Tag: Covid19

Washington: The overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 57 million mark, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.36 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Saturday, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood […]

New Delhi: A team of Indian-origin immunologists in the US has discovered a potential strategy to prevent life-threatening inflammation, lung damage and organ failure in patients with Covid-19. The scientists led by Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, vice chair of Immunology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, identified the drugs after discovering that the hyperinflammatory […]

Bhubaneswar: With a single-day spike of 778 new coronavirus infections, Odisha’s COVID-19 tally went up to 313323 on Friday. Of the fresh cases, 446 are from quarantine, while 332 are local contact cases, informed State I&PR department. Angul district recorded the highest 68 new cases, followed by Sundergarh (64), Khordha (61) and Balasore (61 cases). […]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today reviewed the preparedness of Covid-19 vaccine delivery, distribution and administration. Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of innovators, scientists, academicians and pharma-companies in their efforts to develop vaccines and has directed that every effort should be made to facilitate the research, development and manufacturing of the vaccine. Five vaccines […]

Panaji: Yoga, Ayurveda and other systems will be greatly helpful for the entire world in dealing with the post-COVID-19 difficulties, said Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik. In a series of tweets on Saturday, Naik said a new model of healthcare delivery with more emphasis on preventive measures is needed for effectively countering […]

New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has urged the government the need to formulate effective laws to counter bio-terrorism. The panel stated that the adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic have taught a lesson on the importance of controlling biological agents and the need of strategic partnerships among different nations. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health, in […]

Washington: The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 58.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.38 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Monday, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 58,542,174 […]

New Delhi: With 44,059 new cases of Covid-19 infections, India’s tally mounted to 91,39,865 on Monday. According to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 511 new deaths occurred in the last 24 hours taking the toll to 1,33,738. The total active cases stood at 4,43,486. Total recoveries were at 85,62,641 […]

Washington: The first Americans to receive a COVID-19 vaccine could get it as soon as December 11 or 12, the White House vaccine czar said on Sunday. On Friday, American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorisation for its COVID-19 […]

New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday said that it has adopted a multi-fold strategy to combat Covid situation in the national Capital as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has started installation of 250 ventilators delivered by the Centre as part of its promise to help the Delhi government in […]

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the tentative dates for the Class 12th board practical exams 2020-21 on Monday amid the speculation of postponing or cancellation of the exams in the wake of ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Board will conduct practical exams for Class 12th from January 1 till February 8 […]

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday assured the industry that momentum of economic reforms will continue to make India a hotspot of global investment. India has turned the crisis created by COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to push the economic reforms, which remained pending for decades, she said while addressing the National MNC’s […]

Ahmedabad/Pune/Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Pune on Saturday to review coronavirus vaccine development work at facilities there, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. “Tomorrow, PM @narendramodi will embark on a 3 city visit to personally review the vaccine development & manufacturing process. He will visit the Zydus Biotech Park in […]

New Delhi: Four days after India captain Virat Kohli described the new percentage points system of the much-debated World Test Championship (WTC) as “very confusing, very difficult to understand why”, new ICC chairman Gregor John Barclay said on Monday that its format needed a review after the Covid-affected maiden edition is completed. The ICC recently […]

Bhubaneswar: In last 24 hours, Odisha reported 378 fresh Covid infections taking the total tally to 3,19,103 on Tuesday.  Of the fresh cases, 219 are from quarantine and 159 local contact cases, informed Information & Public Relations Department. None of the districts reported more than 50 cases. Angul registered the highest 38 cases followed by […]