covid

Reduce Covishield dose gap to 8-16 weeks, recommends panel

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended reducing the Covishield dose gap.

Mar 20, 2022, 18:15 PM IST

70% long Covid patients face memory, concentration problems: Study

Seven in ten long Covid patients experience concentration and memory problems several months after the initial onset of their disease.

Mar 17, 2022, 19:49 PM IST

Vaccination drive starts for children between 12-14 years age group in Jammu Kashmir on war footing

Students today were seen in ques at most of the vaccination centres in Kashmir and were very excited. 

Mar 16, 2022, 19:38 PM IST

COVID-19 now less deadly than flu, says an expert

According to infectious diseases expert Professor Paul Hunter, COVID-19 now could be less deadly than flu in the UK.

Mar 13, 2022, 13:14 PM IST

Sonu Sood rescues 19-year-old Moga boy who met a serious road accident

Sonu Sood worked to help the country fight Covid-19 during the hellfire of the second wave of the pandemic.

 

Feb 09, 2022, 14:45 PM IST

Covid infections raise risk of heart conditions up to a year later

People who have never had any heart problems and were considered low risk are also developing heart problems after Covid-19.

Feb 09, 2022, 14:23 PM IST

India vs WI: Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer test Covid negative, cleared to train ahead of 2nd ODI

Team India will have a training session on Tuesday evening and both Dhawan and Iyer are set to be a part of that session.

Feb 08, 2022, 16:25 PM IST

India vs WI: Big boost for hosts as KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal join India camp; Navdeep Saini returns from Covid isolation ahead of 2nd ODI

On Monday, the BCCI took to Twitter to share pictures of Rahul, Mayank, and Saini training at the Narendra Modi Stadium as India began preparation for the second ODI, which will be played on Wednesday (February 9).
 

Feb 07, 2022, 20:52 PM IST

Beijing Winter Olympics: Russian athlete complains of inedible food, says 'my bones are sticking out, I cry every day'

Valeria Vasnetsova, a Russian biathlete, claims she was served the same inedible meal three times a day for five days in a row - and that it left her so emaciated that her 'bones (were) sticking out.'

Feb 07, 2022, 19:14 PM IST

'Song became mute', Chief Ministers of Telugu states condole death of Lata Mangeshkar

Chandrasekhar Rao said that Lata Mangeshkar left a permanent impression for the last eight decades in the playback singing and her death has left a void, which can never be filled in the music world of the country.

Feb 06, 2022, 15:07 PM IST

Lata Mangeshkar's last rites LIVE updates: Nightingale of India cremated with full state honours at Shivaji Park

The legendary Lata Mangeshkar died at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday morning, breaking a million hearts. Her last rites were performed at Shivaji Park with full state honours.

Feb 06, 2022, 09:50 AM IST

MNS chief Raj Thackeray rushes to meet 'critical' Lata Mangeshkar at hospital

Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital after testing COVID positive earlier in January this year. 

Feb 05, 2022, 13:44 PM IST

Omicron sub-variant BA.2 will quietly replace it: Australian scientists

The subvariant BA.2 is one of at least three sub-lineages of Omicron. The virus is found in about 2 percent of local samples and has started to gain a serious foothold in England, India and Denmark.

Jan 31, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

Current anti-COVID pills work well against Omicron, antibody drugs less effective: Study

If the ability of the antiviral pills to combat Omicron is confirmed in human patients, it would be welcome news.

Jan 31, 2022, 10:10 AM IST

Kajol tests COVID positive, misses daughter Nysa Devgan’s ‘sweetest smile’, Priyanka Chopra reacts

Kajol is the latest celebrity to be infected by COVID-19.

Jan 30, 2022, 10:14 AM IST

Budget 2022: What Is The Education Sector Expecting From FM Nirmala Sitharaman?

#AskYourFinanceMinister: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2022-23 on February 1. This will be fourth time that Ms Sitharaman will present the budget. Education sector professionals are also expecting some boost ahead of this year's budget. Here is what the industry professionals are expecting from FM Nirmala Sitharaman this year.

Jan 29, 2022, 17:42 PM IST

Covid Warriors: What Are Doctors Expecting From FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ahead Of This Budget?

#AskYourFinanceMinister: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2022-23 on February 1. This will be fourth time that Ms Sitharaman will present the budget. Healthcare industry, which has experienced the pandemic very closely than any of us, is also seeking a boost ahead of this Union Budget. Here is what the industry professionals are expecting from FM Nirmala Sitharaman this year.

Jan 29, 2022, 15:02 PM IST

Is NeoCov the deadliest strain of coronavirus? All about the variant, and why it's in news

In its current form, NeoCov - a type of coronavirus - does not infect humans but further mutations may make it potentially harmful, researchers have noted

Jan 28, 2022, 19:40 PM IST

Omicron sub-variant BA.2 gradually increasing in India: Centre

 Omicron sub-variant BA.2 is more prevalent in comparison to the BA.1 variant in India now, adding that the BA.3 sub-variant has not been detected in India yet, said Sujeet Kumar Singh, Director, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

Jan 27, 2022, 19:24 PM IST

Lata Mangeshkar given trial of extubation, remains under observation in ICU

Lata Mangeshkar's health update was shared by her family on her Twitter handle. 

Jan 27, 2022, 16:03 PM IST