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January 24, 2022

India's R-value reduces further, COVID-19 peak likely in next 14 days: IIT analysis

The R-value of Mumbai and Kolkata shows that peak is over there and it is becoming endemic while for Delhi and Chennai it is still close to 1, IIT sources said.

January 01, 2022
Those with fever should be considered as COVID-19 suspect cases unless proven otherwise: Centre

The Centre has asked the states to set up round-the-clock RAT booths at different locations, engage medical and paramedical staff, and encourage the use of home test kits for symptomatic individuals.
December 31, 2021
Natural immunity from coronavirus infection may last nine months; third dose to enhance it

None of the existing vaccines can totally prevent Covid infection. The vaccines can only reduce the severity of the infection and associated health complications.
December 25, 2021
World witnessing 4th Covid surge: Centre cautions people against lowering guard

Addressing a joint press conference, ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava said Delta continues to be the predominant strain in India, including in the recently identified clusters.
December 17, 2021
Omicron variant: India's tally crosses 100 across 11 states & UTs

Maharashtra has reported the most number of cases (32) followed by Delhi (22) while Kerala has five cases.
December 11, 2021
Booster dose only after completing COVID-19 vaccination drive: Centre

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has made it clear that more restrictions should be imposed on the districts where the Test Positivity Rate (TPR) rate is more than 5 five per cent.
November 18, 2021
ICMR's Balram Bhargava narrates the story on the making of a vaccine | Book review

Apart from hard science, vaccine development also requires manufacturing power and a whole lot of logistical maneuvering, writes Balram Bhargava writes in the book 'Going Viral'.

India's R-value reduces further, COVID-19 peak likely in next 14 days: IIT analysis

Those with fever should be considered as COVID-19 suspect cases unless proven otherwise: Centre

Natural immunity from coronavirus infection may last nine months; third dose to enhance it

World witnessing 4th Covid surge: Centre cautions people against lowering guard

Omicron variant: India's tally crosses 100 across 11 states & UTs

Booster dose only after completing COVID-19 vaccination drive: Centre

ICMR's Balram Bhargava narrates the story on the making of a vaccine | Book review

India records 12,514 new COVID cases, 251 deaths

India records 12,428 new COVID cases, 356 deaths

Kerala govt issues fresh guidelines for determining COVID-19 deaths