CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask
If you are fully vaccinated, then you can ditch mask while visiting other fully vaccinated people, according to the Center for Control and Prevention.
Apr 28, 2021, 12:30 PM IST
Ghaziabad doctor, 2 aides arrested for black marketing Remdesivir injections, Rs 36 lakh, car, motorbikes seized
The Ghaziabad Police recovered 70 vials of Remdesivir injections along with cash over Rs 36 lakh earned by hoarding the drug used in the treatment of COVID-19 infection. Police have seized a car and two motorbikes used in the crime.
Apr 28, 2021, 00:03 AM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Why there is situation of confusion over COVID vaccine?
"One manufacturer has said that he will provide vaccine to the states at Rs 400 and another has said he will do so at Rs 600. Both have said they will provide the vaccine to the Centre at the rate of Rs 150. I believe there should be one price of the vaccine.", says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Apr 26, 2021, 19:02 PM IST
Covaxin vs Covishield: Everything you need to know about the two vaccines
India is entering its third phase of vaccination program on May 1, under which everyone who is above the age of 18 is eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine jab. However, to get the vaccine you will have to pre-register yourself on the CoWIN website. The registration begins on April 28.
Apr 26, 2021, 13:12 PM IST
China delivers another 1 million COVID vaccines to Pakistan
The new consignment arrives as Pakistan struggles to combat the third wave of the pandemic, which has threatened the earlier gains against the coronavirus when the country succeeded to contain the first two outbreaks.
Apr 26, 2021, 13:12 PM IST
COVID-19: 18+ people will be vaccinated in Delhi for free
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has made a big announcement regarding the Corona vaccine. Kejriwal has said that 18+ people in Delhi will be given Corona vaccination for free.
Apr 26, 2021, 12:40 PM IST
Is COVID-19 vaccine unsafe before and after menstrual cycle? Here's what you need to know
A social media post, that has been widely shared, claimed that the COVID-19 vaccine may affect women adversely if they take the shot during their menstrual cycle. Additionally, it said that the vaccine lowers down one's immunity in the initial days and it is only later that one develops stronger immunity to fight the deadly coronavirus.
Apr 24, 2021, 23:25 PM IST
Delhi allotted more oxygen than it asked, now they need to rationalise it: Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said that Delhi has been allotted more than the oxygen quota it had asked for and it is the state government's responsibility to rationalise and plan for it.
Apr 24, 2021, 22:36 PM IST
SpiceJet airlifts 800 oxygen concentrators from Hong Kong to Delhi
SpiceXpress’s B737 freighter aircraft airlifted the consignment.
Apr 24, 2021, 21:38 PM IST
Telangana announces free COVID-19 vaccine for all
The Telangana CM said the state has a population of nearly 4 crore, including people from different states who have come to work in various sectors. According to Rao, 35 lakh people have already undergone vaccination and all the eligible population will be given vaccination irrespective of their age.
Apr 24, 2021, 17:13 PM IST
COVID-19 surge: Karnataka mulls import of 2 lakh Remdesivir vials, increase ventilators availability by 10 times
With demand shooting up for Remdesivir following the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in the state, Karnataka is contemplating importing two lakh vials of the anti-viral drug. The state is also in touch with private manufacturers to supply Remdesivir.
Apr 23, 2021, 23:27 PM IST
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh orders recruitment of nurses, technicians for medical colleges
Medical Education Minister O P Soni shared details of various hospitals and medical colleges that are coming up in Mohali, Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala. Efforts are also being made to establish medical colleges at Malerkotla and Gurdaspur with the approval of the Union government, the Punjab CM said.
Apr 23, 2021, 19:39 PM IST
Uttarakhand: People between 18 and 45 years of age to get free COVID vaccination
The Uttarakhand government has also decided to appoint doctors to the lower level to facilitate this exercise.
Apr 23, 2021, 16:36 PM IST
Breaking news: DGCI approves emergency use of Zydus Cadila's Virafin for moderate COVID-19 infection
Drugs Controller General of India, DGCI, on Friday (April 23) approved the emergency use for Zydus Cadila's Pegylated Interferon alpha-2b, ‘Virafin’ for treating moderate COVID-19 infection in adults.
Apr 23, 2021, 15:53 PM IST
COVID-19 hits Delhi Police, over 1500 cops infected as second wave of coronavirus prevails
The second wave of coronavirus has hit the county bad and it much more infectious than the first one. Delhi police have stated that more than 1500 personnel have been tested positive in the second wave. The police force has been involved in the frontline duty that exposes them to the infection during working hours.
Apr 23, 2021, 07:59 AM IST
Delhi HC gives ultimatum to Centre over medical oxygen shortage, says 'saving lives is the bottom line'
India recorded over 3 lakh covid cases on Thursday (April 22) and registered 2,104 deaths in a day. Many states in the nation are currently facing a critical shortage of oxygen and black marketing of medicines and essential equipment.
Apr 22, 2021, 14:08 PM IST
Thieves steal over 1,710 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Jind hospital in Haryana
Two thieves break-and-enter into Jind's PP Center General Hospital storeroom in Haryana on Thursday (April 22) and stole 1,710 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, comprising 440 doses of Covaxin and 1,270 of Covishield.
Apr 22, 2021, 13:52 PM IST
Singapore to isolate Indian travellers for 21 days to intensify defence against COVID-19
Travellers from India will be isolated for 21 days instead of 14 to help strengthen Singapore's defences against a new double mutant strain of SARS-CoV-2 as 14-days isolation does not detect the infection 100 percent.
Apr 22, 2021, 12:23 PM IST
COVID-19's second wave was very much expected and next three weeks crucial for India, says CSIR-CCMB director
Dr Rakesh Mishra, Director of CSIR- CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology) emphasised that people must follow the guidelines very strictly to prevent themselves from being infected with COVID-19.
Apr 19, 2021, 09:56 AM IST
