Coronavirus

This coronavirus vaccine not only protects people, but slows down the spread of COVID

As the United Kingdom delayed the second shot of coronavirus vaccination, several experts alleged that it could lower the efficacy rate

Feb 3, 2021

COVID scare peaks as two mutated virus variant found in one person | Details inside

Medical experts believe that double infection of COVID-19 could result in the evolution of more highly contagious strains of the virus

Feb 2, 2021

US going to face surge in cases like England, Biden's health advisor predicts possibility of lockdown

Coronavirus has already killed more than 4,52,000 people in the United States, and the number of positive cases in the country has crossed 26 million

Feb 1, 2021

Budget 2021-22: Affordable and rental housing, infra get push | Details inside

The impact of the pandemic has been catastrophic with early govt. estimates indicating a 7.7% contraction in FY 2020-21 – the biggest GDP growth plunge in over four decades.

Feb 1, 2021

Cinema halls allowed to operate at 100% capacity from Feb 1 | Details inside

After almost 10 months of complete ban on opening of cinema halls amid Covid-19 pandemic, the central government on Sunday allowed these to be operated at 100% capacity from February 1, except in containment zones, while adhering to health safety protocols.

Feb 1, 2021

Protestors who claim coronavirus unreal, force closure of COVID-19 vaccination center

People who waited to receive the coronavirus vaccine claimed that the protests are sending a wrong message in society

Jan 31, 2021

Sasikala discharged from Bengaluru hospital, car bears AIADMK flag

Former AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala was on Sunday discharged from the state-run Victoria Hospital here on recovering from Covid-19 four days after she was released from prison on January 27.

Jan 31, 2021

Covid Vaccine: Give priority to coloured people, says Fauci recollecting Tuskegee experiment in 1940s

Anthony Fauci has pitched for vaccinating the coloured people first citing the case of black men with syphilis from the 1930s to 1970s, who remained untreated due to hesitancy factor

Jan 29, 2021

Mutated South African variant reaches US; Covid rampaged country goes into high alert

The two people infected with the South African coronavirus variant have no recent travel history which means there could be more undetected cases

Jan 29, 2021

Coronavirus update: India reports over 18,000 new COVID cases, 163 deaths

With 18,855 new Covid-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, India continued its streak of low single-day cases, even as the overall tally mounted to 1,07,20,048, health officials said on Friday.

Jan 29, 2021

Budget session to begin today amid pandemic, farmers' protest; All you need to know

The Budget Session of Parliament commences on Friday and business of both the Houses will begin with President Ram Nath Kovind's address at 11 a.m. The session is being held in two parts this year due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Jan 29, 2021

Over 4000 deaths in a single day, US chokes as states ease restrictions

Amid the rise in positive cases and deaths, healthcare experts in the United States are worried about coronavirus' mutation capability.

Jan 28, 2021

India fastest in world to reach one million vaccination mark | Details inside

India is the fastest country to reach the one million vaccination mark, the government said on Thursday, while also commending 11 states and Union Territories for the speed of their coverage.

Jan 28, 2021

Forget coronavirus, Nostradamus has a scary zombie prediction for 2021

According to Nostradamus, a powerful earthquake could hit California in 2021, and it will unleash chaos in the region

Jan 28, 2021

COVID-19 breakthrough: Breast milk could help fight deadly infection

The novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan has already infected more than 100 million people worldwide

Jan 28, 2021

Coronavirus update: 760 recoveries outnumber 428 new COVID cases in Karnataka

With 760 patients discharged, recoveries outnumbered 428 new Covid cases in a day across Karnataka, said the state health bulletin on Wednesday.

Jan 28, 2021

New symptoms of coronavirus revealed by Spanish scientists; watch your hands, feet now [details

With more than 100 million positive cases, the coronavirus pandemic continues and now a new study has revealed signs of coronavirus infection previously unknown.

Jan 27, 2021

Dr Reddy's terminates Avigan trial study in Kuwait Details inside

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd and Global Response Aid FZCO (GRA) on Wednesday announced the termination of Avigan (antiviral drug) trial study conducted in Kuwait focused on moderate to severe Covid patients in a hospital setting.

Jan 27, 2021

Coronavirus update: Karnataka logs in 529 new COVID cases; 738 recovered

Maintaining the trend, 738 patients recovered on Tuesday while 529 new Covid cases were registered in Karnataka on Monday.

Jan 27, 2021

Italian PM resigns amid pandemic criticism | Details inside

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday confirmed to his Cabinet that he would tender his resignation following widespread criticism of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Jan 26, 2021