COVID-19 treatment

COVID-19 management: AIIMS, NITI Aayog to start best practices sessions for doctors across India

The Clinical Grandrounds on COVID-19 will include the presentation of clinical cases by physicians directly involved in their management. Challenges faced in the management will be discussed by a panel of eminent experts from across the country and outside India. 

Jul 21, 2020, 22:53 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

India makes powerful entry into global bid to win the race on COVID-19 vaccine

With ongoing trials of the COVID-19 vaccine across the world, there are several countries that want to achieve this feat as soon as possible.

Jul 21, 2020, 00:44 AM IST

India's count over 11 lakh after 40,425 new COVID-19 cases, 681 deaths in last 24 hours

The Health Ministry said that the total number of cases in the country now stands at 11,18,043 and the toll has gone up to 27,497 with 681 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Jul 20, 2020, 22:36 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

Delhi records 954 fresh COVID-19 cases with 35 death in last 24 hours

Delhi on Monday recorded 954 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally in the city to over 1.23 lakh.

Jul 20, 2020, 18:55 PM IST

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa issues directions to officials on COVID-19 management in Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister convened a meeting with in-charge ministers of 8 zones of BBMP regarding COVID management in Bengaluru and directed them to remove all obstacles in the admission of infected to hospitals. 

Jul 17, 2020, 16:37 PM IST

Maharashtra records highest single-day spike of 8641 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

As many as 5527 patients were discharged today after recovery and so far, 158140 patients have recovered and discharged in Maharashtra.

Jul 16, 2020, 22:32 PM IST

Delhi records 1647 fresh coronavirus cases in last 24 hours with 41 deaths

There are 17807 active cases in the capital city, where 3487 have succumbed to the deadly virus. The recovery rate in Delhi, however, increased to 81.79%, while the death rate stands at 2.98%.

Jul 15, 2020, 23:19 PM IST

Delhi records 1,606 fresh COVID-19 cases with 35 deaths in past 24 hours

Delhi has recorded 1,606 fresh coronavirus cases and 1924 patients have also recovered from COVID-19, with 35 fatalities in the last 24 hours.

Jul 14, 2020, 21:06 PM IST

India's June retail inflation picks up after easing of COVID-19 lockdown

June`s inflation remained above the mid-point of the Reserve Bank of India`s 2-6% target range, the Ministry of Statistics data showed on Monday.

 

Jul 13, 2020, 22:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh announces 3-day lockdown from Friday night amid rising COVID-19 cases

The official statement said that goods carriers will be allowed to operate and construction activities will also continue.

Jul 09, 2020, 22:32 PM IST

Delhi records 2,187 fresh COVID-19 cases with 45 fatalities in 24 hours; death toll mounts to 3,258

Even as Delhi on Thursday (July 9) recorded 2,187 fresh coronavirus cases with 3,258 deaths, the recovery rate of COVID-19 patients living in home isolation in the capital has also increased. The number of corona patients in home isolation in Delhi currently stands at 12543, according to Delhi's latest health bulletin.

Jul 09, 2020, 21:48 PM IST

COVID-19: Patna to remain under complete lockdown for a week; only emergency services allowed

Offices of the Government of India, it's Autonomous/Subordinate offices and Public Corporation shall remain closed, said the DM order. 

Jul 08, 2020, 17:36 PM IST

COVID-19 treatment: AIIMS Delhi starts Tele-Consultation guidance to state doctors twice every week

The first session of this exercise begins today at 4.30 pm. Ten hospitals have been selected, including nine from Mumbai (Maharashtra) and one from Goa. 

Jul 08, 2020, 15:35 PM IST

COVID-19: United Kingdom to allow quarantine-free travel to some low-risk nations from green zone

While the complete list of the estimated 50 low-risk countries is yet to be released, European countries of Germany, France, Spain, and Italy have been confirmed as being within the green zone.

Jul 03, 2020, 22:37 PM IST

Delhi witnesses 2,520 new COVID-19 cases, 59 deaths in last 24 hours

There are 5635 patients in COVID hospitals, 9608 beds are empty, while 15878 people are in the home isolation.

Jul 03, 2020, 22:19 PM IST

Tea, haritaki extracts may act as therapeutic option against COVID-19, claims IIT-Delhi study

The experimental findings showed that aqueous extracts from Tea (scientific name-Camellia Sinensis) as well as Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) have potential anti-viral activity via in-vitro inhibition of the proteolytic activity of the main protease of the virus. 

Jul 02, 2020, 17:20 PM IST

Maharashtra sees 4878 new cases in 24 hours; death toll at 7855

The number of COVID positive patients in Mumbai has increased to 77658, with 36 deaths in the last 24 hours. 

Jun 30, 2020, 21:24 PM IST

6500 beds reserved for COVID patients in Bengaluru's 11 private, 3 medical colleges

The development took place as Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday held a second round of meeting with representatives of private hospitals at Vidhana Soudha over COVID-19. 

Jun 30, 2020, 17:45 PM IST