After six days of a nationwide falling trend in COVID cases, India reported a hike on Wednesday with 10,542 new infections, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country had seen a declining graph in the past five days from April 14 to April 18 when […]
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India’s new Covid cases jump to 2,582 in last 24 hours
India reported 2,582 cases”>fresh Covid cases and 222 recoveries in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs on Tuesday. This is a substantial jump from the previous 24 hours (January 1) when only 173 cases were reported. In the last 24 hours, the number of Covid tests conducted was 1,51,186 which is also […]
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WHO asks China to share specific, real-time data on Covid situation
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with Chinese officials and again asked for specific and real-time data on the epidemiological situation in China, according to the statement released by the WHO website. In the high-level meeting, WHO asked for more genetic sequencing data, data on disease impact including […]
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Next 40 days crucial as India may see Covid cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry Sources
The next 40 days will be crucial as India may see a surge of COVID cases in mid of January, said Union Health Ministry sources on Wednesday. The sources said the assessment had been made after analysing the previous trends of the COVID surge the country experienced. As there have […]
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Govt to conduct across country Covid response mock drill on Dec 27
A mock drill to test the Covid emergency preparedness would be conducted in hospitals across the country on Tuesday, 27th December. “A mock drill for an emergency response to deal with Covid 9 cases will be conducted at hospitals across the country on Tuesday, 27th December, the Union Health Minister […]
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Taj Mahal on Covid alert, no entry for tourists without testing
With the surge in Covid cases in China and other countries, one of the most popular tourist attractions of the country Taj Mahal in Agra is put on alert, confirmed the District Health Information Officer in Agra. Domestic and foreign tourists come every day in large numbers to visit the Taj Mahal […]
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Uttarakhand govt tightens all precautionary measures amid rising Covid cases
The Uttarakhand government has been following all COVID-related guidelines amid rising cases in the state, the official informed on Thursday. Uttarakhand Health Secretary in charge and Director of the National Health Mission Dr R Rajesh Kumar said “The guidelines of the government regarding COVID infections are in place. The government […]
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Chinese economy continues to face pressure due to Covid, Russia-Ukraine conflict
Chinese economy is under pressure due to stringent curbs to curtail the COVID pandemic, which is adversely affecting production capacity and other logistics. Aside from the disruptions caused by the zero covid policy, the war in Ukraine is adding to the woes of the world’s second-largest economy. China’s exports registered […]
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Almost 90 pc of Covid deaths caused by fifth wave among unvaccinated: Report
Almost 90 per cent of the COVID-19 fatalities caused by the fifth wave of the pandemic occurred among unvaccinated patients, reported local media citing Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP). Of the 46 deaths (recorded from December 31 when the fifth wave began to last Friday) analyzed by CHP, 40 people had […]
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Haryana extends Covid restrictions till February 10
Haryana government on Wednesday announced the extension of the COVID-19 restrictions in the state till February 10. “The COVID guidelines released through government orders on January 5, 10, 13 and 18 have been extended till February 10”, stated the Haryana State Disaster Management Authority (HSDMA) order dated January 26. According to the new […]
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Polish Foreign Minister tests positive for Covid, cancels visit to Spain, Malta
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau cancelled his visits to Spain and Malta, as he contracted COVID-19, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lukasz Jasina said. “Due to receiving a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, Minister of Foreign Affairs @RauZbigniew has cancelled his visits to Spain and Malta,” Jasina wrote on Twitter. “Minister Rau will be fulfilling his duties in accordance with […]
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Delhi govt deploys nodal officers to monitor Covid patients, vaccination drive
The Delhi government has decided to deploy senior nursing officers from government hospitals as nodal officers at private hospitals to monitor the management of COVID patients and vaccination drive in the city, said a press release on Tuesday. In a press release, the Delhi health ministry said, “The competent authority is pleased to deploy senior nursing officers as nodal […]
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Delhi govt imposes fine of over Rs 1.10 cr for violating Covid protocols on January 11
Delhi government imposed a total fine of Rs 1,10,88,800 on Tuesday for violation of COVID protocols in the national capital. A total of 63 FIRs were registered by the administration. Most cases of violation of COVID protocols came from South Delhi and East Delhi among the 11 districts. As many […]
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Delhi Govt to provide yoga classes for Covid patients in home isolation
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that special yoga and pranayama classes will be provided by the Government for COVID-19 patients who are in home isolation. CM Kejriwal said, “For the past two-three days, the rate at which COVID cases are being reported has come down. I hope, […]
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Sourav Ganguly’s daughter, 3 other family members test Covid positive
After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly, his four family members including daughter Sana Ganguly have been tested positive for COVID-19. Sana Ganguly and the other members are asymptomatic and is in isolation at their residence. Ganguly’s wife Dona Ganguly has been tested negative for COVID-19. Earlier, Ganguly was himself […]