'Omicron is not common cold': Centre counters top epidemiologist

Jan 13, 2022, at 05:05 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Omicron is not a common cold and it is a misconception that is spreading, the government's top COVID-19 adviser VK Paul said on Wednesday, a day after the country's top epidemiologist called Omicron infections as mild as a cold.

Pandemic far from over, 8 states show rise in R-Factor: Centre warns amid Delta variant spread

Aug 04, 2021, at 06:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Tuesday warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is "still raging" and eight states have shown a rise in the R-factor, which is a "significant problem".

Centre raises concerns over gross violations of COVID-19 guidelines

Jul 14, 2021, at 01:27 am

New Delhi/UNI: The government on Tuesday said the third wave of COVID-19 can be seen in some parts of the world and warned of a similar outcome if COVID-19 appropriate behaviour is not followed by the public.

COVID second wave not over yet, warns Centre's top advisor

Jul 10, 2021, at 02:40 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The second wave of COVID-19, which caused an unprecedented rise in cases and deaths, is not yet over, the government warned on Friday, urging people to avoid crowding and keep wearing masks.

India approves US-made Moderna vaccine for emergency use against COVID-19

Jun 30, 2021, at 06:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday cleared the fourth vaccine, the US-made Moderna, for emergency use in India.

'Very worried' about Maharashtra, don't take virus for granted: Centre

Mar 12, 2021, at 04:34 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Thursday raised concern over the upsurge in the coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, adding that the virus cannot be taken for granted if the country wants to be Covid-free.