Amid Omicron scare, India records lowest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases in 558 days
India's active caseload has now dropped to its lowest in 554 days and currently stands at 95,014.
Dec 07, 2021, 10:48 AM IST
Will Karnataka shut schools due to rising COVID-19 cases among students? Education Minister answers
The minister said the government was closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation on an hourly basis.
Dec 06, 2021, 14:41 PM IST
First Omicron case confirmed in Delhi, patient with international travel history found positive
The person admitted to LNJP Hospital had returned from Tanzania.
Dec 05, 2021, 11:35 AM IST
Omicron has higher rate of transmissibility but causes mild symptoms, says Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope
Maharashtra recorded its first case of the Omicron variant on Saturday.
Dec 05, 2021, 06:34 AM IST
Omicron threat: Double vaccinate against COVID-19 first, experts say amid calls for booster shots
"It is not clear yet if boosters are needed for any vaccine worldwide yet," a doctor said.
Dec 04, 2021, 14:11 PM IST
Omicron threat: Karnataka to probe how SA national got negative result in 3 days that allowed him to leave India
"Two reports- one positive and one negative- is doubtful. So the lab must be investigated. So we have asked the police commissioner to investigate immediately in coordination with the health department," Revenue Minister R Ashoka said.
Dec 04, 2021, 08:02 AM IST
Odisha shuts schools amid Cyclone Jawad warning, PM Modi to visit Dehradun today, check top news headlines
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Dec 04, 2021, 07:44 AM IST
Alert! 12 suspected Omicron patients admitted to Delhi's LNJP hospital, further tests on
Their samples have been sent for genome sequencing and the results will take four or five days, an official said.
Dec 03, 2021, 22:56 PM IST
Omicron threat: All International passengers being tested in Karnataka as part of tightened COVID-19 precautions
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, "Daily about 2500 international passengers arrive at Bengaluru airport and some at Mangaluru airport. After the experience we had last time, we have initiated stringent measures right away."
Dec 02, 2021, 06:46 AM IST
Amid Omicron scare, study finds people with A, B blood groups, Rh+ more vulnerable to COVID-19
The study was conducted by doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) in Delhi on a total of 2,586 COVID-positive patients.
Dec 01, 2021, 08:54 AM IST
Omicron threat: Karnataka makes RT-PCR test must for international travellers
About 2,500 international passengers arrive in the state every day.
Dec 01, 2021, 07:45 AM IST
Omicron threat: Strict norms for international passengers - check rules at Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru airports
The Union health ministry has advised international passengers from 'at-risk' countries to prepare to wait at the airports till the report of the RT-PCR test has come and not book connecting flights beforehand
Dec 01, 2021, 00:00 AM IST
Omicron threat: Here's how Delhi is preparing for a potential COVID-19 wave
Delhi has imported the necessary amount of oxygen and COVID-19 drugs.
Nov 30, 2021, 17:35 PM IST
Amid Omicron threat, India sees lowest one-day rise in new COVID-19 cases in 551 days
India's active coronavirus caseload has now dropped to 1,00,543, which is the lowest in 546 days.
Nov 30, 2021, 09:49 AM IST
'Stay alert, be safe': PM Narendra Modi warns people about new COVID variant Omicron
Taking action amid concerns over the new variant of the virus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the public health preparedness and vaccination-related situation for COVID-19.
Nov 29, 2021, 11:28 AM IST
New York declares 'State of Emergency' amid spike in Covid-19 infections
The state of emergency will increase hospital capacity in New York and support vaccination efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease.
Nov 27, 2021, 11:11 AM IST
