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India sees single-day rise of 121 Covid-19 cases

February 09, 2024 4:15 pm

After December 5, a maximum of a single-day rise of 841 new cases were reported on December 31, 2023, which is 0.2 per cent of the peak cases reported in May 2021, official sources said. 

Covid-19 of 'natural origin' or 'lab leak'? A tale of two theories

March 04, 2023 6:05 pm

The 'natural origin' vs 'lab leak' debate emerged almost simultaneously with the pandemic. The latest statements by US agencies have reignited the controversy. Members of the scientific community themselves have contributed to the muddying of waters.

Karnataka’s rules for international fliers may spark confusion: experts

January 03, 2023 2:12 am

The directions issued by the Karnataka government on December 31, two days after the guidelines from the Centre, say asymptomatic passengers from the six countries should “strictly remain in home quarantine for the next seven days”.

No spike in caseload, state keeps over 80,000 beds ready for Covid-19 patients

December 29, 2022 3:06 pm

Although the state has only 164 active Covid-19 cases, as a preparatory measure, the public Health department has kept 84,400 beds on stand-by, of which 33,475 are isolation beds, 34,143 are oxygen beds, 9,964 are ICU beds and 6,818 are ventilator beds.

Schools, colleges in Puducherry to remain closed till January 31 due to pandemic: Minister

January 19, 2022 10:34 am

🔴 A Namassivayam told reporters after holding discussions with officials of the Health and Education Departments earlier that colleges also would remain closed till this month-end.

1.12 times in Kerala to 2.86 times in Madhya Pradesh: April-May death surge looms over Covid death count

August 04, 2021 5:52 pm

Counting the uncounted - India's Covid-19 death toll: The Indian Express obtained latest registered death data from 8 states that point to a spike but limited to April & May and varying sharply across states.

In children, risk of severe illness, death due to COVID-19 very low: UK study

July 09, 2021 2:03 pm

The researchers said these findings are important as they will inform guidance for young people as well as decisions about the vaccination of teenagers and children, not just in the UK but internationally.

Can coronavirus damage sperm count and fertility in men?

June 16, 2021 6:23 pm

There have been publications which suggest Covid-19 does affect the testes. So, the short answer would be, yes, male fertility is affected by Covid-19.

Karnataka: Madhuvanahalli village consecrates ‘Corona Maramma’; district administration clears the area

May 25, 2021 6:33 am

Yashodhamma, a former gram panchayat, was let off with a warning after she admitted her act was out of ignorance, according to the district authorities

Sonia Gandhi: ‘Fighting Covid is not You vs Us battle but Us vs Corona battle...need to fight this together’

April 27, 2021 11:19 am

The Centre and Opposition-ruled states face off over critical supplies of oxygen and vaccines. Coming after a long, bitter election campaign in four states and a Union Territory, the divide has hardened.

CORONA PHOTOS

One year of lockdown: How entertainment industry and its audience changed in 1 year of pandemic

March 26, 2021 4:34 pm

Coronavirus lockdown anniversary was just here but still, it will take time to get back to normal in the entertainment industry.

Unique Corona Quilt art installation documents pandemic experiences of 1300 Indians; see pics

March 09, 2021 9:50 am

The unique art installation is made of repurposed material ranging from repurposed fabric and gunny bags to table-cloths

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