As COVID-19 continues to spread, so does misinformation about it
As COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths rise in parts of the country, myths and misleading narratives continue to evolve and spread, exasperating overburdened doctors and evading content moderators.
India Inc sticks to hybrid work policy as Covid fears return
Companies are likely to keep a watch on the situation for a month and continue to work in a hybrid environment while following the necessary protocols.
Covid news live highlights: 11 different variants of Omicron detected across India
Covid live highlights: Eleven Omicron sub-variants were found during testing of international travellers between December 24 and January 3. Of the 19,227 international travellers tested during the period, 124 were found Covid positive and that all of them were put in isolation.
Omicron's XBB most prevalent sub-lineage circulating all over India: INSACOG bulletin
According to the bulletin, BA.2.75 and BA.2.10 were also circulating but in lesser extent.
Amid COVID alarm, Health Minister reviews screening, testing facility at Delhi airport
In a tweet on Monday, Mandaviya said, ''Reviewed Air Suvidha system and RT-PCR testing facilities for international passengers at the IGI Airport, New Delhi.''
Negative COVID-19 report must even for flyers to India transiting through China, 5 other nations
The test must be conducted within 72 hours of undertaking the journey to India and the negative report from the RT-PCR test has to be uploaded on the Air Suvidha portal before their departure.
Govt extends price cap on liquid medical oxygen till March 31 amid Covid scare
A cap on trade margin will also be applicable on pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitoring machines, nebulizers, digital thermometers and glucometers.
The Eastern Window: Are Chinese stocks poised for a recovery?
The opening up of the Chinese economy is expected to fire up Chinese stocks
Covid live Highlights: Australia, Canada issue travel curbs, checks up at Indian airports
Covid news live highlights: Centre has been urged by experts to start Covid vaccinations for at-risk children between five and 11 years of age amid concerns over outbreaks in some countries. Currently, only kids aged 12 and above are included in the immunisation programme.
Chinese state media seek to reassure public over COVID-19
A long line of people queued at the emergency department of Wuhan's Tongji Hospital, a major facility for COVID-19 patients, such as 72-year-old resident Huang, who wanted to be identified by his surname only.
Australia to require negative COVID tests for travellers from China
Citing a lack of epidemiological information and genomic sequencing data from China, Australian health minister Mark Butler said the government has decided out of an abundance of caution to require visitors to present a negative test taken within 48 hours of their departure.
Canada, Australia, Morocco add to COVID restrictions on Chinese travellers
China has rejected criticism of its COVID data and said it expects future mutations to be potentially more transmissible but less severe.
Canada to require COVID tests for passengers from China
The requirement will apply to all air travelers aged two and older from the three countries and will begin on Jan. 5, the federal government said in a news release Saturday.
Administering 220 crore doses of Covid vaccine in India highpoint of 2022
With Covid cases remaining comparatively low, the ministry could turn its attention to other important projects and commitments this year.
Chinese manufacturing weakens amid COVID-19 outbreak
China is likely to miss its goal of 5.5% economic growth this year, with forecasters cutting their outlook to as low as 3% in annual growth, which would be the second weakest since at least the 1980s.
Delhi: Omicron-driven Covid third wave in early 2022; government keeps eye on fresh threat
Among other healthcare sector decisions, the Delhi government on December 13 had announced that it will provide 450 types of medical tests free of cost at its hospitals and health centres from January 1.
India logs 226 fresh Covid infections; active cases rise to 3,653
The death toll stands at 5,30,702 with three fatalities reconciled by Kerala, data updated at 8 am by the ministry stated.
Factbox-UK, France add to COVID restrictions on Chinese travellers
They cite a lack of information from China on variants and are concerned about a wave of infections. China has rejected criticism of its COVID data and said it expects future mutations to be potentially more transmissible but less severe.
Chinese officials discuss COVID-19 situation with WHO experts after Tedros criticism
The Chinese officials and World Health Organisation experts exchanged views on the current COVID-19 situation, treatment, and vaccinations, China's National Health Commission (NHC) said in a statement.
Coronavirus tests at Maharashtra airports: 4 cases detected from 1,926 samples
Samples of 1,926 of the 97,805 passengers who arrived in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur international airports were examined since December 24
India steps up Covid-19 vigil, most people to celebrate New Year indoors: Survey
Along with state health departments and district administrations issuing guidelines to keep a check on Covid cases in India especially around New Year celebrations, people are also more careful this time as many plan to stay indoors to welcome 2023.
Lack of information on China's COVID-19 surge stirs global concerns
The US, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Italy have announced testing requirements for passengers from China.
COVID-19: RT-PCR test must for flyers from China, 5 other countries from January 1
The passengers also will have to upload their reports on the Air Suvidha portal before travel, the Centre noted
Coronavirus BF.7 Variant in India Highlights: Govt asks pharma firms to ensure adequate stocks for COVID management
Coronavirus BF.7 Variant in India Highlights: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked pharma companies to ensure adequate stocks and availability of all drugs, including those for Covid management amid rise in cases globally
