With 12,885 people testing positive for coronavirus in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,43,21,025, while the active cases were recorded at 1,48,579, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. A list of State Helpline numbers is available…Continue Reading
Covid global death toll passes 5 million: AFP calculationAustralia recognises Covaxin, to allow visitors jabbed with it; Modi thanks Oz counterpartAustralia will recognise Covaxin, apart from Covishield, allowing those vaccinated with them entry into the continent. PM Modi thanked his Australian counterpart and “dear friend” Scott Morrison for “recognition of India’s Covaxin.” “It is an…Continue Reading
UK cases may hit 100,000 a day, no contingency measures for now, minister saysBritain’s Covid-19 infection numbers could rise to 100,000 a day, but the government will not implement its so-called “plan B” contingency measures at this time, health minister Sajid Javid said on Wednesday. “We’re looking closely at the data, and we won’t be…Continue Reading
Around 96% of NBA players vaccinated against Covid-19: NBA Commissioner Adam SilverNBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that around 96 percent of players in the league have now been vaccinated against Covid-19 despite union opposition to a league-wide mandate.Speaking to reporters on the eve of the new NBA season, which tips off on Tuesday, Silver…Continue Reading
Coronavirus Cases Live: पिछले 24 घंटों के दौरान 17,861 मरीज कोरोना से ठीक हुए हैं जबकि अब तक कुल 3,33,99,961 लोग संक्रमण की चपेट में आकर स्वस्थ हो चुके हैं.Edited by पवन पांडे, Updated: 16 अक्टूबर, 2021 11:21 AMCovid-19 Cases in India: दिल्ली में शुक्रवार को कोरोना के 26 नए मामले सामने आए. (फाइल फोटो)देश…Continue Reading
Under ‘acute stress’, health minister urges DoPT to fill up key vacanciesThe Union health ministry has requested the DoPT for an early and timely action to fill up nine vacant senior positions stating it was under “acute stress” as it is required to put in extra efforts to ensure full preparedness across the country even…Continue Reading
While the Union Health Ministry has adopted a wait and watch policy, the medical fraternity has cautiously welcomed the recent observation by the World Health Organization (WHO) that people with weaker immune systems should receive an additional shot of approved COVID-19 vaccines. India recorded 15,823 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the infection tally to 3,40,01,743 on…Continue Reading
UK reports 181 more deathsUK records 38,520 new Covid cases, lower than 40,224 on Monday: GovtItaly reports 2,494 Covid cases on Tuesday, much higher than Monday when it reported 1,516 infections: Health ministryIMF warns pandemic darkening prospects in developing countriesIndia doing well in terms of vaccinating its own people, says IMF officialMP reports 12 new…Continue Reading
The Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech had completed Phase-2 and Phase-3 trials of Covaxin on children below 18 in September and submitted the trial data to the DCGI. India recorded 14,313 fresh coronavirus cases, the lowest in 224 days, taking the infection tally to 3,39,85,920 on Tuesday, while the national Covid recovery rate increased to 98.04%, according…Continue Reading
Canada’s health and long-term care industries are bracing for staff shortages and layoffs, as deadlines for vaccine mandates loom across the country, with unions pushing federal and provincial governments to soften hard-line stances, reports ReutersTamil Nadu reports 1,329 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths, reports ANITotal number of cases in Assam stands at 6,04,969 now. The…Continue Reading