Coronavirus

Coronavirus India update: With over 36,000 new COVID cases, total tally nears 95 lakh

With 36,604 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, India's overall tally increased to 94,99,413 on Wednesday, as 501 more fatalities took the COVID-19 death toll to 1,38,122, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

Dec 2, 2020

Karnataka registers 998 new Covid positive cases, total tally hits 8,84,897

After nearly a gap of six months, Karnataka for the first time reported less than 1,000 fresh Covid-19 cases and 13 deaths due to the virus on Sunday and taking the total number of infections to 8,84,897 and death toll to 11,778, the Covid bulletin released by the Health Ministry on Monday revealed this.

Dec 1, 2020

Sri Lanka prison riots: 8 dead, 50 wounded over protest against surge in COVID cases

At least eight prisoners were killed and more than 50 injured in clashes with guards at a Sri Lankan prison, officials said on Monday, as authorities tried to quell a protest over rising coronavirus infections in the country's crowded jails.

Nov 30, 2020

Coronavirus India update: With 38,772 new COVID cases in 24 hrs, tally surges over 94.3 lakh

With 38,772 new coronavirus cases and 443 deaths in the past 24 hours, India's overall tally stood at 94,31,692 on Monday, as the fatality toll touched 1,37,139, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

Nov 30, 2020

Coronavirus deaths could be doubled, US to face calamity: Expert warns

As Christmas is nearing, authorities expect a drastic surge in coronavirus positive cases in the United States.

Nov 29, 2020

Bird flu hits UK amid rising coronavirus positive cases; infected birds to be culled

The government has requested birdkeepers in the country to remain alert for any signs of bird flu.

Nov 29, 2020

COVID-19 third wave hits South Korea; new restrictions imposed [see details]

On Sunday alone, more than 450 coronavirus positive cases were reported in South Korea. As a precautionary measure, new restrictions have been imposed. Details here.

Nov 29, 2020

We've resources for COVID vaccination within 3-4 weeks: Delhi govt

The Delhi government on Saturday said it has the infrastructure to undertake coronavirus vaccination among all city residents within three-four weeks, adding that it was only waiting for the vaccine to be made available.

Nov 29, 2020

Black Friday in-store shopping drops amid pandemic | Deets inside

Black Friday, one of the most anticipated days by consumers, shifted its consumption patterns due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year. More shoppers have opted for online sales, and in-store shoppers tend to buy things much faster than before.

Nov 29, 2020

Himachal enforces five-day office working for all govt staff | Details inside

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday announced office working for five days in a week for all government employees till December 31 to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Nov 28, 2020

Fauci was right about COVID-19 all along; rising deaths, new cases fulfil prophecy

Anthony Fauci had previously predicted that coronavirus is a perfect storm with no end in near sight. Now, America is seeing the prophecy come to life.

Nov 26, 2020

Affordable, easy-to-store Oxford vaccine deemed perfect for India has manufacturing error [Details]

Oxford University said that some of the vials used in the trial didn't have the right concentration of vaccine so some volunteers got a half dose.

Nov 26, 2020

Third wave of coronavirus to hit after Christmas; UK scientists warn [reasons explained]

Coronavirus has already claimed the lives of nearly 1.5 million people worldwide, and the number of positive cases has risen to 60 million.

Nov 25, 2020

Congress leader Ahmed Patel passes away due to post-COVID complications at 71

Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel passed away at a Gurugram-based hospital in the early hours of Wednesday. The announcement of his demise was made by his son Faisal Patel.

Nov 25, 2020

EU buys Moderna's COVID vaccine for its member states; poor countries at mercy of donations

The European Commission is buying the vaccine doses on behalf of all 27 EU member states, but the states can also decide if they want to "donate the vaccine to lower and middle-income countries or to redirect it to other European countries".

Nov 25, 2020

Coronavirus India update: Around 38,000 new cases take India's tally close to 92 lakh

Not only was it the 17th straight day when India reported less than 50,000 cases in 24 hours, but the number of fresh cases were also around 13 per cent less (6,084) than a day before (44,059).

Nov 24, 2020

Boris Johnson's COVID Winter Plan to continue in UK till March 2021; will it work

Lockdowns and other extreme restrictions cannot be sustained for the long term in the hope that there will be an effective vaccine or treatment for COVID-19.

Nov 24, 2020

Heart ailment for Tom Cruise, world leader's assassination: Psychic who predicted coronavirus reveals 2021 events

Nicolas Aujula claimed that a top world leader will be assassinated in 2021, and he also expects a rise in far-right politics.

Nov 23, 2020

Karnataka schools, PU colleges will not reopen in 2020; parents relieved [Details]

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has said a decision to reopen schools and pre-university colleges would be taken at the end of December depending on the coronavirus situation.

Nov 23, 2020

PM Modi to review COVID situation with CMs; vaccine distribution, surge in cases on agenda

Amid the rising cases of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to review the situation on Tuesday with the Chief Ministers, sources said. Sources also said the Prime Minister will discuss the rollout of the vaccine programme in the states.

Nov 23, 2020