Search For "covid 19"
Nasal swab can provide early warning of emerging viruses: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
As the Covid-19 pandemic showed, potentially dangerous new viruses can begin to spread in the population well before the global public health surveillance system can detect them.
Read More
Delhi records 6 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The national capital logged 6 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, with the case positivity rate at 0.13 per cent, stated a bulletin issued by the Delhi Health Department on Wednesday.
Read More
Researchers discover new cellular component with importance for sense of s
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers at Umea University in Sweden have discovered a previously unknown cellular component, an organelle, inside neurons that we use to perceive smell. The discovery could lead to more research into impaired sense of smell, which is a common symptom of COVID-19.
Read More
Delhi HC permits 18 foreign nationals to board 'Palace on Wheels' after to
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday permitted 18 foreign nationals to board the 'Palace on Wheels' train subject to an undertaking for depositing Rs 15 lakh by their booking agent by Thursday to the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDCL).
Read More
Novak Djokovic likely to miss Indian Wells, Miami Open after US extend COV
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
This year's tournament at Indian Wells will kickstart from March 6 to 19, with the Miami Open following from March 20 to April 2.
Read More
Pakistan: Karachi hospital confirms 6 cases of Omicron sub-variant XBB
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The XBB is a highly contagious subvariant of COVID-19's Omicron strain, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The XBB variant had a higher reinfection risk, as compared to other circulating Omicron sublineages, the Dawn report said.
Read More
India records 175 new cases of Covid-19 in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday said that the country recorded a total of 175 new cases of Coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours.
Read More
Australia's opener Matt Renshaw tests positive for COVID-19, will feature
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Renshaw, last having played a Test in 2018, made his return to the national side after a five-year absence. But a positive rapid antigen Test after being unwell before the match put his return under threat. But the batter was named into the playing eleven anyways and will bat at number six.
Read More
Sudden COVID-19 surge resulting to acute shortage of medicines in China
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases in China, the pharmaceutical industries are finding it difficult to cope with the high demand for medicines after the Xi Jinping-led government announced relaxations in its zero-Covid policy.
Read More
COVID-19: China infection surge on agenda at WHO coronavirus meeting
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to UN News, the 30-strong expert group was formed in June 2020 to advise the UN health agency and Member States on coronavirus mutations and variants. The group's last meeting was in October.
Read More
China calls covid restrictions on its travellers 'political'
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"Some of these measures are disproportionate and simply unacceptable. We firmly reject using COVID measures for political purposes and will take corresponding measures in response to varying situations based on the principle of reciprocity," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning sai
Read More
Delhi reports just 7 new COVID cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The national capital recorded fewer than 10 COVID cases for the second day in a row with 7 fresh infections, according to the Delhi Health Department on Tuesday.
Read More