North Korea marks end of first COVID wave, but risks persist
The reclusive country has never confirmed how many people caught COVID-19, apparently lacking testing supplies. But it said around 4.77 million fever patients have fully recovered and 74 died since late April.
Aug 05, 2022, 06:39 AM IST
Lancet study makes BIG breakthrough, says 1 in 8 SARS-CoV-2 patients develop long COVID symptoms
The study looked at the symptoms most often associated with long COVID, including breathing problems, fatigue and loss of taste and smell, both before a COVID-19 diagnosis and in people who have not been diagnosed with the disease.
Aug 05, 2022, 06:24 AM IST
Tourist visas to Chinese nationals: Not the right time to discuss this issue, says MEA
India has been raising with China the plight of approximately 22,000 Indian students enrolled in Chinese universities who are unable to go back for physical classes.
Apr 28, 2022, 19:22 PM IST
Centre Vs States over deaths due to oxygen shortage during second COVID wave: Top 10 points
Centre’s ‘no death due to oxygen shortage during the second COVID-19 wave’ remark has now snowballed into a big political controversy. Here's is what all has happened so far.
Jul 22, 2021, 17:25 PM IST
100% vaccination in many districts of Jammu-Kashmir, watch exclusive ground report
A remote village in Jammu-Kashmir’s Bandipora district has become the first one in the country to vaccinate all its adult population against the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). There are more in this race of 100% vaccination. Watch exclusive ground report in this video.
Jun 17, 2021, 20:30 PM IST
Rs 150 per dose not sustainable: Bharat Biotech demands higher price for Covaxin from Centre
Bharat Biotech has so far invested over Rs 500 crores at risk from its own resources for product development, clinical trials and setting up of manufacturing facilities for Covaxin.
Jun 15, 2021, 14:38 PM IST
Delhi govt launches 'Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination' campaign to vaccinate people above 45 in 4 weeks
Kejriwal said that the 'Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination' campaign will begin from Monday at 70 wards. It will be completed in four weeks. Booth-level officers will visit homes and give vaccination slots to those above 45 years, Delhi CM said.
Jun 07, 2021, 13:03 PM IST
Coronavirus infection rate in Delhi falls below 5%, positivity rate was 4.76% in 24 hours
Delhi has recorded 3,009 fresh COVID-19 cases and 252 deaths related to the disease in the last 24 hours, with a positivity rate of less than 4.76 percent. This is the first time since April 4 that the national capital's COVID positivity rate has fallen below 5 percent.
May 21, 2021, 17:00 PM IST
COVID-19 Vaccination by age group reduces deaths and severe health problems: Study
Studies reveal that the prioritization of the vaccination delivery according to age group has benefited the people as it reduced the loss of lives due to COVID-19.
May 07, 2021, 16:11 PM IST
COVID-19 situation grim in India, second wave of deadly infections likely from this date
Amid unprecedented rising in the COVID-19 cases, the situation looks grim in India and the country is staring at the second wave of deadly infections in a few weeks.
Apr 02, 2021, 10:13 AM IST
Microsoft founder Bill Gates hails India for scientific innovation, Covid-19 vaccine production
Director-General of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also lauded India`s action and its resolve to end the Covid-19 pandemic as the largest vaccine producer in the world.
Jan 05, 2021, 14:53 PM IST
Video: No big benefit of curfew at night, says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
Watch Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar live.
Nov 24, 2020, 15:22 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi reviews COVID-19 situation; cautions against complacency, calls for more efforts to curb pandemic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting to review arrangements to distribute the coronavirus vaccine when it gets the necessary approval and made available for the public.
Oct 17, 2020, 17:44 PM IST
Coronavirus developed at government lab in Wuhan, claims Chinese virologist Li-Meng Yan
Dr Li-Meng Yan made these startling revelations in an exclusive interview with news channel WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma.
Sep 22, 2020, 20:27 PM IST
Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi to reopen from September 6
The decision to reopen the dargah was taken after the Unlock 4 guidelines were issued by the government. The dargah will be following COVID-19 guidelines to check the spread of coronavirus.
Sep 05, 2020, 07:37 AM IST
Delhi records 1,299 new coronavirus cases; COVID-19 tally reaches 1,41,531, death toll rises to 4,059
Despite significant improvement in COVID-19 situation in the national capital, Delhi recorded 1,299 fresh cases of coronavirus infection on Thursday (August 6, 2020). With this, Delhi’s COVID-19 count has crossed 1.41 lakh, while the death toll due to the deadly disease has risen to 4,059, the Delhi Health Department bulletin said.
Aug 06, 2020, 19:30 PM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sends fresh proposal to L-G Anil Baijal, seeks permission to reopen hotels, gyms, weekly markets
The Kejriwal government said that in accordance with the Unlock 3.0 guidelines issued by the Centre, the time is right to take the decision to allow such establishments in Delhi.
Aug 06, 2020, 17:31 PM IST
Sikkim extends lockdown till August 3 as COVID-19 cases surge
The Sikkim government on Friday (July 31, 2020) extended the complete lockdown in the state till August 3 in view of a spurt in COVID-19 cases, a senior official said.
Jul 31, 2020, 17:03 PM IST
Government lifts restriction on export of Paracetamol, moves it to free category
The government on Thursday lifted the restrictions imposed on the export of Paracetamol – a medicine which is used in treatment of COVID-19 infection and treating fever.
May 28, 2020, 19:49 PM IST
New guidelines for Gautam Buddh Nagar issued; DM says ‘self-regulation’ need of the hour
The Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration on Wednesday issued new guidelines for the residents for the fourth phase of the lockdown, which kicked in on May 18 and will continue till May 31.
May 20, 2020, 12:01 PM IST
