Coronavirus

Illnesses caused by BA.2.38 are mild, self-limiting, says COVID-19 study

According to a clinical investigation, the majority of patients who contracted Omicron's sub-variant BA.2 and its progeny BA.2.38 did not need hospitalisation and their diseases were moderate and self-limiting.

COVID-19: Hospitalisation increases marginally in Delhi

With a surge in COVID-19 infections in Delhi, hospitals are also witnessing a slight increase in admissions,.

At 3,659, Maharashtra's daily COVID-19 cases jump by 55%; one fatality

Maharashtra reported 3,659 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, including 1,781 in Mumbai, and one fatality, bringing the total number of cases to 79,41,762 and the death toll to 1,47,889, according to a health department official.

No need to panic but exercise caution: Experts amid rise in Covid cases in Delhi

Despite an increase in Covid cases in Delhi, specialists said on Tuesday that there was no reason to panic because the number of coronavirus patients being admitted to hospitals was still low, but that everyone should exercise caution and observe all safety precautions.

Saudi lifts Covid-related travel restrictions on citizens travelling to India, three other nations

Saudi Arabia eased travel restrictions for its residents travelling to India and three other nations on Monday. According to the Saudi Press Agency, which cited an official source at the Ministry of Interior, the move is based on the follow-up to the epidemiological situation of the coronavirus pandemic.

Simple glucose-meter test can be used to monitor COVID-19 antibody levels

Researchers have devised a simple glucose metre test that can be used to track people's antibody levels against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 shots administered in India about to overtake count in all of Europe, North America

This is a remarkable feat, considering that all the vaccine doses administered in the country are made locally

50% Delhi-NCR residents with Covid-like symptoms in last 30 days took no tests: NGO

Despite an increase in coronavirus cases, a huge number of people in Delhi and neighboring towns have either avoided testing or opted for a basic fast antigen test after exhibiting Covid-like symptoms, according to a health NGO.

Active COVID-19 cases mount; Mumbai shows signs of flattening curve 

 Many experts say the surge in cases may have already lost momentum.    

Maharashtra logs 4,004 COVID-19 cases, one fatality

The case recovery rate in the state now stands at 97.84 percent while the fatality rate is 1.86 percent, it said. The sole COVID-19 fatality in the state was reported from Mumbai which saw 2,087 new cases.

Coronavirus Update | India reports 12,899 fresh COVID-19 cases, 15 fatalities in last 24 hours

An increase of 4,366 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

States asked to submit more samples for whole genome sequencing amid surge on COVID cases

BA.2 and its sub-lineages account for over 85 per cent of the Covid cases in India, with BA.2.38 being found in around 33 per cent of the samples.

Mumbai records 2,054 COVID-19 cases, two deaths

On Friday, the financial capital of India had reported 2,255 new coronavirus infections. So far, 10,59,362 persons have been discharged post recovery, including 1,743 during the day, leaving Mumbai with an active caseload of 13,613, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official.

Delhi records 1,534 COVID-19 cases, positivity rate 7.71%

The capital has logged more than 1,000 daily cases for the fifth day on the trot.

Maharashtra logs 3,883 COVID-19 cases, two fatalities

Mumbai has 13,613 active cases followed by 4,869 in Thane and 1,722 in Pune districts, the official said.

Co-WIN to be used for making organ donation transparent, connect blood donors: Govt official

A top government official said on Friday that India's Covid vaccination platform Co-WIN will be re-purposed as an organ donation platform to make the current system more transparent and to link patients with suitable donors in their area.

U.S. FDA advisers back COVID vaccines for children as young as 6 months

On Wednesday, a panel of FDA advisers unanimously recommended that the agency approve COVID-19 vaccinations from Moderna Inc and Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE for millions of youngsters in the United States.

Covaxin proven safe for children of 2-18 years age group in phase III study: Bharat Biotech

In a phase II/III research, Bharat Biotech International Ltd's COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin was found to be safe, well-tolerated, and highly immunogenic in children and adolescents aged 2 to 18 years.

Covaxin more effective for kids and adolescents than adults, Bharat Biotech publishes trial data

The company said that no adverse events of special interest have been reported to date. However, a supplementary surveillance study is going on, which will provide more information on rarer adverse events

Coronavirus update: India reports 12,847 new Covid cases, 14 fatalities in last 24 hours

The data updated at 8 am also recorded 14 fresh fatalities, pushing the overall death figure to 5,24,817.

We are able to predict pandemic based on changes in virus, other signals: Bharat Biotech founder

Bharat Biotech, the manufacturer of Covaxin, announced on Thursday that his business can now forecast a pandemic based on changes in viral and related signals.

NTAGI recommends reducing gap between COVID-19 booster doses to six months

The NTAGI, will, however, take a final decision on the matter on June 29.

Maharashtra reports 4,255 COVID-19 cases, three deaths; active caseload crosses 20,000

According to the state health department, Maharashtra registered 4,255 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, the largest number since February 12, and three pandemic-related deaths. The state had registered 4,024 new cases and two deaths the day before.

Beijing declares initial COVID victory as bar-linked surge eases

After testing millions of individuals and quarantining thousands in the previous week to prevent an outbreak prolonged by an unexpected wave of illnesses connected to a bar, Beijing declared an initial success in its current battle with COVID-19 on Thursday.