COVID India

COVID-19: Maharashtra records 53605 new COVID-19 cases, 864 deaths in 24 hours

As many as 2,60,751 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the state in the last 24 hours, taking the tally of samples examined to 2,91,91,331.

May 08, 2021, 23:22 PM IST

Maharashtra minister accuses Karnataka govt of blocking oxygen supply

Satej Patil, who is also guardian minister for Kolhapur, informed that to face a possible third wave of COVID-19 pandemic, 14 oxygen plants will be set up in the district.

May 08, 2021, 19:02 PM IST

MP Congress MLA Brijendra Singh Rathore dies of COVID-19

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Brijendra Singh Rathore died while undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a private hospital on Sunday.

May 02, 2021, 23:51 PM IST

Reese Witherspoon supports Priyanka Chopra’s fundraiser for India, calls situation ‘urgent’

Hollywood actress and producer Reese Witherspoon is the latest international celebrity to speak up on the current deadly second COVID wave in India.

May 02, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

India records over 4 lakh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours for first time, total caseload touches 1.91 crore

The country's total COVID-19 caseload has now increased to 1.91 crore (1,91,64,969) of which, 32.68 lakh (32,68,710) are active cases. India has also witnessed 2.11 lakh (2,11,853) coronavirus-related deaths. 

May 01, 2021, 10:07 AM IST

India reports highest-ever daily surge with 3,86,452 new COVID-19 cases, 3,498 deaths

India has been recording over three lakh cases every day for over a week now.

Apr 30, 2021, 10:00 AM IST

Google donates Rs 135 crore to help India fight COVID-19, Microsoft also extends support

Microsoft and Google CEOs Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai have extended their support to India as the COVID surges. 

Apr 26, 2021, 11:57 AM IST

France to provide medical oxygen assistance as India battles COVID-19 surge

France plans to help India with medical oxygen capacity in the coming days to help the country combat the record surge in COVID-19 cases.

Apr 25, 2021, 23:50 PM IST

EU, UK, Denmark, US offer support to India amid COVID surge

The UK will send nine airline container loads of supplies, including 495 oxygen concentrators, that can extract oxygen from the air, 120 non-invasive ventilators, and 20 manual ventilators this week.

Apr 25, 2021, 23:01 PM IST

UK to provide vital medical equipment like ventilators and oxygen concentrators to India to help fight COVID-19

More than 600 pieces of vital medical equipment will be sent to India to support the country in its fight against COVID-19 by the United Kingdom.

Apr 25, 2021, 22:24 PM IST

90 per cent of patients can recover at home if given correct medicines on time: Dr Naresh Trehan

The COVID-19 infection is a normal infection. 85 to 90 per cent of people are witnessing normal symptoms like fever, cold, body ache, and cough and in these cases, one doesn't need Remdesivir or other large numbers of medicines.

Apr 25, 2021, 19:14 PM IST

COVID Alert: Govt exempts customs duty, health cess on oxygen import, vaccines for 3 months

The central government on Saturday (April 24) decided to waive basic customs duty and health cess on the import of oxygen and connected equipment for a period of three months with immediate effect.

Apr 24, 2021, 16:23 PM IST

Don't take Remdesivir at home; advises Ministry of Health!

In wake of the COVID-19 surge, the ministry has said that 'Please remember that Remdesivir must not be administered in-home settings for COVID-19 treatment and its irrational use leads to a shortage to critical patients who really need the drug.'

Apr 23, 2021, 14:55 PM IST

India registers world's highest single-day COVID spike with 3.32 lakh fresh infections

The data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare suggested that the overall caseload has reached 1,62,63,695 on Friday (April 23).

Apr 23, 2021, 10:41 AM IST

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1 crore-mark, new cases of infection reach lowest levels in 3 months

India's COVID-19 caseload crossed the one-crore mark.

Dec 19, 2020, 11:09 AM IST

COVID-19 Alert: caseload rises to 97.35 lakh; recoveries cross 92 lakh

With 32,080 fresh cases in a day, the total coronavirus cases reached 97,35,850 in India.

Dec 09, 2020, 11:05 AM IST

COVID-19 Alert: India's total caseload crosses 95-lakh mark with 35551 new cases

India's COVID-19 caseload breached 95-lakh mark as Maharashtra records highest number of cases.

Dec 03, 2020, 11:12 AM IST

India's COVID-19 caseload nears 95-lakh mark with 36604 new infections

With 36,604 fresh infections, India's COVID-19 caseload reached 94.99 lakh.

Dec 02, 2020, 11:15 AM IST

COVID-19 Alert: Caseload reached 94.62 lakh in India

With 31,118 new infections, India's COVID-19 caseload has reached 94.62 lakh.

Dec 01, 2020, 10:57 AM IST

Night curfew, Section 144: Check latest govt COVID-19 restrictions in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases, a number of states decided to impose either night curfew or Section 144 in certain cities to keep a check on the coronavirus cases.

Nov 21, 2020, 13:52 PM IST