20 patients escape from COVID care centre in Uttarakhand's Tehri
The matter came to light when doctors visited the wards at the centres on Saturday night for a regular check-up, Chief Medical Superintendent Niraj Rai said. Thirty-eight people were being treated there, of which 20 were found missing, said Chief Medical Officer Suman Arya.
Apr 18, 2021, 23:06 PM IST
Indian Railways to run 'Oxygen Express' trains to meet high demand amid COVID-19 spike
Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra state governments had earlier approached the Railways Ministry to explore whether liquid medical oxygen tankers could be moved by the rail network, officials said. On the receipt of the request from the two states, the Railways immediately explored the technical feasibility of transportation of liquid medical oxygen.
Apr 18, 2021, 20:48 PM IST
Maharashtra makes negative COVID report mandatory for people from Delhi, 5 states
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today wrote a letter to PM Narendra Modi giving suggestions to tackle the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country.
Apr 18, 2021, 07:51 AM IST
Sonu Sood tests corona positive, assures fans 'I'm always there to solve your problems'
Actor Sonu Sood took to his social media handle and announced that he has tested positive for the deadly novel coronavirus infection. The good samaritan in his post, assured his fans that he is all fine and is always ready to help them.
Apr 17, 2021, 13:46 PM IST
COVID-19 surge: Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy appeals to PM Narendra Modi for 60 lakh vaccine doses
Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had instructed officials to give wide publicity to 104 services, including ensuring hospital beds and treatment, as well as for any coronavirus-related queries. People calling 104 to request a coronavirus test should be directed to their respective primary health centre, sub centre or village clinic, he said.
Apr 16, 2021, 17:56 PM IST
COVID-19 surge: Class 9, 11 exams cancelled in Delhi govt schools
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced that exams for for class 9 and 11 have been cancelled for all government schools in the state. "Whatever criteria the board decides for evaluation of class 10 students, we will adopt the same for class 9 and 11 too," said the minister.
Apr 16, 2021, 12:50 PM IST
Union Health Ministry Issues Regulatory Pathways for foreign-produced COVID-19 Vaccines
The government has issued the Regulatory Pathway in India for COVID-19 Vaccines approved for restricted use by US FDA, EMA, UK MHRA, PMDA Japan or which are listed in WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL).
Apr 15, 2021, 17:24 PM IST
Here's what to do when you feel feverish or get swelling after taking COVID-19 vaccine
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), experiencing pain, redness or swelling on the arm and tiredness, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache and nausea are some common side effects and nothing to be worried about.
Apr 15, 2021, 11:22 AM IST
Why COVID-19 is spreading at alarming rate in India? Here's what experts say
While there are no clear answers to it, top scientists believe that the complex interplay of mutant strains, religious gatherings, massive election campaign rallies in four states where polls are underway and other public events and the lowering of the guard, is primarily to blame.
Apr 13, 2021, 16:59 PM IST
Tika Utsav: India reports 1,61,736 new COVID-19 cases, 40 lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Ten states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Kerala have shown a rise in the COVID-19 daily cases accounting for 80.80 per cent of the new infections reported in a day.
Apr 13, 2021, 12:40 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh 6-time CM Virbhadra Singh tests COVID-19 positive
Himachal Pradesh ex-CM Virbhadra Singh took the first dose of vaccine at local Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital in March. Medical officials believe the veteran leader contracted the COVID virus from his son, who recently tested positive.
Apr 13, 2021, 00:12 AM IST
Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for emergency use in India
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) will take a final call on the recommendation. Once approved, the vaccine would be imported from Russia for emergency use in the country.
Apr 12, 2021, 15:39 PM IST
China approves new COVID-19 vaccine for clinical trials
A new COVID-19 vaccine developed by China`s Sinopharm has recently been approved for clinical trials.
Apr 11, 2021, 14:53 PM IST
CM BS Yediyurappa imposes night curfew in Karnataka district centres from April 10 to 20
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday (April 8) announce "night corona curfew" between 10 pm to 5 am in seven district centres of the state along with Manipal, from April 10 to 20, aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19.
Apr 08, 2021, 23:37 PM IST
Observe April 11 to 14 as 'Tika Utsav': PM Narendra Modi to CMs during COVID-19 review meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (April 8) said that a challenging situation was emerging again due to COVID-19 and urged states to ramp up testing.
Apr 08, 2021, 22:08 PM IST
Sonu Sood urges government to start COVID-19 vaccination for 25 years and above, says 'maximum youngsters affected'
Sonu Sood got his first dose of coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday and shared the video on social media.
Apr 08, 2021, 11:34 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, says ‘get your shot soon’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi got his second dose of COVID-19 vaccine shot today at Delhi's AIIMS.
Apr 08, 2021, 07:36 AM IST
Oops! UP nurse injects both COVID shots in one go
District Magistrate JP Singh has formed a three-member team to investigate the matter that took place at Madauli Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in the Akbarbarpur area.
Apr 04, 2021, 12:04 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics: IOA working with AIIMS authorities to vaccinate Olympic-bound athletes for COVID-19
The Indian Olympic Association has asked the authorities to expedite the process to get the Olympic-bound athletes get vaccinated soon at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Apr 02, 2021, 20:50 PM IST
India sends COVID-19 vaccines to over 80 countries, Fiji latest entrant
India's vaccine outreach, also known as vaccine Maitri continues with full gusto, with the latest entrant being Fiji in the pacific to get a consignment of 100,000 doses of India-made vaccines.
Mar 31, 2021, 14:04 PM IST
