Nov 21, 2020

Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine to be available for Indians next year; its effectiveness unknown

It is agreeable that developing a vaccine is just not that easy because it's not only about its effectiveness but other factors such as the supply constraints, budget, logistics, infrastructure are also important, and then, people should be willing to take the vaccine.

Nov 20, 2020

Haryana health minister Vij becomes first volunteer to get trial dose of COVID vaccine | Watch

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij was administered a trial dose of India-made coronavirus vaccine Covaxin on Friday. He was among the first volunteers for the third phase trial of the vaccine.

Nov 20, 2020

Face masks ineffective in COVID spread; Danish study challenges WHO guidelines

The novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan has already claimed the lives of more than 1.8 million people worldwide and so far wearing face masks and maintaining social distance has been deemed necessary to prevent spread of the virus.

Nov 19, 2020

No mask, pay Rs 2000 fine in Delhi: Will Arvind Kejriwal practice what he preaches [proof he doesn't]

In Delhi, a large number of people are wearing masks but still some are not wearing them. A fine of Rs 2,000 will be imposed on anyone who is found not wearing a mask at a public place.

Nov 19, 2020

UAE suspends visit visas for people from Pakistan, 11 other countries | Details inside

The United Arab Emirates temporarily suspended the issuance of new visas to visitors from Pakistan and 11 other countries until further notice reportedly due to the second wave of COVID. However, the suspension would not apply on already issued visas.

Nov 19, 2020

Breaking: Wonder Woman 1984 to release on HBO Max and theaters

'Wonder Woman 1984' will be the first major Hollywood movie that will debut simultaneously in the US theatres and on HBO Max's streaming service starting on Christmas Day

Nov 19, 2020

Markets may shut, only 50 people in weddings; here's how Delhi is fighting rising COVID cases

In the backdrop of the third wave of Covid-19 in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that markets may be shut as a precautionary measure and only 50 people will be allowed in weddings, not 200, as per strict norms to curb further spread of the Coronavirus.

Nov 17, 2020

Coronavirus update: At 29,000 new cases, India's COVID surge lowest in 4 months

With 29,163 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, India recorded its lowest daily surge since July 14, when 28,498 cases were added, before it spiralled out of control in August-September.

Nov 17, 2020

UK PM Boris Johnson isolates self after possible COVID exposure

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, his Downing Street office said.

Nov 16, 2020

Coronavirus update: J&K reports 460 new COVID cases,

J&K on Sunday reported 460 fresh Covid-19 cases, while 491 more people were discharged after recoveries from different hospitals on the same day, health officials said.

Nov 16, 2020

Normalcy may return by winter 2021, says Covid vaccine creator

Normalcy from the Covid era can only be expected by next year's winter as any Covid vaccine will take to show its effect and will not immediately reduce the number of infections, as per the co-developer of Pfizer's vaccine, media reports said.

Nov 16, 2020