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The Covid-19 pandemic is the biggest success story and example of the leadership of PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Network18 in an exclusive interview. He said measures such as "janta curfew" and "thali bajao" were mocked but were meant to build a collective fighting spirit in people.
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Australia and Britain both warn travellers of possible medical checks upon arrival in China, even as Beijing seeks to revive inbound tourism and attract foreign investment to give its struggling economy a boost
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Covid cases: Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao urged health officials and the public to remain vigilant and proactive.
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Unlike SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, MERS outbreaks have been relatively contained but far more lethal, particularly in hospital settings.
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Covid mock drill today: As part of the mock drill, the officials will check the arrangements regarding oxygen supply, status of essential medicines and evaluate availability of ventilators across major hospitals in the country.
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Hybrid immunity, through vaccines and exposure to the virus, is likely to protect people but they still need to follow Covid appropriate behaviour, says the health expert
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India is witnessing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with active infections surpassing 1,000 as of May 26, up sharply from 257 the previous week. Seven deaths were reported in the past week. Most cases are mild and do not require hospitalisation. The surge is driven by two new Omicron sub-variants, LF.7 and NB.1.8, while the JN.1 strain remains dominant. These new variants are classified by WHO as "Variants Under Monitoring," indicating ongoing observation but no immediate cause for concern. Symptoms are similar to flu and earlier Omicron strains, including sore throat, fatigue, mild cough, and fever, with most patients recovering at home. The rise is concentrated in states like Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. India’s extensive vaccination campaign, with over 2.2 billion doses administered, continues to be crucial in preventing severe illness, hospitalisation, and death. Health authorities urge eligible individuals to complete vaccinations and boosters to mitigate the impact of the current mild surge.
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Human coronavirus case in Kolkata: Here is everything you need to know about the recent case of human coronavirus case in Kolkata. Understanding the symptoms of this virus, how it spreads, the importance of good hygiene and timely medical attention will help you prevent and reduce the spread of such infections.
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The spy agency's assessment was based on an unspecified intelligence operation code-named "Saaremaa" as well as on publicly-available data.
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Governments, donors and pharma giants should build a string of mRNA vaccine production facilities around the world, and the US government, which funded the research leading to mRNA intellectual property, should buy out that IP or finance its extensive licensing. Funds for making vaccines and therapeutics can be mobilized via a pandemic-specific Catastrophe bond issuance
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The public issue of Bharat Highways Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) was subscribed 8.02 times as investors bought 82.53 crore units against an offer size of 10.3 crore units
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No new COVID-19 deaths have been reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated by the Union Health Ministry at 8 am stated.
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The deaths took place in Solapur and Kolhapur, while Mumbai reported 32 cases, followed by 16 each in Thane city and Navi Mumbai
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Three new fatalities due to Covid– one each from Kerala, Karnataka and Bihar — have been reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.
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Delhi has reported its first case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, officials said on Wednesday. Delhi has more than 35 active cases with nine fresh infections being reported on Wednesday, an official said, adding that a 28-year-old man, who had comorbidities, died, with Covid not being the primary reason.
A total of 109 cases of JN.1 have been reported across the country till 26 December. Health officials have asked people to take the necessary precautions.
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Talking to PTI Video, he said the government has ramped up Covid testing, with 636 tests conducted on Wednesday.
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Social Welfare Minister Anand said that the Delhi government will provide all possible assistance to the families of Covid warriors who lost their lives during the pandemic.
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Out of 34 JN.1 cases in State - 20 are from Bengaluru city, while four from Mysuru, three from Mandya, one each from Ramanagara, Bengaluru Rural, Kodagu and Chamarajanagara, and three deaths.
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The case fatality rate stands at 1.19 per cent. According to the ministry website, 220.67 crore Covid vaccine doses have been administered.
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COVID-19 in India LIVE: The JN.1 patients include five from Thane city, two from Pune city, and one each from a rural pocket of Pune district, Akola city and Sindhudurg district.
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However, it was yet to be ascertained whether the trio were infected by the new JN.1 strain of COVID-19, officials said.
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There are currently 2,311 active COVID-19 cases in India, as per the health ministry data. So far, 21 cases linked to the contagious JN.1 subvariant have been detected.
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India detected its first JN1 case in Kerala’s Karakulam on December 8. A 79-year-old woman tested positive in an RT-PCR test. The confirmation of JN1 has put the Centre and states on alert. The health ministry is in touch with state authorities and is monitoring the situation
Source of Information: CDC, WHO, Reuters, PIB & News18 Interview with Dr Saumitra Das.
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Have you been feeling under the weather in Kerala? JN.1, a new Covid sub-variant, could be the culprit. Identified in a woman from Kerala, the JN.1 Covid sub-variant raises concerns about its transmissibility and immune evasion. What are the symptoms this new omicron subvariant & how can you protect yourself? Watch to find out.
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While a majority of the women had to settle for low-paying agriculture jobs or work without pay in household enterprises, there have been some bright spots too — 86 percent of net new hiring in the manufacturing sector are females while men join construction
