Page 9 - Latest Updates on Covid-19

Covid-19 tests of all cyclists, support staff return negative: SAI

The COVID-19 tests of all cyclists and support staff, who have been in quarantine on arrival ahead of the national camp beginning on August 14 here, have returned negative

The mask: Protective gear against Covid that doubles up as a style quotient

From simple protective gear to sophisticated offerings with logos, taglines and artistic work, there are a whole lot of masks you can choose from

Tamil Nadu lockdown relaxations: CM allows worship in small temples

The chief minister called upon the public to adhere to the SOP and contain the spread of Covid-19

Covid-19 may have longer incubation period of eight days, say scientists

They said the findings may concern health authorities relying on the standard 14-day quarantine

Kozhikode flight crash: Deceased passenger tests positive for Covid-19

The condition of 16 passengers, admitted to various hospitals, is serious, Malappuram Collector said

Noida gets 400-bed Covid-19 hospital, CM Yogi Adityanath reviews facilities

Aditynath also reviewed the facilities in the hospital, which is expected to begin services with 200 beds initially from Sunday

Mike Pompeo speaks with counterparts from five key allies, including India

Beijing claims almost all of the 1.3 million square mile South China Sea as its sovereign territory

India's Covid-19 tally reaches 2.8 mn with single-day rise of 61,537 cases

Maharashtra with 1,45,889 active cases and 3,27,281 cured and discharged patients continues to be the worst affected

With 2,679 fresh cases, Assam's Covid-19 tally crosses 55,000-mark

The total number of persons losing their lives due to Covid-19 in the state has gone up to 132

Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's son tests positive for coronavirus

Yathindra, 40, is a first-time MLA from the Varuna Assembly segment in Mysuru district

Crowded villages show why coronavirus cases are surging in rural India

Emerging rural hotspots, where health care infrastructure is fragile and living conditions are already difficult, pose a challenge to the government

Gujarat's Covid-19 death toll tops 2,600; state tally crosses 68,000 mark

Vadodara, for a second day, saw its daily spike shooting past the hundred mark with 110 fresh infections

So far nearly 94% of allocated free grains distributed in Apr, May and Jun

Number likely to go up as distribution of June month quota is still on

Serum Institute to provide Covid vaccine to 92 countries at Rs 250 a dose

Partners with Gavi, Gates Foundation, will provide 100 mn doses to Covax, a WHO initiative led by Gavi and CEPI

Priority lending tag to provide new credit lifeline for young startups

Say banks will have to understand ecosystem's high-growth business model

We are looking at vaccines as new growth pivot: Strides Pharma chief

In a Q&A, pharma major's MD & CEO, R Ananthanarayanan says the firm is setting up a vaccine suite and is in final-stage talks with global players to seal a deal for developing a Covid-19 vaccine

Siemens posts Rs 2 cr loss in June quarter due to Covid-19 disruptions

In the year-ago period, the company logged a profit of Rs 250.1 crore, a BSE filing said.

British Airways: Thousands to lose jobs as airline pushes ahead with cuts

British Airways, owned by IAG , said in April it would need to axe up to 12,000 of its 42,000 staff to survive the Covid-19 pandemic and remain competitive

US adds 1.8 mn jobs in July as spike in Covid-19 cases stalls hiring

With confirmed viral cases still elevated in much of the nation and businesses under continued pressure, many employers appear reluctant or unable to hire

BSEB awards grace marks to pass 2.14 lakh students amid Covid-19

BSEB has passed 2.14 lakh students, who failed in either one or two subjects in Matriculation and Intermediate examinations, by giving them grace marks as "one time exception"