What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
4 years, 8 months ago

What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

Associated Press  

From the marbled halls of Italy to the wheat fields of Kansas, health authorities are increasingly warning that the question isn’t whether a second wave of coronavirus infections and deaths will hit, but when — and how badly. WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: — The European Union predicted “a recession of historic proportions” due to the impact of the coronavirus, as it released its first official estimates of damage on the economy. — While attention was focused on the world’s largest cities, the per capita death rates in the poor southwest corner of Georgia climbed to among the worst in the U.S. Communities that are rural, mostly African American and poor are more likely to have jobs not conducive to social distancing. — A recent survey from the The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that minorities have not only been hit harder by the deadly coronavirus than have Americans overall, but they’re also bearing the brunt of the pandemic’s financial impact. Neil Ferguson, an epidemiologist at Imperial College, said he had “made an error of judgment.” He developed models that predicted hundreds of thousands would die unless the U.K. imposed drastic restrictions to confront the coronavirus.

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HMPV virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China
2 days, 10 hours ago

HMPV virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China

The Independent  

✕ Close India Lockdown Looms? First Cases Of New Virus Reported After HMPV Grips China | Top Updates Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates …

Lockdown trends on social media after 5 HMPV cases in India, government says no need to panic
2 days, 17 hours ago

Lockdown trends on social media after 5 HMPV cases in India, government says no need to panic

India TV News  

Amid concerns over the spread of Human Metapneumovirus in India after five cases were reported in three states, #Lockdown started trending on social media. Many users on the social media drew parallels to the 2019-2020 period when early Covid-19 cases emerged in China, leading to a global pandemic and nationwide lockdown in India. Addressing concerns amid rising cases of HMPV …

Health Matters | Of monsoons, maladies and medicine
1 year, 7 months ago

Health Matters | Of monsoons, maladies and medicine

The Hindu  

Now that the Southwest monsoon has arrived, there’s always some romanticism in the air along with the petrichor, but this time, a little trepidation too. The Joint Malnutrition Estimates released by UNICEF, WHO and World Bank has a mixed bag for India, but the gains in reducing stunting are quite significant: In the decade between 2012 and 2022, stunting among …

TS told to keep watch as COVID cases go up
1 year, 9 months ago

TS told to keep watch as COVID cases go up

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India on Saturday recorded 1,590 Covid cases, the highest single day rise in 146 days. According to a joint advisory by the Union health ministry and the Indian Council of Medical Research, public and private health facilities in all districts are expected to participate in the exercise to take stock of availability of medicines, hospital beds, medical equipment …

‘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 …

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 …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Fresh 10,488 Covid Cases in India; WHO 'Very Worried' about Virus Spread in Europe
3 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Fresh 10,488 Covid Cases in India; WHO 'Very Worried' about Virus Spread in Europe

News 18  

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: In the last 24 hours, India recorded 10,488 cases and 313 deaths, as per data released by the Health Ministry. Harish Rawat said, “I think the state govt decided this without considering precautionary measures, without seeing Covid situation in the state and the country or perhaps without taking note of reports of an increase in Covid cases …

COVID-19: From criticism of 'vaccine diplomacy' to undercounting of deaths, an overview of global coverage of crisis in India
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: From criticism of 'vaccine diplomacy' to undercounting of deaths, an overview of global coverage of crisis in India

Firstpost  

International media outlets are questioning why the Indian government did not do enough to secure COVID-19 vaccines for its citizens With COVID-19 cases remaining stubbornly high in India, a host of international media outlets have slammed the Central government over its handling of the pandemic. India’s coronavirus situation has been getting international media attention not just because of the scale …

‘London to Delhi’ cycle raises cash for India’s COVID crisis
3 years, 8 months ago

‘London to Delhi’ cycle raises cash for India’s COVID crisis

Associated Press  

LONDON — For British IT consultant Yogen Shah, India’s COVID-19 crisis is deeply personal. So Shah joined volunteers from one of Britain’s largest Hindu temples who set out to raise 500,000 pounds by racking up 7,600 kilometers on stationary bikes — roughly the distance from London to Delhi — in 48 hours. “I think every single person of Indian origin …

India coronavirus cases may peak between May 3 and 5, 2021, says government expert panel chief M. Vidyasagar
3 years, 8 months ago

India coronavirus cases may peak between May 3 and 5, 2021, says government expert panel chief M. Vidyasagar

The Hindu  

India’s coronavirus cases may peak between May 3-5, according to a mathematical model of a team of scientists advising the government, a few days earlier than a previous estimate as the virus has spread faster than expected. “Our belief is that by next week, the daily new cases nationwide would have peaked,” M. Vidyasagar, head of a government-appointed group of …

India Like Covid Storm Could 'Happen Anywhere': WHO Tells European Countries to Not Relax Measures
3 years, 8 months ago

India Like Covid Storm Could 'Happen Anywhere': WHO Tells European Countries to Not Relax Measures

News 18  

The World Health Organization issued a stark warning to European nations Thursday, saying that relaxing Covid measures could spark a “perfect storm” allowing cases to spiral — as seen in India. “When personal protective measures are being relaxed, when there are mass gatherings, when there are more contagious variants and the vaccination coverage is still low this can create a …

Coronavirus Updates: Joe Biden expresses solidarity with India, says determined to support fight against COVID
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Joe Biden expresses solidarity with India, says determined to support fight against COVID

Firstpost  

Load More Coronavirus LIVE Updates: US President Joe Biden on Monday conveyed solidarity with India in its fight against COVID-19 and asserted that his country was determined to support its efforts by quickly deploying resources such as therapeutics, ventilators and identifying sources of raw materials to be made available for the manufacture of Covishield vaccine, according to a statement. Prime …

India reports global record of 314K new coronavirus cases
3 years, 8 months ago

India reports global record of 314K new coronavirus cases

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India reported a global record …

Next three weeks crucial for India in terms of COVID-19 spread: CSIR-CCMB director
3 years, 8 months ago

Next three weeks crucial for India in terms of COVID-19 spread: CSIR-CCMB director

India TV News  

The next three weeks are crucial for India in terms of the spread of COVID-19, said Dr Rakesh Mishra, Director of CSIR- CCMB on Sunday, adding that it is very important for people to follow guidelines very strictly. "Though the vaccine is a very important tool to defeat the pandemic, people must still remember to follow the Covid guidelines as …

Coronavirus | Second wave of infections in India unlikely, says expert
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus | Second wave of infections in India unlikely, says expert

The Hindu  

A recent surge in infections notwithstanding, India is unlikely to see a “second wave” in infections, according to Deputy Director at IIT, Kanpur, Manindra Agrawal, also one of India’s leading mathematicians and among those involved with the National ‘Super Model’ initiative, led by the Department of Science and Technology. Prof. Agrawal told The Hindu that based on the model, this …

The Mystery Of India's Plummeting COVID-19 Cases
3 years, 11 months ago

The Mystery Of India's Plummeting COVID-19 Cases

NPR  

The Mystery Of India's Plummeting COVID-19 Cases Enlarge this image toggle caption Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Last September, India was confirming nearly 100,000 new coronavirus cases a day. "It's not that India is testing less or things are going underreported," says Jishnu Das, a health economist at Georgetown University. In a survey …

New coronavirus variants: Possible implications on vaccines and other measures
3 years, 11 months ago

New coronavirus variants: Possible implications on vaccines and other measures

India Today  

Since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out early last year, every human being on the planet has come to know about the existence of viruses but not many know about their characteristics. IMPLICATIONS ON HEALTH SYSTEM Increased transmissibility as reported in the UK strain directly translates to more hospitalisations and increased burden on doctors, nurses, paramedics, hospital beds and decreased access …

Coronavirus Scare in 2020 Spiked the Frequency of Washing Clothes, Finds New Survey
4 years ago

Coronavirus Scare in 2020 Spiked the Frequency of Washing Clothes, Finds New Survey

News 18  

With consumers feeling the increased importance of sanitisation in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the frequency with which they wash clothes has gone up, according to a survey conducted by data, insights and consulting firm Kantar. According to the survey that was carried out in the second half of 2020 for Whirlpool of India, 97 per cent of consumers …

New Covid-19 strain not yet found in India: What we know so far about the virus
4 years ago

New Covid-19 strain not yet found in India: What we know so far about the virus

Live Mint  

Worry has been growing since Saturday, when Britain’s prime minister said a new strain, or variant, of the coronavirus seemed to sp So let's take a look at what we know sao far about the new Covid-19 strain Markets slip on virus concern A gauge of equities around the world fell on Monday and oil prices plunged as concerns about …

Photos: India hits 10 million coronavirus cases as outbreak slows
4 years ago

Photos: India hits 10 million coronavirus cases as outbreak slows

Hindustan Times  

Photos: India hits 10 million coronavirus cases as outbreak slows India exceeded 10 million infections of the coronavirus disease on December 18, as the pace of infections slows. The country expects to roll out vaccines soon and is considering emergency-use request for three shots, developed by Oxford/AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Bharat Biotech.. 1 / 9 View Photos in a new improved …

The story of India's fight against Covid
4 years, 1 month ago

The story of India's fight against Covid

India Today  

On January 30, 2020, India confirmed its first coronavirus case in Kerala, but until the beginning of March, the Indian people hadn’t paid much attention to the virus. A new book, called Till We Win: India’s Fight against the Covid-19 Pandemic, co-authored by three medical experts—Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, an epidemiologist, Dr Gagandeep Kang, a vaccine expert, and Dr Randeep Guleria, …

Restrictions tightened, but no new virus lockdown in Belgium
4 years, 2 months ago

Restrictions tightened, but no new virus lockdown in Belgium

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Belgian Prime minister Alexander De …

A crucial season: The Hindu Editorial on festivals in the time of COVID-19
4 years, 2 months ago

A crucial season: The Hindu Editorial on festivals in the time of COVID-19

The Hindu  

Faced with a potential reversal of gains that India has made in slowing the spread of COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed against weakening the fight during the annual season of festivals. The Union Health Ministry’s data point to a rising trend in daily cases in Bihar, Delhi, Maharashtra, Manipur, and West Bengal, while Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil …

With Less Than 50,000 Infections, India Posts Lowest Daily New Coronavirus Cases in Nearly 4 Months
4 years, 2 months ago

With Less Than 50,000 Infections, India Posts Lowest Daily New Coronavirus Cases in Nearly 4 Months

News 18  

India posted its lowest daily coronavirus caseload in nearly four months, data from the health ministry showed on Tuesday, as new cases maintained a decreasing trend from a peak in September. The country reported 46,790 new infections in the last 24 hours, taking its tally to nearly 7.6 million – the second-highest behind the United States. The 10-member committee, headed …

WHO warns Europe virus surge of ’great concern’
4 years, 2 months ago

WHO warns Europe virus surge of ’great concern’

Live Mint  

European countries have unveiled tough new measures to try to curb a surge in coronavirus infections which the World Health Organization warned Thursday is of "great concern". And in France, police searched the home of the health minister as part of a probe into the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis, as new daily cases topped 30,000 for the first …

What you need to know about coronavirus on Friday, October 9
4 years, 3 months ago

What you need to know about coronavirus on Friday, October 9

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in the October 9 edition of CNN’s Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. CNN — Donald Trump’s physician has cleared him to resume public engagements on Saturday, saying the President “has completed his course of therapy for Covid-19.” But many questions about his health remain unanswered. Crucially, Trump and his doctors are still refusing to …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 189 updates | October 1, 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 189 updates | October 1, 2020

The Hindu  

Cinema halls, entertainment parks, swimming pools for sportspersons — these are some of the establishments that would be allowed to reopen under 'Unlock 5'. Here are the latest updates: New Delhi Immunity for lesser time, change in ‘virulence’ of virus, say experts on September sero-survey results The latest survey on prevalence of antibodies to COVID-19 among people in Delhi has …

The Latest: India records nearly 87,000 new virus cases
4 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: India records nearly 87,000 new virus cases

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NEW DELHI — India has …

'Virus Being Pushed from Outside?' JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan Wonders over Rising Covid-19 Cases in Delhi
4 years, 3 months ago

'Virus Being Pushed from Outside?' JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan Wonders over Rising Covid-19 Cases in Delhi

News 18  

JD MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh wondered on Sunday if coronavirus was being ”pushed” into Delhi every time cases of the infection came down in the national capital, as he claimed that the world is still debating if the virus is man-made or natural. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic, Singh said, ”We see that …

Asia Today: India's cases keep rising; rallies in Melbourne
4 years, 3 months ago

Asia Today: India's cases keep rising; rallies in Melbourne

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India has maintained its surge …

What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, September 16
4 years, 3 months ago

What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, September 16

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in the September 16 edition of CNN’s Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. Trump repeatedly told Americans the virus would “just disappear,” and he privately told Woodward in mid-March: “I still like playing it down, because I don’t want to create a panic.” Trump and the White House have been widely criticized for flouting government …

India records world's second-highest coronavirus tally, passing Brazil
4 years, 4 months ago

India records world's second-highest coronavirus tally, passing Brazil

ABC  

India has now reported 4.2 million coronavirus infections and overtaken Brazil as the country with the second-highest number of cases of the virus in the world. Key points: India has reported 71,642 deaths from COVID-19, the third-highest national toll The country has been reporting more new cases of coronavirus than any other for the past month The number of cases …

India’s ‘precarious’ coronavirus crisis: Five things to know
4 years, 4 months ago

India’s ‘precarious’ coronavirus crisis: Five things to know

Al Jazeera  

India is struggling to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, with its total number of cases having now surged past the three million mark. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has been increasing undaunted,” Sanghmitra Sheel Acharya, a professor at the Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University, told Al …

Coronavirus: Bengaluru Police shares smart tactics in new post to spread awareness
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus: Bengaluru Police shares smart tactics in new post to spread awareness

India Today  

In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Bengaluru City Police spread awareness with a creative post on Twitter. Bengaluru City Police's new post features a dice - all sides of which list precautionary measures that are required to be followed in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. #ArrestCorona," Bengaluru City Police said in the caption of …

India's biggest slum has so far nailed coronavirus. Here's how they did it
4 years, 5 months ago

India's biggest slum has so far nailed coronavirus. Here's how they did it

ABC  

With its narrow streets, congested housing, underfunded health care and poor sanitation, many thought India's largest slum would be devastated by COVID-19. "Slowly, slowly, the cases were appearing in all the slum pockets," said Dr Virendra Mohite, a chief medical officer for one of Dharavi's coronavirus hospital wards. "We are already beginning to see several patients from Patna, which is …

Six Months of the Pandemic in India: From Mortality Rate to Cases, How Has the Country Fared?
4 years, 5 months ago

Six Months of the Pandemic in India: From Mortality Rate to Cases, How Has the Country Fared?

News 18  

India reported its first coronavirus case on January 30 when a medical student who returned to Kerala from Wuhan in China, tested positive for the disease. Here is an analysis of India's Covid-19 journey over the last six months: THE JOURNEY – FROM 1 TO 15,88,129 From January 30 - taking the day the first Covid-19 case was reported in …

Coronavirus Updates: Jharkhand extends lockdown restrictions till August 31
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Jharkhand extends lockdown restrictions till August 31

India Today  

Live blog The coronavirus situation in India and around the world continues to worsen, with death toll in some countries rising exponentially. India, which has the third-highest coronavirus caseload in the world, has been witnessing gradual improvement in recovery rate. Despite faster recoveries, India’s caseload continues to be high as it continues to report nearly 50,000 cases on a daily …

India coronavirus: More than half of Mumbai slum residents may have been infected with Covid-19, study suggests
4 years, 5 months ago

India coronavirus: More than half of Mumbai slum residents may have been infected with Covid-19, study suggests

CNN  

CNN — More than half of residents living in Mumbai’s crowded slums may have contracted coronavirus and are likely being infected at a much higher rate than those not living in slum areas, a new study has found. The study – a collaboration between local authorities and medical institutions – found that 57% of the samples collected from slum residents …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Govt Panel to Review Curbs on Metro Services, Cinema Halls, Gyms for Unlock 3
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Govt Panel to Review Curbs on Metro Services, Cinema Halls, Gyms for Unlock 3

News 18  

The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus is nearing 1.4 million in India as 48,661 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. India is the world's third worst hit country by the virus, after United States and Brazil and the three countries together account for 50 per cent of covid-19 cases across the globe. Today's Data …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 120 updates | July 22, 2020
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 120 updates | July 22, 2020

The Hindu  

The government on Tuesday said it has extended connectivity norms for work from home for IT and BPO companies till December 31. - PTI 7:30 p.m. | Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu reports single day high of over 5,000 COVID-19 cases, 74 deaths Tamil Nadu on Wednesday reported an all time single day high of 5,849 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the …

Covid peak in India by mid-Sept if govt acts, public behaves: Expert
4 years, 5 months ago

Covid peak in India by mid-Sept if govt acts, public behaves: Expert

India Today  

Covid-19 cases may peak in India as early as mid-September provided strong public health measures are in place and people behave in a responsible manner to contain the virus, President of Public Health Foundation of India, Prof. K Srinath Reddy, said on Saturday. He, however, added that India may see Covid-19 cases peaking as early as in two months if …

Breaking News: July 17, 2020 | As it happened
4 years, 5 months ago

Breaking News: July 17, 2020 | As it happened

India TV News  

India's COVID-19 count on Thursday crossed two grim milestones of 10 lakh cases and 25,000 deaths, according to official data from states, even as the Centre said active cases now constituted one-third of the total infections. The total coronavirus caseload stood at 10,00,202 while there were 25,553 deaths from the disease. Follow this breaking news blog for live updates on …

Can Bihar tackle rising coronavirus cases with fresh lockdown?
4 years, 5 months ago

Can Bihar tackle rising coronavirus cases with fresh lockdown?

India Today  

The rising coronavirus cases in Bihar coupled with low testing has forced the government to reimpose a strict lockdown across the state from Thursday. Speaking to India Today TV about the precautions taken, Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey said the government repeatedly informed the people to maintain social distancing besides using a mask or face cover. Govt trying hard to …

Coronavirus Updates: Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test positive for COVID-19; both admitted to Mumbai hospital
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test positive for COVID-19; both admitted to Mumbai hospital

Firstpost  

9:27 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Outbreak in India LATEST Updates WHO chief says Mumbai’s Dharavi controlled COVID-19 outbreak despite increasing cases The World Health Organization said Friday that it is still possible to bring coronavirus outbreaks under control, even though case numbers have more than doubled in the past six weeks. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the examples …

Coronavirus | India ‘watching’ WHO alert on airborne spread of virus
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | India ‘watching’ WHO alert on airborne spread of virus

The Hindu  

Continuing to rule out community transmission of COVID-19 in the country, the Union Health Ministry on Thursday said it is “closely watching the dynamic evolution of the virus situation in India, with the World Health Organisation now indicating that the virus may be airborne”. “We are keeping abreast with the information coming from WHO headquarters on this aspect,” said Rajesh …

Global virus infections soar as US deaths spike again
4 years, 6 months ago

Global virus infections soar as US deaths spike again

Live Mint  

The global coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, the World Health Organization warned Wednesday, as the worst-hit United States closed bars and beaches ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Infections hit their highest level worldwide in the past week, WHO data showed, with chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus saying new cases had topped "160,000 on every single day." With new COVID-19 cases in …

In Pictures: Coronavirus cases hit a new high in India
4 years, 6 months ago

In Pictures: Coronavirus cases hit a new high in India

Al Jazeera  

India has reported a new daily record of nearly 20,000 new infections as several Indian states reimpose partial or full lockdowns to stem the spread of the coronavirus. India’s health ministry recorded 548,318 COVID-19 cases as of Monday, a jump of nearly 100,000 cases in a week in the world’s fourth worst-hit country after the United States, Brazil and Russia. …

Opinion | We must aim to unravel coronavirus on our own
4 years, 6 months ago

Opinion | We must aim to unravel coronavirus on our own

Live Mint  

China, which is seeing a new spurt of coronavirus cases in Beijing, has released the genetic sequence of the pathogen said to be behind the outbreak in its capital. The release comes six months after it published the gene code of the original SARS-Cov-2 microbe that emerged in Wuhan to wreak havoc across the world. Yet, the virus has been …

Coronavirus update | Data point | With lockdown lifting and cases spiking, India is in a select band of countries (and the worrying trend in our testing rates)
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus update | Data point | With lockdown lifting and cases spiking, India is in a select band of countries (and the worrying trend in our testing rates)

The Hindu  

Our fifth data episode on COVID-19 in India comes amidst some alarming numbers. At the time of recording the podcast, we are at about 10,870 and the data has not yet come in from Delhi, where testing has been increased manifold. On Tuesday, June 18, Maharashtra added 1,328 deaths and Delhi added 400, including those previously classified as not being …

Record rise in coronavirus cases in India raises fear of return of curbs
4 years, 6 months ago

Record rise in coronavirus cases in India raises fear of return of curbs

Live Mint  

India reported a record daily increase of novel coronavirus cases on Friday and became the world's fourth worst-hit country, raising the prospect of the return of a lockdown just days after it was lifted. Anxious to revive the economy after a nearly 70-day lockdown, the government this week opened most public transport, offices and malls, even though health officials said …

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