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All about weekend curfew in Delhi that comes in effect from tonight

As the weekend curfew in Delhi will kick in tonight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday to curb further spread of Covid-19, let us have a look at what will remain shut and what will function as usual

Next Covid variant after 'mild' Omicron could be more virulent: Expert

The reduced severity of Omicron is good news for now, but it is the result of an "evolutionary mistake" as Covid-19 is transmitting very efficiently

Schools, colleges, hostels to remain close till Jan 21 in Bihar

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Bihar government on Thursday announced that all schools, colleges, coaching centres, and hostels will remain closed till January 21.

Jharkhand reports 3,704 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hours

Jharkhand reported 3,704 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths in the last 24 hours, the state health department informed on Thursday.

West Bengal reports 15,421 fresh Covid-19 cases, 19 more deaths

West Bengal reported 15,421 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, said the state health department on Thursday.

Odisha logs 2,703 new COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day spike in 6 months

Odisha on Friday registered its biggest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases in six months as 2,703 more people tested positive for the infection, a health bulletin said.

Odisha reports its first and India's second death linked to Omicron variant

Odisha on Thursday reported its first and the country's second Omicron-related death.

24 new cases push Covid-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar to 7,848

The COVID-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 7,848 on Friday as 24 more people tested positive for the infection, one less than the previous day, a health bulletin said.

Global Covid cases cross grim milestone of 300 mn; deaths over 5.47 mn

Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has surpassed the grim milestone of 300 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.47 million

'Forever boosting': Why some scientists oppose repeated Covid-19 shots

Everyone should get a booster shot. In the long run, though, doses every few months aren't a viable public health strategy, scientists say

India records 117,100 new Covid cases, highest 24-hr rise in over 200 days

The single day rise in coronavirus infections was recorded above one lakh after 214 days

Covid-19 in numbers: Latest data on cases and deaths in India and globally

Refer to these tables for data on confirmed coronavirus cases, deaths and recoveries in India and across the world

Data story: India logs 117,100 cases; positivity rate rises to 7.7%

India has so far administered 1,496,681,156 vaccine doses. That is 4248.75 per cent of its total caseload, and 106.99 per cent of its population

Omicron variant of Covid-19 may be less severe, but not 'mild': WHO

During a press briefing, the head of global health body said that at present, 109 countries would miss out on fully vaccinating 70 per cent of their populations by the start of July 2022

New Covid cases increase sharply as new deaths decreased worldwide: WHO

The global number of new Covid-19 cases increased sharply by 71 per cent last week compared to the previous week, but the number of new deaths decreased by 10 per cent, the WHO has said.

Delhi makes Shehnai Banquet Hall as Covid care centre with 100 oxygen beds

In view of the rising cases of Covid, the Delhi government made operational once again the Shehnai Banquet Hall as COVID care centre opposite the LNJP Hospital.

Third wave of Covid-19 here, doctors and nurses brace up yet again

The pandemic has taken a physical and emotional toll on frontline workers but they are carrying on with resilience

People may need another booster dose in fall of 2022: Moderna CEO Bancel

The efficacy of boosters against COVID-19 is likely to decline over the next few months and people may need another shot in the fall of 2022, Moderna CEO said

14-day quarantine for international arrivals who test positive in Karnataka

Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases in the state, the Karnataka government on Thursday ordered 14 days quarantine for international passengers who test positive at airports

Night curfew in Chandigarh; schools, colleges closed amid Covid cases rise

With the spike in Coronavirus cases, the Chandigarh administration on Thursday decided to impose night curfew in the Union Territory from 10 pm to 5 am daily.