Kerala Sees Highest Daily Spike at 46,383; Delhi Slashes RT-PCR Rates, Home Collection to Cost Rs 500 Now
2 years, 11 months ago

Kerala Sees Highest Daily Spike at 46,383; Delhi Slashes RT-PCR Rates, Home Collection to Cost Rs 500 Now

News 18  

Mumbai on Thursday reported 5,708 new Covid-19 cases and 12 deaths. In the last 24 hours, India reported 3,17,532 new COVID cases and 491 deaths, as per the Health Ministry’s latest data. World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus poured cold water on the theory that Omicron could mark the end of the Covid-19 pandemic and said “This pandemic is nowhere near over.” Maharashtra is likely to open schools from January 24 and the cabinet will meet on Thursday at 3.30 PM to discuss it. Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded 43,697 new coronavirus positive cases, 10 per cent more than the previous day, including 214 Omicron infections, and also saw 49 fatalities. Meanwhile, Japan on Wednesday widened COVID-19 curbs to the capital Tokyo and a dozen regions covering half the population as the Omicron variant of coronavirus drove record new infections.

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India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology plans to undertake a study of thousands of samples and clinical material collected during covid-19 to help Indian scientists understand the susceptibility of individuals and changes in metabolic activity that will be useful in fighting future pandemics. The department will give the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, a consortium of 54 laboratories, the mandate to …

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
8 months, 1 week ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. History of COVID-19 lockdown As COVID-19 cases – which were first reported in China’s Wuhan province – began cropping up across the world, countries employed different approaches to deal with the rise in infections, deaths and threat due to the virus, employing varying …

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238
11 months, 1 week ago

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238

Firstpost  

India has recorded 441 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases has come down to 3,238, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The number of daily cases was in double digits till December 5 but it began to rise again amid cold weather conditions and after the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1.After December 5, the …

Covid Sub-Variant JN.1: Odisha reports 2 fresh cases amid surge. 10 Updates
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Covid Sub-Variant JN.1: Odisha reports 2 fresh cases amid surge. 10 Updates

Live Mint  

Covid Case In India: Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in India, Odisha has identified two new cases of the JN.1 sub-variant of the virus, as confirmed by a senior official on Thursday. Earlier, on Thursday, Maharashtra reported 171 new COVID-19 cases and two fatalities, as per a statement from a health department official. Despite recent weeks seeing a sustained …

Covid-19: India Logs 760 Fresh Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,423
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Covid-19: India Logs 760 Fresh Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,423

ABP News  

Covid 19 India: India saw a single-day rise of 760 fresh cases of Covid while two more people succumbed to the viral disease, news agency PTI reported, citing health ministry data on Thursday. On Wednesday, the country had reported 602 new Covid cases and five deaths were reported. Meanwhile, a 63-year-old woman, who had tested positive for Covid, succumbed to …

Karnataka Covid cases jump 75% in 24 hours, one more death recorded
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Covid cases jump 75% in 24 hours, one more death recorded

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka's fresh COVID-19 infections surged by over 75 per cent on Wednesday to 260 cases. The state reported one virus-related death, same as the day before, and had a positivity rate of 3.46 per cent, against 2.02 per cent recorded yesterday. Of the 260 new cases, 134 were from state capital Bengaluru alone, making up for 624 active cases in …

Covid 19: India Logs 602 New Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,440
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid 19: India Logs 602 New Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,440

ABP News  

Covid 19 Update: India reported 602 new Covid cases on Wednesday, as reported by news agency ANI. COVID-19 | India reports 602 new cases, 5 deaths in the last 24 hours; Active caseload at 4,440 — ANI January 3, 2024 On Tuesday, India recorded 573 fresh cases of Covid-19. Around 47 percent of the total cases were recorded in Kerala, …

Covid-19 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Cases Of Sub-Variant JN.1 Detected In Odisha
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid-19 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Cases Of Sub-Variant JN.1 Detected In Odisha

ABP News  

Covid News HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space for all the latest news and updates related to Covid-19 cases in India. The country has been witnessing a downward trend in the reported infections since the last two days with 572 fresh cases recorded on Tuesday, as per the data published by Union health ministry. There number of daily cases had dropped …

New Year 2024: Top 7 precautions to take while partying amid rising Covid cases
11 months, 3 weeks ago

New Year 2024: Top 7 precautions to take while partying amid rising Covid cases

Live Mint  

New Year is around the corner and many are prepared for the celebration but one must not forget to take precautions amid increasing numbers of reported cases of Covid's new sub-variant JN.1. As per an ANI report, Senior pulmonologist and former Safdarjung Hospital HOD, Dr Neeraj Gupta, said, "JN.1 is a variant of Omicron. While stating precautionary measures Dr Neeraj …

What we know about the new Covid variant JN.1 | In Focus podcast
11 months, 3 weeks ago

What we know about the new Covid variant JN.1 | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

For at least a year and a half now, most of us have relegated Covid-19 to the back of our minds. It’s difficult however to ignore the news of yet another coronavirus mutation – this latest sub-variant, JN.1, a descendent of the Omicron variant, has been classified by the World Health Organisation as a ‘variant of interest’ because it has …

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India saw a single day rise of 702 cases of COVID-19, with the number of active cases of the infection rising to 4,097, the health ministry said on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Six new fatalities, two from Maharashtra and one each from Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, and Delhi were reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the Union …

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections
11 months, 3 weeks ago

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections

News 18  

Karnataka Mandates 7-day Home Isolation for Covid Positive Amidst the uptick in the Covid subvariant JN.1 infection, the Karnataka government declared mandatory 7-day home isolation of positive cases on Wednesday. Covid Cases in India Live Updates: Expert Advises To Wear Mask, Practice Physical Distancing On precautions against JN.1 variant of Covid, Shekhar C Mande, former DG, CSIR says, “People should …

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India recorded 529 fresh COVID-19 cases in a single day, while the country's active infection count stood at 4,093, the health ministry said on December 27. The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but infections have again gone up after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions. The daily numbers were in lakhs …

COVID positivity rate around 1%, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister
11 months, 4 weeks ago

COVID positivity rate around 1%, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister

The Hindu  

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said four persons were admitted to hospitals after having tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday, adding that there is no need to panic. We are doing about 400 tests a day and the positivity rate is around 1%, which is very low. Till last Thursday, the positivity rate in the Capital was …

Karnataka logs 34 JN.1 cases, including three deaths due to new variant
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka logs 34 JN.1 cases, including three deaths due to new variant

India TV News  

Coronavirus cases once again started spreading rapidly, especially in the southern region. Three Covid deaths Yesterday, Karnataka reported overall 125 fresh cases of Covid-19 and three new coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours. According to the bulletin issued by the Health department on Monday, in the last 24 hours, as many as 30 patients have been discharged, a total …

63 cases of new Covid variant in India, Goa tops with 34 cases, Maharashtra has 9
1 year ago

63 cases of new Covid variant in India, Goa tops with 34 cases, Maharashtra has 9

India Today  

A total of 63 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country till December 24, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday in a press statement. Out of the total 63 cases, 34 are from Goa, 9 from Maharashtra, 8 from Karnataka, 6 from Kerala, 4 from Tamil Nadu and 2 from Telangana, the Ministry added in its …

Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases
1 year ago

Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases

India TV News  

India logged 628 new Covid19 infections while Kerala reported 128 fresh cases and one death due to the disease in the last 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has risen to 4,44,71,860 while the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website. …

34 JN.1 Covid virus variant cases confirmed in Karnataka
1 year ago

34 JN.1 Covid virus variant cases confirmed in Karnataka

India Today  

A total of 34 cases of JN.1 variant of coronavirus have been detected in Karnataka, as per the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services. Of the 34 cases in the state, 20 cases have been reported in Bengaluru, four cases in Mysuru, three in Mandya and one case each from Ramanagara, Bengaluru Rural, Kodagu and Chamarajanagar. In view of …

Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273
1 year ago

Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273

Hindustan Times  

Amid surge in Covid-19, Karnataka has recorded 104 new Covid cases on Saturday, with total active cases rising to 273, according to the health bulletin released by the health department on Sunday. Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273 The state government is closely monitoring the Covid situation in the state as neighboring Kerala …

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections
1 year ago

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections

Hindustan Times  

Covid in India Highlights: India logged a total of 656 fresh cases of Covid-19 infections on December 24. Former AIIMS, Delhi, director Randeep Guleria said the sub-variant JN.1 is “gradually becoming dominant” but observed that it is not causing severe infections or hospitalisations. The World Health Organisation also classified JN.1 into the Variant of Interest category, however, said there is …

Amid JN.1 scare, India logs 656 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 3,742
1 year ago

Amid JN.1 scare, India logs 656 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 3,742

India Today  

India recorded a single-day rise of 656 fresh Covid-19 infections while the active caseload further increased to 3,742 from 3,420 the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. Kerala, where the Covid sub-variant JN.1 was first detected, recorded the most number of active cases in a single day, the ministry stated. India on Saturday recorded 752 Covid-19 infections, …

Karnataka Covid cases jump 225% in 24 hours, one death recorded, active cases mount to 175
1 year ago

Karnataka Covid cases jump 225% in 24 hours, one death recorded, active cases mount to 175

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka's fresh COVID-19 infections surged by over 225 per cent on Friday to 78 cases, compared to 24 cases registered the day before. READ | Cabinet panel set up for management of Covid-19 in Karnataka Among other districts, two new cases emerged from the Dakshina Kannada district, one from Bengaluru Rural, four from Chikkamagaluru, one from Mysuru and two from …

Amid JN.1 concern, India's Covid cases at 7-month high at 752, 4 deaths reported
1 year ago

Amid JN.1 concern, India's Covid cases at 7-month high at 752, 4 deaths reported

India Today  

India saw a single-day rise of 752 Covid-19 infections, the highest since May 21, while the active cases crossed the 3,000-mark, rising to 3,420, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. As many as 325 people recovered from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, pushing the total number of recoveries to 4,44,71,212, the Health Ministry said. On Friday, India recorded …

Bihar govt to increase RT-PCR tests amid JN.1 Covid surge, random testing to take place at THESE airports
1 year ago

Bihar govt to increase RT-PCR tests amid JN.1 Covid surge, random testing to take place at THESE airports

India TV News  

The Bihar government has decided to increase RT-PCR tests in the wake of a sudden spike in Covid-19 subvariant JN. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, who holds the health portfolio, and top government officials. Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Pratyay Amrit said two cases of the JN.1 variant have so far been detected in the …

'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 …

COVID-19: Kerala records 265 fresh cases, one death in last 24 hours
1 year ago

COVID-19: Kerala records 265 fresh cases, one death in last 24 hours

India TV News  

Amid the growing threat of the new variant of the coronavirus, Kerala reported 265 fresh cases and one death in the last 24 hours. According to the health ministry data, the total number of active COVID cases is recorded at 2,997 in the country. With one death reported in the state, the total number of people who have died due …

COVID-19 update: India reports 22 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 with mild symptoms
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: India reports 22 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 with mild symptoms

India TV News  

COVID-19 omicron variant: A total of at least 22 JN.1 COVID variant cases were reported in India till December 21. India today recorded 640 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases climbed to 2,997 from 2,669 the day before, according to Union Health Ministry data. WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on new variant: Meanwhile, amid rising concerns …

Covid Spike: India Records 594 Fresh Infections, 25 JN.1 Subvariant Cases Now
1 year ago

Covid Spike: India Records 594 Fresh Infections, 25 JN.1 Subvariant Cases Now

News 18  

Ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations next week, India on Thursday recorded 594 new Covid cases. No plan for mandatory Covid testing at airports Health ministry sources said there is no plan to introduce mandatory RT-PCR testing for Covid-19 at airports amid an uptick in fresh infections. RAJASTHAN Rajasthan detected four cases of the Covid subvariant JN.1 following which …

COVID-19 | Kerala reports about 300 new cases as infections continue to rise in the State
1 year ago

COVID-19 | Kerala reports about 300 new cases as infections continue to rise in the State

The Hindu  

Kerala accounted for about 87% of the total number of active cases of COVID-19 infections reported across the country as on December 21. About 300 fresh infections and three deaths have been reported in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m on December 21, according to estimates by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Increase in tests Senior officials …

Bengaluru Reports 3 Deaths, 80 Active Covid Cases In Karnataka
1 year ago

Bengaluru Reports 3 Deaths, 80 Active Covid Cases In Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Of the 92 active Covid new variant JN.1 cases in Karnataka, Bengaluru has alone 80 active cases followed by Mysuru with 5 cases, Ballari having 3 cases while Mandya and Ramanagar districts have lone cases each. In Bengaluru city, 1,000 tests have been conducted daily and tests have also been carried out in border areas of Chamarajnagar, Mysuru and …

Is Covid scare back? 300 fresh cases reported, three deaths in Kerala
1 year ago

Is Covid scare back? 300 fresh cases reported, three deaths in Kerala

India TV News  

Kerala reported 300 new active cases of COVID-19 and 3 deaths on December 20, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Amid rising concerns over the emergence of the new variant of the Coronavirus, a Kerala-based health expert said on Wednesday that Covid is like any other communicable disease that cannot be wiped out completely adding that the …

Kerala reports 292 fresh Covid infections, total cases cross 2k
1 year ago

Kerala reports 292 fresh Covid infections, total cases cross 2k

Hindustan Times  

Active Covid-19 cases in Kerala crossed the 2000-mark on Wednesday as the state reported 292 fresh infections, according to the data of the union ministry of health and family welfare. Two people died of Covid in Kerala in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative toll to 72,056, according to health department data. Two people died of Covid in the …

COVID-19 Update: 292 fresh cases, three deaths in Kerala
1 year ago

COVID-19 Update: 292 fresh cases, three deaths in Kerala

Live Mint  

COVID-19 Update: The total number of active cases in the state is 2,041. Kerala has reported 292 new active cases of COVID-19 and three deaths on December 19, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of active cases in the state is 2,041, and the total number of people who died due to COVID in …

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conducted a virtual review meeting on Wednesday, addressing the increasing COVID-19 cases in the country and emphasizing the preparedness of health facilities. As the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Minister's call for increased preparedness aligns with the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus. The emphasis …

‘No New COVID Cases Detected in Odisha,’ Says State Health Director Amid Rising JN.1 scare
1 year ago

‘No New COVID Cases Detected in Odisha,’ Says State Health Director Amid Rising JN.1 scare

News 18  

Even as India’s active caseload touched 1,970 with one death in Kerala, where the COVID sub-variant JN.1 was detected, Director of Health Services Bijay Kumar Mohapatra said that Odisha never stopped surveillance and testing of symptomatic cases. 115 Fresh Covid-19 Cases in Kerala Kerala on Tuesday reported 115 fresh Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours taking the total active …

115 Fresh COVID-19 Cases in Kerala; Govt Says No Need to Worry
1 year ago

115 Fresh COVID-19 Cases in Kerala; Govt Says No Need to Worry

News 18  

As Kerala reported 115 fresh COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours taking the total active cases of the virus in the state to 1,749, the Health Department on Tuesday said there was no need to be worried. According to data on the Union Health Ministry’s website, of the 142 COVID cases reported in the country till 8 am on …

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828
1 year ago

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828

Live Mint  

India reported 260 new cases of COVID-19, with active cases rising to 1,828, as per the latest data from the Union Health Ministry on December 18. Centre Urges States to Heighten Vigilance The central government has written to states and union territories, urging them to maintain "continuous vigilance" in light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the identification …

'Report symptoms, increase testing': Govt advisory amid Covid spike, new JN.1 variant
1 year ago

'Report symptoms, increase testing': Govt advisory amid Covid spike, new JN.1 variant

Live Mint  

Amid an upsurge in the Covid-19 cases and the detection of the first JN.1 variant in India, the Central government has urged the states to maintain a state of constant vigil, and report all influenza-like and severe acute respiratory illnesses. "Considering the upcoming festive season, States were advised to put in place requisite public health measures and other arrangements to …

Telangana maintains vigil with five active COVID-19 cases
1 year ago

Telangana maintains vigil with five active COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

Concerns have arisen among the public across the country following the report of four COVID-19-related deaths in Kerala on December 17, highlighting worries about a potential surge in cases. In contrast, Telangana has currently recorded five active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, with no reported deaths. The sole death reported nationally on Monday was from Kerala, with the State having …

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge
1 year ago

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge

Firstpost  

The central government has asked states to maintain constant vigil over the Covid situation and report and monitor district-wise SARI and ILI cases on a regular basis The Centre on Monday issued advisory to states in view of a recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases and detection of first case of JN.1 variant in India. Centre issues advisory to States in …

Covid variant JN.1 in Kerala; symptoms to prevention tips, all you want to know
1 year ago

Covid variant JN.1 in Kerala; symptoms to prevention tips, all you want to know

Hindustan Times  

After Pirola, its descendant JN.1 is in news post being detected in US, China and now India. JN.1 can become the dominating strain of circulating COVID virus unless proactive preventive measures are not followed which are - frequent hand sanitization, usage of Triply mask and social distancing While JN.1 was first detected in USA in September, in China 7 cases …

COVID-19 scare in Kerala | Karnataka’s Kodagu on alert
1 year ago

COVID-19 scare in Kerala | Karnataka’s Kodagu on alert

The Hindu  

The district administration in Kodagu has been told to be on alert and take necessary precautions over the COVID-19 scare in neighbouring Kerala where a sub-strain of the virus has been reportedly detected. As the district shares its border with Kerala, with the regular movement of people to the hill district, the Minister in charge of Kodagu district N.S. In …

COVID subvariant JN.1 in Kerala raises concerns; expert says 'markedly different from prior versions...'
1 year ago

COVID subvariant JN.1 in Kerala raises concerns; expert says 'markedly different from prior versions...'

Live Mint  

Concerns arise as the JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 is detected in Kerala, with a case found in a 79-year-old woman. With the COVID subvariant JN.1 detected in Kerala, triggering concerns about its impact in the southern state. Official sources told news agency PTI, “A case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 was detected in Kerala on December 8." “No other case of …

As COVID-19 cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu govt take steps to tackle fresh outbreak
1 year ago

As COVID-19 cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu govt take steps to tackle fresh outbreak

India TV News  

COVID-19 cases rise in Kerala: Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in neighboring Kerala and in Singapore, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday said that the government has taken all precautions to tackle a fresh outbreak, if any. 'Closely monitoring situation' As of December 15, Tamil Nadu has 36 active COVID-19 cases with a discharge rate of 98.94 …

Covid subvariant JN.1 case detected in Kerala, authorities keep a vigil
1 year ago

Covid subvariant JN.1 case detected in Kerala, authorities keep a vigil

India TV News  

A new Covid subvariiant JN.1 case has been reported in Kerala, raising health authorities' concerns. In Kerala, there are reports of people getting Covid, but the severity so far appears to be the same as before," said Rajeev Jayadev, National Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force's co-chairman. India sees over 300 cases on Saturday India recorded a single-day rise of …

As cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu to keep a close watch on COVID-19 situation
1 year ago

As cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu to keep a close watch on COVID-19 situation

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the light of a rise in fresh cases in neighbouring Kerala. Senior doctors of major government hospitals in the city said there were no COVID-19 cases at the institutions. Suresh Kumar, consultant, Infectious Diseases, Apollo Hospitals said, “Six months ago, there were nil COVID-19 cases. Elderly persons with co-morbidities are requiring intensive …

Marginal rise in COVID-19 cases in Ernakulam
1 year ago

Marginal rise in COVID-19 cases in Ernakulam

The Hindu  

The district has reported a slight uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases. The authorities said there was no need to panic as the marginal increase came in view of the increase in number of tests conducted over the past two weeks following reports of a spike in the number of positive cases across the State. “After a lull of …

'Not Like Covid But Cocktail of Viruses': India 'Closely Monitoring' China's Pneumonia Outbreak
1 year, 1 month ago

'Not Like Covid But Cocktail of Viruses': India 'Closely Monitoring' China's Pneumonia Outbreak

News 18  

Amid the increase in the incidence of respiratory diseases in China, the Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in children in the neighbouring country. “There is a low risk to India from both the avian influenza cases reported from China as well as the clusters of respiratory …

Nipah outbreak in Kerala: Govt panel says mortality rate ’very high’ than Covid
1 year, 3 months ago

Nipah outbreak in Kerala: Govt panel says mortality rate ’very high’ than Covid

Live Mint  

Nipah outbreak in Kerala: The Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research Rajeev Bahl informed that the mortality rate in Nipah virus infection cases is very high compared to the Covid-19 infection. The head of the medical body added that while in Covid-19 the mortality was no more than 2% to 3%, in Nipah virus infection cases the …

Is Covid variant EG.5 a threat to India?
1 year, 4 months ago

Is Covid variant EG.5 a threat to India?

India Today  

Variant EG.5, the newest subtype of Omicron, causing a surge in cases across parts of the world, has been in India since May 2023, the government has said. However, the variant has so far not been a cause of concern in India, though the World Health Organisation has classified the strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as a "variant of interest", …

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