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Bengal logs 14,022 fresh Covid-19 cases, 4,949 more than the previous day

West Bengal's COVID-19 tally on Wednesday climbed to 16,78,323 with 14,022 fresh cases, 4,949 more than the previous day, the health department said.

Reserve 50% of beds for Covid patients: Karnataka govt to private hospitals

Karnataka government has ordered the private hospitals and private medical colleges in the state on Wednesday to immediately reserve and keep ready 30 per cent of beds

WHO still recommends 14-day quarantine for Covid-19 patients: Official

Although most people recover from COVID-19 within five to seven days of the onset of symptoms, the WHO still recommends a 14-day quarantine, an official from the organization said

Covid infections rise in Netherlands by 35% in past week despite lockdown

Despite an anti-pandemic lockdown currently in force, the number of positive Covid-19 tests in the Netherlands increased by 35 per cent in the past week, compared to the previous week

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 290 mn, deaths surge to over 5.44 mn

Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 290 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.44 million

Noida's active Covid-19 cases cross 100-mark after 38 new infections

Gautam Buddh Nagar on Thursday logged 38 new COVID-19 infections that pushed the number of active cases in the district to 135 a figure it last saw over six months ago, official data showed. Ghaziabad, adjoining Gautam Buddh Nagar, also recorded 17 new cases that pushed its tally of active infections to 90, the data showed. Gautam Buddh Nagar currently has the highest number of active cases in Uttar Pradesh followed by Lucknow (109) and Ghaziabad, according to the data shared by the state's health department for a 24-hour period. Uttar Pradesh has 645 active cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, up from 473 on Wednesday, the data showed. So far, Gautam Buddh Nagar has recorded 468 deaths due to the pandemic, while Ghaziabad has logged 461 such fatalities, according to the official data. Gautam Buddh Nagar had on June 18 recorded 135 active cases of coronavirus. COVID-19 cases had reduced to single digit figures both in Gautam Buddh Nagar as well as Ghaziabad but surged again this month

Community spread of Omicron variant can overwhelm hospitals: Experts

Senior doctors warned that though data suggests that Omicron variant causes mild infection, there is a need to remain watchful as a community spread can still strain hospitals.

Civic, police dept chiefs hold meeting to curb Covid spread in Bengaluru

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta instructed the concerned officials to take necessary measures to control the spread of Covid-19 and its latest variant Omicron

Is the end in sight of Covid-19 pandemic that began two years ago?

The Covid-19 pandemic that began in December 2019 continues to rage like wildfire, threatening human lives, mental peace as well as the economy.

Setback for Belgian govt as coronavirus restrictions measures overturned

In a setback for the Belgian government, an advisory body on Tuesday suspended a Cabinet-ordered closure of part of the cultural sector

Global Covid caseload tops 281.3 mn, deaths surge over 5.40 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 281.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.40 million and vaccinations to over 8.97 billion

France plans to replace health passes with vaccine ones in January

The French authorities have prepared a draft law to replace health passes with vaccine ones for visiting places of leisure since January 15, PM Jean Castex said

UP last again in NITI Aayog Health Index 2019-20, Kerala tops ranking

As good news, India's most populous state shows highest incremental performance between 2018-19 and 2019-20.

Global Covid caseload tops 279.9 mn, deaths surge to over 5.39 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 279.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.39 million and vaccinations to over 8.94 billion

No 'Delmicron' virus yet, time to fight Omicron variant: Health experts

As the debate rises in India over a new Coronavirus strain being called 'Delmicron', leading health experts said on Saturday advised people not to pay heed to rumours

Omicron patients likely need up to 70% less hospital care, says report

People getting infected with Omicron are 50 per cent to 70 per cent less likely to need hospital care compared with previous Covid-19 variants, says an analysis.

Global Covid caseload tops 278.8 mn as deaths surge to more than 5.39 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 278.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.39 million and vaccinations to over 8.88 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

COVAX targets 70% Covid-19 immunisation coverage by mid next year

COVAX on Thursday set a target to achieve 70 per cent Covid-19 immunization coverage by mid-2022.

Global Covid caseload tops 277.1 mn, deaths surge to over 5.37 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 277.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.37 million and vaccinations to over 8.79 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Global Covid caseload tops 276.2 mn, death toll crosses 5.36 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 276.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.36 million and vaccinations to over 8.76 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.