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During Covid, students taking courses online got a lot more sleep: Study
A new study has indicated that different teaching strategies imposed by schools during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic differences in when and how much students slept. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘SLEEP’. Notably, students receiving online instruction without live classes or scheduled teacher interactions woke up the latest and slept the most. Students receiving in-person […]
Uttarakhand extends Covid curfew till August 24
The Covid curfew imposed in Uttarakhand has been extended from August 17 to August 24, as per a state government order. “The Covid curfew to remain in force in the state from 6 AM of August 17 to August 24, 6 AM,” said the order. The vaccination exercise will continue […]
Uttarakhand to allow fully vaccinated flyers without Covid test report
The Uttarakhand government on Monday announced that fully vaccinated air travellers will be allowed to enter the state without a mandatory negative RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen test report. Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal said, “If passengers coming by air have got both the vaccine doses, then they will be allowed to come to the state without negative […]
McLaren boss Zak Brown tests Covid positive, to miss British GP
McLaren Racing’s boss Zak Brown will not be attending the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend after he tested positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed on Thursday. The race weekend kicks off today as the drivers meet the press, while the all-new 2022 Formula 1 car is also being unveiled this afternoon before […]
Arunachal govt mulling lockdown as Covid cases rise
After recording a COVID-19 positivity rate of over 5 per cent for the last few days, the Arunachal State government has recommended a complete lockdown in Itanagar to curb the spread of the virus. According to Talo Potom, Deputy Commissioner Itanagar, a meeting was held for the implementation of lockdown in the capital city. “After […]
BMC suspends Covid vaccination drive at civic, govt centres today
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday announced that the COVID-19 vaccination drive in all civic and government-run vaccination centres will be suspended today due to a shortage of vaccines. “Dear Mumbaikars, Please note that all BMC and Government vaccination centers will remain closed tomorrow (July 9, 2021). We apologize for the inconvenience. […]
1 more arrested in connection with Kolkata Covid vaccination fraud case
Kolkata Police has arrested one more person in connection with the COVID vaccination fraud case where Debanjan Deb allegedly impersonated as an IAS officer. The arrested accused, Indrajit Shaw, was Deb’s employee and was instrumental in organizing a vaccination camp in City College, Kolkata. Yesterday, the Kolkata Police had arrested Arbinda Baidya, the security personnel of Deb. He […]
Uttarakhand extends Covid curfew by one week with some relaxations , Markets to open for six days
The Uttarakhand government extended the COVID-19 curfew by one week with some relaxation. As per the revised order, gyms to open at 50 percent capacity and markets to open in the state for six days. However, certain more relaxations were introduced by the government with changes in old standard operating […]
Road Transport Corporation in Karnataka converts buses into mobile Covid vaccine centers
The North Eastern Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NEKRTC) has converted buses into mobile COVID-19 vaccine centers to reach remote villages. Speaking to ANI Rajkumar Patil Telkur, Chairman, NEKRTC said that the bus service will be available 24×7 for the people and buses will start working from today. “The district administration and Municipal Corporation converted this bus into vaccine centre for the convenience […]
India reports 94,052 new Covid cases, registers highest-ever 6,148 deaths as Bihar audits toll
India’s daily spike of coronavirus cases remained below the 1 lakh mark for the third consecutive day as only 94,052 new infections were recorded during a 24-hour period, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday. Meanwhile, India recorded the highest single-day COVID-19 fatalities with 6,148 new deaths in the last 24 […]
France to savour new lifting of Covid restrictions
People in France will on Wednesday be able to enjoy indoor dining and staying out until 11:00pm for the first time in months under a new relaxation of Covid rules, as cases fall and vaccinations rise. In a key new phase of the programme relaxing the lockdown, diners will be […]
India reports 1,00,636 new Covid cases, lowest in last 61 days
India reported 1,00,636 new COVID-19 cases and 2,427 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. This is the lowest number of cases reported in the last 61 days. On April 5, 96,982 cases were reported. On Sunday, the country reported 1,14,460 new COVID-19 cases. […]
Uttarakhand govt extends Covid lockdown till June 15
The Uttarakhand government on Sunday extended Covid-19 restrictions in the state till June 15. As per new lockdown guidelines, general stores will be open from 8 am to 1 pm between June 9 and June 14. Within this week as compared to earlier, the government has increased the scope of the exemption. It […]
Telangana bars six hospitals from treating Covid patients over violating treatment protocols
Telangana’s Health Department on Tuesday barred six hospitals from admitting or treating coronavirus cases after receiving complaints from citizens over excess charges, mismanagement, and lack of proper attention. According to a press statement issued by the Office of Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, the Telangana government have revoked the permission […]