11 Omicron sub-variants of Covid-19 found in 124 international passengers between Dec 24- Jan 3: Govt
India recorded 124 cases of COVID-19 during testing of international passengers at airports and seaports between December 24 to January 3.
Jan 05, 2023, 16:14 PM IST
Four cases of Covid subvariant BF.7 detected in West Bengal, all US returnees
Covid subvariant BF.7 detected in West Bengal: All four cases are currently Covid-negative as per their latest test reports. Of the four people, three are from Nadia district, while one person hails from Bihar but currently resides in Kolkata, the official added.
Jan 04, 2023, 22:49 PM IST
Covid surge in China can create havoc across the globe: Report
The new, deadly variant of coronavirus from China can create havoc across the globe if its spread is not checked in time.
Dec 30, 2022, 00:03 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Analysis of Health Ministry's 40-day Covid warning based on past trends
In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan will analyse Health Ministry's warning saying the next 40 days will be crucial for India as there is a possibility of a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Dec 29, 2022, 23:38 PM IST
Tamil Nadu businessman tests positive for Covid-19 on return from China, under quarantine
Strict checks have been instated at Indian airports for international travellers from China to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Dec 29, 2022, 14:47 PM IST
Mandatory RT-PCR likely soon for arrivals from THESE countries
The sources said filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from five Asian countries.
Dec 29, 2022, 00:01 AM IST
How infectious is China's Covid-19 BF.7 variant? Read top AIIMS doc's IMP analysis
Amid the spike in Covid-19'sOmicron sub-variant BF.7 cases globally, AIIMS Epidemiologist Sanjay K. Rai on Wednesday said that the transmissibility of new Covid-19 variant is high.
Dec 28, 2022, 20:49 PM IST
China's Covid crisis: Parking lot filled with makeshifts beds as hospitals overflow - Watch video
In the video, a parking lot in Chongqing city was reportedly converted into a makeshift space for Covid-19 patients.
Dec 28, 2022, 11:25 AM IST
Agra Covid Update: Man who returned from China trip tests positive - BF.7 variant result
"The man has been isolated at his home and teams of the health department have been asked to conduct tests of his family members and those who came in contact with him," Srivastava added.
Dec 25, 2022, 20:36 PM IST
BF.7 variant scare: Agra man tests Covid positive after China trip, patient's home sealed off
Agra: The Covid-infected individual's house has been sealed off, and further investigation is being conducted to identify any other individuals who may have come into contact with him.
Dec 25, 2022, 15:04 PM IST
Why Covid BF.7, Omicron with mutations, won't lead to severe disease - Read here
The BF.7 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant BA.5, which, Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, Co-chairman, the National IMA Covid taskforce, calls 'great-grandson of Omicron'.
Dec 25, 2022, 10:47 AM IST
Covid scare: 'Ensure regular supply of medical oxygen,' Centre tells states ahead of mock drill
Among other measures, the Health Ministry had announced Bharat Biotech's intranasal Covid vaccine had been approved by the Centre.
Dec 24, 2022, 12:49 PM IST
Covid BF.7 scare: Odisha govt says 59% in state yet to take booster shot, asks govt for more doses
She apprised the Centre of the 'non-availability' of the precaution dose vaccination and demanded for the same.
Dec 24, 2022, 09:19 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament: Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die, seven days ahead of schedule amid Covid scare
The Winter Session of Parliament started on December 7 and was scheduled to be held till December 29. This was the first full session for the newly elected Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, officiating as Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Dec 23, 2022, 13:36 PM IST
Nationwide emergency mock drills from Tuesday - India's Covid response begins
According to the Union Health Ministry, an emergency response mock drill will be conducted at hospitals across the country from December 27 in view of a spike in Covid cases in some countries.
Dec 23, 2022, 11:43 AM IST
Covid variant BF.7 found in India: Check symptoms, precautions and advisory here
During these months in India, the common cold, cough, and other seasonal ailments are also prevalent, people are advised to take necessary precautions, details here.
Dec 23, 2022, 11:22 AM IST
Hours after suspending 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra' in Rajasthan over Covid fears, BJP takes U-turn, says THIS
After the BJP`s announcement of the cancellation of the yatra, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Govind Singh Dotasra took a jibe at the saffron party. "The yatra was failing from the first day and chairs were empty. Now, BJP is cancelling it just for the sake of saving its reputation," he said.
Dec 23, 2022, 10:37 AM IST
'Don't misbehave with patients, OTHERWISE...': UP DyCM Brajesh Pathak warns doctors amid Covid scare
Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has said that efforts are being made to provide the benefits of government schemes to the patients. There should not be any negligence in the treatment of patients and all the treatment facilities will be provided free of cost in the government hospital
Dec 23, 2022, 10:04 AM IST
BF.7 variant of coronavirus not worrisome for India, says top scientist
Rakesh Mishra, Director, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), Bangalore, said most Indians have acquired hybrid immunity which means immunity developed through vaccines and also natural infection protecting them from different COVID-19 variants.
Dec 23, 2022, 09:26 AM IST
