India supplies 500,000 doses of COVID vaccine to Afghanistan
Jan 01, 2022, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi: India on Saturday said it has supplied the next batch of humanitarian assistance consisting of 500,000 doses of COVID vaccine (COVAXIN) to Afghanistan.
India reports 22,775 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, 'Omicron' tally touches 1,431
Jan 01, 2022, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In another jump in daily positive cases, India, which was battered by the second wave of COVID-19, has added 22,775 new infections in the last 24 hours besides 406 deaths apparently linked to the contagion in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.
Mumbai witnesses massive jump in Covid cases, records 5428 fresh infections
Jan 01, 2022, at 05:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Mumbai witnessed a massive jump of 47 percent in daily Covid cases as the city reported 5,428 infections alone in the last 24 hours.
Delhi's daily Covid cases see 36 percent jump in 24 hours at 1,796
Jan 01, 2022, at 04:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The national capital recorded 1,796 fresh COVID infections in the last 24 hours, a massive jump of 36 percent compared to yesterday's cases, which was at 1,313.
'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.
US registers record child COVID-19 hospitalizations
Dec 31, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Washington/UNI/Xinhua: The number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in the United States has hit record high due to the Omicron-fueled surge.
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.
South Africa says Omicron peak may have peaked
Dec 31, 2021, at 09:12 pm
Johannesburg: South Africa has now lifted overnight curfews as officials gave hope that the COVID19 peak in the ongoing fourth wave may have passed.
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.
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Dec 30, 2021, at 11:59 pm
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.
Jammu and Kashmir: Health awareness lecture series continues at KU
Dec 30, 2021, at 03:12 am
Srinagar: Eminent Oncosurgeon Dr Shabnam Bashir on Tuesday delivered a lecture at the University of Kashmir as part of the varsity's ongoing Health Awareness Initiative (HAI).
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.
Assam gears up for vaccination drive of age group of 15-18 years
Dec 29, 2021, at 11:19 pm
Guwahati: Assam is gearing up to vaccinate those between the age group of 15 and 18 years from January.
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.
Rajasthan registers 23 new Omicron cases
Dec 29, 2021, at 10:52 pm
Jaipur/UNI: Rajasthan on Wednesday reported 23 new cases of Omicron, taking the new variant of tally to 69.
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.