Assam launches first serological survey, state tally for COVID-19 surges to 89,468
Aug 23, 2020, at 11:18 pm
Guwahati: In its effort to map and understand the spreading of the novel Coronavirus in Assam, SRIJANASOM – a non-governmental organization, has launched the first ever serological survey in the state.
India records 69,239 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, total infections breach 30-lakh mark
Aug 23, 2020, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India recorded a whopping single-day jump of 69,239 cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total tally to 30,44,960, the Union Health Ministry bulletin stated on Sunday.
Brazil records over 50,000 Covid-19 cases in past 24 hours
Aug 23, 2020, at 02:00 pm
Brasilia/UNI: More than 50,000 new Covid-19 cases were confirmed in Brazil in the past 24 hours, while the death toll increased by almost 900 in that period, according to the latest data from the Health Ministry.
Singing is no more risky than talking finds new COVID-19 study
Aug 23, 2020, at 03:33 am
The performing arts has been badly affected during the coronavirus pandemic with live musical performances cancelled for many months because singing was identified as a potential "higher risk" activity.
Nasal vaccine against COVID-19 prevents infection in mice: Study
Aug 23, 2020, at 03:19 am
Washignton: Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a vaccine that targets the SARS-CoV-2 virus, can be given in one dose via the nose and is effective in preventing infection in mice susceptible to the novel coronavirus.
Chinese mainland reports no new locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases
Aug 22, 2020, at 11:19 pm
Beijing/Xinhua: No neww locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases were reported Friday across the Chinese mainland, the National Health Commission said Saturday.
Japan's Izu Islands hit by 5.2-magnitude quake
Aug 22, 2020, at 10:28 pm
Tokyo/Xinhua: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Izu Islands, Japan region at 10:31:23 GMT on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.
How Covid-19 smell loss differs from the common cold, study finds
Aug 22, 2020, at 10:21 pm
New research from a European group of smell disorder experts, including Prof Philpott at the University of East Anglia, shows how smell loss associated with Covid-19 infection differs from what you typically might experience with a bad cold or flu.
India records highest ever single day peak of 63,631 recoveries
Aug 22, 2020, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: On the day, India’s daily tests have scaled a new peak of 10 lakh 23 thousand, the country has achieved another milestone as it recorded highest ever single day recoveries of 63,631 in the last 24 hours.
First Person: Pakistan health worker commits to polio fight, despite COVID fears
Aug 22, 2020, at 10:12 pm
New York: Despite suffering the after-effects of the COVID-19 virus, Husna Gul, a staff member with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pakistan, is committed to ensuring that as many children as possible are vaccinated against the devastating consequences of polio, which can cause muscle-wasting, paralysis and death.
WHO stresses need for quick action amid reports of fresh COVID-19 outbreaks
Aug 22, 2020, at 10:10 pm
New York: With several countries experiencing fresh COVID-19 outbreaks after periods of little or no transmission, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday highlighted the need for authorities to be able to move quickly to prevent further spread of the disease.
India reports biggest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases with over 69,000 new infections
Aug 22, 2020, at 04:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India, the worst Covid-19-affected Asian country, on Saturday reported the biggest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases by registering over 69,000 infections in the last 24 hours.
COVID-19: West Bengal sees biggest one-day jump of 3,245 cases, recoveries cross one lakh mark
Aug 22, 2020, at 03:32 am
Kolkata/IBNS: With the highest-ever single-day spike of 3,245 cases, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in West Bengal has reached 1,32,364, including 27,804 active ones, 2,689 deaths and 1,01,871 discharges, reports said on Friday.
COVID-19 not transmitted through breast milk: Study
Aug 22, 2020, at 12:24 am
New York: As the novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world, so do the concerns of breastfeeding mothers.
Bangladesh: 39 new COVID-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours
Aug 21, 2020, at 11:13 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh recorded 39 new deaths due to COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, media reports said.
COVID-19: India witnesses 62,282 recovery cases in the last 24 hours
Aug 21, 2020, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi: On a continuous path of registering high single day recoveries, India has touched another peak of posting the highest recoveries of COVID-19 cases in a single day. 62,282 have recovered and been discharged in the past 24 hours.
India adds 68,898 fresh Covid-19 cases and 983 deaths, tally now 29,05,823
Aug 21, 2020, at 06:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India, a vast country of 1.3 billion people, on Thursday added over 68,000 new Covid-19 cases and 983 deaths taking the overall tally of infections to more than 29,00,000.
Global covid-19 tally rises by over 263,000 in past day to more than 22.2 million-WHO
Aug 21, 2020, at 06:03 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The number of COVID-19 cases globally has grown by more than 263,000 in the past 24 hours, while over 6,500 patients have died in the same period of time, the World Health Organization's (WHO) data revealed on late Thursday.
Chandrayaan-2 completes a year around the Moon
Aug 21, 2020, at 05:51 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 completed one year around the Moon, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Thursday.
Nagaland registers 25 new COVID-19 infections
Aug 21, 2020, at 03:27 am
Kohima/UNI: A total of 25 new COVID-19 cases were detected today in Nagaland, taking the total tally to 3,583.
After 49 new cases, Covid tally reaches 4925 in Manipur
Aug 21, 2020, at 01:03 am
Imphal, Aug 20 (UNI) Manipur reported 49 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, out of which 40 are from the general population while nine are from the Central Security Personnel. The overall Covid-19 tally now stands at 4925.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat tests Covid+
Aug 20, 2020, at 10:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has tested positive for coronavirus, he said in a tweet on Thursday.
South Korea OKs clinical trial of COVID-19 Plasma Therapy - Reports
Aug 20, 2020, at 07:34 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: South Korea green-lighted on Thursday phase 2 of a clinical trial of COVID-19 plasma treatment by firm GC Pharma, Yonhap reported.
Rain hits normal life in Delhi
Aug 20, 2020, at 06:48 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Rain yet again left areas, roads across the national capital inundated on Thursday morning, reducing the traffic speed to a snail's pace.
New Sero Survey shows 29 pct of population in Delhi has developed antibodies for COVID-19
Aug 20, 2020, at 05:52 pm
New Delhi: The second serological (sero) survey conducted in New Delhi showed 29.1 percent people developed antibodies against the COVID-19 disease, national capital's Health Minister said on Thursday.
More local transmissions of COVID-19 reported in Myanmar, 396 cases in total
Aug 20, 2020, at 04:38 pm
Yangon/Xinhua: Myanmar reported two more locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday morning, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 396, said a release from the Health and Sports Ministry.
60 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland
Aug 20, 2020, at 04:23 pm
Beijing/Xinhua: The National Health Commission said Thursday that 60 COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery on the Chinese mainland Wednesday.
India registers biggest single day jump of 69,652 new COVID-19 cases, death toll touches 53866
Aug 20, 2020, at 03:31 pm
New Delhi: India witnessed a massive single-day rise of 69,652 new COVID-19 cases while the death toll due to the disease touched 53866, as per Ministry of Health data released on Thursday.
Jharkhand Govt to conduct 'Special Rapid Antigen Testing Drive' across the state
Aug 20, 2020, at 02:21 am
Ranchi/IBNS: In order to identify the hidden coronavirus patients, the Jharkhand government has decided to conduct Special Rapid Antigen Testing Drive (SRATD) across Jharkhand.
Congress MLA recovers from Covid, overall tally reached 4876 in Manipur
Aug 20, 2020, at 01:16 am
Imphal, Aug 19 (UNI) Congress MLA Md. Fazur Rahim, who was found Covid-19 positive after his return from Delhi on August 10, was declared Covid negative on Wednesday.