covid-19 pandemic

No impact on efficacy and safety of Covaxin, clarifies Bharat Biotech after WHO suspension

"The risk assessment to date does not indicate a change in the risk-benefit ratio. The data available to WHO, indicate the vaccine is effective and no safety concern exists," said Bharat Biotech.

Apr 04, 2022, 13:30 PM IST

Fourth wave of Covid-19 in China: Army, health staff sent to Shangai to test all 26 million residents

Military personnel along with thousands of healthcare workers were sent to Shangai on Monday to conduct Covid-19 tests on all the 26 million residents.

Apr 04, 2022, 07:45 AM IST

WHO suspends UN supply of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine for Covid-19

The WHO said the Bharat Biotech vaccine is effective and no safety concerns exist, but the suspension of production for export will result in the interruption of Covaxin supply.

Apr 03, 2022, 12:26 PM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2022 begins today, celebrations and pujas lined up across nation

The Covid-19 pandemic had meant that for over two years, festivities remained low-key, but as cases drop significantly, the nine-day festival is likely to witness celebrations on a grand scale this year

Apr 02, 2022, 07:28 AM IST

Delhi to further relax Covid-19 curbs? DDMA to meet today to discuss pandemic situation

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyender Jain, Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot and senior officials and expert members are expected to attend the meeting.

Mar 31, 2022, 11:20 AM IST

Covid-19 caller tune likely to stop soon as cases decline; netizens react

Telecommunications service providers had replaced their caller tunes in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mar 29, 2022, 11:47 AM IST

Covid-19 hasn't gone away, warns US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy amid pandemic scare

“When we look at what's happening around the world and over the last two years, we recognise that when cases increase in one part of the world, that often leads to increases in the other part of the world. And we should be prepared that, you know, Covid hasn't gone away,” said US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.

Mar 21, 2022, 09:38 AM IST

Fourth wave of Covid-19: ‘Omicron not the last variant, not mild,' says WHO, lists 3 misinformation on pandemic

The WHO had recently said that the end of the Covid-19 pandemic was a long way off, citing a rise in cases in its latest weekly data.

Mar 21, 2022, 07:59 AM IST

Covid-19 pandemic 'far from over': WHO lists factors for increase in cases globally

"We are definitely in the middle of the pandemic," a WHO spokesperson said.

Mar 19, 2022, 10:49 AM IST

Delhi's LNJP hospital has no Covid patient for first time since March 2020: Satyendra Jain

All the Covid-19 patients have been discharged from the hospital and no new patient has been admitted, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday.

Mar 17, 2022, 21:48 PM IST

COVID-19 pandemic sends 4.7 mn more people into extreme poverty in Southeast Asia: ADB

The number of people in extreme poverty - defined as those living on less than $1.90 a day - was 24.3 million last year, or 3.7% of Southeast Asia`s collective 650 million population, the ADB said in a report.

Mar 16, 2022, 07:30 AM IST

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says world may see another pandemic soon

Gates also stated that technology would aid in the improvement of the healthcare industry, citing messenger RNA (mRNA) technology as an example.

Feb 20, 2022, 15:28 PM IST

Covid-19 surge has settled but can't lower our guards: NITI Aayog's Dr VK Paul

"We can see that the surge has settled, but we must also know that there are cases at a significant number. Hopefully, it will be sustained but we cannot lower our guards," Dr VK Paul.

Feb 19, 2022, 08:16 AM IST

Six African countries to establish mRNA vaccine production: WHO

The global mRNA technology transfer hub was established in 2021 to support manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries to produce their own vaccines, ensuring that they have all the necessary operating procedures, read WHO statement.

Feb 18, 2022, 07:15 AM IST

Covid-19 pandemic nearing its end? Centre asks states, UTs to end additional restrictions

"Presently, as the case trajectory across the nation is showing a sustained downward trend, it will be useful if states/UTs review and amend/do away with the additional restrictions so imposed after considering the trend of cases...," Union Health Secretary said in a letter.

Feb 17, 2022, 09:21 AM IST