Covid-19
- Jan- 2022 -10 JanuaryDH Latest News
Iran imposes sanctions on US over 2020 killing of top general
On Saturday, Iran imposed sanctions on American citizens, many of whom were members of the US military, in connection with…
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5-10% active Covid cases need hospitalization at present, may change rapidly: Heath secy
The latest upsurge in coronavirus infections appears to be driven by the ‘variant of concern’ (VoC) Omicron and the persistent presence…
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Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony cut short amid Covid pandemic surge
Beijing : China has downsized the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics amid the surge in Covid-19 cases…
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Covid-19 cases soar past previous highs in Kuwait and Qatar
Daily coronavirus infection rates reported by Kuwait and Qatar have gone beyond previous peaks recorded in the summers of 2021…
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‘You’ll never know when it hits you’: Shan Rahman tests positive for Covid-19
Music composer-singer Shaan Rahman informed through his Instagram handle that he has tested positive for Covid- 19. Shaan noted…
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Philippines records all-time high Covid cases, prepares more hospital beds
A top government official of Phillippines said on Sunday that the country had ordered additional hospital beds and medical resources…
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Schools for class 1 to 9 to remain closed in Puducherry amid Covid surge
Puducherry: The Puducherry government has informed that all physical classes for students of classes 1-9 to remain closed in…
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Covid vaccine ‘precaution doses’ to be administered from today
New Delhi: The administration of ‘precaution doses’ of COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare, frontline workers and those above 60 years…
Read More » - 9 JanuaryDH Latest News
‘Precaution’ vaccine doses begin in India on Monday: Eligibility, gap and how to Register…
The Indian government recently announced ‘precaution doses’ of Covid-19 vaccines for people over 60 with medical conditions. Even as the…
Read More » - 9 JanuaryDH Latest News
PM Modi holds high-level meeting to review Covid-19 situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting of officials on Sunday to assess the country’s pandemic situation. The last…
Read More » - 8 JanuaryDH Latest News
85% of the Indonesian population has Covid-19 antibodies – survey
A government-commissioned survey found that more than 85% of Indonesia’s population possesses antibodies against COVID-19, but epidemiologists cautioned that it…
Read More » - 8 JanuaryDH Latest News
Hong Kong leader orders probe into a COVID-hit party , attended by 13 officials
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s leader, has ordered an investigation into the actions of 13 top government officials who attended a…
Read More » - 8 JanuaryDH Latest News
Thailand announces more pandemic curbs as response to surge in cases
In response to an increase in new Covid-19 infections connected to the Omicron strain, Thailand’s quarantine waiver programme will be…
Read More » - 8 JanuaryDH Latest News
Rapid nose swab tests may not detect Omicron effectively, expert says
An infectious diseases expert reported that swabbing the nose with a fast antigen test will not consistently detect Omicron variant…
Read More » - 7 JanuaryDH Latest News
Over 1 lakh new Covid cases reported; Omicron tally crosses 3000 mark in India
New Delhi: India has reported 1,17,100 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the Covid tally of…
Read More » - 6 JanuaryDH Latest News
French parliament approves new covid-19 vaccine protocols
On Thursday, the French parliament adopted the government’s latest measures to combat the COVID-19 virus, including a COVID vaccine pass,…
Read More » - 6 JanuaryDH Latest News
Traces of Corona virus in Dragon fruit found ; locks on supermarkets
Coronavirus trace was found in fruits imported from Vietnam, leading Chinese authorities to shut down several supermarkets. In at least…
Read More » - 6 JanuaryDH Latest News
Italy imposes vaccine mandate for citizens over the age of 50
On Wednesday, Italy became one of the few European countries to make COVID-19 immunisation mandatory for everyone over 50, in…
Read More » - 5 JanuaryDH Latest News
27th Kolkata International Film Festival called off amid surge in Covid cases
Kolkata: The 27th Kolkata International Film Festival, which was scheduled to be held between January 7-14, has been called…
Read More » - 5 JanuaryDH Latest News
2,708 new Covid-19 cases in UAE; no deaths reported, 743 recoveries
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has registered 2,708 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the…
Read More » - 5 JanuaryDH Latest News
21 medical students test Covid positive in Karnataka
Twenty-one medical students from the Vijayanagar Medical College’s MBBS programme have tested positive for coronavirus, authorities said on Wednesday. According to college…
Read More » - 4 JanuaryDH Latest News
Ranji Trophy, other domestic tournaments postponed amid surge in Covid cases
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided on Tuesday to postpone the start of…
Read More » - 4 JanuaryDH Latest News
Karnataka Govt imposes weekend curfew amid surge in Covid cases
Bengaluru: Karnataka Government has decided to impose a weekend curfew, starting this Friday, to check the spread of coronavirus…
Read More » - 4 JanuaryDH Latest News
Japan promises booster shots and new measures against new Covid strand
Fumio Kishida, Japan’s prime minister, pledged on Tuesday to speed up coronavirus vaccination booster doses, secure imported supplies of medications…
Read More » - 4 JanuaryDH Latest News
French scientists discover new Covid-19 variant ‘IHU’; More infectious, more mutations than Omicron
Amid Omicron scare, scientists in France have identified a new strain of coronavirus with more mutations and more infectious…
Read More » - 4 JanuaryDH Latest News
Netherlands reopens schools despite high rates of Covid cases
Despite high rates of daily coronavirus infections, the Netherlands will reopen primary and secondary schools on January 10 after being…
Read More » - 4 JanuaryDH Latest News
Israel reopens to foreigners even as Omicron surges
Israel announced on Monday that foreigners with COVID-19 immunity certificates from nations classified as medium-risk will be allowed to enter…
Read More » - 3 JanuaryDH Latest News
Israel to provide fourth vaccine shot to senior citizens and medical staff
As a result of an increase in Omicron variant outbreaks, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced on Sunday that Israel…
Read More » - 2 JanuaryDH Latest News
France reduces Covid-positive isolation period to 7 days from 10 days
French Health Minister Olivier Veran announced on Sunday that the isolation period for fully immunized patients who test positive for…
Read More » - 2 JanuaryDH Latest News
Supreme Court to shift to virtual hearings from January 3 for two weeks
New Delhi: The Supreme Court decided on Sunday to shift to the virtual system of hearings from January 3…
Read More » - 2 JanuaryDH Latest News
Lionel Messi, 3 other players test positive for Covid-19: PSG confirms
4 players of the Club Paris Saint-Germain, including Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid-19 and…
Read More » - 2 JanuaryDH NEWS
Omicron scare: Schools and colleges closed in West Bengal
Kolkata: Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi announced today that all schools, colleges and other educational institutions in West Bengal will…
Read More » - 2 JanuaryDH Latest News
Omicron cancellations strangle Madrid’s restaurants
After nearly two years of COVID-induced uncertainty, Madrid’s bars and restaurants had hoped to bolster their finances with solid bookings…
Read More » - 2 JanuaryUS
Pfizer’s anti-Covid drug gets authorisation from Bahrain health authorities
Pfizer’s Paxlovid Covid-19 drug has been approved by Bahrain’s health authorities. Paxlovid is an emergency medicine, used to treat Covid-19,…
Read More » - 1 JanuaryEntertainment DH
Tamil actor Vadivelu recovers from Covid; discharged from hospital
Chennai: Popular Tamil comedian Vadivelu was discharged on Saturday following complete recovery from COVID-19. Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, the…
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