Coronavirus

New Delhi: Amid the surge of Covid-19 cases along with other mutated variants, India has reported the presence of a 'double mutant' coronavirus variant, triggering fear among many. However, health experts on Friday said that the double mutant variant may be less dangerous than expected...

New Delhi: There is so far no evidence that the second wave of COVID-19 in the country is due to variants of the virus, but it is possible, said noted virologist Shahid Jameel. He, however, stressed that the sharp rise in coronavirus infections seen recently...

Mumbai: At least two persons have reportedly perished and around 73 evacuated after a major fire engulfed the Sunrise Hospital located within the Dreamz Mall in Mumbai's Bhandup, early Friday, officials said. The blaze was noticed around midnight on the first floor and quickly spread...

New Delhi: India saw 59,118 new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest single day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,18,46,652, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated Friday. The active caseload breached the 4 lakh-mark again after around three-and-half months. Registering...

Washington: A White House economic adviser has said that there were now 4.2 million fewer women working than in February 2020, in large part because of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Millions more women have had to reduce their hours, often because taking care of the children...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported 214 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike in the past two months, health officials said Thursday. The new cases pushed the tally to 3,39,460 with 3,36,337 recoveries and 1,919 deaths, officials added. Out of the...

New Delhi: India saw 53,476 new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest single day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,17,87,534, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated Thursday. The active caseload registered an increase for the 15th day in row and was...

Mumbai: Superstar Aamir Khan has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently under home quarantine, the actor's spokesperson said Wednesday. The 56-year-old actor is doing ‘fine’ and has asked those who came in contact with him to also get tested. "Mr Aamir Khan has tested...

New Delhi: India recorded 47,262 fresh coronavirus cases in a day, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,17,34,058, the Union health ministry said Wednesday. The active caseload registered an increased for the 14th day in row and...

New Delhi: The Cabinet cleared Monday the proposal for vaccination for all those above 45 from April 1. Currently people in the age group of 60 and above and those with comorbidities above the age of 45 are getting preference for vaccination. Now, with the...