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Karnataka records 38,603 new Covid cases, with 476 deaths; Covaxin shortage continues in Bengaluru

Reversing the downward trend of Sunday, 38,603 new Covid cases were reported in a day across Karnataka, while 476 patients succumbed to the infection, while Covaxin shortage hits the state severely

May 18, 2021

Global Covid cases cross 163.3 million, India in second place after US

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the highest number of cases and deaths at 32,994,232 and 586,350, respectively

May 18, 2021

Covishield side effects remain minuscule in India; watch out for these signs

In a bid to allay those fears, a panel on AEFI (adverse events following immunisation) told the Union Health Ministry on Monday that the number of bleeding and clotting events after getting a COVID jab in India remains minuscule.

May 18, 2021

No plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients; Centre deems procedure ineffective [details]

In a sudden move by the National COVID Task Force on Monday, the plasma therapy treatment for COVID-19 patients was deemed ineffective and removed even as an "off label treatment."

May 18, 2021

Clubhouse downloads breach 90K mark ahead of India's Android debut [details]

Clubhouse, the popular invite-only audio chat app, is all set to debut in India for Android users and the app has reached 90,000 downloads on iOS.

May 17, 2021

Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board

Won't cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams; Karnataka education min amid COVID spike

S. Suresh Kumar, Karnataka's education minister, said on Monday that the state government has not yet decided whether or not to cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams. Students preparing for the SSLC and PU II year exams are encouraged to keep studying.

May 17, 2021

Shahid Jameel steps down as chief advisor of govt COVID panel; raises questions [details]

Who is Shahid Jameel; concerns raised as virologist steps down from govt's COVID panel

In a surprising move, a senior virologist Shahid Jameel stepped down as chief advisor to the central government's COVID genome surveillance. The move has raised many questions.

May 17, 2021

Indian Covid variant can spread like wildfire among unvaccinated people, says UK Health Secretary

The coronavirus strain that was first discovered in India has the potential to "spread like wildfire" among those who have not been vaccinated. The current situation has "given the virus some extra legs in that race," according to UK Health Secretary Matt Hannok.

May 17, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 162.7mn; US, India remain worst affected countries

The global Covid-19 caseload has surpassed 162.7 million, with over 3.37 million deaths. The United States remains the worst-affected region, with India in second place.

May 17, 2021

From low immunity to use of steroids: Causes of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infection explained

Mucormycosis, popularly known as black fungus infection could turn deadly if it attacks the eye or brain

May 17, 2021

Over two dozen girls test COVID positive at two Tripura orphanages [details]

All the Covid infected children are now in isolation and round-the-clock monitoring is being done by doctors, health workers and employees of the home.

May 16, 2021

CDC says go maskless; US nurses' union argue otherwise, says "not based on science" [details]

The CDC recommendation "is not based on science" and it would jeopardise the health of frontline workers and the general public, the nurses union argues.

May 16, 2021

What is 2-DG: Crucial information missing about DRDO's anti-COVID drug raises concerns

2-DG 's therapeutic use for COVID-19 is set to begin in the coming week. However, there are several gaps in the information surrounding the drug trials and a lack of available data.

May 16, 2021

Punjab, Haryana, Bhopal extend COVID restrictions; see details here [roundup]

Due to spiking COVID cases, some states have decided to extend lockdown or restrictions placed to curb the spread of the virus in respective states.

May 16, 2021

Maha BJP leader rams car into COVID hospital in rage after father's death; arrested

The shocking video showing BJP leader ramming his car into a COVID hospital after his father died ten days ago has gone viral.

May 16, 2021

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Search Results for: active cases

Karnataka records 38,603 new Covid cases, with 476 deaths; Covaxin shortage continues in Bengaluru

Global Covid cases cross 163.3 million, India in second place after US

Covishield side effects remain minuscule in India; watch out for these signs

No plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients; Centre deems procedure ineffective [details]

Clubhouse downloads breach 90K mark ahead of India's Android debut [details]

Won't cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams; Karnataka education min amid COVID spike

Who is Shahid Jameel; concerns raised as virologist steps down from govt's COVID panel

Indian Covid variant can spread like wildfire among unvaccinated people, says UK Health Secretary

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 162.7mn; US, India remain worst affected countries

From low immunity to use of steroids: Causes of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infection explained

Over two dozen girls test COVID positive at two Tripura orphanages [details]

CDC says go maskless; US nurses' union argue otherwise, says "not based on science" [details]

What is 2-DG: Crucial information missing about DRDO's anti-COVID drug raises concerns

Punjab, Haryana, Bhopal extend COVID restrictions; see details here [roundup]

Maha BJP leader rams car into COVID hospital in rage after father's death; arrested

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]