Coronavirus

Is coronavirus airborne: Hundreds of scientists claim, ask WHO to revise rules

The WHO has said the coronavirus disease spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, which are expelled when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes or speaks.

Jul 6, 2020

India surpasses Russia as country third worst-hit by Coronavirus

India surpassed Russia with the highest ever single-day spike of 24,850 cases. India's tally now stands at 6,73,165, next to only US and Brazil. India continues to witness a rise in COVID cases, however, recovery rate has also improved nationwide.

Jul 6, 2020

Coronavirus cases rising in Saudi Arabia, UAE after curfews lifted

Restrictions had been in place in both countries since mid-March and their gradual lifting has allowed commercial businesses and public venues to reopen.

Jul 6, 2020

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India to operate 36 flights between India and USA from July 11

July 11th onwards Air India will open 36 flights between India and USA as part of the Vande Bharat Mission to evacuate Indian citizens in the USA due to the ongoing pandemic.

Jul 5, 2020

Bengaluru: Malleswaram police station sealed; constable, guard test Covid-19 positive

A police station was sealed in Bengaluru's Malleswaram after a constable and a home guard tested coronavirus positive.

Jul 5, 2020

Why Kerala govt dismisses coronavirus community spread despite warning and assurance from IMA

Talking about coronavirus spread in Kerala, minister Kadakampally Surendran revealed that the state's capital is currently on the top of a volcano which may erupt anytime soon.

Jul 5, 2020

It takes 18 months to develop good vaccine: Ex-ICMR chief

Ex-ICMR Chief NK Ganguly spoke about vaccine development and the process even in the fast track. He elaborated that it may be difficult to say if the vaccine will be successful.

Jul 5, 2020

Secret to COVID-19 vaccine was in our bodies all along

Coronavirus that originated from Wuhan, China, has already claimed the lives of more than 5,29,000 people worldwide and struck fear in people. But here's new hope for a vaccine.

Jul 4, 2020

The Air India plane flying the inaugural trip from Lucknow,

Kolkata bans flights from six COVID-19 hotspots including Delhi, Mumbai

Accordingly, flight services to the West Bengal capital from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chennai, and Ahmedabad will be suspended from July 6 to 19.

Jul 4, 2020

A view of Vidhana Soudha after the entry gates were closed following political development in Karnataka on July 10, 2019.

Bengaluru complete lockdown details | See timing and Police commissioner's request

Bengaluru to be under complete lockdown on Sunday, July 5. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, IPS has requested the public to exercise caution and self-discipline.

Jul 4, 2020

Bengaluru doctors cry PPE shortage; Medical Education Minister assures help

Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sudhakar K said that the government has set up an inquiry and if found guilty, the hospital management would be held responsible.

Jul 4, 2020

Market not ready to support IPL with same fervour, feels Uday Shankar

The pandemic has impacted sports adversely. President of The Walt Disney Company, APAC Uday Shankar said that the market isn't ready to support IPL with the same fervour as it was before.

Jul 4, 2020

ICAI CA exams cancelled: Students will get chance in November 2020 cycle

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India announced that the May/July cycle of exams in 2020 stand cancelled, students who were to appear for the exams will now be writing them in the November 2020 cycle.

Jul 4, 2020

Karnataka Govt's hospital bed availability claim is a joke; MLA reveals

Jayanagar MLA Sowmya Reddy slammed the Karnataka government over inadequate infrastructure, delays in healthcare processes, and lack of beds on Twitter early this morning.

Jul 4, 2020

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi tests positive for COVID-19

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said he had tested positive for COVID-19, days after holding high-profile meetings including one with U.S. special representative on Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad in Islamabad.

Jul 4, 2020

How Covid-19 virus damages the endocrine system

The virus that causes Covid-19 binds to the ACE2 receptor, a protein which is expressed in many tissues.

Jul 4, 2020

2020 Indian Open golf tournament cancelled due to COVID-19

The 2020 Indian Open golf tournament has now been cancelled the Indian Golf Union announced on Friday due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Jul 4, 2020

Karnataka HC to decide whether to continue ban on online classes for children

The Karnataka High Court on Friday heard the petition against the ban on online classes for students in LKG to class 5. Petitioners said that the ban violates right to education of a child.

Jul 3, 2020

Six health employees in Mangaluru test COVID-positive

A health official revealed that 6 health employees in Mangaluru have tested positive for Coronavirus, all six have been quarantined.

Jul 3, 2020

Karnataka private hospitals reserve 50% beds for COVID-19 treatment | See full list

As increasing reports of hospitals denying admission to the patients, the government released a full list of hospitals that have reserved 50% of their beds for COVID-19.

Jul 3, 2020

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Coronavirus

Is coronavirus airborne: Hundreds of scientists claim, ask WHO to revise rules

India surpasses Russia as country third worst-hit by Coronavirus

Coronavirus cases rising in Saudi Arabia, UAE after curfews lifted

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India to operate 36 flights between India and USA from July 11

Bengaluru: Malleswaram police station sealed; constable, guard test Covid-19 positive

Why Kerala govt dismisses coronavirus community spread despite warning and assurance from IMA

It takes 18 months to develop good vaccine: Ex-ICMR chief

Secret to COVID-19 vaccine was in our bodies all along

Kolkata bans flights from six COVID-19 hotspots including Delhi, Mumbai

Bengaluru complete lockdown details | See timing and Police commissioner's request

Bengaluru doctors cry PPE shortage; Medical Education Minister assures help

Market not ready to support IPL with same fervour, feels Uday Shankar

ICAI CA exams cancelled: Students will get chance in November 2020 cycle

Karnataka Govt's hospital bed availability claim is a joke; MLA reveals

Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi tests positive for COVID-19

How Covid-19 virus damages the endocrine system

2020 Indian Open golf tournament cancelled due to COVID-19

Karnataka HC to decide whether to continue ban on online classes for children

Six health employees in Mangaluru test COVID-positive

Karnataka private hospitals reserve 50% beds for COVID-19 treatment | See full list

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