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BA.2 variant in around 90 pc Covid samples genome-sequenced in Delhi in July-AugBA.2 variant in around 90 pc Covid samples genome-sequenced in Delhi in July-Aug

BA.2 variant in around 90 pc Covid samples genome-sequenced in Delhi in July-Aug

The capital saw a surge in the number of Covid cases in August, with experts attributing it to people dropping…

October 5, 2022
India adds 5,379 fresh covid infections to tally, active cases drop to 50,594India adds 5,379 fresh covid infections to tally, active cases drop to 50,594

India adds 5,379 fresh covid infections to tally, active cases drop to 50,594

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.67 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2 per…

September 7, 2022
India reports slight dip in Covid cases in 24 hoursIndia reports slight dip in Covid cases in 24 hours

India reports slight dip in Covid cases in 24 hours

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.60 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.15 per…

September 5, 2022
‘Game changer’ durable coating may kill COVID virus in minutes‘Game changer’ durable coating may kill COVID virus in minutes

‘Game changer’ durable coating may kill COVID virus in minutes

The coating's durability comes from polyurethane, a tough, varnish-like sealer that is commonly used on surfaces like floors and furniture.

August 29, 2022
India logs 7,591 new covid cases, 30 fresh fatalitiesIndia logs 7,591 new covid cases, 30 fresh fatalities

India logs 7,591 new covid cases, 30 fresh fatalities

The active cases comprise 0.19 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at…

August 29, 2022
With 72 deaths, Covid single-day fatalities double in India; 12,608 new infectionsWith 72 deaths, Covid single-day fatalities double in India; 12,608 new infections

With 72 deaths, Covid single-day fatalities double in India; 12,608 new infections

According to the Union Health Ministry data updated at 8 am stated, the national death toll climbed to 5,27,206 with…

August 18, 2022
Delhi’s hospitalisation rate increase two-fold, doctors stress on masksDelhi’s hospitalisation rate increase two-fold, doctors stress on masks

Delhi’s hospitalisation rate increase two-fold, doctors stress on masks

The occupancy rate was 6.13 per cent on August 12 and declined marginally to 5.99 per cent the next day.…

August 17, 2022
India records slight rise Covid cases as country adds 9,062 fresh infectionsIndia records slight rise Covid cases as country adds 9,062 fresh infections

India records slight rise Covid cases as country adds 9,062 fresh infections

The active cases comprise 0.24 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 98.57…

August 17, 2022
Shutters up but traders unable to get back on trackShutters up but traders unable to get back on track

Shutters up but traders unable to get back on track

Although marketplaces are functional once again after two years of the pandemic, traders are facing multiple challenges. Shops are seeing…

July 29, 2022