Page 1478 - Health News

World coronavirus dispatch: Brazil's daily new deaths, cases at record high

From how Prince Charles 'got away lightly', to cheap beach holidays targetting locals, and why Africa has to weather the storm without massive stimulus - read these and more in today's world dispatch

India underprepared to handle Covid-19 cases as restrictions lifted: Report

Even after a two-month lockdown that severely impacted the economy and the people, the epidemic has still not reached its peak and Covid-19 cases continue to increase steadily each day

DRDO develops device to keep PPE wearers comfortable, without sweating

DRDO developed a personal air circulation system which can be used inside the PPE as a small backpack of approximately 500 grams weight

Health ministry issues memorandum advising staff to follow Covid measures

According to the office memorandum, the entire premises of the health ministry, including the washrooms, elevators and staircases, will be closed for a thorough sanitation on June 6-7

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Defence Secretary tests positive, say reports

Covid 19 India: Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh have extended lockdown till June 30. Catch coronavirus, lockdown updates and other related stories here

Covid-19 crisis: WHO says HCQ trials can resume, safety test done

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that it will resume recruiting patients for the hydroxychloroquine arm of a global trial called Solidarity.

Delhi govt reduces home quarantine to 7 days for asymptomatic travellers

In an order, the city government also instructed all district magistrates to keep a watch on the implementation of the norm

Wildlife poaching in India more than doubles during lockdown: Report

The study indicates that despite consistent efforts by law enforcement agencies, wild animal populations in India are under additional threat during the lockdown period.

Centre-run RML Hospital giving out erroneous Covid-19 results: AAP

The AAP leader said the Centre, Delhi government and the high court have clearly stated that Covid-19 test results should be submitted within 48 hours of the testing and preferably within 24 hours

More than 4 mn Covid-19 detection tests in India so far: Health ministry

The testing capacity has been increased to 140,000 lakh per day through 480 government and 208 private laboratories (total 688 laboratories)

GVK Group cuts salaries by up to 30% from May as Covid-19 impacts business

The diversified group, which is into energy, resources, airports, transportation, hospitality and life sciences sectors, has around 1,800 workforce

South Korea allows use of Gilead's remdesivir to treat Covid-19 patients

The South Korean government's fast-track import approval on Wednesday came after health authorities concluded that the drug could possibly help patients recover faster

India contained Covid-19 spread to a large extent: President Kovind

In a telephonic conversation with Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili, Kovind said India has also been at the forefront in mobilising international efforts against the pandemic

India coronavirus dispatch: Scripting a new narrative for Covid-19 control

From reframing of worker-employer relations, to how airlines and airports are trying to make flying safe, and whether a UV device can kill virus - read these and more in today's India dispatch

World coronavirus dispatch: Protesters weigh Covid risks on crowded streets

From looting and vandalism compounding virus woes in the US, to backlash in China over front-line doctor's death, and South Korea's $29-billion stimulus - read these and more in today's world dispatch

US to ship first tranche of 100 ventilators to India next week: White House

Trump spoke with Modi on Tuesday and "the two leaders discussed the G-7 (summit), the Covid-19 response, and regional security issues"

Coronavirus LIVE: Three states report biggest single-day jump in cases

Covid19 tracker: 5 most affected states are Maharashtra (70,013), Tamil Nadu (23,495), Delhi (20,834), Guj (17,200), Rajasthan (8,980). Catch coronavirus, lockdown updates and other related stories

Nearly half of coronavirus patients have recovered: Health ministry data

More than 95,000 people have recovered as of Tuesday morning, while 5,598 have died.

GMR Group cuts employees' salary by up to 50% due to Covid-19: Report

The Bengaluru-based infrastructure major has presence in roads and highways, energy and airport sectors

SC rejects plea to remove lockdown period for calculating cheque limitation

A bench headed by Justice R Banumathi, which heard the matter through video-conferencing, said that the issue raised in the plea relates to "policy decisions" and the court cannot issue such direction