Pandemic
- Health
Organ damage persists in almost 60 pc of long Covid patients a year after initial diagnosis: Study
London: Scientists have found that organ damage persisted in 59 per cent of long Covid patients a year after initial symptoms, even in those not severely affected when first diagnosed with the…
- India
Covaxin booster safe, necessary for lasting immunity-ICMR study, says govt
New Delhi: An ICMR study has indicated that a booster dose of Covaxin is safe and necessary to ensure persistent immunity to minimise breakthrough infections of COVID-19, due to newly emerging variants,…
- Business
MGNREGS work demand back to pre-pandemic level: Economic Survey
New Delhi: The work demand under the MGNREGS hovered around the pre-pandemic level between July to November 2022, the Economic Survey released on Tuesday said, attributing it to the “normalisation of the…
- Technology
What Big Tech companies are saying to justify mass layoffs
New Delhi: As more and more Big Tech companies continue to sack employees, they have listed various reasons behind the move — over-hiring, uncertain global macroeconomic conditions, strong tailwinds from the Covid-19…
- World
Chinese health expert claims 80 pc of people in China infected with COVID-19
Beijing: About 80 per cent of China’s population has been infected with COVID-19, that is nearly eight in 10 people, a prominent government scientist has claimed, CNN reported. Wu Zunyou, the chief…
- World
COVID-19: Japan reports all-time high 489 deaths in single day
Tokyo: As it appears that the current global Covid wave is somewhat weakening, Japan on Thursday reported 489 Covid-related deaths on a single day, another record high for a country that is…
- India
Rajasthan: US returnee tests positive for Omicron sub-variant
Jaipur: A 21-year-old youth has been traced in Jaipur who has reportedly tested positive for Omicron sub-variant XBB 1.5, which experts say is more contagious than the previous strains of the virus.…
- India
Indian economy poised for further growth in 2023 despite global headwinds
New Delhi: The Indian economy recovered from the COVID-induced downturn during 2022 and is poised for further improvement in the coming quarters though downside risks emanating from geopolitical tensions, strengthening dollar and…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad court throws out police case of flouting COVID rule against NGO volunteer
Hyderabad: A man working as an NGO volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic whom the Bahadurpura (Hyderabad City) Police accused of violating locked down orders was acquitted after a long hard fought legal…
- Hyderabad
India develops herd immunity; BF.7 variant may not be as serious as in China: CCMB chief
Hyderabad: The severity of BF.7 variant of coronavirus in India may not be as serious as it is currently prevailing in China as Indian have already developed “herd immunity” a top official…
- Photos
Yearenders 2022: Festivities return post-Pandemic
New Delhi: Muslims offer prayers at the Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, in old Delhi, Sunday, July 10, 2022. The festival commemorates the spirit of sacrifice to obey the God.…
- World
China estimates Covid surge infecting 37 million people a day
New Delhi: Nearly 37 million people in China may have been infected with Covid-19 on a single day this week, according to estimates from the government’s top health authority, making the country’s…
- India
IMA advises citizens to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh COVID-19 scare
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association on Thursday advised citizens to avoid public gatherings such as marriages, political or social meetings as well as international travel amid a rise in Covid cases…