Coronavirus

UK scientists develop nasal spray for Covid-19 as US researchers ponder repurposing one used for flu vaccine trials

As a variety of nasal sprays have been in the pipeline, some of them claim protection from Covid-19 at least for two days, while others claim instant relief from getting infected. However, a nasal spray will be handy and useful to protect us from infection in crowded areas such as flights, classrooms or crowded office rooms

Jan 26, 2021

Biden to impose South Africa travel ban to combat new COVID variant

US President Joe Biden will impose a ban on most non-US citizens entering the country who have recently been in South Africa starting Saturday in a bid to contain the spread of a new variant of Covid-19

Jan 25, 2021

Mutated COVID variant in UK much deadlier than previous assumption: Boris Johnson

U.K.'s chief scientific advisor, Patrick Vallance also warned that people who got infected with the new coronavirus variant are at a higher risk

Jan 23, 2021

India records 14,000 new COVID cases, recoveries cross 1.02 crore

With 14,545 new coronavirus infections reported in the last 24 hours, India on Friday continued with its streak of low single-day cases, increasing the overall tally to 1,06,25,428, the health officials said.

Jan 22, 2021

Breaking: PM Modi, CMs to get vaccinated in Phase 2; those above 50 yrs will be next

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief ministers of states will get vaccinated against Covid-19 in the second phase of India's vaccination drive.

Jan 21, 2021

Around 34,583 COVID warriors vaccinated in Karnataka | Details inside

Around 55 per cent or 34,583 healthcare warriors were vaccinated across Karnataka on the fifth day of the drive, said the state health bulletin on Wednesday.

Jan 21, 2021

IMA says 734 doctors have died due to COVID; remembering corona martyrs | See list

In order to pay tribute and remember the coronavirus martyrs, the Indian Medical Association decided to acknowledge the contribution of healthcare workers who succumbed during the pandemic while serving patients.

Jan 20, 2021

Coronavirus becoming genetically diverse, Fauci says things are still serious

Medical experts believe that the only way to fight against mutant coronavirus variants is by slowing down the rate of transmission

Jan 19, 2021

Saniya Iyappan shares her deadly COVID-19 experience, says corona sucks

Saniya Iyappan also shared a photogram with rashes all over her face due to the coronavirus infection

Jan 19, 2021

Coronavirus update: Karnataka logs 435 new Covid cases; 973 recoveries

In a healthy sign, only 435 new Covid-19 cases were registered in a day across Karnataka, while 973 patients recovered from the virus, said the state health bulletin on Monday.

Jan 19, 2021

No side effects from vaccination in Karnataka: Health Minister

Asserting that the two Covid vaccines were safe, Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Sunday said there were no side effects among those who took the first shot since Saturday.

Jan 18, 2021

Ice cream tests positive for COVID in China's Tianjin; Over 1000 people asked to quarantine

In a new shocker from China, three samples of ice cream have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. Health authorities are now tracing people who may have come in contact with the ice cream and also seizing the products that have been contaminated

Jan 17, 2021

Serum Institute CEO takes COVID vaccine Covishield publicly; endorses its safety, efficacy [Watch]

In a bid to ensure people have faith in the COVID-19 vaccine, Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla took the Covishield vaccine himself on camera.

Jan 16, 2021

Dino Morea: It took me some time to say no to my friends who wanted me to be part of their films (Exclusive)

Exclusively talking with IBTimes India, Dino Morea opens up about his role in Tandav, lessons that the industry taught him, OTT boom, shows that he bonged watched on the web and more.

Jan 13, 2021

Amazon parcel delivery on horse: Kashmir saddles up amid snow-covered roads [Video]

An Amazon delivery boy was caught on camera, distributing parcels on a horse amid the snow-clad roads in Kashmir. The delivery boy was seen riding the horse and delivering Amazon package door-to-door to consumers following all COVID-19 protocols.

Jan 12, 2021

Don't jump vaccination queue, health workers to be vaccinated first: PM Modi to politicians

The government has prepared a priority list for vaccination that is headed by one crore health workers and two crore frontline workers like the police, civil defence personnel and sanitation workers, for whom the vaccines will be free.

Jan 11, 2021

Coronavirus pandemic entering worst weeks, says top UK expert

The coronavirus pandemic has already claimed the lives of more than 1.9 million people worldwide

Jan 11, 2021

Now a doctor dies after receiving Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine; probe ordered [Details]

Both the CDC and Pfizer have launched an investigation to determine whether the doctor has died due to complications triggered by the coronavirus vaccine.

Jan 10, 2021

India turns pharmacy of world amid COVID crisis: Prez Ram Nath Kovind

Even as 2020 has been the year of a global crisis caused by Covid-19, the pandemic gave India a new identity as the 'pharmacy of the world', President Ram Nath Kovind said on Saturday.

Jan 10, 2021

COVID vaccination drive to begin on Jan 16, landmark step says PM Modi

India will start its COVID-19 vaccination drive from Jan. 16 with priority given to about 30 million healthcare and frontline workers, a government statement said on Saturday.

Jan 9, 2021