COVID-19 guidelines

Covid-19: Govt Advises Use Of Face Masks On Flights Amid Rising Cases In India

In a written reply, the MOS Civil Aviation General VK Singh (retd) said that the prevailing 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' has been advised. 

Apr 04, 2023, 10:43 AM IST

Covid-19 Guidelines: Karnataka mandates 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk countries

The Karnataka government revised the guidelines to trace and quarantine the primary and secondary contacts of COVID-positive people to increase surveillance and containment efforts within the State.

Jan 01, 2023, 09:06 AM IST

Covid-19 travel UPDATE: Govt issues new guidelines for international arrivals at airport

Airlines are directed to modify their check-in functionalities to incorporate the changes and issue boarding passes only to those international passengers travelling from six countries.

Dec 30, 2022, 13:43 PM IST

Winter Session of Parliament: Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die, seven days ahead of schedule amid Covid scare

The Winter Session of Parliament started on December 7 and was scheduled to be held till December 29. This was the first full session for the newly elected Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, officiating as Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Dec 23, 2022, 13:36 PM IST

Nationwide emergency mock drills from Tuesday - India's Covid response begins

According to the Union Health Ministry, an emergency response mock drill will be conducted at hospitals across the country from December 27 in view of a spike in Covid cases in some countries. 

Dec 23, 2022, 11:43 AM IST

Covid variant BF.7 found in India: Check symptoms, precautions and advisory here

During these months in India, the common cold, cough, and other seasonal ailments are also prevalent, people are advised to take necessary precautions, details here.

Dec 23, 2022, 11:22 AM IST

Hours after suspending 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra' in Rajasthan over Covid fears, BJP takes U-turn, says THIS

After the BJP`s announcement of the cancellation of the yatra, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Govind Singh Dotasra took a jibe at the saffron party. "The yatra was failing from the first day and chairs were empty. Now, BJP is cancelling it just for the sake of saving its reputation," he said.

Dec 23, 2022, 10:37 AM IST

'Don't misbehave with patients, OTHERWISE...': UP DyCM Brajesh Pathak warns doctors amid Covid scare

Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has said that efforts are being made to provide the benefits of government schemes to the patients. There should not be any negligence in the treatment of patients and all the treatment facilities will be provided free of cost in the government hospital

Dec 23, 2022, 10:04 AM IST

BF.7 variant of coronavirus not worrisome for India, says top scientist

Rakesh Mishra, Director, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), Bangalore, said most Indians have acquired hybrid immunity which means immunity developed through vaccines and also natural infection protecting them from different COVID-19 variants.

Dec 23, 2022, 09:26 AM IST

New Zealand removes most remaining Covid-19 restrictions; drops mask, vaccine mandates

The relaxations come as the Omicron variant outbreak wanes in New Zealand.

Sep 12, 2022, 12:46 PM IST

Schools to have quarantine room, mandatory thermal scanning: Delhi government issues new Covid-19 guidelines

Delhi government has directed the schools to ensure that no students and staff members should enter school premises without thermal scanning, reported PTI. 

Apr 22, 2022, 14:12 PM IST

Fourth wave of Covid-19: Delhi govt issues advisory for private schools - what it says

"If any Covid case is noticed/reported to the school authority, the same must be intimated to Directorate and concerned wing or school as a whole must be closed down for the time being," the advisory read.

Apr 14, 2022, 21:21 PM IST

Delhi: Parents' consent for offline classes and exams of 10 &12 not mandatory

The hybrid model of classes will be followed for classes 1 to 9 and 11 till March 31, 2022. 

Mar 01, 2022, 18:34 PM IST

Uttarakhand further relaxes Covid-19 curbs as cases sink - Check new guidelines here

The ban on political rallies and dharnas, however, also continue till March 10.

Mar 01, 2022, 09:52 AM IST

Odisha reopens schools for classes 1-7 from today as Covid-19 caseload decline

Schools have reopened in Odisha for students from classes 1 to 7 from today. 

 

Feb 28, 2022, 13:25 PM IST

US eases Covid-19 restrictions, CDC issues new guidelines

"The new guidelines, which took effect from Friday, reflect the administration`s view that the US has entered a different, potentially less dangerous phase of the pandemic," said a report. 

Feb 28, 2022, 08:12 AM IST

Standing passengers allowed in metro as Delhi lifts all Covid-19 curbs

Passengers will be allowed to travel in the metro without any restrictions i.e, they can travel in both standing and sitting manner from Monday (February 28).

Feb 26, 2022, 23:57 PM IST

Covid-19: Masks no longer mandatory for travellers in private vehicles in Delhi

Relaxation from penalty will not be applied for people travelling together in cabs and taxis that are public transport vehicles.

Feb 26, 2022, 19:59 PM IST

What Covid-19 restrictions are still in force in Delhi-NCR, details here

Delhi reported 766 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths on Wednesday. 901 people recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours.

Feb 17, 2022, 11:07 AM IST

Covid-19 pandemic nearing its end? Centre asks states, UTs to end additional restrictions

"Presently, as the case trajectory across the nation is showing a sustained downward trend, it will be useful if states/UTs review and amend/do away with the additional restrictions so imposed after considering the trend of cases...," Union Health Secretary said in a letter. 

Feb 17, 2022, 09:21 AM IST