Covid 19 Crisis

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

India shows exemplary resilience in recovery from COVID-19 crisis: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

The CEA said he is hopeful that as per the projections of the International Monetary Fund, India is heading towards achieving a GDP size of USD five trillion by 2027.

Govt extends foreign trade policy till March next year

Under FTP, the government provides incentives under different schemes such as Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG). FTP provides guidelines for enhancing exports to push economic growth and create jobs.

Work-related accidents, illnesses kill nearly 2 million each year: UN

Some 1.9 million deaths worldwide were officially linked to work-related causes in 2016, up slightly from 1.7 million at the turn of the century, according to the report, which cautioned these were almost certainly underestimates.

COVID-19 crisis | Delta variant behind spike of cases in Portugal

Portugal's National Health Institute said Sunday the highly infectious variant that was first found in India has a prevalence of 60% of new cases in the nation's capital.

COVID-19 crisis | HRAI urges Maharashtra govt, BMC to allow Mumbai restaurants to re-open as per guidelines

Over the last 15 months, India's hospitality Industry is burdened with negative cash flows, huge capital expenditure and is under massive debt.

COVID-19 crisis | Maharashtra reports 10,442 new cases, death toll rises by 483

COVID-19 crisis in Maharashtra | A total of 7,504 patients were discharged during the day, which took the recovery count to 56,39, 271.

COVID-19 crisis | Maharashtra reports 10,697 new cases, 360 deaths

As many as 14,910 COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals, taking the recovery count to 56,31,767. The state's recovery rate is 95.48 percent and the case fatality rate is 1.84 percent.

COVID-19 update | Govt confident of vaccinating all adults by December with estimated supply of 187 crore doses: Report

India is also in talks with foreign companies like Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, and if it enters into procurement deals with them then the vaccine supply will be further boosted, while work on more domestic vaccines is also underway.

COVID-19 crisis | Kerala extends shutdown till June 16, state records 9,313 new cases

The infection count now stood at 26,12,370 and the toll 10,157, while 21,921 persons recuperated from the disease, taking the total cured in the state to 24,83,992.

COVID-19 update | Over 200 world leaders urge G7 nations to help vaccinate the world's poorest

A letter warns that the leaders of the UK, US, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Canada must make 2021 a turning point in global cooperation because fewer than 2 per cent of people in sub-Saharan Africa have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

COVID-19 crisis | UK urges commitment to vaccinate the world by end of 2022

Johnson is expected to stress the importance of a global vaccination drive when he meets with fellow world leaders on Friday in Cornwall, on the coast of southwestern England, for the first face-to-face G-7 summit since the pandemic hit.

COVID-19 crisis | Taiwan to quarantine workers to control coronavirus spike at tech firm

While cases had been concentrated in Taipei and neighbouring New Taipei, health authorities are now trying to stop an outbreak at two chip packagers in Miaoli, King Yuan and Greatek Electronics, as well as ethernet switch maker Accton Technology Corp.

COVID-19 crisis: Parole of 4,500-odd jail inmates in MP extended

The decision has been taken as it is possible that the prisoners, currently out on parole, may bring coronavirus infection into the jails and infect other inmates on their return.

COVID-19 crisis | Education Ministry to review situation to decide on JEE-Mains, NEET

The cancellation of class 12 board exams on Tuesday in view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation will bring more clarity and the schedule for the subsequent entrance examinations is expected to be decided soon.

COVID-19 crisis | Mumbai logs lowest death count since April 13 at 34, caseload tops 7 lakh

According to the BMC's updated data, the tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 7,01,266 with the addition of 1,362 cases in the last 24 hours, while the death toll jumped to 14,742 after 34 more patients succumbed to the infection.

COVID-19 crisis | Maharashtra records 22,122 cases to take tally above 56 lakh; 361 die, 42,320 recover

A statement from the health department said 42,320 patients were discharged from hospitals during the day, taking the count of recoveries to 51,82,592.

COVID-19 crisis | Centre announces financial aid of Rs 1,500 each for transgender community

Last year, the Social Justice & Empowerment ministry provided similar financial assistance and ration kits to transgender persons during lockdown. A total amount of 98.50 lakh rupees was incurred which benefited nearly 7000 transgenders across the country.

COVID-19 update | No evidence that children will be severely affected in third wave, says AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria

Guleria's comment comes a day after the Indian Academy of Paediatrics has said that though kids remain susceptible to COVID-19 infection, it is “highly unlikely that the third wave will predominantly or exclusively affect children”.

COVID-19 crisis | Britons banned from working in Singapore over yacht party

The eight were work visa holders and were part of a group that gathered on the boat in December 2020, intermingling without masks at a time when social gatherings were limited to five people.

COVID-19 crisis | Malaysia logs record virus cases, warns situation 'dire'

The Southeast Asian nation has been battling a growing outbreak for months and had already tightened curbs nationwide ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr last week.

Cyprus reports first cases of Indian Covid-19 variant

Four samples tested positive for the Indian variant, while two others were positive for the South African variant.

COVID-19 crisis | Pharma lobby calls for increased vaccine sharing

An estimated 11 billion vaccine doses could be produced by the end of 2021, compared with 2.2 billion at the end of May, according to the groups that are based in Europe and the United States.

COVID-19 surge | British Airways cabin crew members ‘not turning up for flights to India’: Report

The airline’s bosses have been forced to write to frontline staff asking them not to stay away from work.

COVID-19 update | Manipur govt extends curfew in seven districts till May 28

However, the government has allowed additional relaxations including permitting local vegetable vendors from 7 am to 10 am on May 20, May 23, and May 26 with strict observation of SOPs, though vehicular movements during the period will be strictly prohibited.