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Noida: One more dies of Covid-19, infection tally crosses 20,000
7,340 fresh Covid-19 cases in Delhi take infection tally to over 4.8 lakh; death toll 7,519 with 96 new fatalities (PTI)
Mumbai reports 726 new Covid-19 cases, 859 discharges and 16 deaths
The pandemic is showing us how capitalism is amazing, and inadequate
The bananas news cycle of November 2020 included a fascinating public spat that is essential for understanding modern capitalism.
Crucial Covid-19 vaccine and treatment data only days away
Pharmaceutical companies are starting to unveil medical advances in the battle against the coronavirus, in what one CEO described as “an incredible feat of science over a disease.”
1,012 new coronavirus cases in MadhyaPradesh, tally 1.83 lakh, active cases 9,005; toll rises to 3,083 with 7 more fatalities
1,912 new coronavirus cases, 2,494 recoveries in Tamil Nadu, tally 7.56 lakh, active cases 17,154; toll rises to 11,466 with 12 more deaths (PTI)
Karnataka reports 2154 new Covid-19 cases, 2198 discharges, and 17 deaths
Total cases in the state rise to 8,60,082, including 8,20,590 discharges and 11,508 deaths.
India has initiated an integrated response against Covid-19 pandemic: Vardhan
From the development of indigenous vaccines to novel point-of-care diagnostics, India has initiated an integrated response to overcome the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, Union minister Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday.
Kerala logs 6,357 new Covid-19 cases, 6,793 recoveries
Arvind Kejriwal to meet Amit Shah, seek additional Covid-19 beds in Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to meet Home Minister Amit Shah seeking provision for additional Covid-19 beds in central government-run hospitals in the national capital, amid the city witnessing a surge in the virus infection.
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Gujarat reports 1,124 new Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 1,87,240; death toll reaches 3,797 with six new fatalities: Health Department
Covid-19 pandemic casts shadow over India's festival of light
Fear of the coronavirus, mixed with chronic pollution, has spoiled the party for hundreds of millions of Indians celebrating the biggest Hindu holiday of the year on Saturday.
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78 new Covid-19 cases in Tripura, tally 31,919, active cases 1,146; toll 359 with 2 more deaths: Health official (PTI)
Covid-19 second wave likely to be in January-February: Maharashtra government
Though the trend of Covid-19 cases has shown a decline from October to November, the Maharashtra government warned of a possible second wave from January to February next year and asked people to remain on alert and adopt the new normal.
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Delhi sees record 8,593 new Covid-19 cases in a single day
Greece shuts down all schools as hospitals are overwhelmed
Greece announced on Saturday the closure of its primary schools, kindergartens and daycare centres amid a surge in coronavirus cases that has saturated the national health system.
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China finds coronavirus on packaging of Saudi shrimp
The western Chinese city of Lanzhou said on Saturday it had detected the new coronavirus on the packaging of a batch of shrimp imported from Saudi Arabia, as China ramps up testing of frozen foods.
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Covid-19: Rapid Antibody tests are easier and cheaper to perform, says Dr Gilada
Ten months into the Covid-19 global pandemic, India has done 12.3 crore RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen tests, with almost 9% of its population being covered. However, what is lacking is a better understanding and applicability of Rapid Antibody tests.
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Global Covid-19 deaths cross 1.3 million as second wave strikes US, Europe
More than 1.3 million people have been killed by the novel coronavirus worldwide, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP.
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Covid-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rises to 4,518 as 11 more people test positive; the number of active cases stands at 153: Health Department official (PTI)
Hope gloom of pandemic, economic distress end this Diwali: Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday wished fellow citizens on the occasion of Diwali and hoped that the festival of lights would end the gloom of pandemic, the darkness of economic recession and distress.
Sending greetings and warm wishes to all countrymen and women, she wished this joyous and pious occasion will put the nation back on to the path of progress, harmony and prosperity.
All religious places in the state to re-open for devotees from Monday, 16th November. Wearing the mask will be compulsory, all Covidnorms will have to be followed: Government of Maharashtra
Odisha's Covid-19death toll crosses 1,500-mark with 15 more people succumbing to infection, 902 new cases push tally to 3,07,906; active case count 11,098: Official (PTI)
Covid-hit migrant workers in Singapore celebrate Diwali
Pre-recorded religious prayers and greetings by the chief priests of various Hindu temples in Singapore were shared with migrant workers through social media as part of Diwali celebrations on Saturday, according to a media report.
A priest looks on at a hindu temple during the Diwali festival, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Credit: Reuters Photo
Expert committee set up by Singapore to assess Covid-19 vaccines
Singapore has appointed an expert committee to assess the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, and give advice to the government on its vaccine strategy, the Ministry of Health said on Friday.
Anthony Fauci stresses on need for equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines
US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said on Thursday vaccine developers should push to make billions of their Covid-19 vaccines to ensure access to all parts of the world, instead of focusing on the rich countries.
How Pfizer vaccine could be cold comfort for some Asian nations
With tropical heat, remote island communities and a dearth of ultra-cold freezers, many Asian countries aren't betting on Pfizer's experimental vaccine solving their Covid-19 crisis any time soon.
Maharashtra celebrates Diwali in toned-down manner amid Covid-19
Diwali, the festival of lights, is being celebrated across Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Saturday with fervour, but in a subdued manner under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday reported 1,650 new coronavirus infections and 39 more deaths.
In a bulletin, the ministry said confirmed cases have increased to 406,337 while deaths have reached 7,791. The Philippines has the second-highest number of Covid-19 cases and casualties in Southeast Asia, after Indonesia.
Russia reported on Saturday a record daily increase of 22,702 new coronavirus infections, taking the national tally to 1,903,253.
Authorities also reported 391 coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the official death toll to 32,834.
Pakistan's first robot-operated Covid-19 testing lab opens in Islamabad
With an aim to increase the capacity for Covid-19 diagnosis in the country, Pakistan in collaboration with the UK has launched a highly advanced robotic mobile laboratory in Islamabad.
The Czech Republic reported 7,357 new coronavirus cases for November13 as daily infections continued to hold below recent peaks after weeks of tightened measures to combat the spread, Health Ministry data showed on Saturday.
The country of 10.7 million has faced one of Europe's highest infection rates of Covid-19. Hospitals have been under heavy strain.
The Indian Armed Forces worked on a war footing during #COVID19 pandemic and contributed at every level ensuring availability of masks, sanitizers, PPE kits, medical equipment, and hospitals in the country: PM Modi
While the Indian Armed Forces are capable of dealing with the enemies, they're at the forefront to help people during disasters. The role played by Air Force & Navy in rescuing people who were stranded in other countries due to Covid-19 is praiseworthy: PM Narendra Modi in Jaisalmer
Covid-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rises to 4,518 as 11 more people test positive; number of active cases stands at 153.
Scientists decode why Covid-19 spares children
Scientists have found a key factor which may explain why the novel coronavirus predominantly affects adults and older people while seeming to spare younger children, an advance that may lead to the development of new treatment strategies for Covid-19.
Centre announces Rs 2.65 lakh crore fresh Covid-19 stimulus package
The Centre on Thursday announced an additional Rs 2.65 lakh crore as part of a fresh Covid-19 stimulus package that includes Rs 65,000 crore of fertiliser subsidy, income tax relief to home buyers and developers and a new scheme to incentivise the creation of employment opportunities.
Nandan Nilekani pushes for Aadhaar-type Covid-19 model to vaccinate people: Report
For months, scientists and public health experts have been saying that the most crucial part of defusing the Covid-19 pandemic will be developing a safe and effective vaccine. But after the vaccine is ready, the biggest challenge would be dissemination and distribution of the vaccine to 1.3 billion Indian citizens.
India's active Covid-19 caseload drops to 4.8 lakh
India's active caseload of Covid-19 has shrunk to 4,80,719, registering a four-day streak of less than five lakh active cases, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.
Decorative items for sale at Baratooti Bazar during 'Dhanteras' festival on the eve of 'Diwali', amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo
Jharkhand's Covid-19 tally climbs to 1,05,781 as 288 more people test positive, 4 new fatalities push death toll to 921; active case count 3,291.
Puducherry registers 48 more Covid-19 cases, raising tally to 36,299; number of active cases stands at 1,054.
57 more people test positive for Covid-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, tally rises to 15,758; active case count 1,392.
Telangana records 1,050 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to over 2.56 lakh, four more fatalities push death toll to 1,401; the number of active cases now 16,404.
Covid-19: Rapid Antigen tests are easier and cheaper to perform, says Dr Gilada
With 10 months into the Covid-19 global pandemic, India has done 12.3 crore RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen tests, with almost 9% of its population being covered. However, what is lacking is a better understanding and applicability of Rapid Antibody tests.
Spike in Covid-19 cases is 'alarming', Trump administration needs to take urgent action, says Joe Biden
US President-elect Joe Biden has described the spike in new coronavirus cases in the country as "alarming", demanding the current administration led by President Donald Trump to take urgent action.
Nagaland government to impose Rs 100 fine on people not wearing mask
The Nagaland government has decided to impose a fine of Rs 100 on people who don't wear face masks in public places and Rs 500 on institutions without handwashing facilities with immediate effect, an official said on Saturday.
Where is the safest seat on an airplane amid Covid-19?
My son is flying from Los Angeles to New York City for Thanksgiving. I got him a ticket on Delta Air Lines because they’re blocking out the middle seats. That said, the seating configuration of the plane is a 2-3-2. I’ve heard that window seats are safest, but there’s always a risk that someone will sit next to him. What do you recommend? Susanna
People buy onions at a market, during a nationwide lockdown in India to slow the spread of Covid-19, in Dharavi. Credit: Reuters Photo
Trust in vaccines vital to halting coronavirus: WHO
As the world celebrates advances in vaccines against the novel coronavirus, a top WHO expert warned in an interview with AFP that public distrust risked rendering even the most effective treatments useless against the pandemic.
Covid-19: Donald Trump sticks to 'no national lockdown' stance
US President Donald Trump has ruled out a national lockdown under his administration to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, saying such a move costs lives, impacts the economy and "the cure cannot be worse than the problem itself".
Donald Trump hails America's 'speedy' fight against Covid-19
US President Donald Trump said his administration had taken unprecedented measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak in the last nine months, including a public-private partnership to develop, manufacture therapies and vaccines on a nation-wide scale.
India's Covid-19 recovery tally stands at 81,63,572 with 47,992 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
With 520 new fatalities, India's Covid-19 death toll reached 1,29,188.
India reported 44,684 new Covid-19 cases taking the tally to 87,73,479.
Mizoram reports 59 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases to 3368. A total of 2792 discharged in the state, after recovering from the infection, death toll 3. Active cases stand at 573.
A total of 12,40,31,230 samples tested for Covid-19 up to 13th November, of these 9,29,491 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Chiranjeevi negative for Covid-19, reveals earlier test 'faulty'
Telugu film hero and former union minister Chiranjeevi Konidela who recently said he tested positive for Covid-19 and was asymptomatic, turned out to be negative of the virus.
Before Biden's inauguration, 70,000 more Americans could die from Covid-19
US President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to make controlling the coronavirus a top priority and is likely to push for mask-wearing mandates and more fiscal stimulus to keep businesses and workers afloat.
New Covid-19 outbreak hits US Secret Service
The US Secret Service, which guards President Donald Trump, President-elect Joe Biden, and the White House, has been struck by an outbreak of Covid-19, US media reported Friday.
Brazil says suspects hackers targeted Covid-19 data
Brazil's health ministry said on Friday that it had taken the system used to report Covid-19 case numbers and deaths offline in recent days to protect against a suspected cyber attack.
Mainland China reported 18 new Covid-19 cases on Nov. 13, up from eight cases a day earlier, the country's national health authority reported on Saturday.
Mexico's health ministry reported on Friday 5,558 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the country and 568 deaths, bringing the official totals to 997,393 cases and 97,624 dead.
Covid-19 has come roaring back and is likely to inflict further damage on the American economy, which will take years to recover to its robust pre-pandemic status.
Covid-19: Karnataka revises guidelines for international travellers
International travellers travelling to Karnataka can seek exemption from home quarantine by submitting a negative RT-PCR test report, a government order said on Friday.
How to avoid a surprise bill for your coronavirus test
More Americans are getting tested for coronavirus than ever before — and that could mean more surprise medical bills.
Trump to deliver Covid-19 vaccine update from White House: Spokesman
US President Donald Trump will deliver an update on development of a Covid-19 vaccine from the White House Friday in what will be his first public remarks for a week, a spokesman said.
Delhi sees record 8,593 new Covid-19 cases in a single day, tally breaches 8000-mark
Covid-19 cases and deaths are increasing in the capital with the daily numbers nearing 9,000-mark for cases and crossing 100-mark for deaths even as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed hope that the situation should come under control in next 7-10 days.
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