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US squandered opportunity to beat back Covid-19 by not using masks: Experts

The United States has squandered one of the best opportunities to beat back coronavirus by not resorting to face covering to prevent the spread of infection, believe experts

US squandered opportunity to beat back Covid-19 by not using masks: Experts
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 9:53 AM IST

Covid-19 Factoid: India's count for recovered cases nears 1-million mark

Country recording over 30,000 daily recoveries in the last six days as it battles surge in new cases.

Covid-19 Factoid: India's count for recovered cases nears 1-million mark
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 9:24 AM IST

USA's Dr Fauci to speak at ICMR event on ethics of vaccines for Covid-19

ICMR symposium on July 30 to feature international experts talking about coronavirus pandemic

USA's Dr Fauci to speak at ICMR event on ethics of vaccines for Covid-19
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 9:16 AM IST

Maharashtra Govt issues directions to extend lockdown till August 31

Maharashtra has so far reported 1,44,998 active cases so far, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Maharashtra Govt issues directions to extend lockdown till August 31
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 8:48 AM IST

Coronavirus tally in Odisha crosses 29,000; death toll jumps to 159

The state also registered the highest single-day recovery of 878 patients, taking the total number of people cured of the disease to 18,938

Coronavirus tally in Odisha crosses 29,000; death toll jumps to 159
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 8:44 AM IST

Covid-19: 41 deaths, 2294 new cases reported in West Bengal in 24 hrs

One death each was reported from Paschim Bardhaman, Purba Medinipur, Malda, Jalpaiguri, Dakshin Dinajpur and Darjeeling

Covid-19: 41 deaths, 2294 new cases reported in West Bengal in 24 hrs
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 8:32 AM IST

With 314 new Covid-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, total count reaches 8,600

The total number of COVID-19 cases include 2914 active cases, 5636 discharges and 50 deaths, according to the State Health Department

With 314 new Covid-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, total count reaches 8,600
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 8:32 AM IST

Covid-19 death toll in US surpasses 150,000, total cases cross 4.4 million

According to latest data from Johns Hopkins University, the total number of coronavirus cases registered in the country stand at 4,401,599

Covid-19 death toll in US surpasses 150,000, total cases cross 4.4 million
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 8:20 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Global cases hit 17 million; US deaths cross 150,000

Coronavirus latest news: Total number of Covid-19 cases in India is 1,558,447 now. West Bengal has 62,964 cases, Tamil Nadu 2,27,000, and Maharashtra 391,440. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Global cases hit 17 million; US deaths cross 150,000
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 1:46 AM IST

UK PM Boris Johnson rides made-in-India bike at launch of cycling drive

Hero Cycles took over the brands Viking, Riddick and Ryedale and redesigned the range under the brand name Insync

UK PM Boris Johnson rides made-in-India bike at launch of cycling drive
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 9:10 PM IST

Over 1,700 vehicles penalised for flouting Covid-19 curbs in Noida

Altogether, Rs 2,01,600 were collected in fines during the action, the police said

Over 1,700 vehicles penalised for flouting Covid-19 curbs in Noida
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 9:03 PM IST

Covid-19 can cause stroke in absence of comorbidities, say neurologists

As per the neurologists, if people with pre-existing conditions like blood pressure, diabetes or any heart related ailments test positive for Covid-19, they should immediately get admitted

Covid-19 can cause stroke in absence of comorbidities, say neurologists
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 8:42 PM IST

Kerala's Covid-19 tally over 21,000, 30 health workers among 903 new cases

Kerala reported 903 fresh COVID-19 cases, including 30 health workers, on Wednesday, taking the infection tally to 21,797, while the toll climbed to 68 with one more death

Kerala's Covid-19 tally over 21,000, 30 health workers among 903 new cases
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 8:20 PM IST

Unlock 3: Night curfew removed; metro rail, schools, cinemas to stay shut

The govt said that Independence Day event will be allowed with social distancing norms and by following other health protocols

Unlock 3: Night curfew removed; metro rail, schools, cinemas to stay shut
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 7:52 PM IST

Covid-19 infection has been circulating in bats for decades, says study

The team concluded that preventing future pandemics will require better sampling within wild bats

Covid-19 infection has been circulating in bats for decades, says study
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 7:08 PM IST

India's Covid-19 fatality rate declining progressively: Health Ministry

35,286 Covid-19 patients discharged in 24 hours till Wednesday morning in India

India's Covid-19 fatality rate declining progressively: Health Ministry
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 6:31 PM IST

Hetero joins long list of firms to launch Covid-19 drug favipiravir

Will sell its oral anitiviral for Rs 59 a pill, Cipla and DRL to launch soon

Hetero joins long list of firms to launch Covid-19 drug favipiravir
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 5:55 PM IST

Govt allocates 42.4 mn HCQ tablets to states; biggest allotment yet

According to the clinical management protocol for Covid-19, the HCQ has been described as 'repurposed or off-label therapy.'

Govt allocates 42.4 mn HCQ tablets to states; biggest allotment yet
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 5:48 PM IST

Artificial intelligence can speed up, improve Alzheimer's diagnosis: Study

Artificial intelligence can diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and improve prognosis, a new study has revealed

Artificial intelligence can speed up, improve Alzheimer's diagnosis: Study
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 5:28 PM IST

Telcos lost 8.2 mn subscribers in April; Covid-19 pressure remains: Report

The biggest losers were Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, it said, adding sector leader Reliance Jio witnessed a growth in its base

Telcos lost 8.2 mn subscribers in April; Covid-19 pressure remains: Report
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 5:25 PM IST