Increased risks for COVID-19 patients who smoke and vape: Study
The study led by Cucullo and TTUHSC graduate research assistant Sabrina Rahman Archie, "Cerebrovascular and Neurological Dysfunction under the Threat of COVID-19: Is There a Comorbid Role for Smoking and Vaping?" was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Jul 25, 2020, 01:57 AM IST
Amid COVID-19 lockdown in West Bengal on July 25, several trains to and from Howrah Railway Station cancelled
Amid the steep rise in the coronavirus COVID-19 cases in West Bengal, the state government has announced a lockdown on July 25 and six trains originating from and terminating at the Howrah Railway Station will remain cancelled. The passengers have been requested to plan their journey accordingly.
Jul 24, 2020, 21:53 PM IST
BJP leader Javaid Qureshi fasts for speedy recovery of J&K party president Ravinder Raina who tested COVID-19 positive
Quraishi said, "Today I kept fast as our party president Ravinder Raina who visited Bandipora for the condolence meet of Wasim Bari, who was martyred, and when he came back he was found positive of COVID-19 infection."
Jul 24, 2020, 21:32 PM IST
No flights to and from Kolkata airport during bi-weekly lockdown: Centre accepts West Bengal’s request
All the incoming and outgoing flights at Kolkata airport for July 25 (Saturday) and July 29 (Wednesday) stands cancelled considering these days are under lockdown.
Jul 24, 2020, 15:52 PM IST
Over 44% inmates in Guwahati jail test COVID-19 positive
Over 44 per cent of the 984 prisoners in the Guwahati Central Jail, including peasant leader Akhil Gogoi and student activist Sharjeel Imam, have tested positive for COVID-19, a senior official said on Thursday. The Gauhati High Court has ordered the Assam government to provide the best treatment to prisoners who have tested positive for COVID-19 after suo motu cognisance of the rising number of cases inside the jails.
Jul 24, 2020, 01:57 AM IST
Maharashtra records 9,895 new COVID-19 cases with 298 deaths in last 24 hours
Maharashtra has witnessed 298 more fatalities in the last 24 hours with the total reaching 12854 deaths.
Jul 23, 2020, 22:59 PM IST
Delhi records 1041 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours; tally reaches 1,27,364
The capital city also witnessed 26 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours.
Jul 23, 2020, 21:23 PM IST
No Air India staff will be laid off, no reduction in Basic pay, DA and HRA of any category of employees, says airline
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Air India also announced that there has been no reduction in the Basic pay, DA and HRA of any category of employees.
Jul 23, 2020, 20:34 PM IST
SpiceJet to evacuate over 1500 Indian students stranded in Kyrgyzstan
SpiceJet operated the first charter flight from Bishkek to bring back 135 students to their hometown of Varanasi on Thursday.
Jul 23, 2020, 19:46 PM IST
Two-year jail term, Rs 1 lakh penalty in Jharkhand for violating coronavirus COVID-19 norms
The Cabinet approved the Jharkhand Contagious Disease Ordinance 2020 under which those who flout the guidelines, implemented to curb the spread of the infection, can face up to two years of jail term and a fine of up to Rs one lakh.
Jul 23, 2020, 17:31 PM IST
Maharashtra records highest one-day spike of 10,576 COVID-19 cases with 280 deaths
Maharashtra recorded its highest single-day spike of 10,576 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 3,37,607.
Jul 22, 2020, 22:27 PM IST
Maharashtra COVID-19 tally rises to 3.27 lakh; 246 die, 7,188 recover
A total of 7,188 patients were discharged from hospitals during the day, taking the number of recovered cases until now to 1,82,217.
Jul 22, 2020, 01:49 AM IST
Delhi coronavirus COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 84.83%; total cases surge over 1.25 lakh
The recovery rate of coronavirus COVID-19 in the national capital reached 84.83 per cent on Tuesday. The total cases in Delhi reached 125,096 on Tuesday with 1,349 new cases, 27 deaths and 1200 recoveries in the last 24 hours. So far, 106,118 people have recovered and 3,690 died from the deadly virus.
Jul 21, 2020, 22:35 PM IST
Centre removes export ban on surgical drapes, wraps
A notification dated June 22 is amended "to the extent that only surgical drapes, isolation aprons, surgical wraps and X-Ray gowns are removed from the prohibition under the medical coveralls of all classes and categories," it said.
Jul 21, 2020, 22:03 PM IST
West Bengal adopts twice a week statewide lockdown: Check dates, time and guidelines till July 31
The West Bengal government on Tuesday issued an official order detailing the dates, time and guidelines for the complete lockdown twice a week till July 31, amid a spike in coronavirus COVID-19 cases. This lockdown is in addition to the broad-based lockdown in containment zones.
Jul 21, 2020, 19:05 PM IST
Jharkhand shocker! COVID-19 claims lives of 6 members of a family in just 16 days
The COVID-19 made inroads in the family a fortnight ago when the eldest member of the family, an 88-year-old woman, succumbed to the deadly virus.
Jul 21, 2020, 18:03 PM IST
Asymptomatic person wearing valved N-95 mask more likely to infect others: Health Ministry
"This is an evolving situation," said Health Ministry Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Rajesh Bhushan, addressing a press conference.
Jul 21, 2020, 17:55 PM IST
Centre warns against use of N-95 masks with valved respirators to prevent coronavirus COVID-19
The Centre on Monday wrote to all states and union territories warning against the use of N-95 masks with valved respirators by people, saying these do not prevent the coronavirus COVID-19 from spreading out and are "detrimental" to the measures adopted for its containment.
Jul 21, 2020, 00:49 AM IST
Sikkim to impose week-long lockdown from July 21 amid rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases
Government offices, shops, commercial establishments, institutions, markets and factories will remain closed except where a specific exemption is granted.
Jul 20, 2020, 21:29 PM IST
Maharashtra records 8,240 new COVID-19 cases; deaths toll rises over 12,000
Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally on Monday (July 20) rose to 318695 with 8240 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to the state health department.
Jul 20, 2020, 21:08 PM IST
