COVID-19
- World
Biden calls for vigilance as Covid-19 toll nears 1 million in US
Washington: US President Joe Biden called upon Americans to continue to remain vigilant against the Covid-19 pandemic as the nation is poised to cross a grim milestone of 1 million deaths. “Today, we…
- India
Half of Covid survivors show one symptom even after 2 years: Lancet Journal
New Delhi: Two years after getting infected with COVID-19, health outcomes of people who have suffered hospitalisation, reported at least one symptom, said a follow-up study by The Lancet medical journal on…
- Telangana
39 new COVID-19 cases in Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana on Thursday registered 39 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to 7,92,474. Hyderabad reported the highest number of cases with 28. A health department bulletin said 28 people recuperated from…
- Delhi
Delhi reports 1,032 fresh Covid cases, no death
New Delhi: Delhi on Thursday again reported fresh Covid cases in four-digits, at 1,032 against 970 on previous day, but there was no new death, as per the Delhi government health bulletin.…
- World
North Korea reports first case of Omicron variant of COVID-19
Seoul: North Korea on Thursday reported its first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant and put in place a “maximum emergency” virus control system in the country with leader Kim Jong Un vowing…
- World
WHO chief censored in China after questioning zero-COVID policy
Beijing: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) is being censored on China’s internet after questioning the sustainability of the country’s zero-Covid policy, CNN reported. The censorship on Weibo and WeChat,…
- Delhi
Delhi’s daily Covid cases dip to three figures, 1 more death
New Delhi: Delhi on Wednesday reported 970 fresh Covid cases, as against 1,118 on the previous day, as well as one more death, as per the Delhi government health bulletin. Meanwhile, the…
- Business
NAND flash prices to decline in 2nd half amid sluggish demand
Seoul: NAND flash prices are expected to decline in the second half due mainly to sluggish demand and oversupply, a report showed on Wednesday, dimming the performance outlooks for major chipmakers. Industry…
- Telangana
46 fresh COVID-19 cases in Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana on Wednesday reported 46 new COVID-19 cases taking the tally to 7,92,435. The highest number of 30 cases were reported in Hyderabad. A health department bulletin said 32 people recuperated…
- Health
Diabetes almost doubles risk of death from Covid: Study
London: People with diabetes were almost twice as likely to die with Covid and almost three times as likely to be critically or severely ill compared to those without diabetes, finds a…
- World
China could see 1.6 mn Covid deaths if curbs are lifted
Taipei: The lifting of zero-Covid policies in China would see a “tsunami” of infections and almost 1.6 million deaths, a study claims, citing in part China’s low vaccination rate among elderly residents,…
- Automobile
Toyota cuts production due to Covid lockdown in Shanghai
Tokyo: Toyota says it will suspend operations at more production lines at its factories in Japan this month due to the coronavirus lockdown in Shanghai, media reports said. The firm says the…
- World
Acute hepatitis among children spreads to 21 countries: WHO
New Delhi: The mysterious acute hepatitis condition among children has spread to 21 countries with 348 probable cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The liver disease that was first reported…
- World
Gun homicide rate in US rose sharply during Covid pandemic: CDC
Washington: The rate of gun homicide in the US increased sharply during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Firearms were…
- Delhi
Delhi sees Covid cases go back into four digits, 1 more death
New Delhi: Delhi on Tuesday again reported a rise in Covid cases, at 1,118 in last 24 hours, against 799 recorded the previous day, along with one death, as per the Delhi…
