Covid-19 third wave? Epidemiologist warns against complacency, lowering guard during wedding season

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…

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Foreign tourists will be allowed to visit India soon, but with certain restrictions–check details here

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…

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Covid-19: Five recovered patients at Ganga Ram diagnosed with gallbladder gangrene; first such case in India

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…

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India extends ban on scheduled international flights till September 30; Check details

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…

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Covid-19: Central team ‘suggests’ total lockdown in two Maharashtra districts as cases plateau

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…

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Covid-19: Can UV-C technology effectively kill off the coronavirus? Here’s what science says

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…

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