Masking and maintaining social distance were the way forward, apart from a full vaccination course. (File/PTI) People attending weddings should be cautious and continue to follow Covid-appropriate protocol during the ongoing wedding season, a former Indian Council of Medical Research epidemiologist has warned. Dr RR Gangakhedkar, who is now part of the World Health Organization’s … Read more
How fast Covid-19 becomes endemic will depend on how quickly the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads and mutates. (Representative image) Covid-19 has not reached the endemic stage yet, a senior health expert said, despite the situation improving over the past two-three months. Pointing to the high caseload in the northeast and the south, Dr. Anant Mohan, head … Read more
The Home Ministry officials also said that the tourists will be allowed with certain conditions–like those vaccinated will be allowed to enter the borders (Reuters Photo) COVID-19 India: With the covid cases in the country showing a steady decline, India may soon reopen its door to welcome foreign tourists for the first time after good … Read more
The hospital confirmed the diagnosis through CT scan and ultrasound of the abdomen. (Representative image) Five patients who recovered from Covid-19 at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital developed gallbladder gangrene. The hospital’s medical experts believe these to be the first such cases in India. The five patients – a woman and four men between the ages … Read more
India suspended scheduled international flights on March 23, 2020. (File) India has extended the Covid-induced suspension on scheduled international passenger flights till September 30, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Sunday said. The aviation regulator added that international scheduled flights on selected routes might be allowed on a case-to-case basis by the competent authority. … Read more
Maharashtra has faced the brunt of Covid-19 in India, reporting the highest number of cases and fatalities since the outbreak of the pandemic. (Picture courtesy: IE) A central team that visited Maharashtra’s Kolhapur and Sangli districts to study the progress of Covid-19 containment measures has suggested a total lockdown, The Indian Express has learnt. The two are … Read more
At present, the city’s active caseload stands at 592, according to the Delhi government data. (Picture courtesy: IE) Delhi on Sunday broke a four-month streak to report zero casualties from Covid-19. The last time the national capital reported zero Covid-19 deaths was on March 2. The city also tested 71,546 samples on Sunday, of which … Read more
Flyers to West Bengal are required to furnish a negative RT-PCR report no older than 72 hours. (Picture courtesy: IE) As Covid-19 cases dip across India, states have begun lifting curbs on entry of travellers. Air travel has changed a lot across the country with several states removing the strict norms for travellers. Here are … Read more
The decision to lift the restrictions follows similar moves by Punjab, Rajasthan, and Odisha. (Picture courtesy: IE) Flyers to Maharashtra will no longer require a negative RT-PCR test report at the airport, provided they have completed both doses of the vaccine, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation announced today. However, the passengers will need to … Read more
Ultraviolet is the Sun’s natural radiation or light and covers wavelengths in the 100-400 nm range. (Picture courtesy: IE) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, recently announced that the government would install Ultraviolet-C or UV-C Disinfection Technology in Parliament to mitigate the possibility of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Developed by … Read more