Coronavirus

Karnataka shuts 13 entry points from two Kerala districts; here's why

People in Kerala, who live near the entry points to Karnataka got a rude jolt after the authorities on Monday decided to close 13 points of entry in districts Wayanad and Kasargode.

Feb 22, 2021

Coronavirus update: Active COVID cases cross 6,000-mark in Karnataka again

Active Covid cases in Karnataka crossed the 6,000-mark again, with 413 patients testing positive in a day, said the state health bulletin on Sunday.

Feb 22, 2021

Centre asks states to increase RT-PCR tests, surveillance | Details inside

In view of resurgence of Covid infections in as many as six Indian states, the Union Health Ministry on Sunday has advised all the states and union territories to improve RT-PCR testing while putting refocus on surveillance and containment measures as well.

Feb 21, 2021

New COVID variant in Japan different from UK, Africa; over 90 people infected

Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobo Kato revealed that the new mutant variant of coronavirus known as E484K has been found in 91 cases in the Kanto area of eastern Japan.

Feb 20, 2021

Gaza gets its first COVID-19 vaccine shipment, officials say

Gaza received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday after Israel approved the transfer through its border with the Hamas Islamist-run territory, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.

Feb 17, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine top FAQs: Who should take it, side effects & more [details]

If you're still on the fence about whether or not you should get the COVID-19 vaccine, here are the top FAQs answered to put you at ease.

Feb 15, 2021

Positive Effect: 66% healthcare workers report mild side-effects post-vax: Survey

A survey on health workers showed that 66% of them faced mild side-effects after vaccination but the positive side of the story is that they are responding to the vaccines, and are safe and there is no need to fear that it will harm

Feb 14, 2021

Bristol variant of COVID-19 could infect even vaccinated people [details]

The latest statistics suggest that the novel coronavirus has infected more than 100 million people worldwide and the news of yet another variant sparks fear.

Feb 12, 2021

Coronavirus update: India reported year's 2nd lowest COVID figures

Continuing its streak of low numbers of single-day coronavirus cases, India reported 9,309 new infections and 87 deaths in the last 24 hours, second-lowest this year so far, as per the data shared by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) on Friday morning.

Feb 12, 2021

Karnataka Coronavirus update: New Covid cases at 430 remained higher than recoveries

For the second consecutive day, new Covid cases at 430 remained higher than 340 recoveries in Karnataka, said the state health bulletin on Thursday.

Feb 12, 2021

PM Modi in Lok Sabha: New world order emerging post-COVID, India can be leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that "new world order" is emerging post the coronavirus period.

Feb 10, 2021

COVID scare precedes romance: Couples in love recollect how it reshaped romantic relationships

Several romantic relationships have faced setbacks as lovers continue to stay physically away due to coronavirus scare

Feb 9, 2021

Forget coronavirus, two more deadly devastating events await humanity, says Bill Gates

Several people believe that Bill Gates had predicted the coronavirus outbreak in 2015, during a Ted Talk

Feb 8, 2021

Suriya tests positive for coronavirus, says life is not normal yet

Suriya is currently enjoying the success of his latest movie Soorarai Pottru directed by Sudha Kongara

Feb 8, 2021

Coronavirus update: COVID tally crosses 4-lakh mark in Bengaluru

The Covid tally in Bengaluru crossed the 4-lakh mark, with 250 testing positive in a day and taking the city's virus tally to 4,00,565, including 3,897 active cases, said the state health bulletin on Sunday.

Feb 8, 2021

No vaccine, no salary; Odisha health workers warned if they refuse jab

Anganwadi employees cannot withdraw their salaries if they do not take the jab by February 10, the district administration in Cuttack has warned.

Feb 5, 2021

Coronavirus vaccine works magic; just 0.06% Israelis sick after receiving jab [details]

The new data indicate that the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer is very effective to control the spread of the deadly pandemic.

Feb 5, 2021

More than social distancing, it's weather that plays crucial role in spreading coronavirus, finds study

A new study has found that it is weather that plays crucial role in spreading the novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan, and has already infected more than 100 million people worldwide

Feb 5, 2021

World should prepare as UK government confirms over 4,000 coronavirus variants

The coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, has already infected more than 100 million people worldwide

Feb 5, 2021

WHO coronavirus probe continues, investigation team meets Batwoman in China

The WHO investigation team is expected to stay in China for two weeks hoping to trace the origin of the coronavirus pandemic

Feb 3, 2021