Centre asks states to ensure availability of oxygen, functional life support equipment at hospitals
The health ministry asked states to ensure Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen generating plants are kept fully functional and regular mock drills are conducted to check them.
Shanghai asks residents to stay in on Christmas as China COVID surges
Christmas is not traditionally celebrated in China, but it is common for young couples and some families to spend the holiday together.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to hold high level meeting on COVID-19 on December 26
Jharkhand Health minister Banna Gupta informed the Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya about state's preparations to deal with the new variants of the disease.
India doesn't need to ban international flights or impose lockdown under present Covid scenario: Experts
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, a physician and an epidemiologist, said the experience of last three years has shown that while travel restrictions delayed the transmission of virus, it has no role anymore.
Himachal tourism sector expects over 90% occupancy on Christmas, New Year; Covid worry persists
With a surge in cases in some countries, the Health department on Friday issued an advisory to observe Covid-appropriate behaviour.
Covid checks in: Delhi airport gears up for random sampling amid global fears
Testing for Covid-19 via random sampling for passengers arriving via international flights will begin at the Delhi Airport from today in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
US urges citizens to avoid China travel amid Covid spike
The Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs updated its travel advisory for travelers going to the People's Republic of China amid a spike in Covid cases, urging US Citizens travelling to China to exercise increased caution in the PRC due to wrongful detentions.
Odisha COVID-19 situation 'stable', Govt advises people to use mask
The advisory was issued after a high-level meeting was held on the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
Covid preparedness: States to undertake mock drill to ensure operational readiness of health facilities
He requested the health ministers of states to personally monitor and review preparedness of all infrastructure and ensure there is adequate stock of essential medicines.
Bharat Biotech's nasal COVID-19 vaccine to be available from today. Here's how you can get it
The COVID-19 vaccine will now be offered to the adults earlier fully vaccinated with Covaxin or Covishield after the government incorporated changes in the CoWin app.
COVID-19 New Variant | We need evidence-based proportionate response, not a panic reaction
Movement restrictions across state borders, enforcing masking in outdoor spaces, and introducing quarantine measures for international travellers can be very immature, when the economy is limping back to normalcy
Coronavirus-hit China clamours for more Indian anti-COVID drugs
Various stores and e-commerce platforms in China are pre-selling Indian generics due to lack of stock. There are four kinds of anti-COVID drugs sold in the Chinese market, namely Primovir, Paxista, Molnunat, and Molnatris
Follow-up COVID-19 booster shots not on government radar for now
Experts say it may be pointless administering multiple shots of existing COVID-19 vaccines even to those considered most susceptible. However, availability of bivalent or multiple vaccines that work against more than one strain should lead to a change in vaccination policy, they add.
‘COVID-19 isn’t over’: PM Modi chairs high-level review meet
Reiterating that COVID-19 isn’t over, PM Modi cautioned against complacency and advised strict vigil. He also directed government officials to strengthen the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports.
COVID-19 update | 2% of international passengers to undergo random testing at airports: Centre
Amid the COVID spike in several countries, including China, the Union health minister also urged the states to increase awareness towards precautionary doses against the virus.
COVID-19: States asked to remain alert, create awareness about masks, sanitisers, says Mansukh Mandaviya
States have also been asked to increase the whole genome sequencing of all positive cases so that new variants, if any, can be detected in time, the health minister told Parliament
Covid-19 surge | Wear masks in public places, follow social distancing: IMA issues advisory
“In view of the sudden surge of COVID cases in different countries, Indian Medical Association alerts and appeals the public to follow COVID appropriate behaviour with immediate effect,” the doctor's body said in the advisory.
Covid 19 surge: Here's what the states are doing to curb the spread of the virus
PM Narendra Modi, on Thursday afternoon will chair a high level meeting to review the Covid situation in the country.
China's covid wave could spark a dangerous new variant, fears the world
The situation in China is unique because of the path it’s followed throughout the pandemic.
China’s soaring Covid cases send people to black market for pills
The country’s abrupt U-turn on Covid Zero earlier this month surprised health experts and residents, as officials appear to have done little planning for the inevitable rise in cases that comes with reopening.
WHO 'very concerned' about reports of severe COVID in China
Some scientists have warned that the unchecked spread of COVID-19 in China could spur the emergence of new variants, which might unravel progress made globally to contain the pandemic.
COVID-19: Karnataka to monitor international flyers at Bengaluru airport, says Health Minister
The minister emphasised the need for people to take precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine amid a surge in virus cases in some parts of the world, especially in China. He said new COVID-19 guidelines would be issued soon.
Only 27-28% beneficiaries have taken precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Union health minister on December 21 reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the country and asked people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated.
3 cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7, driving China's Covid surge, detected in India
The first case of BF.7 in India was detected in October by Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre. So far, two cases have been reported from Gujarat while one case has been reported from Odisha.
