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India Registers Over 800 Cases Of Coronavirus

In India, the daily Covid-19 cases are rising again, with over 800 new cases. On March 18, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) confirmed that India registered highest number of cases in over four months. The nation reported, With 841 fresh infections, the active caseload has now climbed to 5,389. This is the first time in the past four months, that nation registered a high number of Coronavirus cases.

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 - 02:01 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Coronavirus, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, ACTIVE CASES, health department, India

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Maharashtra Records Rise In Covid-19 Cases With 226 Cases

After days, Maharashtra reported the highest number of Covid-19 cases, on March 17. According to sources, Maharashtra logged 226 Covid-19 cases, from the previous 176 a day earlier. With this, the overall tally of the cases, reached to 81,39,055, confirmed the State Health Department. The number of active cases increased to 926 until March 16, compared to 258. According to medical experts, environmental changes are causing rise in Covid-19… read-more

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 - 11:35 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Maharashtra Health Department, Covid-19 cases, environmental, Medical Experts

COVID Vaccine to reduce blood clotting

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IIT Delhi Reasearcher Developing Covid-19 Vaccine To Reduce Blood Clotting Incidents

In the latest Covid-19 development, the IIT Delhi researchers are developing a vaccine to be used for Covid-19 infection, which will reduce blood clotting incidents. On February 16, the officials close to the development said, the "next-generation" vaccine is currently in the animal trials phase and will soon be conducted trials on humans. However, an official announced regarding the vaccine will be done after the DCGI and Union Ministry… read-more

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 - 09:00 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Delhi Researchers, IIT Delhi, Covid-19, trials, Medical Supplies, Coronavirus Vaccines

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Wearing Face Mask Has Little Or No Difference In Covid Prevention, Reveals Study

A recent study revealed that wearing a face mask has little or no difference in the curb of COVID-19 spread. Recently, a review led by 12 researchers from esteemed universities around the world has said that masking up may have done little to nothing to stop the transmission of COVID-19. Cochrane Library published the research quoting, "Wearing masks in the community probably makes little or no difference."

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 11:48 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Covid-19, Study, face mask, Researchers, Coronavirus

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GoI Imposes New COVID-19 Rules From Today

Amid a decline in COVID-19 cases worldwide, the Government of India (GoI,) issued new guidelines for those travelling to India from abroad. As per the new rules, signing 'Air Suvidha' form and mandate of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for those travelling from six countries. However, the random 2% testing of international passengers and arrivals from foreign countries will be same, in effect from February 13, 11 AM.

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 09:30 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: GoI, Air Travel, new guidelines, Covid-19, union ministry, International

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India Registers 2,430 New Covid-19 Cases With 17 Fatalities: MoHFW

India registered 2,430 new cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) with 17 fatalities, on October 15. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed the new cases, taking the active case tally to 26,618, fatalities at 5,28,874 and recovery cases at 4,40,70,935. In addition, recovery rate is at 98.70%, positivity rate at  1.07% and fatality rate at 1.19%. In addition, under the nationwide vaccination drive approximately 219.27 crores doses… read-more

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 - 12:45 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Nationwide vaccination drive, Covid-19 cases, MoHFW, Covid Data, new cases

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Japan Tourism

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Japan To Reopen Visa-Free Travel, Ending Some Of World’s Strictest COVID-19 Border Controls

Japan has announced to reopen visa-free travel for tourists in to the country, as COVID-19 recedes in the country. This marks some of world’s toughest border control being lifted. Visitors will now be welcomed to Japan after two years of pandemic isolation. With this, the tourism industry is expected to boom in the coming months. Just over half a million visited Japan in 2022, compared to 31.8 million in 2019.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 06:38 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Japan, Tokyo, Fumio Kishida, COVID restrictions, Covid-19

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COVID Test

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India Reports 2,424 New COVID Cases, 15 Deaths In Last 24 Hours: COVID Update

India reported 2,424 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 fatalities in the last 24 hours, on October 10. Of the total fatalities, 12 were reported from Kerala. A recovery rate of 98.75% has been recorded in the country, taking the total active caseload to 28,079. Kerala has the highest number of total active cases with 5,559, followed by Tamil Nadu with 4,707 and Karnataka with 2,662.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 02:51 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Covid-19, covid update, covid test, Coronavirus, Fourth Wave

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India Reports 2,797 New COVID Cases, 24 Deaths In Last 24 Hours: COVID Update

India reported 2,797 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 fatalities in the last 24 hours, on October 8. A recovery rate of 98.75% has been recorded in the country, taking the total active caseload to 29,251. India’s daily positivity rate stands at 1.05%, and weekly positivity rate at 1.30%. Furthermore, India has administered over 218.93 crore cumulative doses of COVID vaccine, since the beginning of the pandemic.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 - 11:02 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Covid-19, covid test, covid update, Coronavirus, Fourth Wave

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India Reports 1,997 New COVID Cases & 9 Deaths In Last 24 Hours: COVID Update

India reported 1,997 new cases of COVID-19 and nine fatalities in the last 24 hours, on October 7. A recovery rate of 98.74% has been recorded in the country, taking the total active caseload to 30,362. India’s daily positivity rate stands at 2.07% and weekly rate at 1.38%. Furthermore, India has administered over 218.88 crore cumulative doses of COVID vaccine, since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 - 12:40 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Covid-19, covid test, covid update, Coronavirus, Fourth Wave

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