Page 27 - Latest Updates on Covid-19

Indian businesses showed preparedness, resilience despite Covid-19: Report

The survey was conducted on more than 2,600 companies across 14 global markets including 200 firms from India

China chose not to stop Covid-19, they weren't transparent at all: Trump

China has denied US' claim of covering up the extent of its coronavirus outbreak and has accused the US of attempting to divert public attention

Over 23% Delhi residents have Covid-19 antibodies, shows sero-survey

Sero-surveillance tests, not diagnostic in nature, are done to identify the presence of antibodies in the general population

Auto spare revenues may drop 11% as lockdown persists in 75 key districts

Crisil Research says the 75 districts together account for a huge chunk of automobile sales by OEMs and 46% of the automobiles sales in the country

Chinese coronavirus vaccine produces immune response in phase two trial

The results from the Chinese trial provide data from a wider group of participants than the phase 1 trial, which was published in May

Oxford Covid vaccine trial raises hopes; India testing 10,175/1 mn people

India, which has a population over four times as big as the US', has conducted 14,381,303 tests in total, or just 10,175 tests per 1 million people

Indian embassy in Dubai to stay open during weekends, holidays till Dec 31

Out of the 170,000, a total of 40,000 have flown out on the Vande Bharat Mission repatriation flights, and 130,000 have used chartered flights organised by private companies and community groups

Delhi coronavirus update: Sub-1,000 new cases for first time since June 1

With 954 new daily cases on Monday, the national capital reported its smallest single-day jump in coronavirus cases since June 1

Covid-19 impact: IndiGo to lay off 10% of its workforce, says CEO

From where things stand currently, it is impossible for our company to fly through this economic storm without making some sacrifices, said CEO Dutta

India's Covid-19 cases cross 1.1 mn mark, recoveries more than 700,000

There are 3,90,459 active cases in the country, while 7,00,086 people have recovered and one person has migrated. The recovery rate stands at 62.62 per cent

Pharma firms likely to report mixed performance in Q1 on Covid-19, lockdown

Companies with higher exports are likely to benefit due to the rupee depreciation against the US dollar.

Covid-19 spread may spike in monsoon with fall in mercury: IIT-AIIMS study

The study also found that an increase in relative humidity tends to decrease the growth rate and doubling time of coronavirus cases by 1.18 days.

Upgrading cookware and gadgets as the kitchen takes centre stage amid Covid

With home becoming the be-all and end-all of existence, consumer spends are focussed on upgrades and renovation, acquiring appliances and wellness gadgets, cookware and serve ware

Bharat Biotech to Zydus: Seven Indian firms race to develop Covid vaccine

Vaccines normally require years of testing and additional time to produce at scale, but scientists are hoping to develop a coronavirus vaccine within months because of the pandemic

Sun Pharma aims for market share in all verticals amid Covid-19 situation

The drug major, which has presence in around 150 countries, caters to various various segments like psychiatry, anti-infectives, neurology, cardiology, oncology, among others

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Southern states drive Covid growth

Broader effects of Covid on human body, Kerala's plan to manage community transfer, and ensuring every citizen gets the vaccine when it is ready-how India is dealing with the pandemic

Covid-19: IIT Kanpur develops low-cost disinfector for hospitals and malls

Using six ultraviolet lights, SHUDH disinfects 100 sq ft area in 15 minutes

Here's how you can be part of YouTube's global documentary of 2020 memories

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 has not been easy for anyone. YouTube Originals' global documentary will record your day and make you part of the meory of this historic year

Covid-19 fight: Medical students in Gujarat to help meet staff shortage

The Gujarat govt has announced that to meet the need for medical staff for the treatment of Covid-19 patients, medical students will be roped in as assistants

Kerala coronavirus updates: Covid cases in Kerala dip after record spike

After recording over 700 new Covid-19 cases in the past two days, Kerala on Saturday recorded 593 new cases, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan