Coronavirus

Surge in Maha COVID-19 cases limited to few districts; hospitalisations low: minister

According to Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope, the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state is limited to a few districts, and despite the increase, hospitalizations remain at 2-3%.

Covid: 1,375 new cases in Delhi; positivity rate at 7.01%

According to data released by the health department , Delhi recorded 1,375 new Covid cases on Wednesday, with the positive rate rising to 7.01 percent.

Authorities step up measures to deal with spike in COVID-19 cases in Delhi

District officials have scaled up preparations to combat the recent rise in coronavirus cases in the national capital by deploying extra workers to monitor home isolation cases, restocking medicines, and rigorous contact tracing to identify affected locations.

China lifts 2-year COVID visa ban on Indians; to provide visas for stranded Indian professionals, families

China has announced preparations to issue visas to Indian professionals and their families who have been stranded in China for more than two years as a result of Beijing's COVID-19 visa ban.

Moderna COVID vaccine may pose higher heart inflammation risk - U.S. CDC

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated on Tuesday that Moderna's (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccine may cause more cardiac inflammation in some age groups than Pfizer-(PFE.N) BioNTech's injection, citing recent research.

No satisfaction: Jagger has COVID, Rolling Stones gig off

After lead vocalist Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19, the Rolling Stones postponed their show in Amsterdam just hours before it was scheduled to begin.

Canadian PM Trudeau tests positive for COVID a second time

For the second time, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19, just days after meeting with US President Joe Biden in person.

Maharashtra's daily COVID-19 tally drops below 2,000; one dies

Maharashtra recorded 1,885 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, down 36% from Sunday, and a single fatality, bringing the total number of infections to 79,12,462.

Three cases of BA.4 and 1 of BA.5 Omicron sub-variants of coronavirus found in Mumbai

The Maharashtra health department said on Monday that three individuals with BA.4 and one with BA.5 Omicron sub-variants of coronavirus were detected in Mumbai and that all of them had recovered from the infection.

COVID case rise concerning but no reason to panic: NTAGI's NK Arora

Minimal deaths and hospitalisation show that the situation is under control, says Dr Arora, who leads the Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation.

India reports over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day; 4 fatalities

An increase of 4,143 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Beijing warns of 'explosive' COVID outbreak, Shanghai conducts mass testing

Beijing only relaxed curbs less than two weeks ago that had been imposed to fight a major outbreak that began in April.

Mumbai reports 1,745 COVID-19 cases, one death; active tally crosses 10,000-mark

Of the new cases, only 99 required hospitalisation, of which 11 needed oxygen support, taking the overall number of such patients to 34, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official said.

India reports over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases after 103 days, 10 fatalities in last 24 hours

A total of 8,329 new coronavirus cases were reported in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,24,757, with 10 fatalities being recorded.

Cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India crosses 194.90 crore: Govt

On Friday, the Union Health Ministry said that the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered in the country had reached 194.90 crore.

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People lowering guard, vacation season behind spike in COVID-19 cases in Delhi: Experts

The current spike in coronavirus cases in the national capital, according to experts, is due to people relaxing their guard and the travel undertaken in the summer vacation period.

UK plans to burn billions in wasted pandemic protective gear

In a report, the accounts committee found that the Department of Health lost 75% of the 12 billion pounds it spent on PPE in the first year of the pandemic to inflated prices and faulty products.

Tomar launches India's first COVID-19 vaccine Anocovax for animals

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar introduced the country's first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for animals, Anocovax, on Thursday. The vaccine was produced by the ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines in Haryana (NRC).

WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere

According to a World Health Organization weekly report released Wednesday, the number of new coronavirus infections and deaths reported worldwide decreased last week, with the exception of the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

COVID-19: Maharashtra's single day infection count goes above 2,700; active cases now 9,806

The state of Maharashtra reported 2,701 new coronavirus positive cases on Wednesday, the highest number in nearly four months, with no fatalities, while active cases surged to just under 10,000, according to the health department.

Moderna says Omicron-specific booster generates strong immune response

Moderna Inc said on Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine booster, which targets both the original coronavirus strain and Omicron, elicited a stronger immune response against the variant than the company's previous vaccine.

Current surge in Covid-19 cases not start of fourth wave, say authorities

Active cases in India have been rising for the past 16 days and 19 states and union territories reported an increase in active infections on June 8

India logs 5,233 new COVID-19 cases

A total of 5,233 infections were recorded in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll climbed to 5,24,715 with seven fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.