COVID-19 scare

Covid-19 situation in India better than elsewhere: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla

Covid-19 In India: India is in a better position to tackle the Covid crisis because of the government, healthcare workers and a common goal to tame the virus, said SII CEO Adar Poonawalla.

Jan 09, 2023, 09:02 AM IST

Delhi govt revokes order to deploy school teachers on Covid duty at airport, says THIS

Earlier, it was announced that Delhi government school teachers would be deployed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to ensure people there follow Covid-appropriate protocols. The order was issued by the District Magistrate (West) on behalf of the District Disaster Management Authority.

Dec 27, 2022, 12:44 PM IST

Covid scare: This province in China sees 'sharp rise' in cases, over 60% people test positive

Covid surge in China's Sichuan: The Sichuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the true percentage of infected people was likely higher, since nearly 30 per cent of those who did not undergo any tests complained of symptoms such as fever and cough, according to NHK World.

Dec 27, 2022, 11:52 AM IST

BF.7 Scare: Avoid travelling to THESE countries this New Year as Covid surges

Amid a surge in Covid cases globally, several countries are expected to impose travel restrictions in the New Year to prevent infections from surging among their population. China tops the list for avoiding foreign travel as the country is reporting a record number of infections

Dec 27, 2022, 11:20 AM IST

Covid-19 fourth wave scare: Delhi govt sanctions Rs 104 crore for hospitals to procure general medicines amid fresh Corona cases

'The surge in Covid cases globally is a matter of concern for everyone. Delhi hospitals have been asked to prepare well in advance and stay vigilant. 'An amount of Rs 104 crore has been approved to ensure that there is no shortage of any medicines at government hospitals' said Sisodia.

Dec 26, 2022, 20:17 PM IST

COVID-19 SCARE: China-returnee among 12 passengers test positive for Coronavirus at Bengaluru airport

According to authorities, a 37-year-old man, who arrived from China, had tested positive for Covid at Bengaluru. The other 11 passengers came from high-risk countries.

Dec 26, 2022, 16:18 PM IST

Covid-19 fourth wave scare: Karnataka issues new guidelines ahead of New Year, makes masks mandatory in theatres, bars, restaurants

Coronavirus fourth wave scare: Karnataka also made face masks mandatory in schools and colleges.

Dec 26, 2022, 15:53 PM IST

COVID-19 SCARE: Delhi authorities to ascertain readiness of govt hospitals TOMORROW, increase testing

'From Monday onwards, we are going to physically assess the situation at the government hospitals with regard to the availability of beds, oxygen cylinders, ventilators etc. These details will be available on a Delhi government portal for public viewing from Tuesday,' official said.

Dec 25, 2022, 15:25 PM IST