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5 Genome Sequencing Labs In India Forced To Shut Down: Reports
New Delhi: In a major blow to India’s COVID-19 management amid the Omicron-driven third wave, genomic sequencing of coronavirus-positive samples has had to be halted in 5 laboratories across India.
The reason is a shortage of reagents used…
85 Trainee IAS Officers Test Positive For COVID-19
Mussoorie: The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) campus was on Wednesday declared a containment zone after 85 trainee Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officers and faculty members tested COVID-positive.…
COVID Third Wave: Trajectory Has Changed, Peak Likely On Jan 23, Says IIT Scientist
Kanpur: It may not be long before the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic peaks in India.
According to IIT-Kanpur scientist Manindra Agrawal, the trajectory has changed and the downward curve may start after January 23 without cases…
Delay In Covid Ex-Gratia Payment: Chief Secretaries Of These States Summoned By SC
New Delhi: Ex-gratia payment to families of COVID-19 victims in India has been anything but smooth. In some states, especially, the pace leaves a lot to be desired.
So much so that that the Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that people…
COVID Death Claims In These Two States Far Exceed Official Toll
New Delhi: The number of COVID compensation claims received by some states far exceeds their official fatality count, according to data filed by states in the Supreme Court.
In Telangana and Gujarat, the claims are as high as almost seven…
Doctors Warned: Don’t Give Incomplete, Inaccurate Information On COVID-19
Bengaluru: Doctors in Karnataka were issued a strong warning on Tuesday -- don’t give inaccurate information while speaking to the media.
Some medical practitioners have allegedly been found to be giving contradictory statements on the…
WHO’s Advice To India: Adopt Risk-Based Approach To Control COVID-19
New Delhi: India should adopt target, risk-based strategies to counter the COVID-19 pandemic which is set to enter its third year. That’s the advice from the India representative of World Health Organization (WHO) Roderico H Ofrin.…
New COVID Guidelines: Get Tested For TB If Cough Persists For 2-3 Weeks
New Delhi: Light fever, cough and cold have been found to be the common symptoms of the Omicron-driven third wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said in its latest guidelines that if…
India Reports 2.38 Lakh New COVID Cases; Positivity Rate Drops To 14.43%
New Delhi: India’s daily COVID cases dropped below 2.5 lakh as it recorded 2.38 lakh new cases in the past 24 hours on Tuesday. The cases came down by seven per cent compared to Monday.
The positivity rate also dropped to 14.43 per cent…
2.58 Lakh Fresh COVID Cases Reported In India; Positivity Rate Up To 19.65%
New Delhi: The COVID-19 curve in India showed marginal improvement after the country reported 2.58 lakh new cases on Monday. The number is around 5 per cent lower than Sunday.
A total of 385 people have died of the infection during the…