Coronavirus updates | November 28, 2021
3 years ago

Coronavirus updates | November 28, 2021

The Hindu  

The Netherlands confirmed 13 cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus on Sunday and Australia found two as the countries half a world apart became the latest to detect it in travelers arriving from southern Africa. - PTI National Government to review decision on restarting international flights, SOP for incoming passengers The government on Sunday decided to review the decision on resuming scheduled commercial international passenger services as well as SOP on testing and surveillance of incoming passengers, especially from countries identified as 'at risk', in the wake of the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant of concern 'Omicron'. Australia Australia detects first Covid Omicron infections Health officials in Australia said Sunday they had detected the COVID-19 Omicron strain for the first time after testing two passengers from southern Africa who flew into Sydney. -Reuters, AP International Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mauritius, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Maldives suspend flights with South African countries over Omicron Bangladesh on Saturday suspended travel from South Africa immediately, joining a growing list of countries banning travel to the country amid fears of the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, first detected there. Pakistan on Saturday imposed a complete travel ban on six African countries and Hong Kong in the wake of the discovery of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, first detected in South Africa.

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COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: The World Health Organisation has urged countries in South-East Asia to strengthen surveillance given the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. "For this, countries must strengthen surveillance and sequencing, and ensure sharing of data," said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director, WHO South-East Asia. "As people travel and …

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution
1 year ago

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution

News 18  

It’s time for the public to stop being surprised by the rise in Covid-19 cases and recognise coronavirus as a permanent part of their lifestyle, former Indian Council of Medical Research scientist Dr Raman Gangakhedkar has told News18.com. The country’s top epidemiologist, who was the face of India’s apex medical research agency during government briefings on Covid-19 last year, said …

Withdrawal of COVID-19 testing for international travellers likely to boost foreign arrivals
1 year, 5 months ago

Withdrawal of COVID-19 testing for international travellers likely to boost foreign arrivals

The Hindu  

The Central government’s decision to ease COVID-19 guidelines for international travellers is set to boost the arrival of foreign tourists in Tiruchi. Of the total number of arrival of inbound travellers on international flights, two per cent of them were subjected to COVID-19 testing. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tiruchi was attracting 20 lakh to 25 lakh domestic tourists and …

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, the Union health ministry has eased the guidelines for international visitors on Wednesday. The earlier requirement of RT-PCR testing for a random two per cent subset of international travelers has been dropped. Under the revised guidelines, all international travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated as per the approved …

Many Asian Nations Seeing Covid Rise, India, Singapore on List. Are Countries Planning Curbs?
1 year, 8 months ago

Many Asian Nations Seeing Covid Rise, India, Singapore on List. Are Countries Planning Curbs?

News 18  

A recent spike in Covid-19 cases is seen among Asian nations with the fresh wave exerting pressure on the healthcare systems. India, on the other hand, has touched daily cases of 10,000, the highest in nearly eight months, while Indonesia’s caseload is near a four-month high, Bloomberg reported. Medical experts have said the virus’ new XBB.1.16 variant could be driving …

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week convened a high-level meeting of the COVID-19 task force. As of March 23, India officially reported 1,300 new coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period bringing the overall tally of active cases to 7,605. Editorial |No cause for alarm: On the Omicron recombinant XBB.1.16 in India He emphasised the need to …

Mutated version of Omicron is behind spike in case, health system on alert: Govt
1 year, 8 months ago

Mutated version of Omicron is behind spike in case, health system on alert: Govt

Live Mint  

Amid a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in India, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that currently a mutated variant of the Omicron sub-variant is spreading in the country and the health authorities are on alert. The health minister added that vaccines used by India have been found effective against all Covid-19 variants found till …

New rules for flyers from 6 countries visiting India kicks in: 10 things to know
1 year, 10 months ago

New rules for flyers from 6 countries visiting India kicks in: 10 things to know

Live Mint  

From today, India is lifting the mandatory Covid-19 test for travellers arriving from/via China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand and Japan, as infections related to the virus have fallen sharply globally. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, in a letter to his counterpart in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Rajiv Bansal, said his ministry was updating its 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' …

Covid-19 | Lurking presence
1 year, 10 months ago

Covid-19 | Lurking presence

India Today  

On January 23, 2023, India logged just 92 fresh Covid-19 infections and no deaths. China, on the other hand, which is grappling with a major Covid wave triggered by Omicron sub-variant BF.7 and lifting of restrictions, saw record hospitalisations—the highest since the onset of the pandemic, per World Health Organization reports. Since August 2022, a whole bouquet of Omicron sub-variants—BA.2.12.1, …

China Suspends Travel Visa For South Koreans Amid Protests Of COVID Curbs
1 year, 11 months ago

China Suspends Travel Visa For South Koreans Amid Protests Of COVID Curbs

ABP News  

The Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday announced the suspension of its short-term visa service for South Koreans in retaliation against the country's regulations travellers from the neighbouring country in the wake of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. China Welcomes First Batch Of International Travellers After Scrapping Quarantine Norms For the first time in three years, China on Sunday opened its …

Centre Revises Covid-19 Guidelines For Passengers From High Risk Countries
1 year, 11 months ago

Centre Revises Covid-19 Guidelines For Passengers From High Risk Countries

News 18  

India on Monday issued revised guidelines for international air passengers arriving from identified high-risk countries including China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan, mandating an RT-PCR test. “As per the revised guidelines, a mandatory requirement for pre-departure RT-PCR testing has been introduced for passengers in all international flights from these countries,” the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in …

COVID-19 | RT-PCR must to get boarding passes for flyers from China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Japan
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19 | RT-PCR must to get boarding passes for flyers from China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Japan

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has written to the airlines asking them to ensure that no boarding passes are issued to passengers from China and four other countries who fail to submit their self-declaration form, on the Air Suvidha portal. The Ministry letter has asked the airlines to ensure that their check-in processes must incorporate the changes to ensure that …

Coronavirus Live Updates December 30 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines Health Minister Mandaviya
1 year, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Live Updates December 30 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines Health Minister Mandaviya

ABP News  

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked pharmaceutical companies on Thursday to maintain adequate supplies and availability of all drugs, particularly those for Covid management, in the supply chain up to the retail level, citing an increase in coronavirus incidence in several nations, according to an official statement. The New Delhi Municipal …

Covid News Updates: India Makes RT-PCR Mandatory for Flyers from China, 5 Other Countries from Jan 1
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid News Updates: India Makes RT-PCR Mandatory for Flyers from China, 5 Other Countries from Jan 1

News 18  

Covid-19, Coronavirus Updates: RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for flyers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand from January 1, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. Filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, South Korea, …

EU doesn’t follow Italy with COVID checks on China arrivals
1 year, 11 months ago

EU doesn’t follow Italy with COVID checks on China arrivals

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union is assessing Beijing’s rollback of its strict anti-infection controls but refrained Thursday from immediately following EU member Italy in requiring coronavirus tests for airline passengers coming from China. However, the EU’s executive arm said the BF.7 omicron variant prevalent in China was already circulating in Europe and that its threat had not significantly grown. Even …

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines
1 year, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News  

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. The officials said filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit the airport in Delhi on Thursday to take stock of …

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Union government is planning to make it mandatory for passengers arriving from China and five other places to have negative RT-PCR reports beginning next week. Meanwhile on Wednesday, the official sources, citing the pattern of previous outbreaks, said that the next 40 days will be crucial as India may see a Covid surge in January. As the …

Next 40 days key to assessing spread of covid wave in India
1 year, 11 months ago

Next 40 days key to assessing spread of covid wave in India

Live Mint  

Government officials warned that the next 40 days would be crucial in determining the possibility of a resurgence of covid-19 cases in India as they urged people to follow safety protocols and complete their vaccination doses. The government also plans to require RT-PCR testing for people returning from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and South Korea, the officials said. …

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources
1 year, 11 months ago

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources

The Hindu  

The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on December 28 citing the pattern of previous outbreaks. The sources said filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, …

India to make negative Covid test mandatory for passengers from China: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

India to make negative Covid test mandatory for passengers from China: Report

Live Mint  

The Indian government is likely to mandate a negative RT-PCR test for all passengers arriving from China, which is facing a massive surge in Covid cases, a person familiar with the matter told news agency PTI. The official said that filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international …

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January

Firstpost  

“Previously, it has been noticed that a new wave of COVID-19 hits India around 30-35 days after it hits East Asia…. This has been a trend,” an official said New Delhi: The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on Wednesday citing the pattern of …

China to lift Covid-19 travel restrictions after 3 years of coronavirus lockdown
1 year, 11 months ago

China to lift Covid-19 travel restrictions after 3 years of coronavirus lockdown

Hindustan Times  

Come January, China will practically abandon its three-year-old zero Covid policy and its international isolation, fully opening its airports and ports for travel and trade amid the massive coronavirus outbreak in the country. China to finally lift Covid-19 travel restrictions after 3 years of coronavirus lockdown Starting from January 8, China will cancel nucleic acid tests for international arrivals, the …

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS December 28 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines
1 year, 11 months ago

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS December 28 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News  

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya oversaw the exercise at the Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi while health ministers took stock in their respective states and gave information on available beds, oxygen support and other equipment, medicines, vaccines, etc. India recorded a single-day rise of 157 new Covid-19 cases, while the count of …

U.S. will require coronavirus testing for travelers from China
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S. will require coronavirus testing for travelers from China

LA Times  

The U.S. announced new coronavirus testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge in infections. But the CDC’s action may be less about stopping a new variant from crossing U.S. borders and more about increasing pressure on China to share more information, said Dr. David Dowdy, an infectious disease epidemiologist at …

Two international passengers test positive for coronavirus at Kolkata airport
1 year, 11 months ago

Two international passengers test positive for coronavirus at Kolkata airport

Firstpost  

Earlier in the day, four international travellers from Myanmar tested positive for the coronavirus at Delhi airport. New instructions issued by the government have made it mandatory for airports to carry out random testing of 2 percent of international passengers Two persons returning from abroad have tested positive for the coronavirus infection at the Kolkata Aiport, ANI reported citing airport …

Covid updates highlights: Himachal to map tourist inflow in state using drones
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid updates highlights: Himachal to map tourist inflow in state using drones

Hindustan Times  

Experts have, however, assured that India's situation may not deteriorate like that of China's since the primary variant that's driving the spike in cases in the neighbouring nation is not a novelty here. With a global surge in Covid-19 cases in China and several other countries, India has begun to maintain a close watch on its pandemic situation, especially as …

COVID-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries

India TV News  

PM Modi on COVID-19 cases : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged people to be vigilant and take proper precautions against COVID-19 pandemic, as he noted that the coronavirus is spreading in many countries including-China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and United States. In his last 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast of the year 2022, PM Modi said that many people are …

India doesn\'t need to ban international flights or impose lockdown now: Experts
2 years ago

India doesn\'t need to ban international flights or impose lockdown now: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's present Covid scenario does not warrant restricting international flights or imposing a lockdown, but there is a need for strengthened surveillance and vigilance in view of the rise in cases in some countries, experts have said. Asked whether a lockdown could be needed in the coming days, Dr Guleria said, "A fresh outbreak of severe Covid cases …

Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid
2 years ago

Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid

Hindustan Times  

India has issued an advisory to check spread of Covid-19, which includes random sampling of 2 per cent of foreign passengers, a rule that comes into effect on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya - both of whom held separate review meetings this week - have reiterated that the pandemic is not …

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season
2 years ago

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked States to strengthen surveillance systems, ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure during a meeting with state health ministers on Friday regarding the Covid-19 situation in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit a government hospital in Delhi on Tuesday for a mock drill to review the emergency response in place …

Virologist Gagandeep Kang says India doing fine, do not expect surge in cases due to Omicron's sub-variants XBB, BF.7
2 years ago

Virologist Gagandeep Kang says India doing fine, do not expect surge in cases due to Omicron's sub-variants XBB, BF.7

The Hindu  

Renowned virologist Gagandeep Kang on December 23, 2022 said India has reported a few cases of Omicron sub-variants XBB and BF.7, but they have not driven an upsurge, and she does not expect a spike in COVID cases. "They are, like all Omicron sub-variants, very good at infecting people because they escape the immune response that prevents infection, but are …

India doing fine, no surge expected in cases due to Omicron sub-variants: Virologist
2 years ago

India doing fine, no surge expected in cases due to Omicron sub-variants: Virologist

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Renowned virologist Gangandeep Kang on Friday said India has reported a few cases of Omicron sub-variants XBB and BF.7, but they have not driven an upsurge, and she does not expect a spike in Covid cases. "They are, like all Omicron sub-variants, very good at infecting people because they escape the immune response that prevents infection, but are …

Scared by Possibility of Fourth Covid Wave? Fret Not, Situation in India Not as Severe as China
2 years ago

Scared by Possibility of Fourth Covid Wave? Fret Not, Situation in India Not as Severe as China

News 18  

As Covid-19 cases are spreading rapidly through China again and in some other parts of the world, India is stepping up its virus combating measures especially as the BF.7 variant, behind the new surge, has been detected in the country. By October 21, 2021, India had administered a total of 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to its population, and by …

‘India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation’: Jyotiraditya Scindia
2 years ago

‘India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation’: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today said the country is fully prepared to deal with the coronavirus situation. Scindia, who is in charge of the ministries of civil aviation and steel, said the country is fully prepared to deal with the coronavirus situation. Meanwhile, India logged 163 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,380, according to …

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS December 23 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines
2 years ago

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS December 23 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News  

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with top government officials on Thursday to review the Covid situation and urged people to wear masks in crowded places and follow all protocols. PM Modi stressed the need to ensure that the entire Covid infrastructure in the country was maintained at a high-level …

'Covid Not Over Yet': PM Modi Urges Wearing Of Masks, Asks States To Increase Testing
2 years ago

'Covid Not Over Yet': PM Modi Urges Wearing Of Masks, Asks States To Increase Testing

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with top government officials on Thursday to review the coronavirus situation and urged people to wear masks in crowded places and follow Covid appropriate behaviour. PM Modi also asked states to increase Covid testing and focus on genome sequencing of all positive cases. "The Prime Minister advised states to audit Covid-19 specific …

'No Omicron BF.7 Case in Delhi': CM Kejriwal Tells Citizens Not to Panic As Covid Cases Surge in China
2 years ago

'No Omicron BF.7 Case in Delhi': CM Kejriwal Tells Citizens Not to Panic As Covid Cases Surge in China

News 18  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday told citizens not to panic amid rising Covid-19 cases in China and said his government is fully geared up to tackle any eventuality. After attending a high-level meeting on the Covid-19 situation in the country, Kejriwal said not a single case of the Omicron BF.7 variant of Covid-19 has been detected in Delhi. …

PM Modi to review Covid situation at high-level meeting today
2 years ago

PM Modi to review Covid situation at high-level meeting today

Firstpost  

In the last six months, India reported four cases of the BF.7 Omicron sub-variant, which is driving the current surge of infections in China New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to chair on Thursday afternoon a high-level meeting to review the Covid-19 situation and its related aspects in the county. In the last six months, India reported four …

India logs 185 Covid cases; active cases dip to 3,402
2 years ago

India logs 185 Covid cases; active cases dip to 3,402

Live Mint  

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases globally, India has logged 185 new coronavirus infections, Union Health Ministry data updated on 22 December showed. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4.46 crore while the death toll stands at 5,30,681 with one fatality being reported from Delhi in the last 24 hours. Following the Union Health Ministry's top level …

India on alert for new variants as Covid wave sweeps China
2 years ago

India on alert for new variants as Covid wave sweeps China

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — India’s health minister has advised the public to take precautions against Covid-19, including getting vaccinated and wearing masks, as the country remains on alert for potential new variants that could emerge from the wave of infections sweeping neighboring China. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday told Parliament that India would begin randomly testing 2% of international …

Covid cases rising: Indian exporters keeping fingers crossed over China situation
2 years ago

Covid cases rising: Indian exporters keeping fingers crossed over China situation

India TV News  

Covid New Wave: Indian exporters are keeping their fingers crossed on account of rising Covid infections in China and other countries as it could again disrupt supply chains and affect demand for goods. Sahai said that if Chinese industries start shutting down due to rise in Covid cases, it would impact imports of key components for sectors such as pharmaceuticals, …

Amid rising cases, PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation in India at high-level meeting
2 years ago

Amid rising cases, PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation in India at high-level meeting

India TV News  

COVID-19 India update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a review meeting with regard to Covid situation in the country. The development comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the coronavirus situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated. According to the data shared by the Union …

Should India worry about China's covid surge?
2 years ago

Should India worry about China's covid surge?

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Covid-19 cases are rising in several countries including China, as the BF.7 variant of the omicron virus spreads rapidly. Experts say the BF.7 sub variant, which is a sub-lineage of the omicron variant BA.5., is more virulent, has shorter incubation period and greater transmissibility to infect large number of people. The BF.7 variant has been in circulation in …

COVID-19 | Omicron subvariant BF.7, linked to China spike, first found in India in July
2 years ago

COVID-19 | Omicron subvariant BF.7, linked to China spike, first found in India in July

The Hindu  

The BF.7 variant of COVID-19, believed to be driving the recent surge of cases in China, was first identified in India as far back as July. “A new and highly transmissible BF.7 strain of the Omicron variant has been found to be behind a wider surge of covid infections in China,” it added. The assessment of government officials involved in …

With detection of Omicron sub-variant in India, medical experts sound an alarm, insist on adhering to COVID-19 protocols
2 years ago

With detection of Omicron sub-variant in India, medical experts sound an alarm, insist on adhering to COVID-19 protocols

The Hindu  

Going by the media reports on the COVID-19 situation in China, Japan and the U.S., the situation once again looks grim, and it appears that the world is heading back to square one. With reports on detection of three cases of Omicron sub-variant — two in Gujarat and one in Odisha, it is even more pertinent that we go back …

Covid-19 cases in the US surpass 100 million, says report
2 years ago

Covid-19 cases in the US surpass 100 million, says report

Firstpost  

According to health officials in China, Chinese cities are currently hit by the highly transmissible Omicron strains, mainly BA.5.2 and BF.7 Washington: The number of Covid-19 cases registered in the US since the start of the pandemic in early 2020 exceeded a staggering 100 million, Johns Hopkins University has said, amid a sharp spike in caseloads globally and the WHO …

COVID-19 | India to conduct random screening at airports for international passengers arriving from China, other countries: Government sources
2 years ago

COVID-19 | India to conduct random screening at airports for international passengers arriving from China, other countries: Government sources

The Hindu  

COVID was back at the centre of India’s health and political map on December 21 with the government advising people to get vaccinated and mask up, and saying random sample testing will be conducted at airports for passengers arriving from China and other countries. As a political storm brewed with Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya writing to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi …

Random Covid tests for international passengers amid China scare: Sources
2 years ago

Random Covid tests for international passengers amid China scare: Sources

India Today  

The government is re-introducing Covid-19 testing related measures at airports for international travellers. Even today, the delta variant is being seen somewhere in the country," sources told India Today. Earlier today, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meeting with top officials and experts on the Covid situation in the country. Niti Aayog member Dr VK Paul also advised people …

New Covid Wave: How India's situation will be better than China? Former AIIMS Director explains
2 years ago

New Covid Wave: How India's situation will be better than China? Former AIIMS Director explains

India TV News  

Covid Wave Omicron BF.7: A new Covid-19 wave has gripped China which is majorly driven by Omicron sub-variant BF.7. Though BF.7 may be more infectious, here's why India situation may be better than China, according to former AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria. How India's situation may be better than China amid new Covid wave Speaking to India TV, former AIIMS director …

COVID-19: DGCA asks airlines to strictly enforce protocol amid rise in cases
2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: DGCA asks airlines to strictly enforce protocol amid rise in cases

Firstpost  

Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it will be conducting “random checks” in aircraft across the country to see if the COVID-19 protocol is being enforced or not New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA on Wednesday asked all Indian carriers to strictly enforce COVID-19 protocol, including mask mandate for passengers, in aircraft amid a rise in infections across the country. In …

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