KOLKATA: The continuation of I League was on Wednesday thrown into doubt after multiple COVID-19 cases were reported among participating teams, staying and competing inside bio-bubbles. It has been learnt that more than 10 people, including at least seven players, have tested positive for the virus after tests conducted on Tuesday. Five players from Real […]
New Delhi:Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in the city, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said many international travellers, who have tested negative at the airport, are testing positive after a few days and infecting their family members during the period. “The cases have increased due to international flights. Even during the earlier […]
Leh: Ladakh reported its first case of Omicron virus after a man with a travel history of Nepal tested positive on Saturday. A health official confirmed that a man hailing from Kargil district with a travel history tested positive for the variant Omicron. The official said that the patient arrived at Leh airport on December […]
Health dept told to gear up manpower, machinery JAMMU: Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the public health system’s preparedness for the new COVID variant Omicron, which is reportedly 3-4 times more infectious than the Delta variant. Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Divisional Commissioners Kashmir/ Jammu, […]
New Delhi: There is no evidence to suggest that existing vaccines do not work on Omicron variant of coronavirus, though some of the mutations reported on spike gene may decrease the efficacy of existing vaccines, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. “There are limited available data, and no peer-reviewed evidence, on vaccine efficacy or […]
New Delhi: In the wake of Omicron cases being detected in a few places in the country, the Union health ministry on Wednesday wrote to states and union territories, stating that patients of the new coronavirus variant have to be treated in designated Covid facilities with separate isolation areas. It has to be ensured that […]
Prof Sehgal says there will be no compromise on food quality and hygiene Srinagar: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday held an awareness program regarding the Eat Right Campus (ERC) initiative at National Institute Technology (NIT) Srinagar. ERC aims to promote safe, healthy, and sustainable food in campuses such as schools, […]
New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today reviewed the COVID-19 situation in J&K and discussed preventive measures to be implemented against the emerging scenario. While chairing the meetings of Covid Task Force and DCs, SPs, the Lt Governor observed that since WHO has declared Omicron as a ‘Variant of Concern’, the health officials and people […]
Also inspects facilities at quarantine centre Sanat Nagar, Boulevard SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole on Friday took stock of measures put in place for handling of international passengers at Srinagar International Airport to contain the spread of Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Kashmir. He chaired a meeting attended by Dir Srinagar Airport Authority, […]
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday appealed for more generous donations to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, which is used for rehabilitation and welfare of ex-servicemen and their dependents. The minister felicitated prominent contributors to the fund in 2020-21, including the State Bank of India and Sun TV, defence ministry said in […]