covid

Massive rise in Delhi covid cases: 15,097 patients, 15.34% positivity rate

In a massive surge, Delhi Thursday recorded 15,097 fresh Covid cases, the highest single-day rise since May 8, and six deaths while the positivity rate mounted to 15.34 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.

Jan 06, 2022, 19:02 PM IST

Adequate hydration, bed rest key to recover fast from Covid: Australian expert

The number of Omicron infections has also risen more than 50 times from around 1,200 since late November when the first case was detected in the country.

Jan 06, 2022, 08:46 AM IST

Good news! Covid to end up as seasonal epidemic soon say, experts

The Russian Academy of Sciences President Alexander Sergeyev also stated that the current Covid-19 pandemic will transform into seasonal epidemics starting from 2022.

Jan 05, 2022, 13:49 PM IST

Betty White's agent denies false COVID booster-related rumours behind her death

Betty White's manager Jeff Witjas shot down a debunked report that claimed White had just gotten a COVID-19 booster shot on December 28.

Jan 04, 2022, 14:04 PM IST

Know why highly transmissible Omicron variant does not harm lungs

The Omicron variant multiplies about 70 times faster inside human respiratory tract tissue than the Delta variant, according to scientists at the University of Hong Kong.

Jan 04, 2022, 13:58 PM IST

'Naagin' 6 teaser has COVID-19 twist, lead's name begins with ‘M’

Fans wonder who will be new icchadhari-naagin in Ekta Kapoor's popular supernatural series.

Jan 04, 2022, 09:02 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi in isolation after family member tests COVID positive

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has isolated herself after a member of her family and one of her staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

Jan 04, 2022, 01:08 AM IST

DNA: Over 40 lakh children got COVID vaccine jabs in India

Till now more than 40 lakh children have been vaccinated. The vaccination campaign against COVID-19 in India started on 16 January last year. Initially, this window of corona vaccine jabs was opened only for front-line workers, health workers and doctors.

Jan 04, 2022, 00:14 AM IST

Registration process started for Vaccination of children

Children will start getting the corona vaccine from tomorrow in Uttar Pradesh. Vaccination will be done for children of 15 to 18 years. Registration for corona vaccination also started from January 1. More than three lakh children have been registered on the first day.

Jan 02, 2022, 17:16 PM IST

No reason to delay Covid vaccination during pregnancy: Study

According to the study,  levels of COVID-19 antibodies at delivery tended to be higher when the initial vaccination course occurred in the third trimester of a pregnant woman.

Jan 02, 2022, 11:28 AM IST

Begum Jaan director Srijit Mukherji tests positive for COVID, says he's isolating himself

Director of Vidya Balan's film 'Begum Jaan' Srijit Mukherji announced that he tested positive for COVID-19.

Jan 01, 2022, 22:01 PM IST

Maharashtra Minister Balasaheb Thorat tests positive for COVID-19

Maharashtra Minister Balasaheb Thorat has been tested positive for COVID-19. The Congress leader took to Twitter to inform of being infected by the virus.

Dec 31, 2021, 00:17 AM IST

Mumbai Covid cases: MASSIVE rise continues, 3,671 new patients

The financial capital has seen a five-fold increase in cases in a week. Last Friday, the city had seen only 683 cases.

Dec 30, 2021, 20:12 PM IST

Omicron Update: N95 mask can protect you against Omicron, says expert

As Omicron can spread much faster than previous COVID-19 variants, mask-wearing is more important right now. Cloth mask or N95, which mark you should wear? Know more in detail from our expert.

Dec 30, 2021, 19:40 PM IST

Omicron Explodes: Record infections registered

More than 14.40 lakh cases of coronavirus were reported across the globe on Monday, marking the highest-ever single day rise since the pandemic started last year. Meanwhile, India recorded 653 cases of the Omicron variant.

Dec 29, 2021, 19:32 PM IST

Omicron may do good by replacing Delta from world: Experts

While Omicron is known to cause only mild disease, Delta has been more lethal leading to increased hospitalisation with drop in oxygen levels, pneumonia, and death.

Dec 29, 2021, 12:12 PM IST

DNA: Surge in sale of luxury cars in small cities of India

A new study reveals that since covid, common people of the country have spend money very thoughtfully, but on contrary there is also a tremendous jump in the sale of luxury car Lamborghini in small cities of India.

Dec 27, 2021, 23:38 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Which vaccine should children get?

From January 3, vaccination of children in the age group of 15 to 18 years is going to start in the country. Along with this, from January 10, people above 60 years of age suffering from serious illness will also start receiving booster doses. There are many questions in the minds of parents regarding the vaccination of their children. In the special edition of 'Taal Thok Ke', you will get the answer to every question.

Dec 27, 2021, 19:20 PM IST

From January 3, children will get the armor of the vaccine

Children will get New Year's gift from January 3. To avoid Omicron, the first dose of vaccination will be taken

Dec 27, 2021, 09:36 AM IST

Is untreated HIV behind the emergence of Omicron?

It has already been observed that Covid-19 can linger for many months in patients who are HIV-positive.

Dec 22, 2021, 10:33 AM IST