Coronavirus

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India COVID-19 Update: Registers 3,038 New Cases In 24 Hours

India COVID-19 cases are rising massively, with over 3,000 new cases registered in past 24-hours. On April 4, the MoHFW reported 3,038 new cases with 9 fatalities, taking the overall tally to 4.47 crores. Furthermore with new cases, active cases in India surged to 21,179 and death toll reached at 5,30,901. In addition, fatality rate increased to 1.19%, active cases comprised of 0.05% and recovery was at 98.76%.

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 01:23 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Novel Coronavirus, Covid-19, Indian Health, MoHFW, Indian Pandemic

Courtesy: Indian Express

Raj Kundra

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Raj Kundra Tests Positive For COVID-19

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra has been tested positive for Covid-19. Taking to Instagram, Bollywood news page, Viral Bhiyani shared a photo of the couple and confirmed that Kundra contracted with the deadly virus. Bhiyani shared a funny caption saying, "He can have a museum with the collection of masks he has. Kya fayda wapas covid ka thappa lag gaya." the couple is yet to issue any statement.

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 - 04:57 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: raj kundra, Shilpa Shetty, Covid-19, Instagram , Viral Bhiyani

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

Face Mask

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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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Flights

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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

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

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

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

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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COVID Test

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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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COVID Test

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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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COVID-19

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India Reports 2,529 New COVID Cases & 12 Deaths In Last 24 Hours: COVID Update

India reported 2,529 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 fatalities in the last 24 hours, on October 6. A recovery rate of 98.74% has been recorded in the country, taking the total active caseload to 32,282. India’s daily positivity rate stands at 2.07% and weekly rate at 1.38%. Furthermore, India has administered over 218.84 crore cumulative doses of COVID vaccine, since the beginning of the pandemic.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 01:30 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

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