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India's COVID-19 toll the highest, says WHO; government questions validity of model
According to the report, there were 4.7 million COVID deaths in India -- 10 times the official figures and almost a third of COVID deaths globally
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COVID-19 pandemic killed 13 to 17 million in 2020-21, estimates WHO
The WHO said that most of the excess deaths -- 84 per cent -- were concentrated in southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas
COVID-19: India logs 796 new cases, 19 deaths in last 24 hrs; active infections fall to 10,889
The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the health ministry said
Is there a relationship between COVID-19 vaccine and heart attacks? Dr Shriram Nene break it down
In an exclusive interview, Dr Shriram Nene talks about the pandemic, how the new COVID-19 variant is impacting heart, his plans to reach out to far more patients through social media, and more.
India reports single-day jump of 2.6 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 4.83% higher than yesterday
The total tally of COVID-19 cases is now at 3,65,82,129 which includes 5,753 cases of the Omicron variant
Govt panel recommends EUA for COVID-19 vaccines Covovax, Corbevax and anti-Covid pill molnupiravir
All the recommendations have been sent to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for final approval.
India likely to witness Omicron peak by February-end; to be less severe than second wave, says COVID-19 supermodel panel
Members of the panel also added that the Omicron-driven spike in COVID-19 cases in UK is irrelevant to India as the former has low sero-positivity and uses mostly mRNA vaccines that seem to offer protection only for a short duration
Omicron fuels reinfection three times more than delta variant, WHO chief scientist says kids, unvaccinated at risk
Dr Swaminathan pointed out that not many vaccines are available for children currently and only a handful of countries have started vaccinations for kids
Early reports suggest Omicron may be less dangerous than Delta, says Anthony Fauci
US officials have continued to urge people to get vaccinated and take precautions such as wearing masks, saying anything that helps protect against Delta will also help protect against other variants
New COVID-19 Omicron variant in 'fluid motion'; in 'very active' communication with South Africa colleagues, says Dr Anthony Fauci
The new potentially more contagious B.1.1.529 variant was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) from South Africa on November 24, and has also been identified in Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel
Two South Africans test positive for COVID-19 in Bengaluru, to be checked for Omicron
Noting that ten countries have been identified as high risk, Bengaluru Rural Deputy Commissioner K Srinivas said all those coming from there are made to compulsorily undergo tests, and those tested positive are being quarantined
Amid concerns over 'Omicron' variant of COVID, DDMA to meet on 29 November
The 'Omicron' variant is reported to have a significantly high number of mutations, and thus, has serious public health implications for the country, in view of recently relaxed visa restrictions and opening up of international travel
Genome tests for passengers from South Africa, announces Mumbai's Kishori Pednekar over Omicron variant fears
The Mumbai mayor said that there was an increased risk of coronavirus in foreign countries, so those coming from outside would have to undergo genome tests
Narendra Modi asks officials to review easing of international travel curbs over new COVID-19 variant Omicron
The prime minister’s meeting with top officials came amid rising global concern about the B.1.1.529 strain of coronavirus
India logs 8,318 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours; active infections lowest in 541 days
The death toll has climbed to 4,67,933 with 465 daily fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am
From patient zero in China to over 255 crore cases worldwide: Timeline of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic
The origins of the pandemic can be traced back to 17 November 2019 when a 55-year-old man contracted the virus from a wet market in Hubei province
India records 11,850 new COVID-19 cases, 555 deaths; national recovery rate at 98.26%
The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 36 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 139 consecutive days now.
India records 12,830 new COVID-19 infections; 446 deaths; active cases lowest in 247 days
The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 23 straight days and less than 50,000 for 126 consecutive days
COVID-19: Centre to launch 'Har Ghar Dastak' campaign next month in districts with low vaccination rate
Around 48 districts have been identified where the first dose coverage among eligible beneficiaries is less than 50 percent
India clocks 14,623 new COVID-19 infections, 197 deaths; active cases lowest in 229 days
The active cases comprise 0.52 percent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.15 percent, the highest since March 2020