COVID-19 R-value rises sharply to 1.17 from 0.89 in mid August amid fear of 3rd wave
The COVID-19 R-value has seen a sharp uptick between the weeks in the middle of the month and towards the end. The R-value is over 1 which is a cause of concern.
Sep 04, 2021, 06:21 AM IST
Maharashtra records 4,342 new COVID-19 cases, will decide on reopening of schools soon
Maharashtra recorded 4,342 new cases of COVID-19 infections, taking the total caseload to 6,473,674.
Sep 03, 2021, 11:24 AM IST
India reports 45,352 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, active cases near 4-lakh mark
India reported 45,352 new COVID-19 cases while 366 deaths in the past 24 hours, the total infection caseload rose to 3.29 crores and the death toll is at 4,39,895, the health ministry said on Friday (Septemeber 3, 2021).
Sep 03, 2021, 09:32 AM IST
Amid fears of COVID-19 third wave, govt urges caution for upcoming festive season
The Center appealed for caution during the festive seasons as India registers over 40,000 coronavirus cases in the last 6 days, the government has flagged concerns amid fears of a third wave.
Sep 03, 2021, 08:57 AM IST
Visas of all foreign nationals stuck in India due to COVID-19 extended till September 30: Centre
The decision was taken because a number of foreigners got stranded in India due to the absence of flights to their destinations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 03, 2021, 08:06 AM IST
Breaking: 47,092 new Coronavirus cases in India in last 24 Hours, of which 70% alone from Kerala
India reported 47,092 cases on Thursday, marking a 12 per cent increase in the number of daily COVID cases on Thursday. This is the highest number of single day cases in the last two months. According to the health ministry, around 509 deaths were recorded during the last 24 hours. Out of which, Kerala alone recorded 32,803 cases (about 70 percent) and a third of the deaths.
Sep 02, 2021, 14:00 PM IST
DCGI approves Biological E's phase 2 and 3 trials of COVID vaccine on children
India's drug regulator granted permission to Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited to conduct Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials on children for its anti-COVID drug called Corbevax.
Sep 02, 2021, 13:42 PM IST
India reports over 47K new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day rise in nearly 60 days
India reports 47,092 new COVID-19 infections, reporting the biggest single-day rise in nearly two months.
Sep 02, 2021, 09:34 AM IST
Health minister releases first batch of Covaxin from Bharat Biotech's new plant in Gujarat
Mansukh Mandaviya released the first commercial batch of Bharat Biotech's 'Covaxin' from the new plant at Gujarat's Ankleshwar in Bharuch district.
Aug 29, 2021, 12:32 PM IST
Kerala's COVID-19 cases surge to 32.8K, accounts for 70% of India’s total tally - In Pics
Aug 28, 2021, 14:06 PM IST
WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan hails India's milestone 1 crore single-day COVID-19 jab
World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan congratulated India for its milestone of administering 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses in a single day.
Aug 28, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
India registers 46,759 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, 4.7% rise since yesterday
India logs 46,759 new COVID-19 cases a rise of nearly five per cent from Friday's numbers.
Aug 28, 2021, 09:24 AM IST
Five states account for 70% of India's COVID-19 caseload, Centre proposes strategy to curb rise
Five states account for around 70 per cent of the total caseload in the country, the Union Health Ministry data revealled.
Aug 28, 2021, 09:10 AM IST
Centre suggests imposing night curfew in Kerala, Maharashtra amid rise in COVID cases
While taking stock of the OCIVD-19 situation in the country and the rise in cases in Maharashtra and Kerala, Union Home Secretary suggested considering night curfews in areas with high COVID-19 cases.
Aug 27, 2021, 12:55 PM IST
India reports 44,658 new COVID-19 cases, Kerala records high number of cases
India logs 44,658 new COVID-19 cases taking total caseload to 3,26,03,188 while the active cases rose to 3,44,899 comprising 1.03 per cent of the total tally.
Aug 27, 2021, 10:06 AM IST
26 students found COVID-19 positive at Mumbai boarding school, four below 12 years
A total of 95 tests were conducted of which 26 were found COVID-19 positive and have been taken to a quarantine centre, officials said. While four among them were below 12 years of age and they have been admitted to Nair hospital.
Aug 27, 2021, 06:40 AM IST
Breast milk of vaccinated mothers has COVID-19 fighting antibodies: Study
The breast milk of lactating mothers who have received COVID-19 vaccine contains antibodies that may help in protecting infants from the coronavirus, as per a study.
Aug 26, 2021, 11:52 AM IST
With 46,164 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours India registers a rise of 22.7%
COVID-19 Alert: India on Thursday reported 46,164 new COVID-19 cases taking total caseload to 3,25,58,530 and the death toll climbed to 4,36,365 with 607 fresh cases, in the last 24 hours.
Aug 26, 2021, 09:44 AM IST
Will Kerala be new epicentre of COVID third wave? State reports over 30,000 new cases in 24 hours
Kerala reported over 30,000 COVID-19 cases, after a gap of nearly three months, while its Test Positivity Rate (TRP) rose over 19%.
Aug 26, 2021, 06:16 AM IST
Bihar COVID-19 unlock measures: Shops, malls, schools, colleges, cinema halls allowed to open
Bihar announced further relaxations of COVID-19 restrictions in the state. Check what will remain open and what will be closed.
Aug 25, 2021, 14:28 PM IST
