Fourth wave of Covid-19

China adds 1,366 new local Covid-19 cases; military, doctors sent to Shanghai to test 26 million residents

Of the locally confirmed cases, 425 were reported in Shanghai, where the military and thousands of healthcare workers have been sent to help execute coronavirus tests.

Apr 04, 2022, 09:49 AM IST

Fourth wave scare: Despite lockdowns, China records highest Covid-19 new daily cases since February 2020

The country, going through an unprecedented coronavirus wave, reported a total of 13,287 new daily Covid-19 cases.

Apr 03, 2022, 09:59 AM IST

Delhi to further relax Covid-19 curbs? DDMA to meet today to discuss pandemic situation

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyender Jain, Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot and senior officials and expert members are expected to attend the meeting.

Mar 31, 2022, 11:20 AM IST

Fourth wave of Covid-19: Maharashtra Health Minister stresses on need to be alert amid rising cases in Europe, China

"We`ve to be on alert as there is a surge in Covid cases in Europe, China and other countries. Till now we have seen the impact of the third wave, we can`t even think of removing the mask...," Tope said.

Mar 31, 2022, 07:04 AM IST

Fourth wave scare: Lockdown in China, record hospitalisations in France as Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc around world

Globally, more than 48.01 crore confirmed cases of Covid-19, including 61,24,396 deaths have been so far reported to the World Health Organization. 

Mar 29, 2022, 10:34 AM IST

Fourth wave scare, China puts 26 million people under lockdown after surge in Covid-19 cases

China has decided to put its largest city of Shanghai, which has a population of over 26 million, under lockdown due to record Covid-19 cases. 

Mar 28, 2022, 07:05 AM IST

Amid threat of fourth wave of Covid-19, THIS country reports over 20,000 new community cases

The country also reported 15 fatalities from coronavirus, taking the total death toll to 199.

Mar 23, 2022, 11:13 AM IST

Covid-19: Amid fourth wave scare, expert body suggests reducing gap between Covishield doses

India's apex body on immunisation NTAGI has recommended administering the second dose of Covishield between eight and 16 weeks after the first dose.

Mar 21, 2022, 10:03 AM IST

Covid-19 hasn't gone away, warns US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy amid pandemic scare

“When we look at what's happening around the world and over the last two years, we recognise that when cases increase in one part of the world, that often leads to increases in the other part of the world. And we should be prepared that, you know, Covid hasn't gone away,” said US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. 

Mar 21, 2022, 09:38 AM IST

How hard will fourth wave of Covid-19 hit India? Here's what experts feel

India has so far seen three waves of Covid-19, including the second deadly surge driven by the perilous Delta variant of the virus.

Mar 20, 2022, 09:05 AM IST

Fourth wave of Covid-19: 'Must continue taking precautions', says Maha health minister as Omicron BA.2 sub-variant spreads globally

Looking at the new surge in coronavirus cases in South Korea, China and Europe, "we can not let our guard down as yet," Rajesh Tope.

Mar 20, 2022, 08:32 AM IST

Fourth wave of Covid-19 coming? China records 2 deaths, first in more than one year

China, which is witnessing a record surge in coronavirus cases, recorded 2,157 new infections from community transmission on Saturday.

Mar 19, 2022, 09:34 AM IST

Fourth wave of Covid-19: 'Omicron BA2 subvariant spreading fast as nations lift curbs'

After more than a month of decline, Covid-19 cases started to increase around the world last week, the WHO said, with lockdowns in Asia and China`s Jilin province battling to contain an outbreak.

Mar 18, 2022, 11:20 AM IST