COVID-19 treatment

Unlock 2 in India: MHA's new guidelines allow more activities outside Containment Zones

Domestic flights and passenger trains have already been allowed in a limited manner. Their operations will be further expanded in a calibrated manner.

Jun 29, 2020, 22:15 PM IST

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa strategises to check COVID-19 in Bengaluru, appoints nodal officer for each Assembly seat

The Chief Minister assured that he would consider the suggestions given by all MLAs and MPs and take all efforts to control the spread of coronavirus in the city.

Jun 26, 2020, 18:06 PM IST

COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 58.24% with pre-emptive, pro-active steps: Health Ministry

During the last 24 hours, a total of 13,940 COVID-19 patients have been cured, taking the cumulative figure to 2,85,636. This has led to the recovery rate touching 58.24% amongst COVID-19 patients.

Jun 26, 2020, 16:11 PM IST

COVID-19: Indirect adverse effects likely on children, youth's mental, physical health

The authors describe a range of potential adverse effects and contributing factors as well as mitigation strategies for health care providers and health systems. 

Jun 26, 2020, 15:37 PM IST

COVID-19 treatment: AYUSH ministry seeks details on Patanjali Ayurved's 'Coronil' tablet

The ministry has also requested concerned State Licensing Authority of Uttrakhand government to provide copies of license and product approval details of the Ayurvedic medicines being claimed for the treatment of COVID-19, the statement said. 

Jun 23, 2020, 18:41 PM IST

Glenmark gets India's nod for making favipiravir for COVID-19 treatment

The Mumbai-based company said the approval was part of India`s accelerated approval process and the drug was meant for "restricted emergency use," meaning patients must sign their consent before being treated by the drug.

Jun 20, 2020, 08:28 AM IST

Plea in High Court seeks cap on COVID-19 treatment at Delhi's private hospitals

The petition asked the court to set aside the Delhi government's order allowing private hospitals to charge COVID patients as per their scheduled rates, insisting that the orders were in violation of Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution.

Jun 17, 2020, 01:00 AM IST

Telangana fixes coronavirus test, treatment prices for private labs and hospitals

The state government has also decided to increase the number of tests in government facilities in Telangana, especially in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.

Jun 15, 2020, 15:28 PM IST

COVID-19 treatment: Notices issued to 4 top private hospitals in Mumbai

Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the notices were served to four prominent private city hospitals--Bombay Hospital, Jaslok Hospital, Lilavati Hospital, and Hinduja Hospital-- for not following rules with regard to COVID-19 treatment.

Jun 02, 2020, 20:02 PM IST

US sends Brazil two million doses of hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus COVID-19 treatment

The White House released a joint announcement on the drug, whose use has been touted both by US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, just days after the World Health Organization suspended testing it in COVID-19 patients because of safety concerns.

Jun 01, 2020, 13:09 PM IST