Heatwave conditions prevail in west Rajasthan and Delhi
Apr 16, 2022, at 02:24 am
Pune/UNI: Heatwave conditions observed in isolated pockets over west Rajasthan and Delhi.
Coral reefs’ very survival is at stake, warns UNESCO in bid to boost resilience
Apr 15, 2022, at 09:08 pm
New York: The world’s best-known coral reefs could be extinct by the end of the century unless we do more to make them resilient to our warming oceans.
Africa experiencing longest-running decline in COVID-19 infections
Apr 15, 2022, at 07:41 pm
New York: COVID-19 cases in Africa have fallen for the past 16 weeks, and deaths have dropped during the last eight, marking the longest-running decline in infections on the continent since the start of the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
COVID-19: Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants, not more severe or transmissible, so far
Apr 15, 2022, at 06:55 pm
New York: As the coronavirus which causes COVID-19 continues to evolve, we cannot afford to ‘lose sight’ of the changes, the UN health agency said on Wednesday, warning that lower case numbers and deaths do not necessarily mean ‘lower risk’.
India registers 949 new COVID-19 cases, six deaths
Apr 15, 2022, at 03:16 pm
New Delhi: India registered 949 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 0.26 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Friday.
India reports 1,007 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
Apr 14, 2022, at 03:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India added seven more than 1,000 Covid-19 cases, slightly less than what was reported a day ago, while the toll went up by 26 in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Delhi records 299 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, 50 pct spike since yesterday
Apr 14, 2022, at 02:41 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The national capital registered 299 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, a spike of nearly 50 per cent since yesterday at 202.
WHO welcomes initiative to combat noncommunicable diseases, responsible for 7 in 10 deaths worldwide
Apr 14, 2022, at 12:03 am
New York: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, welcomed the setting up of a new Heads of State and Government Group to get the world back on track to reduce premature deaths from noncommunicable diseases like diabetes, cancer, heart and lung disease, by a third – in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - and promote mental health and well-being.
India registers 1,088 fresh COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Apr 13, 2022, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi: India registered 1,088 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the country's daily positivity rate touched 0.25 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday.
China: People face shortage of food in Shanghai amid lockdown, COVID-19 start rising in Guangzhou
Apr 13, 2022, at 05:54 am
Shanghai: People in Shanghai city, which is currently under lockdown amid COVID-19 crisis, are facing acute food shortages, media reports said on Tuesday.
Apr 12, 2022, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi: Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today chaired a meeting with the key experts and officials of the country on the new ‘XE variant’ of COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccine access in conflict areas remains critical
Apr 12, 2022, at 09:54 pm
New York: Although safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations are available, the pandemic is still far from over, and countries affected by conflict are in danger of being left behind, the UN Security Council heard on Monday.
India records 796 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths in past 24 hours
Apr 12, 2022, at 03:43 pm
New Delhi: India registered 796 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 0.20 percent, as per the Ministry of Health released data on Tuesday.
Bangladesh registers 44 new COVID-19 cases, one death in past 24 hours
Apr 11, 2022, at 10:40 pm
Bangladesh registered 44 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours while one person lost his life due to the infection, media reports said.
India records 861 fresh COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, 6 deaths
Apr 11, 2022, at 03:32 pm
New Delhi: India registered 861 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 0.32 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Monday.
India records 1054 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hrs
Apr 10, 2022, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India registered 1,054 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
Chinese mainland reports 1,318 new local confirmed Covid-19 cases
Apr 10, 2022, at 01:53 pm
Beijing/UNI/Xinhua: The Chinese mainland reported 1,318 new locally-transmitted confirmed Covid-19 cases on Saturday, down from 1,334 on Friday, the National Health Commission said Sunday.
China: Shanghai gets 100 makeshift hospitals for Covid
Apr 09, 2022, at 11:58 pm
Shanghai: Shanghai, a city fighting hard against the viral infection, has built over 100 makeshift hospitals for Covid-19 treatment with over 160,000 beds, the Shanghai municipal government said on Saturday.
Gujarat reports first case of XE variant of COVID-19
Apr 09, 2022, at 11:46 pm
Vadodara: A Covid-19 XE variant infection case has been reported from Gujarat, media reports said on Saturday, just a day after the Centre expanded the availability of precaution doses.
COVID-19: Covishield and Covaxin prices slashed to Rs 225 per dose for Pvt centres
Apr 09, 2022, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi: A day before the rollout of precaution doses for the population aged between 18 and 59 years, the Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers have slashed the price of jabs by more than half.
COVID-19: Covishield shot reduced from Rs.600 to Rs.225, announces Adar Poonawalla
Apr 09, 2022, at 09:20 pm
Mumbai: Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Saturday announced the price of Covishield shot for private hospitals has been reduced from Rs. 600 to Rs. 225.
New COVID wave a reminder pandemic is ‘far from over’: Guterres
Apr 09, 2022, at 06:53 pm
New York: Governments and pharmaceutical companies need to work together in a better way, to deliver vaccines “to every person, everywhere” – not simply in the wealthiest nations, said the UN chief on Friday.
India records 1,150 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Apr 09, 2022, at 03:05 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 1,150 new COVID19 cases in the past 24 hours as the country's daily positivity rate now stands at 0.25 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Saturday.
Centre warns five states including Delhi, Maharashtra over rising Covid cases
Apr 09, 2022, at 05:53 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in China and the US, the Centre Friday warned five states including Kerala, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Delhi and Haryana, to not let their guards down.
All adults can take paid precautionary COVID-19 booster shots from Sunday: Centre
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi: The Indian government on Friday announced all adult citizens could take paid COVID-19 booster shots from private vaccination centres from Sunday.
World Health Day: Take climate action, take care of each other
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:08 pm
New York: An urgent call to protect health and mitigate the climate crisis was issued by the UN health agency on Wednesday, to mark World Health Day on Thursday.
Maharashtra reports 128 fresh Covid-19 cases and 6 deaths
Apr 08, 2022, at 04:51 pm
Aurangabad/Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra reported 128 fresh cases of Covid-19 cases and six virus related deaths, according to a health bulletin on Friday.
India records 1,109 new COVID-19 cases, 43 deaths
Apr 08, 2022, at 03:00 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 1,109 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate stood at 0.24 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Friday.
India reports 1,033 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
Apr 07, 2022, at 04:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India reported 1,033 Covid-19 cases while the toll went up by 43 in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.
China: Shanghai conducts another Covid-19 screening
Apr 07, 2022, at 12:29 am
Shanghai: China's largest city, is carrying out a new round of PCR and antigen testing for Covid-19 on Wednesday as daily increase in new cases remains high despite the lockdown, which was initially planned to be lifted on April 5 but continues to remain in effect.