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Coronavirus Update: India reports over 2 lakh new COVID-19 cases in a day

On the previous day, 2 lakh 739 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded across the country. During this time 1038 people have lost their lives.

Apr 15, 2021, 11:26 AM IST

13468 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours in Delhi, at the same time 18021 cases in UP

India once again broke the record of daily cases with 1.85 lakh new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, an increase of 8.5% from the previous record of 1.7 lakh cases recorded on Sunday.

Apr 14, 2021, 09:44 AM IST

DNA: India has set another record of daily COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus in India is spreading rapidly. In the last 24 hours, more than 1,30,000 people tested positive from COVID-19.

Apr 10, 2021, 00:06 AM IST

COVID-19 situation turning worse, whole country at risk: Centre warns states

The Centre warned that the situation is turning from 'bad to worse' as some states continue to report high number of COVID-19 cases, it stressed that the whole country is at risk.

Mar 30, 2021, 22:01 PM IST

New mutated variant of COVID-19 detected in 18 Indian states: Centre

A novel variant of the coronavirus had been detected in India in addition to many other variants of concern (VOCs) also found abroad, the Union Health Ministry informed on Wednesday.

Mar 24, 2021, 13:42 PM IST

New hard-to-detect strain of coronavirus found in France, here's what it means for India

The coronavirus, which originated in China's Wuhan is constantly mutating and after new strains were detected in Britain, Brazil and South Africa now, a yet another new strain of the infection has been found.

Mar 19, 2021, 18:50 PM IST

Weekend lockdown imposed as COVID-19 threat looms around the corner

French citizens in the north of France are getting ready to observe a weekend lockdown after authorities announced the measure on Thursday (March 4).

Mar 06, 2021, 09:30 AM IST

Coronavirus is becoming uncontrollable in Amravati

The coronavirus is becoming uncontrollable in Amravati, Maharashtra. 80 employees in Amravati metropolitan municipality were found to be COVID positive and 5 employees died due to corona. 60 employees get COVID positive in the DM office. Corona cases are increasing rapidly in the country, with a vaccination campaign going on at a rapid pace.

Mar 05, 2021, 11:48 AM IST

India set a new record for COVID-19 vaccination

Corona cases are increasing rapidly in the country, the government of many states including the Center is emphasizing the COVID-19 vaccination drive. The effect of this is that a new record of vaccination has been created in India.

Mar 05, 2021, 08:06 AM IST

China's compulsory anal COVID-19 tests for International travelers upsets visitors

Foreign visitors have been upset by China`s anal swab tests for COVID-19, prompting complaints of inconvenience and even psychological trauma, and stoking debate over their necessity. A few cities, such as the capital, Beijing, Shanghai and the port city of Qingdao require the checks, in addition to nasal or throat swab tests, for some international arrivals, state media say.

Mar 04, 2021, 21:54 PM IST

Centre: People above 60 years of age to get vaccine shots from March 1

The Centre on Wednesday (February 24, 2021) announced that people above 60 years of age will get the COVID-19 vaccine shots from March 1.

Feb 24, 2021, 20:16 PM IST

COVID-19: WHO team dismisses 'lab leak' theory of coronavirus origin in China

The WHO team visiting China to probe the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan dismissed the `lab leak` theory of the coronavirus origin from the Chinese city. The lead expert said that the judgment was based on "long, frank, open discussions with researchers and management" at institutions including the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).

Feb 10, 2021, 06:36 AM IST

Coronavirus found on ice cream cartons in Chinese city, government swings into action

China informed of reports about discovering coronavirus in ice cream cartons, though there is no indication anyone had contracted the virus.

Jan 17, 2021, 12:10 PM IST

Watch: India's Nationwide vaccination campaign

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi kick started its COVID-19 vaccination drive on Saturday (January 16), the first person to recieve the vaccine jab was Manish Kumar, a sanitation worker.

Jan 16, 2021, 22:10 PM IST

How is Dr Atul Patel after coronavirus vaccine jab?

How is Dr Atul Patel after coronavirus vaccine jab? Watch this video to know.

Jan 16, 2021, 22:04 PM IST

Meet COVID-19 warriors who got vaccinated today

Meet COVID-19 warriors who got vaccinated today. Watch this video to know more.

Jan 16, 2021, 21:30 PM IST

Dr. Harsh Vardhan: After smallpox and polio it is now corona's turn towards end

Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, after smallpox and polio it is now corona's turn towards end.

Jan 16, 2021, 21:28 PM IST

Manish Tiwari: Why ministers are not getting vaccinated?

Congress Politician Manish Tiwari questions, Why ministers are not getting vaccinated?

Jan 16, 2021, 17:46 PM IST

Air crew with asymptomatic COVID-19 infection to undergo home isolation for 10 days, says DGCA

The DCGA released a circular with new instructions for flight crew members that test positive for COVID-19

Dec 20, 2020, 20:15 PM IST

China's Wuhan, epicentre of coronavirus COVID-19 infection, gets its nightlife back

In a crowded Wuhan beer hall, Zhang Qiong wipes birthday cake from her face after a food fight with her friends.

Dec 18, 2020, 10:47 AM IST