Covid 19
IMA says 3rd wave of COVID inevitable; appeals to states to not lower guard
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Appealing to the state governments across the country to not let off their guards against COVID-19, the Indian Medical Association on Monday said the…
Dr Fauci terms Delta strain of COVID-19 as ‘nasty variant’
Washington [US], July 11 (ANI): US top coronavirus adviser Dr Anthony Fauci on Sunday (local time) characterised the Delta strain of COVID-19 as a "nasty variant". "It is very clear…
Kappa is a variant of interest, says Dr VK Paul
By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Kappa variant of COVID-19 is a "variant of interest" and it is not a new variant as cases have been…
Inhaled COVID-19 vaccine prevents disease, virus transmission in animals: Study
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): In a new study assessing the potential of a single-dose, intranasal COVID-19 vaccine, a team from the University of Iowa and the University of Georgia…
Civil Defence – Gateway of Total Protection
Gone are those days when wars used to be fought at the borders and between two armed forces. With the advent of air arm and weapons of mass destruction (WMDs),…
COVID-19 second wave not over yet, more than 10 pc positivity in 66 districts: Health Ministry
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry on Friday cautioned that the second wave of COVID-19 is not over yet and noted that 66 districts in the…
No case of Lambda variant of COVID-19 found in India, says Centre
By Sahil Pandey New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Central government on Friday said the Lambda variant of COVID-19 is not found in India but people should be cautious…
Beijing reluctant to open only land route for trade between China and Pakistan due to COVID-19
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 9 (ANI): Beijing has been reluctant to open the only land route for trade activities between China and Pakistan due to the COVID-19 pandemic despite the agreement…
‘Clear signs’ fourth Covid wave starting in Pakistan: Minister
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 9 (ANI): The Pakistani government on Friday said there are "clear signs" that a fourth Covid-19 wave is starting in the country. "Two weeks ago, I had…
Tourism picks up in Sikkim with easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], July 9 (ANI): Efforts are underway to restore tourism industry business in Sikkim. The Sikkim government has started efforts to revive the tourism industry by effectively controlling…
COVID-19: PM Modi to chair high-level meeting to review augmentation, availability of oxygen
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and as part of the country's preparation for a possible third wave, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today chair…
Modi Cabinet 2.0 approves over Rs 23,000 cr package to tackle COVID-19
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): A day after the major reshuffle and expansion of the Union Cabinet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a Rs 23,123-crore package for…
