Coronavirus

Los Angeles: Indo-American singer Subhi, who currently lives in Chicago, opened up on life in the time of the novel coronavirus. "We are all living in an unprecedented time as COVID-19 continues to evolve and impact not only the regular course of professional lives but...

New Delhi: Using double layered bags, mandatory labelling and colour coded bins for the management of waste generated during the diagnostics and treatment of suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients are part of the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The apex pollution...

Mexico City: Mexico has recorded its deadliest day this year, official data showed Monday, with 105 murders the previous day amid the government-imposed quarantine to combat the spread of COVID-19. Sunday’s toll exceeded the latest high of 104 people April 4, 2020, federal data showed....

Washington: President Donald Trump said Monday the US would take advantage of the historic drop in oil prices to buy 75 million barrels to replenish the national strategic stockpile. “We are filling up our national petroleum reserves...You know, the strategic reserves. And we are looking...

A balanced diet comprising nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, pulses, cereals and yogurt coupled with a healthy lifestyle is the key to staying protected from novel coronavirus, says the National Institute of Nutrition, under the Union Health Ministry. What is essential for keeping our body healthy? Micronutrients...

New York: Oil prices plunged below zero Monday as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic and traders don't want to get stuck owning crude with nowhere to store it. Stocks were also slipping on Wall Street in afternoon trading, with the S&P 500...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha reported five new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of patients to 79 in the state. The Health Department of Odisha has informed about the new cases Tuesday morning. The all five cases are from Balasore district. With this, the number of...

Bhubaneswar: The entire nation is under lockdown induced by COVID-19 pandemic. People, including sportspersons are spending their time behind closed doors. The Indian hockey stars are doing the same at Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre, Bangalore. However, they are indulging in a host of...

Washington: Indian-American Dr Madhvi Aya, who contracted the coronavirus in the line of duty in New York. It should be stated here that New York is COVID-19 epicentre in the United States (US). After being affected by the virus she could only exchange text messages...

 New Delhi: Max Hospital in Saket said that a critical coronavirus patient is responding well to plasma therapy. The hospital said Monday that the patient has been taken off ventilator support. What is plasma therapy The 49-year-old man became the first patient to be administered plasma...