COVID-19 scare News

Covid-19 In India: India is in a better position to tackle the Covid crisis because of the government, healthcare workers and a common goal to tame the virus, said SII CEO Adar Poonawalla.

Earlier, it was announced that Delhi government school teachers would be deployed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to ensure people there follow Covid-appropriate protocols. The order was issued by the District Magistrate (West) on behalf of the District Disaster Management Authority.

Covid surge in China's Sichuan: The Sichuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the true percentage of infected people was likely higher, since nearly 30 per cent of those who did not undergo any tests complained of symptoms such as fever and cough, according to NHK World.

Amid a surge in Covid cases globally, several countries are expected to impose travel restrictions in the New Year to prevent infections from surging among their population. China tops the list for avoiding foreign travel as the country is reporting a record number of infections

'The surge in Covid cases globally is a matter of concern for everyone. Delhi hospitals have been asked to prepare well in advance and stay vigilant. 'An amount of Rs 104 crore has been approved to ensure that there is no shortage of any medicines at government hospitals' said Sisodia.

According to authorities, a 37-year-old man, who arrived from China, had tested positive for Covid at Bengaluru. The other 11 passengers came from high-risk countries.

Coronavirus fourth wave scare: Karnataka also made face masks mandatory in schools and colleges.

'From Monday onwards, we are going to physically assess the situation at the government hospitals with regard to the availability of beds, oxygen cylinders, ventilators etc. These details will be available on a Delhi government portal for public viewing from Tuesday,' official said.

Congress took a dig at the Centre over Union Health Minister writing a letter to Rahul Gandhi about Covid-19 concerns in Bharat Jodo Yatra and PM Modi reviewing the virus-related situation just days before the Yatra enters Delhi.

The Xinjiang region in western China has been hit with sweeping COVID-19 travel restrictions The government ratchets up control measures across the country ahead of Communist Party Congress later this month Trains and buses in and out of the region of 22 million people have been suspended

Following a marked improvement in the COVID-19 situation, many states governments including Delhi, reopened schools and coaching institutions for higher classes. 

Bollywood has decided to wait and watch on stalling release of films, although our stars are significantly cancelling multi-city promotional tours.