New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Delhi on Tuesday reported 83 fresh Covid infections and one death in the last 24 hours, as per the government health bulletin.
Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) A study by a team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) here has added to the growing body of evidence about how efficient the new strains of SARS-CoV-2 virus are at escaping immune attack and at causing infections.
Chennai, March 21 (IANS) A 27-year-old man who had died of Covid-19 in a private hospital in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchi was infected with the Omicron-XBB variant, officials said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Amid the rising number of flu infections caused by H3N2 virus, children have been particularly affected, said doctors on Tuesday.
New York, March 21 (IANS) Post Covid-19 breathing problems are caused by a condition known as lung fibrosis, when damaged lungs form scar tissue, which makes it difficult for lungs to expand and contract, according to researchers.
Jaipur, March 21 (IANS) The Right to Health Bill was passed in the Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday amidst a hue and cry by the opposition BJP.
Chennai, March 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Tuesday asked people not to worry about slight increase in Covid cases in the state, but advised them to adhere strictly to Covid protocols.
Toronto, March 21 (IANS) Researchers have identified a protein found in superbugs that enhances SARS-CoV-2 replication by 10- to 15-fold.
Karachi, March 21 (IANS) The Covid-19 positivity rate in Karachi has reached 28.30 per cent, a health authority official said after 30 out of 106 people screened for the viral infection tested positive, as per media reports.
Hanoi, March 21 (IANS) Vietnam has raised concerns over the spread of dengue fever after the Health Ministry recorded a jump in the number of cases, local media reported on Tuesday.
Kanpur, March 21 (IANS) A research to test the efficacy of use of antibiotics for the treatment of malnourished children has proved that kids do not need antibiotics.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought Arvind Kejriwal-led government's response on a plea seeking release of the ex-gratia amount to families of police officers who died while serving during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jaipur, March 21 (IANS) Patient care remained affected in Rajasthan as doctors' protest against the Right to Health Bill entered its second day even as the state government is determined to introduce the bill in the Assembly on Tuesday.
Washington, March 21 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has signed a bill to declassify intelligence information on the origins of the Covid pandemic, which has so far claimed more than seven million lives globally.
London, March 21 (IANS) Covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing long-term gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, according to a global study conducted in 14 countries including India.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) India has reported 699 new Covid cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
Hyderabad, March 21 (IANS) Nurses at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) went on a flash strike to protest against the alleged harassment by the incharge director.
Abuja, March 21 (IANS) A total of 78 million children are at the highest risk from a convergence of water-related threats in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, the Unicef has warned.
Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) For the first time this year, the active tally of Covid-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh has crossed the 100 mark.
Ranchi, March 21 (IANS) The number of active Covid-19 cases in Jharkhand has reached 10, while two active cases of H3N2 influenza have also been reported.
Los Angeles, March 21 (IANS) The highly transmissible Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 now accounts for over 90 per cent of new Covid-19 cases reported in the US, according to the latest estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Jaipur, March 20 (IANS) Doctors in Jaipur on Monday staged a protest against the Rajasthan government's proposed Right to Health Bill. The police tried to stop the protesters who came in large numbers to lay siege to the state Assembly, failing which they resorted to lathi charge.