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Covid-19 disaster could have been avoided: Global expert panel

Says major overhaul of WHO needed

United Nations raises global economic forecast to 5.4% growth in 2021

UN warned that surging Covid cases and inadequate availability of vaccines threaten a broad-based recovery

PM Modi reviews availability of oxygen and medicines amid Covid-19

The supply of oxygen is now more than three times of what it was during the peak of the first COVID-19 wave, the Prime Minister's Office said on Wednesday

Opposition leaders write to PM Modi, seek free mass Covid-19 vaccination

The leaders have also demanded a repeal of the three Central farm laws

'INNergise' to Mood Diet: Five-star hotels go all out to beat Covid blues

Focus of home delivery menus is on foods that provide nutrition and improve mood without pinching customers' pockets

WHO has not used term 'Indian Variant' for B.1.617 strain: Health Ministry

A scientist said one can never know the country of origin but only the country where the virus was first sequenced

Avoid unrealistic Covid-19 vaccine expectations: Harsh Vardhan to states

The health minister was holding a meeting with eight states that have been showing a higher number of daily cases, positivity rate and mortality

Most of India should remain locked down for 6-8 weeks: ICMR chief

Districts with over 10% Covid positivity rate should remain locked down, says Balram Bhargava while warning of disaster if Delhi reopens quickly after case surge

Maharashtra, Karnataka suspend Covid-19 vaccination for 18-44 age group

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the Centre of blocking supplies to the state.

Oxygen concentrators to jabs: IBM helps community as second wave surges

The IBM India team has also come together to leverage the AI-powered IBM Watson Assistant to build an assist solution

At Delhi's biggest cremation ground, the days are now long and difficult

The Nigambodh Ghat staff goes about their job with resilience, helping in whatever way possible

Explained: Why the mutated coronavirus variants are so worrisome

Insufficient surveillance in most countries has obscured recognition of variants circulating in many places

Covid LIVE: Maharashtra lockdown may be extended till May 31, says minister

Coronavirus live updates: Statewise cases in India are as follows - Maharashtra (5179929), Karnataka (2013193), Kerala (1939918), UP (1545212), Tamil Nadu (1438509). Stay tuned for corona-related news

Flipkart begins Covid-19 vaccinations for its front-line staff in India

The Walmart-backed e-commerce firm has relaxed the deadline for this year's goal-setting so that employees can completely focus on their health and well being.

Maharashtra reports 46,781 new Covid cases, 816 deaths, 58,805 recoveries

Maharashtra reported 46,781 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, an uptick from 40,956 a day ago, and 816 deaths, the health department said

Allahabad HC seeks UP govt response on charges of Covid mismanagement

Allahabad HC directs the Yogi Adityanath government to respond to the allegations of mismanagement in the availability of oxygen, beds and medcines required for the treatment of Covid-19 patients

Supreme Court judge Justice Chandrachud tests positive for Covid-19

Supreme Court judge Justice D Y Chandrachud has tested positive for COVID-19, the apex court sources said on Wednesday.

TN to float global tenders to procure Covid-19 vaccines, use trains for O2

Global tenders would be floated for procurement of COVID-19 vaccines and all steps shall be taken expeditiously to inoculate those between the 18-45 age group

Transmission of coronavirus through water is not a concern, say experts

Experts on Wednesday said transmission of coronavirus through water is not a concern, after bodies of suspected COVID-19 patients were fished out of the Ganga and Yamuna.

TAIPA seeks DoT's intervention for priority telecom personnel vaccination

Industry body TAIPA has written to DoT seeking priority vaccination of telecom field personnel, amid a growing chorus for inoculation of these workers