Covid pandemic

Zika, dengue could trigger next pandemic: WHOZika, dengue could trigger next pandemic: WHO

Zika, dengue could trigger next pandemic: WHO

<p> <strong>The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the next pandemic could be triggered by insect-borne pathogens including Zika…

3 years ago
Delhi to end fines for not wearing masks at public placesDelhi to end fines for not wearing masks at public places

Delhi to end fines for not wearing masks at public places

<p> The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday decided to stop levy of fines for not wearing masks at…

3 years ago
Maharashtra lifting all Covid curbs from Saturday, masks won’t be a must any moreMaharashtra lifting all Covid curbs from Saturday, masks won’t be a must any more

Maharashtra lifting all Covid curbs from Saturday, masks won’t be a must any more

<p> Maharashtra, which was one of the worst hit states due to COVID-19, has decided to lift all pandemic-related restrictions…

3 years ago
Covid variant worse than Omicron in next 2 years: UK epidemiologistCovid variant worse than Omicron in next 2 years: UK epidemiologist

Covid variant worse than Omicron in next 2 years: UK epidemiologist

<p> <strong>There is a "high chance" that a new Covid variant which is worse than Omicron will emerge in the…

3 years ago
Global rise in Covid, India shouldn’t be complacent: ExpertsGlobal rise in Covid, India shouldn’t be complacent: Experts

Global rise in Covid, India shouldn’t be complacent: Experts

<p> <strong>Even as India on Monday reported the lowest single-day Covid tally in 680 days, with only 2,503 new cases…

3 years ago
UK scientists identify 16 genes behind severe Covid symptomsUK scientists identify 16 genes behind severe Covid symptoms

UK scientists identify 16 genes behind severe Covid symptoms

<p> <strong>A team of researchers in the UK has identified some 16 new genetic variants that can increase the severity…

3 years ago
Neem tree-based drugs may help fight Covid variants: StudyNeem tree-based drugs may help fight Covid variants: Study

Neem tree-based drugs may help fight Covid variants: Study

<p> <strong>Extract from the bark of the neem tree, indigenous to India, may help treat and reduce the spread of…

3 years ago
Fourth Covid wave in India from June, says studyFourth Covid wave in India from June, says study

Fourth Covid wave in India from June, says study

<p> <strong>The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) researchers have predicted that the fourth wave of Covid-19 may set in…

3 years ago
Now cops can’t fine you for not wearing a mask in your car in DelhiNow cops can’t fine you for not wearing a mask in your car in Delhi

Now cops can’t fine you for not wearing a mask in your car in Delhi

<p> People travelling in private cars in Delhi without face masks will not be fined from Monday, the national capital's…

3 years ago
Covid entering endemic phase, but annual vaccines will be needed: ModernaCovid entering endemic phase, but annual vaccines will be needed: Moderna

Covid entering endemic phase, but annual vaccines will be needed: Moderna

<p> <strong>Even as the number of Covid cases are declining in several parts of the world, US drug maker Moderna…

3 years ago
Covid pandemic may end in 2022: WHOCovid pandemic may end in 2022: WHO

Covid pandemic may end in 2022: WHO

<p> <strong>If there are no more major Covid outbreaks after Omicron, the pandemic may see an end in 2022, the…

3 years ago
South Korea registers 367,927 Covid-19 infections in vaccinated peopleSouth Korea registers 367,927 Covid-19 infections in vaccinated people

South Korea registers 367,927 Covid-19 infections in vaccinated people

<p> <strong>South Korea registered a total of more than 360,000 breakthrough COVID-19 infections in vaccinated people, the health authorities said…

3 years ago
India rushes medical supplies to Pacific nation Kiribati hit badly by Covid virusIndia rushes medical supplies to Pacific nation Kiribati hit badly by Covid virus

India rushes medical supplies to Pacific nation Kiribati hit badly by Covid virus

<p> <strong>The Indian government has dispatched immediately a consignment of medical supplies containing PPEs and medications to Kiribati after receiving…

3 years ago
Kerala, Karnataka & Maharashtra account for 50% of fresh Covid cases in IndiaKerala, Karnataka & Maharashtra account for 50% of fresh Covid cases in India

Kerala, Karnataka & Maharashtra account for 50% of fresh Covid cases in India

<p> Kerala recorded the highest number of fresh COVID-19 cases in the country on Saturday with 50,812 people testing positive…

3 years ago
Covid-19: New Zealand postpones cricket tour to AustraliaCovid-19: New Zealand postpones cricket tour to Australia

Covid-19: New Zealand postpones cricket tour to Australia

<p> <strong>New Zealand have postponed their tour of Australia, initially scheduled for January 24-February 9 until further notice due to…

3 years ago

China abstains from selling tickets to general public for Beijing Winter Olympics

<p> China on Monday announced that it will restrain selling tickets to the general public for the Beijing Winter Olympics…

3 years ago

Japanese researchers working on a ‘dream’ Covid-19 vaccine which gives protection for life

<p> <strong>As the Covid outbreak intensifies once again all over the world, researchers in Japan have confirmed that they are…

3 years ago

Russia to build health infrastructure in CIS countries to fight Covid pandemic

<p> <strong>Leaders of the CIS countries got into a huddle at the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint…

3 years ago

Precautionary dose only applicable after 9 months of 2nd dose: Dr R S Sharma

<p> <strong>Healthcare workers and those above the age of 60 and suffering from co-morbidities will be applicable for the 'precautionary…

3 years ago

China worried as Covid cases rise in Xian during holiday season

<p> <strong>China's top politicians, including Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan, has urged swift virus containment measures to curb the spread of Covid-19…

3 years ago

Lifting of US travel ban on 8 Omicron-impacted South African countries brings cheer

<p> <strong>The Joe Biden administration has announced the lifting of a travel ban it had imposed last month on eight…

3 years ago