COVID-19

New Delhi: With Odisha and several other states complaining of acute shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, the Centre has decided to fast-track emergency use approvals for foreign doses. This will augment the country’s “basket of vaccines” and…

New Delhi: India on Monday overtook Brazil to become the second-most affected country by COVID-19 after it reported a record 1,68,912 new infections overnight. India’s overall tally reached 13.53 million, surpassing Brazil’s 13.45 million…

New Delhi: The second wave of coronavirus infections in India has affected younger people more. In Delhi, as high as 65% of COVID-19 patients are under 45 years of age. No wonder chief minister Arvind Kejriwal pleaded with the Centre to…

People getting infected with COVID-19 despite receiving two doses of the vaccine is leading to doubts among those who now have yet another reason for not getting jabbed. What is the use? they are asking. However, the medical fraternity is…

Bhubaneswar: Has the perception of safety brought about by the COVID-19 vaccination increased risky behaviour by people? Experts believe that this could be the reason why an increasing number of people, including doctors, are testing…

Bhopal: Following the lockdown imposed by the Maharashtra government in wake of rising COVID-19 cases, the Madhya Pradesh government has also announced a similar restriction in the state. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan informed on…

Wellington: New Zealand on Thursday temporarily suspended entry for all travellers from India, including its own citizens, for about two weeks. The move comes after New Zealand recorded 23 new positive coronavirus cases at its border on…

New Delhi: India recorded 1,26,789 fresh COVID-19 cases, establishing another single-day record as the county fights the second wave of coronavirus infections. In the last 24 hours, the deadly virus took 685 lives and pushed India’s toll…

New Delhi: Driving alone without a mask? Not allowed, said the Delhi High Court on Wednesday. It is compulsory to wear a mask in a vehicle even when driving alone. The Court stated that if the vehicle traverses through public places, there…

New Delhi: India recorded more than 1.15 lakh new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Tuesday. This is so far the highest single-day figure since the start of the pandemic. The government said that the next four weeks are “very, very…