Coronavirus

UP law minister Brajesh Pathak tests positive for COVID

Uttar Pradesh law minister Brajesh Pathak has tested positive for coronavirus. He made the announcement on social media platform Twitter.

Aug 5, 2020

Telangana Covid-19 update: State reports 1,286 fresh cases, 391 in Hyderabad

Telangana reported 1,286 new Covid-19 cases of which 391 cases in Hyderabad alone. On Monday, 12 people died of the contagious disease.

Aug 4, 2020

Nobody wants to see Oly held behind closed doors, says Tokyo 2020 spokesman

The IOC President Bach isn't willing to see the games without spectators, said a spokesman. The committee will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation.

Aug 4, 2020

Patients back in hospital after covid recovery

Recovered Covid patients back in hospital with lung disorders; worrying trend

Mumbai's KEM Hospital is witnessing a worrying trend where the doctors are treating 22 returning patients. These patients had recovered from COVID-19 and were sent home. This trend is worrying.

Aug 4, 2020

Stab victim's body kept in general ward for 24 hours at Bengaluru's KC General Hospital [Video]

In a viral video, a dead body was left unattended in the general ward at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru. While hospital claims it was not a COVID victim, public asks why no action was taken.

Aug 4, 2020

Bengaluru restaurants go on sale; 500 crore loss during COVID lockdowns

The restaurant business in Bengaluru has taken a terrible hit during the pandemic. Nearly 10% of all restaurants have had to shut their business, others are not doing much better.

Aug 4, 2020

Red cards for deliberate coughing, says FA amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Football Association has now revealed a new rule in the game purely driven by the ongoing pandemic, red cards will be given to those who deliberately cough in a game.

Aug 4, 2020

Dhoni & boys to get COVID-19 test done before assembling in Chennai: CSK

Ahead of the IPL season, all team members of the Chennai Super Kings will be tested for COVID-19 before them arrive in Chennai, a CSK official revealed.

Aug 4, 2020

Andy Murray 'willing to take risk' to participate at US Open

While many tennis players have been on the fence about participating in the US Open this year, Andy Murray says that he's willing to 'take the risk'.

Aug 4, 2020

Buddy Volunteers in Bengaluru are helping make COVID home isolation easier

In the time of COVID-19, it's become hard on everybody to keep the faith. With many patients under home isolation, they would all require some support, especially in times of need and emergency. Here's how a group of home volunteers are reaching out to those in home quarantine, showing us that a sense of humanity is still quite thriving.

Aug 3, 2020

Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences

ICU vandalised as heart patient dies in Bengaluru Jayadeva hospital

After the death of a heart patient, the family of the man who died due to a cardiac arrest, vandalised Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences. The ICU ward of the hospital shows smashed glass and broken furniture.

Aug 3, 2020

COVID test in Bengaluru BBMP Free Contact Numbers

Bengaluru offers free COVID tests in all wards | Full list with BBMP contacts

All Bengaluru BBMP wards now have free COVID-19 testing available. Know who to contact in your ward in a time of need.

Aug 3, 2020

Saaho director Sujeeth ties the knot with Pravallika amid Covid-19 scare

Sujeeth of Prabhas' Saaho fame has married Pravallika in a low-key event. They had their engagement ceremony in June

Aug 3, 2020

India reports 52,972 new coronavirus cases, total tally crosses 18-lakh mark

Meanwhile, the overall Covid-19 pandemic has claimed 38,135 lives in the world's second-most populous country.

Aug 3, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa's daughter tests Coronavirus positive, hospitalised

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa requested those who had come in contact with him to be wary of coronavirus symptoms and self-isolate.

Aug 3, 2020

Who is Dr Deborah Birx: The HIV hero turned COVID zero

Dr Deborah Birx is in political cross hair for spreading misinformation on coronavirus pandemic in the US. She is being criticised for giving "only good" information about coronavirus to President Donald Trump.

Aug 2, 2020

Wear masks on airplanes; if Delta doesn't, people will kick you out

Keeping up to their new guidelines and instructions, the July 23 Delta flight deboarded two passengers who refused to wear a mask while flying.

Aug 2, 2020

TN Governor Banwarilal Purohit is COVID positive; Devendra Fadnavis, others wish him speedy recovery

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit has tested positive for Covid 19. He is advised home isolation and will be monitored by the medical team of Kauvery Hospital. The political leaders have wished him speedy recovery.

Aug 2, 2020

Home Minister Amit Shah tests COVID positive; admitted to hospital

Home Minister Amit Shah has tested positive for COVID-19. The minister got himself tested after showing symptoms for the virus, now on the advice of doctors he has been admitted to Medanta hospital.

Aug 2, 2020

Fact-Check: COVID victim Dr. Aisha does not exist; fake images, fake story go viral

Dr Aisha tugged at the heartstrings of India. Her posts on Twitter, her moving story on how she lost the battle to COVID-19 and more. Many celebrities and the media prayed for her and sympathised. It was then alleged that the woman (or a man) is actually running a fake Twitter account. This has led to much confusion about the identity of the 'doctor'.

Aug 2, 2020