COVID-19
Omicron in community transmission stage in India, dominant in multiple metros: INSACOG
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is in the community transmission stage in India and has become dominant in multiple metros where new cases have been rising exponentially, the INSACOG has said in its latest bulletin. It also said BA.2 lineage, an infectious sub-variant of Omicron, has been found in a substantial fraction in the country.
'India's economy has some bright spots, a number of very dark stains'
The Indian economy has "some bright spots and a number of very dark stains" and the government should target its spending "carefully" so that there are no huge deficits, noted economist and former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Sunday. Known for his frank views, Rajan also said the government needs to do more to prevent a K-shaped recovery of the economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
India's economy has some bright spots, a number of very dark stains: Raghuram Rajan
The Indian economy has "some bright spots and a number of very dark stains" and the government should target its spending "carefully" so that there are no huge deficits, noted economist and former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Sunday. Known for his frank views, Rajan also said the government needs to do more to prevent a K-shaped recovery of the economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Worried about long-Covid? Here are the symptoms to spot it
Going through verified data from various government organisations and research bodies, it can be said the long term impact of COVID-19 can affect any body organ depending on the reaction of the host body with the coronavirus and its ability to recover from the infection.
Symptoms of long-COVID to watch out for
Going through verified data from various government organisations and research bodies, it can be said the long term impact of COVID-19 can affect any body organ depending on the reaction of the host body with the coronavirus and its ability to recover from the infection.
Covid-19: India adds 3.33 lakh new cases and 525 deaths; recovery rate falls to 93.18 per cent
India on Sunday added 3.33 lakh new Covid-19 infections over the past 24 hours, according to data updated by the Union health ministry. There has been a decrease of 4,171 cases since Saturday, the ministry said. The country reported a total of 525 deaths in a single day, taking death toll to 4,89,409, the health ministry said in a statement.
New Zealand prime minister postpones wedding after announcing new COVID-19 restrictions
News/World: New Zealanders are set to face new COVID-19 restrictions after nine cases of the omicron variant were detected in a single family that flew to Auckland for a wedding earlier this month, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Sunday.
Covid-hit flyers stranded in UAE face double whammy
The woes of Canada-bound passengers from Hyderabad, who were stranded in Abu Dhabi continue as they had tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival — hours before the connecting flight — and unable to take their onward journey to Toronto.
Covid-19: Karnataka saw 21% hospitalisation during second wave, 5% in third
Covid hospitalisation in Karnataka during the peak of the second wave stood at 21%, much more than the corresponding figure for the first wave (16%). In the third wave, 5% of the infected persons have required admission so far, shows an analysis by the health and family welfare department. The highest number of active cases during the second wave was recorded on May 15, 2021 (over 6 lakh).
