18,166 new coronavirus cases in India, active infections lowest in 208 days

18,166 new coronavirus cases in India, active infections lowest in 208 days

NEW DELHI: India logged 18,166 new coronavirus infections taking the country’s total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,39,53,475, while the active cases declined to 2,30,971, the lowest in 208 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll climbed to 4,50,589 with 214 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated […]

Daily rise in coronavirus infections remains below 30,000

New Delhi: India added 18,833 new coronavirus infections taking the country’s tally of Covid cases to 3,38,71,881, while the active cases declined to 2,46,687, the lowest in 203 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 4,49,538 with 278 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at […]

Sudden corona curfew upsets wedding plans, hits business

Sudden corona curfew upsets wedding plans, hits business

Srinagar: People’s plans and routines have both been upset by the sudden corona curfew imposed on Friday by the district administration in several localities of Srinagar for 10 days. Curfew like restrictions have been imposed in the municipal wards of Zadibal, Hawal, Alamgari Bazar, Kathi Darwaza and Lal Bazar. Ghulam Mohammad, a resident of Hawal, […]

Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?

Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?

No, experts say there’s no strong evidence yet that it makes children and teens sicker than earlier versions of the virus, although delta has led to a surge in infections among kids because it’s more contagious. Delta’s ability to spread more easily makes it more of a risk to children and underscores the need for […]

Vaccines effective against Delta variant of coronavirus: US study

Washington:  COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing hospitalisations and emergency department visits caused by the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a US study. The research that used national data also indicates that Moderna’s vaccine is significantly more effective against Delta variant than Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson preventives. “These real-world data show […]

India reports 28,591 new coronavirus infections, 338 deaths

  New Delhi:India saw a single-day rise of 28,591 coronavirus infections, taking the overall tally to 3,32,36,921, even as active cases declined by nearly 6,600 in a day to stand at 3,84,921, according to Union Health Ministry data updated Sunday. The death toll climbed to 4,42,655 with 338 daily fatalities reported Sunday, the data released […]

India records 33,376 new coronavirus cases, 308 deaths take total toll to 4,42,317

India records 33,376 new coronavirus cases, 308 deaths take total toll to 4,42,317

NEW DELHI: India saw a single-day rise of 33,376 coronavirus infections, taking the overall tally of cases to 3,32,08,330, while the number of active cases increased marginally since Friday to stand at 3,91,516, according to the Union Health Ministry. The death toll climbed to 4,42,317 with 308 daily fatalities, according to the data updated at […]

India records 33,376 new coronavirus cases, 308 deaths

          New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 33,376 coronavirus infections, taking the overall tally of cases to 3,32,08,330, while the number of active cases increased marginally since Friday to stand at 3,91,516, according to the Union Health Ministry.   The death toll climbed to 4,42,317 with 308 daily fatalities, […]

Meeting regarding implementation of MSDE’s Covid Crash Course for Corona warriors held

SRINAGAR: Principal Seretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today convened a meeting regarding implementation of Covid Customized Crash Course in Jammu and Kashmir. Pertinently, this innovative training programme has been initiated by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) for Corona warriors to meet the deficit of skilled healthcare professionals and augment existing […]