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Looming 2nd Covid peak with festivals around the corner, callous attitude

With two big festivals -- Holi and the Kumbh Mela pilgrimage -- around the corner and many people flouting the basic norms, health experts warned

Covid-19 affected health condition of 26% elderly people in India: Study

The Covid-19 situation affected the health condition of 26 per cent of the elderly population in the country, who ranked it as their premier cause of concern, a study says

30 fresh coronavirus infections found in Dharavi, highest this year

This is the highest one-day spike since September

'Policies to cover hospitalisation cost due to adverse effects of vaccine'

Hospitalisation is covered under the health insurance policies subject to the specific terms and conditions of the policy, says Irdai

Vardhman Health to invest Rs 100 crore in adult immunisation outreach

Company earned Rs 500 crore as revenue in FY21 and it plans to double it to over Rs 1,000 crore.

Manipal-MIT declared containment zone after 59 students test Covid positive

Most students who tested positive are from other states. Some first contacts with the Covid-19 positive have also tested positive

European Union regulator reviews AstraZeneca shot and blood clot links

The world is awaiting a decision from Europe's top medical regulator

Ultrasound has potential to damage novel coronaviruses: MIT study

Coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, may be vulnerable to ultrasound vibrations, the study said

India at forefront of global efforts to forge response to Covid: Kovind

Kovind on Thursday said India has been at the forefront of the global efforts to forge a decisive and coordinated response to the Covid-19 pandemic

Over 2.3 million coronavirus tests conducted across the country: Govt

According to the health ministry statement, the cumulative national positivity rate continues to remain less than five per cent and stands at 4.98 per cent today

Night curfew will be in place from 9 pm-5 am in 9 districts: Punjab CM

He clarified that, if required, he would go for more stringent measures to limit its spread in the days to come

European Union regulator to unveil Astrazeneca vaccine assessment

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is due to provide an assessment on Thursday of the safety of Astrazeneca's vaccine against Covid-19

DATA STORY: At 35,871, India's single-day jump in tally biggest since Dec 6

India has so far vaccinated 37,143,255 people. That is 323.71 per cent of its total caseload, and 2.6729 per cent of its population

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Centre says Maha in the beginning of 2nd wave

Health insurance coverage jumped in months after pandemic hit, why increased use of hand sanitisers may be bad news in the long term, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

Japan to end coronavirus emergency in Tokyo despite rebound fears

Experts on a government-commissioned panel moved to end the emergency this coming Sunday

World Coronavirus Dispatch: European countries 'on brink' of third wave

WHO and European Commission urge countries to keep using AstraZeneca vaccine, Experts warn European countries on the brink of a third wave and other pandemic-related news across the globe

China offers its Covid-19 vaccines to diplomats, foreign journalists

China has opened its mass domestic Covid-19 inoculation drive for the first time to Beijing-based diplomats and foreign journalists by offering a vaccine developed by a Chinese pharmaceutical company

'Home nesting', telehealth spending to keep rising post-pandemic: McKinsey

With many high-earning employees not expected back in the office full-time, 'home nesting' that became a feature of pandemic is set to continue, leading to sustained higher spending on home offices

Woman gives birth to 1st known baby with antibodies against Covid: Doctors

Paediatricians have reported the first known case of a woman, who was given the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine during her pregnancy, giving birth to a baby with antibodies against the coronavirus

Andre Russell thanks PM Modi for sending Covid-19 vaccines to Jamaica

West Indies player Andre Russell has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending coronavirus vaccines to Jamaica.