Page 5 - Latest Updates on Covid-19

SARS-CoV-2 protein triggers immune attack on healthy cells, shows study

Researchers discover that a Covid-19 viral protein can latch onto healthy cells, prompting the immune system to mistakenly attack them - a finding that could change treatment strategies

India sees 6 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 7,121

Of the six fatalities, three were reported from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one from Maharashtra

India reports 3 Covid-19 deaths, 324 new cases; active tally rises to 6,815

Of the deceased, one was a 44-year-old man with hypothyroidism and hypertension; the other two had pre-existing respiratory ailments

India reports 358 fresh Covid-19 cases, Kerala remains worst affected

Gujarat reported 908 active Covid-19 cases, with a single-day spike of 158, the highest among states

New mRNA vaccine is more effective, less costly to develop, shows study

The lessons learned from this study could inform more efficient vaccine development for other constantly evolving RNA viruses with pandemic potential, said senior author Suresh Kuchipudi

India reports 6 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 6,133

Of the six deaths reported in the past 24 hours, three were from Kerala, two from Karnataka, and one was from Tamil Nadu

India's active Covid-19 cases rise to 5,755; pregnant woman among 4 dead

Of the four deaths reported in the past 24 hours, one each was recorded in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu

NB.1.8.1 Covid-19 variant makes up 10% cases globally: Should you worry?

Fatigue, cough and a runny nose may be more than a cold as NB.1.8.1 spreads-here's how serious it is, how it spreads, and what vaccines still protect against

India reports 4 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 5,364

Of the four deceased in the past 24 hours, two were from Kerala, while Punjab and Karnataka reported one death each. Kerala continuing to be the most affected state, followed by New Delhi, West Bengal

India's active Covid case tally nears 5K, 7 deaths reported in 24 hours

Among states, Kerala had the highest caseload at 1,487, followed by Delhi and West Bengal with 562 and 538 cases respectively

India logs 564 Covid-19 cases; IMA urges caution, not panic amid rise

With active Covid-19 cases at 4,866 nationwide, the IMA advises preventive steps, especially for the elderly and chronically ill, to curb further escalation

India's active Covid-19 cases rise to 4,866; 5-month-old among 7 dead

Covid cases update: Of the seven deceased, three were from Maharashtra, while Delhi and Karnataka reported two deaths each

More Covid deaths recorded in past 3 weeks than previous 39 weeks

There have been seven deaths in last 24 hours

Covid-19 cases rise in India: WHO releases new global action roadmap

As Covid cases slowly rise again in India, the WHO's latest 2025-2030 roadmap and standing recommendations outline how countries should manage ongoing coronavirus risks without repeating past mistakes

India reports 7 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 4,302

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

Covid cases rise 15-fold in just 10 days: Why the sudden surge?

In just 10 days, India has seen a massive 15-fold increase in active Covid-19 cases. Watch the video to know what's behind the sudden surge in cases and should be worried.

Kashmiri Pandits, Northeast floods, Covid cases, Tesla not interested in India & more

People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti today called for the dignified return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir.

India's Covid cases surge over 15-fold in 10 days: What's behind the spike?

Covid-19 cases in India soar from 257 to over 3,900 in 10 days; Kerala leads, government urges calm as new variants drive infections

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)

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