Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola outbreak over
Dec 17, 2021, at 04:42 pm
New York: The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) North Kivu Province that began in October, is officially over, national health authorities announced this Thursday.
India registers 7,447 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Dec 17, 2021, at 03:12 pm
New Delhi: India, a country which is slowly witnessing a rise in Omicron patient numbers, registered 7,447 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per the data released by the Ministry of Health on Friday.
Britain reports another daily surge of 88,376 new Covid cases amid Omicron spread
Dec 17, 2021, at 05:58 am
London/IBNS: The United Kingdom on Thursday reported a massive 88,376 new coronavirus cases, a second consecutive record daily infection, as the Omicron variant surge raises panic in the country.
Kerala records 3,404 fresh COVID cases, 36 deaths
Dec 17, 2021, at 01:18 am
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala reported 3,404 fresh COVID-19 cases and 36 deaths on Thursday showing no respite from rising number of COVID cases in the state.
COVID-19 cases and deaths in the Americas triple in 2021
Dec 16, 2021, at 11:05 pm
New York: Compared to the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was “undoubtedly worse” for the Americas, where infections and deaths tripled, the top UN health official there reported on Wednesday.
COVID-19: Four more Omicron cases confirmed in Delhi
Dec 16, 2021, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Four more passengers arriving in the national capital were confirmed to be infected with Omicron virus, taking the total number of cases in the city to 10, officials said on Thursday.
UN agency begins COVID vaccine rollout for 7,500 stranded migrants in Yemen
Dec 16, 2021, at 08:48 pm
New York: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has begun a COVID-19 vaccination campaign for migrants stranded in Yemen. The goal is to inoculate around 7,500 people at its Migrant Response Points in Aden and Ma’rib.
India reports 7,974 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
Dec 16, 2021, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India reported 7,974 COVID-19 cases while the toll went up by 343 in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry stated on Thursday.
UK witnesses surge in daily COVID cases amid Omicron variant's spread
Dec 16, 2021, at 04:34 am
london/IBNS: The United Kingdom recorded its highest daily COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic on Wednesday amid the massive spread of the Omicron variant.
West Bengal reports first Omicron case
Dec 15, 2021, at 11:08 pm
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal on Wednesday reported its first Omicron case as a seven-year-old boy from Murshidabad district tested positive for the new coronavirus variant.
No return to normal without universal COVID jabs: General Assembly President
Dec 15, 2021, at 11:00 pm
New York: The President of the General Assembly on Tuesday announced a New Year resolution on vaccine equity, calling on governments to come together on this issue ahead of a major event in mid-January.
COVID-19: Don’t underestimate Omicron, WHO chief warns
Dec 15, 2021, at 10:54 pm
New York: The Omicron variant is “probably” now present in most of the world’s countries and it would be a mistake to dismiss the COVID-19 strain as “mild”, said the head of the UN health agency (WHO) on Tuesday.
COVID cases surging in Africa at fastest rate this year, but deaths remain low
Dec 15, 2021, at 10:32 pm
New York: An 83 per cent surge in COVID-19 cases during the past week in Africa, driven by the Delta and Omicron variants, is causing fewer deaths than previous spikes, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed on Tuesday, but more waves could be on the way, due to the continent’s slow vaccine rollout.
India reports 6,984 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
Dec 15, 2021, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India reported 6,984 COVID-19 cases while the toll went up by 247 in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry stated on Wednesday.
Omicron spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant: WHO chief
Dec 15, 2021, at 05:38 am
Geneva/IBNS: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is "spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant".
Vaccine for children above 3 years in next 6 months: Adar Poonawalla
Dec 15, 2021, at 01:16 am
New Delhi/UNI: Amid concern over the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 virus and vulnerability of children, Adar Poonawalla, Chief Executive Officer of the Serum Institute of India, on Tuesday said alongwith two other companies, SII has reached the trial phase of developing a vaccine for the children aged above three and it should be ready within the next 6 months.
China: Guangzhou reports Omicron Covid-19 variant case
Dec 14, 2021, at 10:50 pm
Guangzhou/UNI/Xinhua: The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has detected a Covid-19 case involving the Omicron coronavirus variant, local health authorities said at a press conference Tuesday.
New platform for childhood cancer medicines counters ‘unacceptable imbalance’ in survival rates
Dec 14, 2021, at 10:45 pm
New York: A UN-backed initiative announced on Monday aims to ensure children with cancer living in low and middle-income countries have uninterrupted access to affordable, safe and effective medicines.
UNFPA: $835 million needed for ‘lifesaving’ reproductive healthcare in crisis settings
Dec 14, 2021, at 10:30 pm
New York: Life-saving sexual and reproductive health services are more vital than ever, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) said on Monday, launching an $835 million appeal to support people in crisis settings during 2022.
Dec 14, 2021, at 08:21 pm
London: Researchers from the University of Oxford have analysed the impact of the Omicron COVID-19 variant of concern on one of the immune responses generated by vaccination.
Dec 14, 2021, at 08:06 pm
New York: COVID-19 certification led to increased vaccination uptake 20 days before and 40 days after introduction in countries with lower-than-average vaccination coverage, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Public Health journal.
Delhi fights COVID-19: 4 new cases of Omicron take tally to 6
Dec 14, 2021, at 07:57 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The national capital reported four new cases of Omicron variant, pushing the city's tally to six.
India registers 5,784 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, lowest in 571 days
Dec 14, 2021, at 03:26 pm
New Delhi: India, which is slowly witnessing a rise in Omicron cases, registered 5,784 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Tuesday.
Kolkata's CMRI hospital observes 52nd foundation day
Dec 14, 2021, at 03:57 am
Kolkata/IBNS: CK Birla Group-run multi-speciality hospital in Kolkata, the Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI), on Monday observed its 52nd foundation day with some of its young as well as adult patients who had undergone complicated transplant procedure and other complex treatments successfully.
UK reports first death from Omicron COVID variant
Dec 14, 2021, at 03:13 am
London/IBNS: At least one person has died in Britain after being infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.
COVID19: 78 percent eligible population in south Kashmir fully vaccinated
Dec 14, 2021, at 03:03 am
Anantnag/IBNS: Nearly 78 percent of the eligible population has been fully vaccinated in south Kashmir, the Department of Health said on Sunday.
UK: Study warns major Omicron wave in Jan if public gatherings not restricted
Dec 13, 2021, at 06:00 pm
London: UK could face a large wave of infections linked to Omicron in January if a ban on social gatherings is not imposed immediately, a latest study has indicated, according to media reports.
India registers 7,350 new overall COVID-19 cases amid Omicron spread scare
Dec 13, 2021, at 03:33 pm
New Delhi: India, a country which has registered several Omicron infected cases in recent weeks, recorded 7,350 new overall COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Monday.
More than half a billion pushed into extreme poverty due to health costs
Dec 13, 2021, at 03:06 pm
New York: The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to halt two decades of global progress towards Universal Health Coverage, according to reports released on Sunday from the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank, which reveal more than half a billion people are being pushed into extreme poverty because they have to pay for health services out of their own pockets.
Omicron strain found in 63 countries, might surpass Delta in spreading speed: WHO
Dec 13, 2021, at 04:00 am
Geneva/UNI/Sputnik: The new Omicron coronavirus strain was found in 63 countries and, according to preliminary data, it will exceed Delta's spreading speed in the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.