Page 14 - Latest Updates on Coronavirus
Domestic air passenger traffic expected to surpass pre-Covid levels: ICRA
Icra maintains a "stable" outlook on the domestic aviation industry, amidst the continued recovery in domestic and international air passenger traffic, and relatively stable cost environment, it said
 "Domestic air passenger traffic expected to surpass pre-Covid levels: ICRA")
Why PVR INOX MD Ajay Bijli thinks leading a 3D life is the key to wellness
Make time for that forgotten hobby, advises Bijli, who revived his 1980s-style rock band during the pandemic
 "Why PVR INOX MD Ajay Bijli thinks leading a 3D life is the key to wellness")
No impact on immune system of man who took over 200 Covid vaccines: Study
The case study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal found that the immune system of the person is fully functional
 "No impact on immune system of man who took over 200 Covid vaccines: Study")
CDC notifies guidelines for individuals, organisations to curb Covid spread
These guidelines offer practical advice for individuals and organisations to navigate the complexities of illness, recovery, and preventing transmission
 "CDC notifies guidelines for individuals, organisations to curb Covid spread")
Older US adults should get another Covid-19 shot: Govt advisory panel
Some members of the advisory panel said a should" recommendation is meant to more clearly prod doctors and pharmacists to offer the shots
 "Older US adults should get another Covid-19 shot: Govt advisory panel")
India's thermal coal imports fall for first time since Covid-19 pandemic
Surging production and supplies by world's largest miner Coal India have pushed stockpiles at power plants to record highs of over 43 million metric tonnes
 "India's thermal coal imports fall for first time since Covid-19 pandemic")
Health care companies check market pulse with IPOs after pandemic
Noticeably, a large number of hospital chains have tapped the public markets. Some of them include Yatharth Hospital, Jupiter Life Line and Global Healthcare
 "Health care companies check market pulse with IPOs after pandemic")
Byju's controversies: The troubles hurting India's biggest edtech company
How did Edtech firm fall from the grace that it once enjoyed with the valuation peaking at $22 billion. Explained
 "Byju's controversies: The troubles hurting India's biggest edtech company")
India records 105 fresh Covid-19 infections, active cases stand at 875
India has witnessed three Covid waves in the past, with the peak incidence of daily cases and deaths being reported during the Delta wave in April-June 2021
 "India records 105 fresh Covid-19 infections, active cases stand at 875")
Covid vaccine complications range from neurological to heart issues: Study
The viral-vector jabs were also tied to an increased risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system
 "Covid vaccine complications range from neurological to heart issues: Study")
Covid-19 updates: India records 110 new cases, total active tally at 893
The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, 2023 but cases had begun to increase after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions
 "Covid-19 updates: India records 110 new cases, total active tally at 893")
Dubai Int'l Airport had 86.9 mn passengers last year in post-pandemic surge
While still shy of its all-time high in 2018, the figures for 2023 showed just how far the airport known as DXB has bounced back from the pandemic
 "Dubai Int'l Airport had 86.9 mn passengers last year in post-pandemic surge")
Etihad reports 10% rise on pre-pandemic levels; aims 35-40% further growth
The Abu Dhabi-based national carrier, according to its chief revenue and commercial officer Arik De is also a strong "believer" in competition and is not afraid of it
 "Etihad reports 10% rise on pre-pandemic levels; aims 35-40% further growth")
Four new Covid deaths reported across country, active caseload at 876
India has logged 123 new cases of Covid, while the number of active cases of the infection stood at 876, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated on Tuesday
 "Four new Covid deaths reported across country, active caseload at 876")
India records 74 new Covid-19 infections, active cases stand at 871
India has witnessed three waves of Covid-19 in the past with the peak incidence of daily new cases and deaths being reported in the delta wave during April-June 2021
 "India records 74 new Covid-19 infections, active cases stand at 871")
JN.1 Covid variant has increased transmissibility, immune escape: Study
The study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, sheds light on the variant's potential to become the dominant lineage and alerts the global health community
HC directs Delhi govt to pay Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to kin of Covid-19 victim
The court was dealing with a woman's petition seeking direction to the state authorities to release compensation under the MCPASY for her husband's death due to Covid-19 in 2021
 "HC directs Delhi govt to pay Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to kin of Covid-19 victim")
India records 114 new Covid infections, active cases stand at 870
India has witnessed three waves of Covid-19 in the past with the peak incidence of daily new cases and deaths being reported during the delta wave in April-June 2021
 "India records 114 new Covid infections, active cases stand at 870")
Covid-19 got mutated 223 times, effects have come down: Mandaviya
He said that like influenza, which hits people once or twice every year, 'Covid is with us and it will remain'
 "Covid-19 got mutated 223 times, effects have come down: Mandaviya")
2008 global financial crisis wasn't as serious as Covid-19: FM Sitharaman
A nearly 60-page White Paper was tabled in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by Sitharaman on Thursday
 "2008 global financial crisis wasn't as serious as Covid-19: FM Sitharaman")