Centre Reviews Covid-19 Situation, Asks States To Keep Eye On New Variants Like Pirola, Eris
As of Monday, India has 1,475 active coronavirus cases. The maximum number of active cases is in Kerala (1,010), followed by West Bengal (182) and Maharashtra (116).
Aug 22, 2023, 00:00 AM IST
Omicron, Sub-Lineages Dominant SARS-CoV-2 Variants In India: Govt Tells Rajya Sabha
During the last four months, more than 1900 Omicron sub-variants have been detected among the samples analysed by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium across the country.
Mar 14, 2023, 16:02 PM IST
Covid-19 scare: 'Remain ALERT and avoid RUMOURS', Health Minister urges people 'not to panic'
Covid scare in India: India saw a slight increase in COVID infections on Thursday as it witnessed 188 new cases in the last 24 hours according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The country recorded 175 new cases on Wednesday.
Jan 05, 2023, 21:49 PM IST
Chinese health experts warn of new Covid-19 variants as highly transmissible Omicron strain BF.7 spreads like wildfire
Highly transmissible Omicron strains, mainly BA.5.2 and BF.7, are currently driving China's Covid-19 surge.
Dec 22, 2022, 07:09 AM IST
Drop in Covid-19 alertness could create 'deadly new variant', warns WHO chief
"Today, there are over 500 sublineages of Omicron circulating. They are all highly transmissible," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
Dec 03, 2022, 11:57 AM IST
Sleepless night, sweating and THIS: Expert warns of new symptoms of Omicron sub-variant BA.5 - Details here
According to new study, an immunologist has warned the Omicron sub-variant BA.5 could be causing different symptoms, including one that emerges during the night.
Aug 01, 2022, 11:01 AM IST
Covid-19 virus continues to evolve, new variants will emerge, warns WHO
According to WHO, the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to evolve. With such intense transmission worldwide, further variants, including recombinants, will emerge. “This is expected."
Apr 13, 2022, 10:07 AM IST
Covid-19: New mutant 'XE' found in UK, more transmissible than Omicron sub-variant- WHO
The United Kingdom has reported 637 cases of XE and experts said it has shown a variable growth rate. According to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), its new analysis has examined three recombinants known as XF, XE, and XD.
Apr 02, 2022, 20:11 PM IST
South Africa Medical Association's clarification on the Omicron variant
The new variant found in South Africa has raised the concern of the Center and State Government, an alert is going on from Delhi to Kerala. New guidelines of Corona have been issued in many states.
Nov 28, 2021, 15:00 PM IST
Special attention to travelers coming from South Africa
The new variant found in South Africa has raised the concern of the Center and State Government, an alert is going on from Delhi to Kerala. New guidelines of Corona have been issued in many states.
Nov 28, 2021, 10:32 AM IST
PM Modi to discuss Corona with Uddhav Thackeray through video conferencing
New restrictions have been implemented in Maharashtra due to the new corona strain. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will talk to the Chief Minister of the state, Uddhav Thackeray, on Corona through video conferencing.
Nov 28, 2021, 09:46 AM IST
Center issued new guidelines for Corona
The new variant found in South Africa has raised the concern of the Center and State Government, an alert is going on from Delhi to Kerala. New guidelines of Corona have been issued in many states.
Nov 28, 2021, 09:02 AM IST
Omicron is more dangerous than the delta variant
On Thursday itself, the central government has issued instructions to all the states and union territories that now the passengers coming from Hong Kong and Israel should also be thoroughly investigated. A meeting is also going to be held on Corona today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Modi.
Nov 27, 2021, 13:16 PM IST
Omicron variant raises world's concern, WHO asks countries to be alert
On Thursday itself, the central government has issued instructions to all the states and union territories that now the passengers coming from Hong Kong and Israel should also be thoroughly investigated.
Nov 27, 2021, 09:04 AM IST
R.1 variant of COVID-19 causes global alarm, all you need to know about it
So far, over 10,000 patients in about 35 countries, including the United States, have been infected with this variant.
Sep 27, 2021, 09:59 AM IST
Breastfeeding mothers should get vaccinated without hesitation, ICMR expert debunks myths related to COVID-19 vaccines
"Breastfeeding mothers should get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 without any hesitation," ICMR expert, Dr Panda said.
Jul 10, 2021, 11:38 AM IST
When will India be free of coronavirus? ICMR expert says COVID may become a flu-like endemic
"The COVID-19 virus will reach its endemic stage like Influenza after a while and then vulnerable population may have to take the vaccine shot annually," ICMR expert, Dr Panda said.
Jul 10, 2021, 10:34 AM IST
Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates genome sequencing lab at Delhi's ILBS hospital
The Delhi Govt has approved the NovaSeq machine for ILBS which will be able to sequence hundreds of samples in a week. This facility by the Delhi government will also help in the classification of new strains or variants of the Coronavirus, based on the genomic data.
Jul 10, 2021, 01:27 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh reports first death from Delta Plus variant of COVID-19
The first death linked to the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 has been reported in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday (June 23, 2021). The deceased patient was a resident of Ujjain.
Jun 24, 2021, 12:10 PM IST
Myanmar detects three new COVID-19 variants in five cities
The Southeast Asian nation reported 11 cases of Alpha, Delta and Kappa COVID variants.
Jun 16, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
