COVID-19
- Technology
Apple extends in-app purchase exemption for online group events
New Delhi: Apple has once again extended its deadline requiring in-app purchases for paid online group events within iOS apps till June 30. In 2020, Apple announced to support apps and developers…
- World
Fauci optimistic Omicron cases to peak in February
Washington: Anthony Fauci, top US infectious disease expert, has said he is confident that most states in the country will reach a peak of Omicron infection cases by mid-February. “You never want…
- Kashmir
J&K to have 64-hour long lockdown every week as Covid surges
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday ordered a 64-hour long lockdown every week in the UT because of the alarming increase in the spread of Covid-19 infection. In an order issued…
- Bangalore
Karnataka reports over 50,000 COVID-19 cases
Bengaluru: Karnataka on Sunday added 50,210 fresh infections to its cumulative COVID-19 tally and 19 deaths taking the total caseload and fatalities to 35,17,682 and 38,582 respectively. This the second time when…
- India
Dolo 650 breaks sales record, manufacturer turns billionaire
New Delhi: The Covid-19 pandemic has made several healthcare and pharma players billionaires and the makers of Dolo-650 — the most prescribed medicine during the pandemic having sold more than 350 crore…
- Kashmir
Over 6K new coronavirus cases in J-K, 7 more die
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday recorded 6,253 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the infection count to 3,97,202, while seven deaths due to the disease pushed the toll to 4,605, officials said. Of…
- Delhi
COVID-19 cases in Delhi drop below 10K
New Delhi: Delhi on Sunday reported 9,197 fresh COVID-19 cases and 34 deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 13.32 per cent, according to data shared by the health department. The health…
- Andhra Pradesh
Active Covid-19 cases in AP up to 83,610 with 14,440 fresh additions
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh reported 14,440 fresh coronavirus cases in 24 hours ending 9 am on Sunday, reminding the pandemic’s peak days during the second wave in May-June last year. Consequently, the number…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: 1 in 10 exhibit COVID symptoms, says GHMC survey
Hyderabad: The Fever survey conducted by the Telangana government in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits, revealed that 1 in 10 people were symptomatic with COVID-19. Although this is the beginning…
- India
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for COVID-19
New Delhi: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, who is in Hyderabad, on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19 infection.After testing COVID-19 positive, Naidu has decided to remain in self-isolation for a week and advised…
- Health
Red wine could help stave off Covid, says new research
New Delhi: Red wine could help stave off Covid-19, according to new research. People who drink more than five glasses a week had a 17 per cent lower risk of catching the…