Complete lockdown in Nagaland from today, check what’s allowed and what’s not
Amid the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases, the Nagaland government has imposed complete lockdown in the state for the next seven days.
May 14, 2021, 08:51 AM IST
Delhi reports 308 deaths, 10,489 new COVID cases in 24 hours; positivity rate dips to 14.24 per cent
The positivity rate is the lowest since April 13, when it stood at 13.1 per cent, according to government data. Delhi had reported 300 deaths and 13,287 cases on Wednesday with a positivity rate of 17 per cent.
May 13, 2021, 15:48 PM IST
1.43 crore COVID vaccine doses given to people above 45 years in UP, 20,000 oxygen concentrators supplied
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that nearly 1.43 crore doses of COVID vaccine have been administered to people above 45 years of age across the state.
May 13, 2021, 14:51 PM IST
COVID-19: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar extends lockdown till May 25
The lockdown in Bihar will now remain in place till May 25.
May 13, 2021, 14:47 PM IST
Government panel recommends 12-16 week gap between Covishield doses, no change for Covaxin
The recommendations were made by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) which suggested increasing the gap between two doses of Serum Institute of India`s COVISHIELD to 12-16 weeks.
May 13, 2021, 13:36 PM IST
50 employees of Bharat Biotech test COVID-19 positive; Joint MD's tweet sparks concern
The Hyderabad-based firm is supplying Covaxin to 18 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Odisha, Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Jharkhand and Delhi.
May 13, 2021, 12:43 PM IST
Maharashtra extends lockdown-like curbs till June 1 to curb spread of COVID-19
The Maharashtra government on Thursday (May 13, 2021) extended the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown curbs in the state to break the chain of transmission.
May 13, 2021, 12:12 PM IST
Bharat Biotech's Covaxin gets DCGI nod to conduct clinical trials on children above 2 years
The national drug regulator said that it has accepted the recommendation of the SEC “after careful examination” and accorded permission to Covaxin manufacturer Bharat Biotech.
May 13, 2021, 11:52 AM IST
India registers 3.62 lakh new COVID-19 cases in a day, 4,120 deaths
Amid signs of a decline in coronavirus cases, India on Thursday recorded 3.62 lakh new COVID-19 cases in a single-day, according to the Union Health Ministry’s latest data.
May 13, 2021, 09:55 AM IST
WHO declared COVID-19 emergency very late, catastrophe could have been prevented: Global expert panel
The panel also praised the "unstinting" efforts of WHO leadership and staff during the pandemic. It did not lay specific blame on China or on WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, whom the Trump administration accused of being "China-centric", a charge he denied.
May 13, 2021, 09:15 AM IST
Jharkhand extends lockdown restrictions till May 27, to impose stricter measures
Jharkhand government extended the near lockdown-like restrictions till May 27 amid a surge in COVID- 19 cases.
May 12, 2021, 22:10 PM IST
Maharashtra lockdown likely to be extended till May 31, hints Health Minister Rajesh Tope
Tope, however, said that the final decision in this regard will be taken by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
May 12, 2021, 20:58 PM IST
Exclusive: From liquid oxygen to O2 concentrators, here’s how ISRO is aiding India’s Covid-19 battle
The Government-run Space agency has been providing liquid oxygen to State Governments in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, from their manufacturing facilities or from existing stock.
May 12, 2021, 16:11 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces compensation for kin of doctors who died of COVID, incentives for medical professionals
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday announced Rs 25 lakh compensation to the families of 43 doctors who had lost their lives while on duty to treat COVID-19 patients.
May 12, 2021, 15:55 PM IST
ICMR chief suggests 2-month lockdown to contain COVID-19 surge in India
Dr. Balram Bhargava, the head of the country's main health agency responding to the coronavirus, has said that the districts reporting a high number of infections should remain locked down for another six to eight weeks to control the spread of the rampaging disease.
May 12, 2021, 14:44 PM IST
Media reports about WHO classifying B.1.617 as ‘Indian COVID variant of concern’ unfounded: Govt
The Government of India on Wednesday clarified that media reports about the World Health Organisation (WHO) classifying B.1.617 as the “Indian COVID-19 variant of global concern” is utterly unfounded and without any basis.
May 12, 2021, 14:05 PM IST
To protect kids from third wave of COVID-19, UP to have 100-bed pediatric ICUs in each district
According to reports, the Chief Minister has directed the state health officials to make ordered special arrangements at hospitals on the lines of ICU to ensure top class treatment for severely infected children.
May 12, 2021, 10:21 AM IST
Bharat Biotech's Covaxin gets approval for phase 2/3 trials on 2-18 year-olds
The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) on Tuesday deliberated upon Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech's application seeking permission to conduct phase II/III clinical trials to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of Covaxin jabs in children aged 2 to 18 years.
May 12, 2021, 08:48 AM IST
5,805 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen being imported from five countries: MHA
MHA Additional Secretary informed on Tuesday that the Central government has also increased the production of oxygen in the country and is procuring one lakh oxygen concentrators under PM Cares Fund.
May 12, 2021, 08:24 AM IST
Telangana Lockdown: Check what's open, what's closed during 10-day restrictions starting today
The state cabinet will meet again on May 20 to review the situation on extending the Telangana lockdown.
May 12, 2021, 08:20 AM IST
