Infections

China's President Xi Jinping says 'light of hope in front of us' on COVID-19

China on Saturday reported more than 7,000 new infections and one death linked to COVID out of its population of 1.4 billion -- but the figures appear to be out of step with the reality on the ground

India adds 2,797 COVID-19 cases, active cases drop below 30K

There are 29,251 active COVID-19 cases in India which comprise 0.07 per cent of the total infections. The national recovery rate has increased to 98.75 per cent, said the health ministry

India records 16,464 new COVID-19 infections; active cases stand at 1,43,989

According to the health ministry, 204.34 crore doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive

US health officials say monkeypox can still be stopped, despite rising numbers and limited vaccine supplies

The Biden administration's top health official pushed back against criticism about the pace of the response and worries that the US has missed the window to contain the virus, which has been declared a global emergency

New York asks WHO to re-name monkeypox to avoid stigmatizing patients

The city has seen more cases of the disease than any other place in the United States, with 1,092 infections detected so far

India logs 14,830 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 3.48%

According to the health ministry, active cases now comprise 0.34 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.47 per cent

Fresh COVID-19 advisory issued in Uttarakhand following rise in infections

The advisory puts emphasis on the five-point strategy of testing, surveillance, treatment, vaccination and compliance of COVID-19-appropriate behaviour to stop the spread

India logs 20,279 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 5.29%

The active cases comprise 0.35 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.45 per cent

India logs 20,528 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours; active cases increased to 1,43,449

According to the health ministry, active cases comprise 0.33 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.47 per cent

Monkeypox infectivity less, but can be fatal for children, say experts

The health ministry listed out points for the general masses to avoid the contraction of the disease which included avoiding contact with sick people and avoiding contact with dead or wild animals(rodents, monkeys)