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Gujarat logs 108 new Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra confirms 86 infections

Gujarat and Maharashtra report a rise in Covid-19 cases linked to Omicron LF.7.9 and XFG sub-variants; officials advise caution but note symptoms remain mild

India crosses 4K active Covid cases, records 5 deaths in last 24 hours

India's active Covid-19 cases reach 4,026 with Kerala having the highest caseload; five deaths reported on Monday including two in Maharashtra

India reports 5 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 4,026

Covid-19 update: Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi

Delhi HC seeks govt update on Covid-19 testing standards amid rising cases

Expressing concern over the lack of clarity on steps taken following a meeting on May 30, 2023, the court emphasized the urgency of finalizing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures

Rising Covid cases hit hotel bookings in Rajasthan amid travel fears

Tourism contributes around 12 per cent to 14 per cent to Rajasthan's economy, according to industry estimates. Over 7.5 million people are employed in the industry

Students wear masks, follow Covid rules as schools reopen in Karnataka

As schools across Karnataka reopened on Monday after summer vacations, students in Bengaluru schools were spotted wearing masks as a precautionary measure amid surge in Covid-19 cases in the state recently. Students, teachers and non-teaching staffs in many schools across the state were wearing masks and maintained distance during interactions. Even parents who accompanied students to school were seen wearing masks as they came to drop their children on the first day of school. Covid-19 appropriate behaviour was seen being followed by students in many schools in Bengaluru City as they lined up at the entrance of the school maintaining distance while entering the premises. Their body temperatures were also being checked by the staffs. In view of the Covid-19 situation in the state and the reopening of schools, Karnataka government, in a circular issued on Friday, has asked parents not to send their children to school, if they have fever, cough, cold and other symptoms. The ...

Infectious variants, viral season behind Covid surge, say experts

Doctors and epidemiologists say infectious subvariants and seasonal viruses are driving the Covid-19 surge, with Kerala, Maharashtra and Delhi reporting most cases

Active Covid-19 cases in India rise to 3,758; 2 deaths reported in 24 hours

State-wise, after Kerala (1,400), the highest active caseloads are in Maharashtra (485), Delhi (436), Gujarat (320), Karnataka (238), West Bengal (287), Tamil Nadu (199), and Uttar Pradesh (149)

US FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose Covid-19 vaccine 'mNexspike'

The US approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it not a replacement for the company's existing shot, but a second option. The new vaccine, mNexspike, is a step toward next-generation coronavirus vaccines. It's made in a way that allows for a lower dose a fifth of the dose of its current COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax by refining its immune target. The approval adds an important new tool to help protect people at high risk of severe disease from COVID-19, Stephane Bancel, Moderna's CEO, said in a statement Saturday. The Food and Drug Administration approved the new vaccine for use in all adults 65 and older, and for people age 12 to 64 who have a least one health condition that puts them at increased risk from the coronavirus. That's the same limit that the FDA set in licensing another COVID-19 vaccine option from competitor Novavax. Those restrictions are a departure from how the US has handled COVID-19 vaccines until now, reflecti

India logs 2,710 active Covid-19 cases, Kerala tops with 1,147 infections

Health ministry data suggests the country saw 168% rise in active Covid cases in the last four days

India's Covid-19 cases climb to 2,710; Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi worst hit

India's active Covid-19 cases rise to 2,710 with Kerala worst hit, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi; new sub-variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 under watch; seven deaths reported

Maharashtra reports 76 new Covid-19 cases, active case tally at 425

At present, Maharashtra is conducting a survey focused on ILI (Influenza-like Illness) and SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) in relation

India, Thailand, Singapore see uptick in Covid cases; WHO urges vigilance

With 91,583 global Covid-19 cases in 28 days before May 11, many South Asian governments urged citizens to wear masks and stay cautious

Datanomics: Rising Covid cases put spotlight on India's healthcare system

Without urgent boosts in investment, experts warn India will struggle to meet both everyday and emergency health demands

Is your health policy Covid-ready? Key features you must look for

Check if your health insurance covers home care, tele-consultations, PPE kits, room rent waiver and has sufficient sum insured to deal with Covid-related hospitalisation costs

India crosses 1,000 active Covid-19 cases, Kerala tops with 430 infections

The country clocked 752 new Covid-19 infections between May 19 and 26, seven deaths reported during the period

No cause of worry, infection severity mild: ICMR DG amid Covid cases uptick

Amid an uptick in Covid cases in some parts of the country, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Dr Rajiv Behl Monday said the severity of infections as of now is generally mild and there was no cause for worry. Speaking about new Covid variants being traced, he said genome sequencing of samples in the west and south have shown that the new variants are not severe and are Omicron sub-variants. These are LF.7, XFG, JN.1 and NB. 1.8.1. The first three are more prevalent, Dr Bhel said. "Samples from other places are being sequenced and we will know in a day or two if there are more variants." The ICMR DG said there has been an uptick in cases --first from the south, then west and now from northern India. All these cases are being monitored through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP). Besides that, ICMR's nationwide respiratory virus sentinel surveillance network is keeping a watch on emerging infections and pathogens, he said. "Whenever c

Covid-19 cases cross 1,000 mark: 430 active cases in Kerala, 104 in Delhi

Covid-19 tally rises across India with over 1,000 active cases. Kerala tops list with 430 active cases; Delhi sees 99 new cases in a week, triggering fresh concerns

Union Health Secretary reviews situation of Covid-19 across states

According to the Union Health Ministry, as of May 19, India has 257 active Covid-19 cases, most of which are mild and require no hospitalisation

Govt issues fresh Covid advisory; Delhi hospitals told to test, train staff

With new Covid sub variants detected, Centre asks hospitals to ensure bed, oxygen, and vaccine readiness, conduct genome sequencing, and report ILI/SARI cases on health portals