Amid global spurt in Covid-19 cases, Centre asks states to increase genome sequencing of positive samples
In a letter to states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said such an exercise will enable timely detection of newer variants, if any, circulating in the country
China says only Covid-19 deaths from 'respiratory failures' will be counted in official toll
Beijing, which is hit by the BF.7 variant of the Omicron strain, has announced five more deaths in addition to the two on Monday, the first official fatalities since the government abandoned its stringent anti-virus controls
CDSCO approved recombinant nasal Covid vaccine on September 5: Govt in Rajya Sabha
In a written reply, Pawar said the vaccine is to be given in two doses of 0.5 ml each in a gap of 28 days.
UK researchers call for nasal spray vaccine to fortify protection against COVID-19 infection
Antibodies in the nasal fluid, known as immunoglobulin A, or IgA, provide first-line defense against COVID-19 by blocking SARS-CoV-2 virus when it first enters the respiratory tract
The ‘Tripledemic’ Holiday: How to Fly More Safely (Hint: Wear a Mask)
Case counts of Covid, the flu and R.S.V. are ticking up. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on flying during the holiday season.
China’s COVID reopening won’t be enough to save oil markets
China’s long period as a driver of oil growth is near its end. Apparent domestic oil demand hasn’t appreciably expanded since hitting a plateau in early 2021
Himachal CM Sukhwinder Sukhu tests positive for COVID-19, Vidhan Sabha session postponed
Sukhu is asymptomatic and has quarantined himself at Himachal Sadan (New Delhi) as a precautionary measure.
China reports first Covid deaths in weeks as doubts gather over official count
Some fear China's COVID death toll could rise above 1.5 million in coming months.
Japanese chipmaker Renesas halts Beijing plant as COVID spreads
The chipmaker will be able to make up for the lost output with existing stock and does not expect much of an impact from the stoppage, a spokesperson said.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu tests positive for coronavirus
Sukhu was found positive in the national capital during the routine test mandatory before meeting the prime minister, the spokesperson said.
China officially reports first COVID deaths in weeks as virus wave swells
Monday's two deaths were the first to be reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) since December 3, days before Beijing announced it was abandoning curbs which had largely kept the virus in check for three years but triggered widespread protests last month.
Macau government cancels COVID risk zones for mainland China
In addition, all arrivals into Macau via the mainland, including from overseas, need to show a negative COVID test conducted within the last 72 hours, versus 48 hours previously, the government said.
Coronavirus Update | Active cases in country rise to 3,559
The death toll stands at 5,30,674 with two fatalities reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
China nursing homes struggle to keep residents safe from COVID-19 wave
Experts fear the country is ill-equipped to manage the "exit wave" of infections as it presses ahead with reopening, with millions of vulnerable elderly people still not fully vaccinated.
Coronavirus Update | India records 176 fresh cases
The death toll due to the viral disease has gone up to 5,30,672 with five more fatalities, including four reconciled by Kerala and one reported by Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.
Understanding touch starvation — an overlooked side effect of COVID
The pandemic may be a thing of the past, but its consequences are still in play. Besides people, pets are a wonderful way to experience physical contact.
In Covid-hit Beijing, funeral homes and crematoriums are busy
China is yet to officially report any COVID-19 deaths since December 7, when the country abruptly ended many key tenets of its zero-COVID policy that had been championed by President Xi Jinping, following unprecedented public protests against the protocol.
Coronavirus Update | India records 167 fresh cases
The death toll due to the viral disease has gone up to 5,30,667 with four more fatalities, including three reconciled by Kerala and one reported by Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.
China reels under massive coronavirus wave; Official blames anti-zero-Covid protests on 'foreign forces'
Videos circulating in China’s social media showed clinics in Beijing and some other cities flooded with patients with queues extending onto footpaths with people patiently waiting for their turn in the cold winter.
Power producer NTPC to sell stake in green energy business- sources
The deal marks the first green transaction by an Indian state company, which has drawn interest from investors, such as Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), Malaysia's Petronas and Brookfield.
Queues form at fever clinics as China wrestles with COVID-19 surge
A Beijing government official said on Monday night that visits to such clinics has risen to 22,000 per day, up 16 times on the previous week.
China re-opens more areas at risk for COVID spread as lockdowns ease
Last month, thousands of workers fled the Foxconn facility on fears of COVID lockdowns, curtailing production.
‘Zero COVID,’ once ubiquitous, vanishes in China’s messy pivot
While the rest of the world concluded months ago that the coronavirus was becoming less deadly, Beijing presented the development as fresh news to explain its abrupt decision to undo the lockdowns that prompted widespread protests.
Rs 50,000 ex-gratia aid given to kin of those who succumbed to Covid: Government
The ex-gratia amount to the COVID-19 victims are being given following a Supreme Court order and guidelines issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, he said replying to a written question.
