COVID-19 infections
- India
Only one state reported suspected death due to oxygen-shortage: centre
New Delhi: Punjab was the only state which informed the Centre about suspected deaths due to oxygen shortage, while all other states who have sent in their reports so far to the…
- Middle East
Israel lifts almost all COVID restrictions
Tel Aviv: Following a sharp drop in new COVID-19 infections and severe illnesses, Israel is almost completely lifting government restrictions imposed to halt the spread of the virus, the Ministry of Health…
- India
At 1.52L, India reports lowest COVID-19 cases since April 9
New Delhi: India logged less than 2 lakh Covid-19 cases third day in a row, with 1,52,734 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, when 3,128 more succumbed to the pandemic, the…
- India
COVID-19: India reports 1.96 lakh new cases, lowest since April 14
New Delhi: India’s daily COVID-19 cases fell below 2-lakh mark for the first time since April 14. The country reported 1,96,427 fresh Covid cases on Tuesday and 3,511 fatalities, Union Health and Family…
- India
New anti-COVID drug ‘should work against various strains’: DRDO Chairperson
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) new anti-COVID drug 2-DG should work against various strains of the COVID-19 virus, DRDO chairperson Dr G Satheesh Reddy said on Monday. “The…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru emerges as new COVID-19 hotspot
Bengaluru: Over the last two weeks, Karnataka has witnessed devastating COVID-19 surge, recording the highest COVID-19 related deaths and a worrying number of new cases. The state emerged as the country’s new…
- India
Misuse of steroids is cause of mucormycosis, says Randeep Guleria
New Delhi : All India Institute of Medical Sciences’ (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria on Saturday said misuse of steroids is a major cause behind mucormycosis. Guleria also urged the hospitals to follow…
- Hyderabad
Cigarette becomes reason for 18 people’s COVID-19 infection
Hyderabad: Due to one cigarette, 18 persons contracted coronavirus in Hyderabad. A marketing manager careless and irresponsible behaviour has made his office colleagues go into home isolation. Srinagar colony based marketing manager…
- World
India trying to get as many cryogenic oxygen containers as possible: Envoy in Singapore
Singapore: India, in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, is trying to get as many cryogenic oxygen containers as possible globally, the country’s envoy here said on Sunday, after the Indian government…
- World
40-year-old man arrested in Spain for infecting 22 people with COVID-19
Madrid: A 40-year-old man was arrested in a Mallorca town on Saturday (local time) after infecting 22 people with COVID-19, Spanish police said. The man “continued with his normal life” despite having…
- Telangana
Telangana logs close to 3K new COVID cases; highest in seven months
Hyderabad: Telangana continues to witness a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases, with the state recording close to 3,000 new cases during the last 24 hours, reporting with the highest figure of single-day…
- World
B’desh bans air travellers from Europe, 12 other nations
Dhaka: Bangladesh has imposed a temporary ban on travellers from Europe and 12 other countries after reporting a surge in coronavirus infections. The two-week ban will come into effect on Saturday and…
- Middle East
Oman announces night curfew as single-day COVID-19 cases soar to 733
Muscat: Oman on Thursday has announced a night curfew beginning on Sunday, March 28 until April 8 in response to a spurt in COVID-19 cases, the Oman news agency reported. The country’s supreme…
- Videos
- Health
How to save yourself from monsoon related health problems
Monsoon related health problems It’s monsoon time! While onset of monsoon brings much needed relief from the scorching summer heat, it is also brings about health concerns. Here is a checklist of…
