Voluntary use of masks must be promoted, say health experts as XE variant stokes fourth wave fears
According to the WHO, the XE variant is a combination or recombinant of both sub-variants -- BA.1 and BA.2 -- of Omicron.
Apr 12, 2022, 14:52 PM IST
'Take all Covid-19 vaccine doses': Karnataka Health Minister urges people amid XE variant fear
"Please ensure that all your vaccination doses are completed at the earliest," urged Sudhakar after a meeting with the Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) amid a rise in cases of the XE variant Covid-19 in some foreign countries.
Apr 12, 2022, 07:16 AM IST
Covid-19 cases rising in Delhi again? 137 new cases reported, daily positivity rate highest in last two months
The daily positivity rate in Delhi was 2.70 per cent, the highest in the last two months. Earlier, on February 5, the positivity rate was 2.87 per cent.
Apr 12, 2022, 06:36 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19: 5 things about new XE variant you must know
The scare of the fourth wave of Covid-19 has peaked in India once again amid reports that the new XE variant has reached the country.
Apr 07, 2022, 11:22 AM IST
Covid-19 outbreak 'extremely grim' as China extends Shanghai lockdown
China has sent more than 10,000 health workers from around the country to aid the city, including 2,000 from the military, and is mass testing residents, some of whom have been locked down for weeks.
Apr 05, 2022, 23:26 PM IST
Fourth wave scare: China extends lockdown as Shanghai sees new surge in Covid-19 cases
Shanghai, the major Chinese financial centre, had put over 26 million residents under lockdown last week to contain the city's biggest-ever coronavirus outbreak.
Apr 05, 2022, 09:54 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19 to hit India? Here's what Serum Institute's CEO Adar Poonawalla has to say
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the ‘Alternate Fuel Conclave’, the SII CEO said the reason behind the low number of Covid-19 cases at the moment is that the country chose the right vaccine.
Apr 04, 2022, 21:35 PM IST
China adds 1,366 new local Covid-19 cases; military, doctors sent to Shanghai to test 26 million residents
Of the locally confirmed cases, 425 were reported in Shanghai, where the military and thousands of healthcare workers have been sent to help execute coronavirus tests.
Apr 04, 2022, 09:49 AM IST
Fourth wave scare: Despite lockdowns, China records highest Covid-19 new daily cases since February 2020
The country, going through an unprecedented coronavirus wave, reported a total of 13,287 new daily Covid-19 cases.
Apr 03, 2022, 09:59 AM IST
Sudden lifting of curbs not wise: Covid-19 task force member
The sudden lifting of Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviour and other related restrictions are not good as the pandemic is not yet over, Dr Sunila Garg, Member Lancet Commission and Covid-19 Task Force said on Saturday.
Apr 02, 2022, 19:02 PM IST
Fourth wave scare: Covid-19 cases in Asia surpass 100 million, India, Japan, South Korea worst-hit
The highly contagious but less deadly BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron has pushed the figures to greater highs in recent weeks in South Korea, China and Vietnam.
Mar 30, 2022, 13:13 PM IST
Fourth wave scare in Shanghai? China tries to limit economic blow of closed-down metropolis, disruptions to industry and trade
China's ruling Communist Party is trying to fine-tune its "zero tolerance" pandemic strategy to rein in job losses and other costs to the world's second-largest economy.
Mar 30, 2022, 11:46 AM IST
Fourth wave scare: Lockdown in China, record hospitalisations in France as Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc around world
Globally, more than 48.01 crore confirmed cases of Covid-19, including 61,24,396 deaths have been so far reported to the World Health Organization.
Mar 29, 2022, 10:34 AM IST
Worrying signs for India amid fourth wave scare, lockdown and mass Covid-19 testing in China?
If health experts are to be believed, the fresh surge may not impact India, thanks to the strong immunity gained during the second wave. Though experts have been warning that the Covid threat has not fully gone and there's no need to lower the guard.
Mar 28, 2022, 10:12 AM IST
India logs 1,270 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours amid fourth wave scare
The active cases now stand at 15,859, according to the latest Health Ministry data.
Mar 28, 2022, 09:08 AM IST
Fourth wave scare, China puts 26 million people under lockdown after surge in Covid-19 cases
China has decided to put its largest city of Shanghai, which has a population of over 26 million, under lockdown due to record Covid-19 cases.
Mar 28, 2022, 07:05 AM IST
Covid-19 surge in US, Europe and China triggering fourth wave fears, should India worry?
Though the Covid-19 situation in India remains fully under control, with a sharp decline in new and active cases, experts have been sounding an alarm about the fourth wave hitting India around mid-June.
Mar 24, 2022, 10:52 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19: Omicron subvariant behind 35% new infections in US
The BA.2 variant is steadily gaining its hold in the country, with infections doubling in less than two weeks, according to CDC data.
Mar 23, 2022, 06:16 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19: Threat of Omicron has not gone away from India, warns govt
India`s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 181.52 crore (1,81,52,45,644) on Monday evening.
Mar 22, 2022, 08:15 AM IST
Amid resurgence of Covid-19 cases, Centre mulls booster jabs for all adults: Report
Last week, the Health Ministry urged Indian states to boost surveillance measures for the disease, citing a resurgence in some parts of Asia and Europe. Countries such as China and Italy have seen a recent rise in cases.
Mar 21, 2022, 13:55 PM IST
