Fourth wave scare: China tests millions again to control 'explosive' Covid-19 outbreak, halts offline sports events
"Epidemic prevention and control is at a critical juncture," a Beijing health official said.
Jun 13, 2022, 20:32 PM IST
Ahead of nuclear test, North Korean ruling party meets to review state affairs, ties with US and South Korea
The meeting comes amid signs North Korea is preparing for its first nuclear test explosion in nearly five years, which would further escalate a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations this year that has included multiple tests of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Jun 09, 2022, 11:45 AM IST
North Korea's COVID-19 outbreak could ignite a major health crisis, check details here
North Korean media have not confirmed the total number of COVID-19 cases so far but said that more than 350,000 people have shown fever symptoms since late April.
May 13, 2022, 13:42 PM IST
US orders consular staff to leave Shanghai amid Covid-19 lockdown
Despite growing public complaints, China has stuck to its "zero-COVID" strategy of handling outbreaks with strict isolation and mass testing.
Apr 12, 2022, 08:29 AM IST
Mumbai reports first case of Omicron sub-variant XE; it is more transmissible, says WHO
Amid concerns about the resurgence of Covid-19 in some parts of the world, the Mumbai civic body - BMC - on Wednesday confirmed the detection of the first case of Omicron's new sub-variant XE in the city.
Apr 06, 2022, 18:01 PM IST
Hong Kong to kill around 2,000 hamsters after 11 of them test positive for Covid-19
Hong Kong Health Secretary said authorities were acting out of caution even though there was no evidence domestic animals can infect humans.
Jan 19, 2022, 11:48 AM IST
Sydney reimposes COVID-19 curbs as Delta variant cluster swells
Australia`s largest city of Sydney reimposed COVID-19 curbs in the wake of a widening outbreak of the highly infectious Delta variant while neighbouring states closed their borders.
Jun 23, 2021, 16:56 PM IST
Transmission of COVID-19 from bats to humans is through another animal, claims Report
The claim is reportedly based on the joint World Health Organisation-China study on the origins of COVID-19.
Mar 29, 2021, 13:47 PM IST
No new COVID-19 deaths in THESE states and UTs in 24 hours, says Centre; know more
Addressing a press briefing, he said India was the fastest country to reach 6 million vaccination doses of COVID-19 in 24 days. Bhushan said within the country also some states have performed well while other need to improve their vaccination coverage. On the other hand, Bhushan said, there are 11 states and UTs that have vaccinated less than 40 per cent of healthcare workers.
Feb 09, 2021, 18:41 PM IST
First in India! Army uses dogs to detect COVID-19: WATCH
"Countries like the UK, Finland, France, Russia, Germany, Lebanon, the UAE and the US have already trained dogs for detection of COVID-19. Dogs have been previously used abroad to detect malaria, diabetes and Parkinson's disease, but this is the first time canines have been used for medical detection in India," he told reporters.
Feb 09, 2021, 17:35 PM IST
Recent Wuhan investigation uncovered new information but..., says WHO on COVID-19 outbreak: Reports
Members of a WHO-led team have been looking for clues about the origins of COVID-19 for nearly a month of meetings and site visits in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the disease was first identified. The briefing was originally scheduled for 3.30 pm local time (0730 GMT) on Tuesday afternoon but was then delayed until 5.00 pm (0900 GMT).
Feb 09, 2021, 16:58 PM IST
Ethnic fusion: China to combine all ethnic minorities into singular national identity
Under Xi Jinping, the CCP has run out of patience and no longer wishes to wait for all the ethnic minorities in China to naturally assimilate.
Jan 07, 2021, 20:58 PM IST
India registers record single-day spike with 9,887 new coronavirus Covid-19 cases, 294 deaths
Coronavirus cases in India surged to 236,657 after 9,887 new cases and 294 deaths, the highest so far, on Saturday (June 6, 2020) as per the Union health ministry data.
Jun 06, 2020, 09:58 AM IST
With 4,970 new cases, India coronavirus COVID-19 tally crosses 1 lakh mark
The nationwide tally of Covid-19 cases crossed one lakh mark on Tuesday (May 19, 2020) with total number of cases rising to 1.01 lakh, with a rise of 4,970 cases in past 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry data. In the past 24 hours, 134 people lost there lives in India due to the deadly virus.
May 19, 2020, 10:09 AM IST
All educational and training institutions in Jammu and Kashmir closed till May 31
The total number of cases stands at 56,342 which includes 37,916 active cases, 16,539 recovered cases, 1 migrant patient and 1,886 death as per the Ministry of Health data. 3390 and 103 deaths in the last 24 hours. The recovery rate in India stands at 29.35 percent.
May 08, 2020, 06:23 AM IST
WHO warns of new coronavirus COVID-19 lockdowns if transition not managed carefully
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus listed a series of steps needed before countries lift measures designed to control the spread of the COVID-19 respiratory disease, such as surveillance controls and health system preparedness.
May 07, 2020, 00:30 AM IST
US President Donald Trump urges China to reveal all about origin of coronavirus COVID-19
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday there was “a significant amount of evidence” that the virus emerged from a Chinese laboratory.
May 06, 2020, 00:20 AM IST
Afghanistan distributes free bread as prices soar amid coronavirus
More than 250,000 families in the capital Kabul started receiving ten flat `Naan` breads per day in the first phase of the project.
May 05, 2020, 16:47 PM IST
In pics: Indian Armed Force pay tribute to corona warriors; migrants return home on day 40 of lockdown
The Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy joined hands on Sunday (May 3) to express their gratitude to corona warriors, including healthcare workers, police, and forces who are at the forefront of the battle against the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
May 03, 2020, 15:40 PM IST
India records more than 10,000 coronavirus COVID-19 cases in last 4 days; 110 infections reported per hour
In the last four days, India recorded more than 10,000 cases and more than 300 deaths due to coronavirus across the country.
May 03, 2020, 13:43 PM IST
