covid wave India

COVID hospitalisation rate at 5-10%, says Centre, asks states to 'prepare for future'

At present 5-10% of active cases needed the hospitalisation so far. The situation is dynamic and evolving, the need for hospitalisation may change rapidly, wrote Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. 

Jan 10, 2022, 16:30 PM IST

India in a better position than first & second COVID wave: Health expert

Omicron is a wake-up call that pandemic isn't yet over, said Rakesh Mishra, Director Tata Institute for Genetics & Society.

Dec 04, 2021, 23:37 PM IST

Omicron not fatal but third wave possible: India's top health expert

More information is needed to ascertain the characteristics of Omicron, said Dr Vikas Bhatia, Executive Director, AIIMS Bibinagar.

Dec 04, 2021, 19:18 PM IST