COVID-19

Second dose of Covid vaccine overdue for around 11 crore people, shows Govt data

Around 11 crore people who have taken the first shot of Covid-19 vaccine have not got themselves jabbed with the second dose even after the expiry of the prescribed interval between two doses, according to government data.

Oman approves Covaxin Covid-19 vaccines for travel without quarantine

Russia marks another daily coronavirus death high

Waiting list registrations and liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis surge during COVID-19 pandemic

Waiting list registrations and liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers. 

West Bengal imposes complete ban on crackers as COVID-19 cases surge

Other States: Cases have been on the rise since Durga Puja ended on October 15

UK report slams 'eye-watering' failure of Covid tracing

District reports 1284 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Kerala: The district logged 1,284 COVID-19 cases and 476 recoveries on Wednesday.The number of active cases stood at 10,175, and the test positivity rate, 14.

INSACOG says emerging coronavirus variant AY4.2 ‘infrequent’ in India

National: AY4.2 responsible for a ‘slowly increasing’ proportion of cases in the U.K., according to Public Health England

New sublineage of Covid, AY.4.2 classified as a rising variant

With fears of a third wave rampant, here's all that we know about this sublineage of coronavirus

Delhi's 6th sero survey: More than 90% have antibodies

Delhi: This is the first serological survey to be done in Delhi after the second Covid wave in April and May

Sweden to launch ‘Time for India’ campaign in November

National: A more liberal post-COVID visa policy for Indians soon, says its Ambassador

Merck agrees to let other drugmakers produce its COVID-19 pill

News/Health: Pharmaceutical company Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in a move aimed at helping millions of people in poorer countries get access to the potentially life-saving drug, a United Nations-backed public health organization said on Wednesday.

Merck agrees to let other drugmakers produce its COVID-19 pill

News/Health: Pharmaceutical company Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in a move aimed at helping millions of people in poorer countries get access to the potentially life-saving drug, a United Nations-backed public health organization said on Wednesday.

Ramdev gets HC summons over 'misinformation against allopathy'

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued summons to Ramdev on a lawsuit by several doctors' associations for allegedly spreading misinformation against allopathy amid the Covid-19 pandemic, saying that the plea was not frivolous and a case for its institution was “definitely” made out.

India applies for ADB, AIIB loans to procure 667 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines

National: ADB is expected to lend $1.5 billion, and the AIIB about $500 million, under the APVAX initiative

Covid-19 virus test results may vary based on time of day: Study

‘COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in cardiac ailments’

Karnataka: Even though heart and cardiovascular diseases among the youngsters were not uncommon, cardiologists have reason to believe that the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 claimed lives of 41 pregnant women: Minister

Kerala: The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of 41 pregnant women in the State, Health Minister Veena George has said. Replying to questions in the Ass

CDC says 4th COVID-19 booster dose may be needed for immunocompromised people

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in updated COVID-19 guidelines this week that some immunocompromised people may need a fourth dose of the vaccine. 

Beijing confirms strict 'closed loop' for Winter Olympics

Sports/Olympics: Chinese organizers have confirmed participants in next year's Winter Olympics will be strictly isolated from the general population and could face expulsion for violating COVID-19 restrictions.