Scientists develop Covid-19 diagnosis test using X-rays- All you need to know
“There has long been a need for a quick and reliable tool that can detect Covid-19, and this has become even more true with the upswing of the Omicron variant,” said Professor Naeem Ramzan.
Jan 20, 2022, 11:10 AM IST
Omicron impact: United States logs over 1 million daily Covid-19 cases again
The US has witnessed new Covid-19 surge since mid December due to the highly infectious Omicron varian
Jan 20, 2022, 10:07 AM IST
Omicron impact: US sees highest rate of children Covid-19 hospitalisations
The country saw over 90,000 total hospital admissions for children 17 years old and under from August 1, 2020 to January 13, 2022.
Jan 17, 2022, 08:54 AM IST
Nearly half of GDP in cities at risk from nature loss: WEF survey
Geneva-based WEF, which describes itself as an international organisation for public-private cooperation, said cities can take a leading role in unlocking economic opportunities with nature-based solutions.
Jan 17, 2022, 06:28 AM IST
DDMA allows disabled, pregnant women employees of Delhi government to work from home
"Considering the health and safety of people, persons with disabilities and pregnant women employees will be exempted from attending duties related to essential as well as non-essential services in offices of the Delhi government," the order stated.
Jan 16, 2022, 11:41 AM IST
Third wave of pandemic fuels online exercise boom. says Nirmal Singh
While home workouts precede the coronavirus, they have taken on a social aspect that appears to be on the verge of becoming the norm in a world altered by the epidemic.
Jan 15, 2022, 17:04 PM IST
Weekend restrictions back in Jammu and Kashmir amid surge in COVID-19 cases
"There shall be a complete restriction on non-essential movement during weekends in entire Jammu and Kashmir," said Chief Secretary A K Mehta.
Jan 15, 2022, 10:24 AM IST
Omicron impact: Argentina sees record number of daily COVID-19 cases
The daily figure on Friday raised the country`s total to 6,932,972 cases since the onset of the pandemic.
Jan 15, 2022, 07:31 AM IST
US takes more actions to cope with soaring COVID-19 cases
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday his administration would make "high-quality masks" available to Americans for free.
Jan 14, 2022, 06:28 AM IST
Australia COVID-19 infections hit record amid runaway Omicron outbreak
More than 147,000 new cases have been recorded so far on Thursday in Australia, with about 92,000 in the most populous state of New South Wales (NSW).
Jan 13, 2022, 11:21 AM IST
WHO cautions against concurrent outbreaks of COVID-19, other diseases
More than 15 million new COVID-19 cases were reported to WHO from around the world last week. This has been driven by "the Omicron variant rapidly replacing Delta in almost all countries," according to WHO.
Jan 13, 2022, 07:02 AM IST
With Omicron variant, will Covid-19 pandemic become endemic like the 1918 Spanish flu?
The Spanish Flu lasted for nearly two years, before abating and becoming an endemic by 1920. Many health experts are wondering if the Omicron variant, touted as milder, can hasten Covid-19's descent into endemic from a pandemic.
Dec 31, 2021, 18:28 PM IST
Omicron scare: Spain registers record 161,688 new COVID-19 cases over past 24 hours
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Spain currently stands at 62,94,745, while the death toll at 89,405.
Dec 31, 2021, 14:18 PM IST
Italy sets new COVID-19 cases record, surpassing 100,000 for first time
Italy reported 126,888 new cases of coronavirus, the first time the country has recorded more than 100,000 cases in one day.
Dec 31, 2021, 13:54 PM IST
Basani Financial's Sumedh Basani uses platform of Thoughtcast to help millions all over the world
Sumedh has aimed his platform to help people having difficulty in life
Dec 17, 2021, 00:40 AM IST
National-level Shooter Konica Layak dies by suicide, blames 'depression' in suicide note for taking her life
A young national level shooter Konica Layak was found hanging at her hostel in Bally in Howrah district, police said.
Dec 16, 2021, 19:11 PM IST
COVID-19 pandemic pushed over half a billion into extreme poverty: UN report
The findings, launched on International Universal Health Coverage Day, highlighted the devastating impact of COVID-19 on people`s ability to obtain healthcare and pay for it
Dec 13, 2021, 09:42 AM IST
COVID-19: Australia eases more border rules ahead of Christmas holidays
The easing of border restrictions comes just days before school summer holidays begin and will be a boost for the state`s lucrative tourism sector which has been badly hit by the internal border curbs.
Dec 13, 2021, 07:09 AM IST
Australia to offer COVID-19 shots to children aged 5-11 from January
"This will be welcome news for millions of families across the country who want the opportunity for their children to be vaccinated," Morrison said in a statement.
Dec 10, 2021, 06:12 AM IST
Global Hunger Index does not reflect India's true picture as it is flawed measure of 'Hunger': Ministry
Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani said, "Global Hunger Index (GHI) does not reflect India`s true picture as it is a flawed measure of `Hunger`. It should not be taken at face value as it is neither appropriate nor representative of hunger prevalent in a country."
Dec 04, 2021, 07:26 AM IST
