Fully vaccinated and COVID recovered, yet Rajasthan woman tests positive for Delta plus variant
While the 65-year-old woman is now healthy, as per government officials, the first case of Delta plus variant in Rajasthan has left experts worried
Jun 26, 2021, 12:47 PM IST
Human ethos of Ayodhya must be matched by futuristic infrastructure, says PM Modi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented a vision document of Ayodhya`s development to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 26) in a virtual meeting.
Jun 26, 2021, 08:44 AM IST
Delta Plus variant: Centre asks states, UTs to implement immediate containment measures
Centre urged the states to "take up immediate containment measures in these districts and clusters including preventing crowds and intermingling of people, (conducting) widespread testing, prompt (contact) tracing as well as (increasing) vaccine coverage on a priority basis.”
Jun 26, 2021, 08:02 AM IST
Mumbai to continue level 3 of COVID-19 restrictions amid Delta Plus variant threat
Mumbai will continue to be in category 3 of the Maharashtra government's five-level unlock plan, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said.
Jun 26, 2021, 06:45 AM IST
Maharashtra reports first death from Delta Plus strain of COVID-19
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has set a target of producing 3,000 tonnes per day liquid medical oxygen amid the threat of a third wave of coronavirus looming on the horizon. Currently, the state's LMO production is barely 1,300 tonnes daily and he called upon the oxygen manufacturers to hike their oxygen production and storage facilities on a priority basis.
Jun 25, 2021, 23:20 PM IST
Delta Plus: Maharashtra announces 'level 3' restrictions, shops and public spaces to shut by 4 pm
The Maharashtra government has said that while easing of restrictions can’t be risked, total RT-PCR tests and, not Rapid antigen tests, will be a decisive factor. The government further said the focus will be on the vaccination of the highest number of people possible.
Jun 25, 2021, 17:40 PM IST
Why no large-scale testing to prevent spread of Delta plus variant, Rahul Gandhi questions Centre
This comes as top health experts feel that the Delta plus variant, which has been declared as a 'variant of concern' by the Union Health Ministry, may trigger the third wave of COVID-19 infections in the country.
Jun 25, 2021, 12:33 PM IST
Maharashtra likely to impose uniform restrictions in state amid threat of new Delta Plus variant
The new Delta Plus Variant, which has been tagged as a ‘Variant of Concern’ by the Union government, can likely force Maharashtra to impose uniform restrictions across the state.
Jun 25, 2021, 07:12 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh: A woman succumbs to the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 in Ujjain
The first death related to the Delta Plus variant of the Coronavirus has been reported in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Samples taken from a deceased COVID patient in Ujjain showed that she was infected with the delta plus variant. A total of five confirmed cases of the Delta Plus variant have been reported in Madhya Pradesh so far.
Jun 24, 2021, 19:48 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir reports first case of Delta Plus variant
A case of Delta Plus variant has been reported in Katra in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jun 24, 2021, 11:15 AM IST
No evidence that Delta Plus variant will cause third COVID-19 wave, says expert
At least 40 confirmed cases of Delta plus variant have been detected in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu so far.
Jun 24, 2021, 10:05 AM IST
Statehood, Assembly elections among demands made at PM Modi's meet with J-K leaders
PM Modi on Thursday held an important meeting with the political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, it is the first such meet since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
Jun 24, 2021, 08:09 AM IST
Delta variant: America's Surgeon General terms it 'more dangerous'; France, Germany on alert
America's Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy, "I'm quite worried about the Delta variant. It is more transmissible, significantly more transmissible. It also may be more dangerous in terms of severity of illness that it causes."
Jun 24, 2021, 07:52 AM IST
Dr Randeep Guleria's mantra to fight against any COVID-19 variant amid Delta Plus concerns
AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria said that appropriate behaviour, good surveillance and vaccination are important to avoid the third wave of COVID-19.
Jun 24, 2021, 07:09 AM IST
Maharashtra chalks out contingency plan as 21 cases of Delta Plus variant found, Goa ramps up screening at borders
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said, "Twenty-one cases of Delta Plus variant have been found in seven districts of the state. We are isolating such cases and taking all details like travel history, contact tracing and if they have been vaccinated."
Jun 24, 2021, 06:52 AM IST
DNA: Delta Plus variant of Coronavirus is 'variant of concern'
The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday said that around 40 cases of the delta plus variant of the Coronavirus, classified as a 'variant of concern', have been reported. These cases have been found in Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. The delta variant itself can also be the reason for the upcoming third wave of COVID-19.
Jun 23, 2021, 22:10 PM IST
40 cases of Delta Plus variant reported in Maharashtra, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh
These three states - Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, with around 40 cases of Delta Plus variant identified so far, have been advised to strengthen surveillance and take appropriate public health measures.
Jun 23, 2021, 20:17 PM IST
COVID-19: At least 40 cases of Delta Plus variant found in India so far: Report
Citing government sources, the news agency said that most of these new Delta Plus strain cases are from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Jun 23, 2021, 11:37 AM IST
Coronavirus Update: Delta+ has been declared 'Variant of Concern' by the government
The Union Health Ministry categorised the Delta Plus variant of the novel coronavirus, so far detected in three states in the country, as a ‘variant of concern’. Watch this report to know more.
Jun 23, 2021, 09:18 AM IST
COVID-19 Delta Plus a 'Variant of Concern', labels Health Ministry, lists three characteristics
The Union Health Ministry has alerted Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh regarding the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 being found in some districts in these States.
Jun 23, 2021, 06:30 AM IST
