Amid Covid scare, govt makes pre-departure RT-PCR tests MANDATORY for flyers from THESE countries
Covid scare: The Centre on Monday made pre-departure RT-PCR tests mandatory for travellers from six countries. The order was issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare which said the test will have to be conducted within 72 hours prior to departure.
Jan 02, 2023, 17:22 PM IST
Covid surge in China can create havoc across the globe: Report
The new, deadly variant of coronavirus from China can create havoc across the globe if its spread is not checked in time.
Dec 30, 2022, 00:03 AM IST
Mandatory RT-PCR likely soon for arrivals from THESE countries
The sources said filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from five Asian countries.
Dec 29, 2022, 00:01 AM IST
China's Covid-19 subvariant BF.7 may be evolving to attack the brain - Details
New research on the Omicron subvariant BF.7 of the coronavirus has suggested the pathogen could be changing how it attacks the human body - shifting from infecting respiratory systems to increasingly targeting the brain.
Dec 28, 2022, 22:03 PM IST
How infectious is China's Covid-19 BF.7 variant? Read top AIIMS doc's IMP analysis
Amid the spike in Covid-19'sOmicron sub-variant BF.7 cases globally, AIIMS Epidemiologist Sanjay K. Rai on Wednesday said that the transmissibility of new Covid-19 variant is high.
Dec 28, 2022, 20:49 PM IST
Covid-19: Maharashtra records 26 new COVID cases, zero fatality; active tally at 165
Maharashtra now has 165 active cases, of which Pune accounts for the highest 54 cases, followed by 44 in Mumbai and 11 in Thane district, it said.
Dec 27, 2022, 20:39 PM IST
'Ready to handle any situation': Madhya Pradesh govt after Covid mock drills in state
State’s Medical Education Minister Vishvas Sarang said, “We are ready to deal with any situation,’’ after reviewing the mock drills at various hospitals in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday to check the preparedness of health facilities to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases.
Dec 27, 2022, 14:20 PM IST
Delhi govt revokes order to deploy school teachers on Covid duty at airport, says THIS
Earlier, it was announced that Delhi government school teachers would be deployed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to ensure people there follow Covid-appropriate protocols. The order was issued by the District Magistrate (West) on behalf of the District Disaster Management Authority.
Dec 27, 2022, 12:44 PM IST
Covid scare: This province in China sees 'sharp rise' in cases, over 60% people test positive
Covid surge in China's Sichuan: The Sichuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the true percentage of infected people was likely higher, since nearly 30 per cent of those who did not undergo any tests complained of symptoms such as fever and cough, according to NHK World.
Dec 27, 2022, 11:52 AM IST
BF.7 Scare: Avoid travelling to THESE countries this New Year as Covid surges
Amid a surge in Covid cases globally, several countries are expected to impose travel restrictions in the New Year to prevent infections from surging among their population. China tops the list for avoiding foreign travel as the country is reporting a record number of infections
Dec 27, 2022, 11:20 AM IST
‘Ensure treatment for everyone’: Health Minister directs hospitals as Covid mock drills begin
Speaking to reporters after visiting Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital, the Health Minister said, “To make sure there isn't a Covid surge in the country, PM Narendra Modi has asked us to be careful. The government is also preparing if the covid cases increase. Today mock drills are conducted across covid hospitals in the country to make sure people get proper treatment.”
Dec 27, 2022, 10:51 AM IST
Amid Covid surge, China to reopen borders, scrap quarantine rules for international travellers from next month
China to reopen borders from next month: These announcements come at a time when the country is grappling with a sudden spurt in coronavirus infections fuelled by the Omicron variants after the Xi Jinping regime relaxed its stringent zero-Covid policy earlier this month following a wave of anti-government protests. China will cancel inbound quarantine for international arrivals starting from January 8, 2023, the National Health Commission said on Monday.
Dec 27, 2022, 08:22 AM IST
Covid-19 in India: Thermal screening at airports, mock drill across states, UTs from today to assess preparedness
Covid-19 in India: Amid the rising cases of Covid in China and other parts of the world, mock drills will be conducted at health facilities across states and UTs to ensure readiness to deal with the cases from Tuesday.
Dec 27, 2022, 06:45 AM IST
COVID 19: ALERT! Government sent notice to schools and colleges amid rising Covid cases- Details here
Amid an unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases in China, the Centre on Wednesday advised people to use masks in crowded places and take precautionary doses to protect themselves from getting infected.
Dec 21, 2022, 18:44 PM IST
'Use masks in crowded places, take precaution dose': Key govt panel advises amid China Covid-19 surge
Centre's Covid-19 advisory: VK Paul, NITI Aayog member (Health) who heads the national task force on Covid, has said there is no need to panic, and that adequate tests are being conducted. He advised people to wear masks in crowded areas.
Dec 21, 2022, 15:46 PM IST
Fourth wave hits China? Record surge in Covid-19 cases in Shanghai amid growing public anger
China's economic hub Shanghai reported 3,200 confirmed locally transmitted Covid-19 cases and 19,872 local asymptomatic carriers on Thursday, the municipal health commission said on Friday.
Apr 15, 2022, 09:43 AM IST
