'Test those with fever, sore throat': Centre to states amid surge in Covid cases, Omicron spread
Jan 01, 2022, at 03:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Friday directed states to test those with fever, headache, sore throat, breathlessness, body ache, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, and diarrhea as suspects of Covid-19, amid the steep rise in cases and the Omicron variant across the country.
West Bengal reports 3,451 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours amid New Year celebrations
Jan 01, 2022, at 01:41 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the New Year celebrations, over 3,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in West Bengal in the last 24 hours.
Kerala reports 2,676 fresh COVID cases, 11 deaths
Jan 01, 2022, at 01:22 am
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala reported 2,676 fresh COVID-19 positive cases and 11 deaths on Friday showing no respite from rising number of infections in the state.
China: Shaanxi reports 1,301 COVID cases
Dec 31, 2021, at 11:17 pm
Xi'an/UNI/Xinhua: China's Shaanxi province reported 165 locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of local cases in the latest resurgence to 1,301.
India reports 16,764 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, 'Omicron' tally now 1,270
Dec 31, 2021, at 06:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India on Friday recorded 16,764 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is 43 percent higher than Thursday's tally, according to the Health Ministry data released on Friday.
WHO: 2022 can mark the end of COVID's acute stage
Dec 31, 2021, at 04:48 pm
New York: The UN health agency chief expressed optimism during a press briefing on Wednesday that 2022 maybe the year the world ends the acute stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
India's Omicron tally touches 1,270, daily case count touches 16,764
Dec 31, 2021, at 03:30 pm
New Delhi: India is witnessing a rise in Omicron cases as the tally touched 1270 so far, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Friday.
Daily COVID infections in Delhi crosses 1000-mark after 7 months amid Omicron spread
Dec 31, 2021, at 05:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The number of fresh COVID-19 cases in Delhi has crossed the 1000-mark after 7 months, reaching 1,313. This is a 42 percent rise from Wednesday's infections.
Maharashtra records 198 Omicron cases amid fears of third Covid wave
Dec 31, 2021, at 04:45 am
Mumbai/IBNS: In a worrying situation, Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 198 fresh Omicron cases amid fears over a third Covid wave as the state logged 5,368 new infections in the last 24 hours, which is 37 percent higher than yesterday.
Assam government issues fresh order for vaccination of those between 15-18 years
Dec 31, 2021, at 02:25 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government on Thursday issued fresh instructions for the vaccination drive between the age group of 15-18 years.
COVID-19: West Bengal govt suspends UK flights to Kolkata from Jan 3 amid Omicron scare
Dec 31, 2021, at 01:19 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid rapidly rising Covid-19 cases, the West Bengal government has decided to suspend all direct flights from the United Kingdom to Kolkata from January 3, officials said on Thursday.
Kerala reports 2,423 fresh COVID cases, 15 deaths
Dec 31, 2021, at 01:12 am
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala recorded 2,423 fresh COVID cases and 15 fatalities on Thursday showing no respite from rising number of infections in the state.
India reports over 13,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
Dec 30, 2021, at 04:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India's tally of daily COVID-19 cases is witnessing jumps every other day with the country reporting over 13,000 cases in the last 24 hours.
Delhi witnesses massive Covid spike in last 24 hrs, records 923 cases
Dec 30, 2021, at 05:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a massive spike, Delhi on Wednesday reported 923 cases of COVID-19, with which the national capital witnessed an 86 percent jump in cases in the last 24 hours and the highest since May 30.
COVID-19 situation remains critical in China's Xi'an despite lockdown
Dec 30, 2021, at 04:58 am
Xi'an, China: Health situation in China's Xi'an city remains critical as daily COVID-19 case count remains high even after six-day lockdown imposed recently.
COVID tsunami will lead world health systems to collapse: WHO
Dec 30, 2021, at 04:28 am
Geneva/IBNS: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that Delta and Omicron are twin threats that are driving up cases to record numbers and will lead to a tsunami of cases.
Bengal reports massive spike in Covid infections, over 1000 cases in last 24 hrs
Dec 30, 2021, at 03:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal on Wednesday witnessed a major spike in Covid-19 cases amid the festive celebrations.
Scientists identify antibodies that can neutralize omicron: Study
Dec 29, 2021, at 11:11 pm
New York: An international team of scientists have identified antibodies that neutralize omicron and other SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Pakistan may face COVID-19 fifth wave in February: Experts
Dec 29, 2021, at 11:01 pm
Islamabad: Health experts have warned that Pakistan may experience fifth wave of the COVID-19 in the mid of February 2022, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Omicron tally touches four
Dec 29, 2021, at 03:26 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh's overall Omicron tally has touched four after two more new cases were detected recently.
COVID-19: India's Omicron tally touches 781, daily case count rises
Dec 29, 2021, at 03:13 pm
New Delhi: India registered a significant rise in daily count in the past 24 hours as 9,195 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Wednesday.
Massive spike in daily Covid cases after Delhi, Mumbai see record jump
Dec 29, 2021, at 06:08 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India witnessed a massive spike in Covid-19 cases with Mumbai and Delhi registering a 70 percent and 50 percent jump over a 24-hour period.
Jammu & Kashmir witnesses 91 fresh COVID-19 cases, one death
Dec 29, 2021, at 02:25 am
Srinagar/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 91 fresh Covid-19 cases while one person died due to the infection during the last 24 hours, official sources said.
India gives nod to two more anti-COVID-19 vaccines, one drug
Dec 28, 2021, at 07:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Strengthening the fight against COVID-19, the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday gave nod to two more anti-COVID-19 vaccines and a drug to battle the deadly virus.
Spain registers highest-ever 14-day incidence of COVID-19 after Christmas break
Dec 28, 2021, at 02:35 pm
Madrid/UNI/Xinhua: The Spanish Ministry of Health on Monday evening said that the 14-day incidence of the coronavirus rose by 294 points in the four days from Dec. 23 to 1,206.21 cases per 100,000 people after the Christmas holiday weekend.
Ramp up vaccination of all eligible population: Centre tells poll-bound states
Dec 28, 2021, at 04:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan held a high level meeting with the five poll bound states of Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab to review the public health response measures for containment and management of COVID-19, and the vaccination status in these states.
South Korea approves first oral Covid pill treatment
Dec 27, 2021, at 10:26 pm
Seoul/UNI/Sputnik: South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on Monday approved Pfizer’s oral antiviral pill, the first one to treat Covid-19 in the country, after a panel of experts reviewed its safety and efficiency, national media said.
Infectious diseases present ‘clear and present danger’ everywhere
Dec 27, 2021, at 09:58 pm
New York: COVID-19 continues to demonstrate how quickly “an infectious disease can sweep across the world”, pushing health systems to the brink and upending daily life for all of humanity, the UN chief said on Monday, marking the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness.
India's Omicron tally touches 578, total 6,531 new COVID-19 cases registered in past 24 hours
Dec 27, 2021, at 03:31 pm
New Delhi: India, a nation which is witnessing a rise in Omicron variant cases, registered 6,531 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Monday.
India's Omicron tally reaches 422
Dec 26, 2021, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi: India's Omicron case tally has touched 422, data released by the Ministry of Health said on Sunday.