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Explained: Can pets or stray animals spread coronavirus infection?Subscriber Only
March 09, 2020 04:58 IST
There was a lone case in Hong Kong where a pet dog tested positive. Experts think the dog’s “weak positive” was actually a case of human-to-animal transmission, and say dogs should be kept away from those suffering from COVID-19.
Mon, Mar 09, 2020
Fighting the virus: Many hands behind India’s battle against coronavirusSubscriber Only
March 08, 2020 05:04 IST
A surveillance programme set in place in 2004, tested through outbreaks like Nipah, and involving a network spread down to villages, is now at the vanguard against fast-spreading COVID-19.
Sun, Mar 08, 2020
Coronavirus count 34: Two cases in Ladakh, one in Tamil NaduSubscriber Only
March 08, 2020 04:50 IST
Over 150 contacts have been traced of the two US nationals who tested positive for the virus in Bhutan, and placed under community surveillance, sources in the health ministry said.
Sun, Mar 08, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: If you have planned a holiday abroad, should you cancel?Subscriber Only
March 07, 2020 05:14 IST
The government advisory has also asked citizens to avoid non-essential travel to all COVID-19 affected countries. That would mean at least 83 countries as of now, on every continent barring Antarctica.
Sat, Mar 07, 2020
One more tests positive for Covid-19, count climbs to 31Subscriber Only
March 07, 2020 01:10 IST
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told reporters that a flight operated by Mahan Air from Iran will carry swabs of 300 Indians suspected to be infected. Those who test positive will not be evacuated, as was the case with Indians in Wuhan.
Sat, Mar 07, 2020
Coronavirus scare: Govt confirms community spread, readies flight for Iran, count is 30Subscriber Only
March 06, 2020 04:45 IST
In addition to 15 functioning laboratories and 19 more coming up, the government is in talks with the private sector to augment services for coronavirus patients and suspects.
Fri, Mar 06, 2020
Explained: What should you do if you have coronavirus symptoms, travel/contact history?Subscriber Only
March 05, 2020 22:47 IST
Two tests are ordinarily done before pronouncing a person as coronavirus-positive.
Fri, Mar 06, 2020
COVID-19 India updates March 5: Cases rise to 30; more visa curbs imposed; 28,529 persons under surveillanceSubscriber Only
March 05, 2020 13:26 IST
Coronavirus India updates March 5: On Thursday, the Union Health Ministry asked states to form rapid response teams at the district, block, and village levels, stating cases of community transmission have been observed.
Sat, May 16, 2020
An Expert Explains: ‘Need not stop playing Holi for fear of COVID-19, but do avoid crowds’Subscriber Only
March 05, 2020 04:13 IST
Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation (WHO), speaks to Abantika Ghosh on the coronavirus outbreak.
Thu, Mar 05, 2020Coronavirus outbreak: 23 new cases, Govt to screen all international passengers on arrivalSubscriber Only
March 05, 2020 03:17 IST
The total number of cases detected across the country has now risen to 29, including three in Kerala who were discharged last month.
Thu, Mar 05, 2020
Coronavirus: Delhi patient was at a hotel party, kin went to Agra; 2 schools shutSubscriber Only
March 04, 2020 04:33 IST
The 45-year-old patient had visited Italy last month, and returned to Delhi on an Air India flight from Vienna along with two of his family members on February 25. It was only a day later that India started screening for air passengers from Italy, one of the most affected nations with over 2,000 positive cases so far.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
Explained: How to handle the coronavirus (COVID-19) scareSubscriber Only
March 04, 2020 04:30 IST
Can you catch coronavirus infection by going to a party or shaking hands? Are masks and washing hands effective means of prevention? In panic season, a primer on what works or doesn’t, what’s safe or unsafe.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
All international passenger arrivals on watchlist as coronavirus cases riseSubscriber Only
March 04, 2020 04:30 IST
GoI has also decided to suspend with immediate effect all regular visas and e-visas issued to nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan issued on or before March 3 and have not entered India yet.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
Coronavirus: Sixth case confirmed, PM asks not to panic, visa suspended for 4 more nationsSubscriber Only
March 03, 2020 20:07 IST
The sixth case was confirmed after the Italian patient's samples that were sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune tested positive. The 69-year-old man, part of a group of 20 tourists, is admitted to an isolation ward of the SMS Hospital.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
Screening stepped up as coronavirus reaches Delhi and HyderabadSubscriber Only
March 03, 2020 04:40 IST
The new cases mark the first instance in the country of the virus being reported from outside Kerala, where three students returning from Wuhan, the Chinese city at the heart of the outbreak, were found to have been infected.
Tue, Mar 03, 2020
Oppn protests in Rajya Sabha as Naidu refuses discussion on Delhi riots till normalcy returnsSubscriber Only
March 03, 2020 02:16 IST
Before adjourning the House, Naidu reiterated, “Let total peace be restored... Let us wait and see that the system works effectively and then normalcy is brought in, particularly in Delhi, in view of what has happened.”
Tue, Mar 03, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: Why not everyone needs to wear a maskSubscriber Only
March 02, 2020 20:07 IST
People should neither buy face masks because the novel coronavirus is "in the air", nor should those who may already have masks at home, make an extra effort to wear them. Here's why.
Tue, Mar 03, 2020
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: ‘With more than 3 lakh artisans participating since 2016, Hunar Haat to go international’Subscriber Only
March 02, 2020 03:53 IST
This (at India Gate) was the 20th edition of Hunar Haat, there is one on right now in Ranchi. There have been more than 3 lakh participants so far.
Mon, Mar 02, 2020
Lymphatic Filariasis: Facing fund crunch, govt starts procurement scheme for drug
March 02, 2020 03:12 IST
Of the 1.5 billion people at risk of contracting the disease across the world, an estimated 600 million people are said to be in India.
Mon, Mar 02, 2020
India close to finding its ‘missing million’ TB patientsSubscriber Only
March 01, 2020 03:13 IST
In 2017, India started an initiative under which TB patients are given Rs 500 per month as nutrition support, as the disease is usually associated with undernutrition and low immunity.
Sun, Mar 01, 2020
In a first, govt plans Women’s Day campaign on large scaleSubscriber Only
February 27, 2020 02:43 IST
March 8 is observed as International Women’s Day. The international theme for Women’s Day this year is “Each for Equal” striving for a gender-equal world.
Thu, Feb 27, 2020
TMC MP Derek O’Brien writes to House panel to take up ‘arbitrary’ flight ban on Kunal KamraSubscriber Only
February 21, 2020 05:10 IST
In a letter to committee chairman T G Venkatesh, O’Brien wrote: “I would like to draw your attention to the unlawful ban arbitrarily imposed by four major airline carriers on Mr Kunal Kamra for unruly behaviour, without conducting an inquiry into the matter...”
Fri, Feb 21, 2020
PM Modi takes artisans, minister by surprise at India Gate skills fairSubscriber Only
February 20, 2020 02:19 IST
Modi spent close to an hour interacting with the artisans, had a cup of tea in a kulhad (a clay cup), ate litti-chokha, and gave the weekday crowd some hectic photo opportunities.
Thu, Feb 20, 2020
PM Modi relishes ‘litti chokha’, ‘kulhad chai’ in suprise visit to Delhi’s Hunar HaatSubscriber Only
February 19, 2020 16:39 IST
Sharing pictures from his visit on Twitter, PM Modi said he spent a "wonderful afternoon" at Hunar Haat. Urging residents to visit the exhibition, PM Modi also said that "colours and diversity of India on display" at Hunar Haat.
Wed, Feb 19, 2020
Govt attitude to be blamed if Kashmiris gravitate towards Pakistan: Mehbooba Mufti’s daughterSubscriber Only
February 19, 2020 02:35 IST
Iltija, 31, who was in Delhi, professed respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi but said it seems he is “either being misled or is wilfully misleading the country”.
Wed, Feb 19, 2020Journalism of Courage
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