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Worldwide COVID-19 cases surpass 65 million-mark
Maryland , December 4 The worldwide number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 65 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University's data.
The number of coronavirus cases stood at 65,048,192 as of 06:08 IST on Friday.…
IIT-B study confirms effectiveness of social distancing norms, face mask to curb virus spread
The study said protective measures like face mask and face shield effectively reduce the leakage and reach of the sneeze within 1ft3ft.
31st Konark Dance Festival begins in Odisha
Konark (Odisha) , December 2 The 31st edition of the Konark Dance Festival began in Odisha's Konark following the COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday.
This festival is organised by the Odisha government's tourism department every year…
Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials for Sputnik V vaccine commence
New Delhi: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced on Tuesday that they have commenced adaptive Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials for Sputnik V vaccine in India for Covid-19 after receiving the…
Health Ministry: We never mentioned we’d vaccinate entire population
New Delhi, Dec 1 In the wake of reporting of two adverse events which occurred with the volunteers during the vaccine trial, the fear and hesitation among the people to take the vaccine is growing. However, the union health ministry on…
Delhi reports 4,006 new COVID-19 cases, 86 deaths
New Delhi , December 1 Delhi on Tuesday reported 4,006 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total count of cases in the national capital to 5,74,380.
According to the Delhi Health Department, the death toll due to COVID-19 has gone to…
Clinical trials of Sputnik V vaccine begins in India
New Delhi , December 1 (ANI): Phase 2/3 clinical trials for Sputnik V, the first registered Covid-19 vaccine from Russia commenced in India on Tuesday.
Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories today…
Covid-19 cases continue in Maharastra
Sangli, Dec 2 (UNI) Thirty-nine fresh Covid-19 patients and one death were reported n December 1, taking the district's tally of such cases to 46,822 and the death toll to 1,698, respectively.
On the other hand, 49 patients were discharged…
Chinese mainland reports 8 new imported Covid cases
Beijing, Dec 1 The Chinese mainland reported eight new imported Covid-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 3,866.
Two new imported cases were respectively reported in Shanghai, Fujian and Sichuan, and one…
COVID-19: Moderna submits vaccine data to obtain emergency use authorisation
Washington DC , December 1: US biotech company Moderna said that it has submitted the results of its coronavirus vaccine trials to the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in order to obtain emergency use authorisation for…
Indonesia sets new daily record of COVID-19 cases
Jakarta , November 29 Indonesia has set a new single-day record of the number of COVID-19 cases, the Indonesian Health Ministry said on Sunday.
A total of 6,267 cases were recorded in Indonesia over the given period, bringing…
Croatian Prime Minister to self-isolate after wife contracts Coronavirus
Zagreb , November 29 Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic will self-isolate for over one week after his wife tested positive for COVID-19, the country's government has announced.
"After the onset of mild fever, the Prime…
We’ve resources for Covid vaccination within 3-4 weeks: Delhi govt
New Delhi, Nov 28 The Delhi government on Saturday said it has infrastructure to undertake coronavirus vaccination among all city residents within three-four weeks, adding that it was only waiting for the vaccine to be made available.…
He knows the art of making a film on Rs 200 or less
Christine Jose Sales made a short film for just under Rs 200 and even won a competition, finds Jasmine Jerald. We live in an age where money speaks, where it’s a matter of pride to gloat about a multi-crore-budget movie. But, for this…
Life lessons by shooting hoops
Shane Leander Roy is teaching kids life and leadership through basketball, finds Blessy Mathew Prasad. How fantastic would it be to turn one’s hobby into a job, especially one that has a big influence on the lives of others? By joining…
Everything you need to know about cracking NEET
Y K Jayaramappa, CEO, BASE Educational Services shares a few tips on preparing for the now mandatory NEET 2017. As you have set your sights on clearing NEET 2017, do not waste an iota of the remaining time you have for preparation towards…
Latest version of ‘Avatar’
The future is certainly here with UAEU’s hi-tech robot, resembling something from James Cameron’s blockbuster, Avatar. Scientists at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are creating a hi-tech robot designed to mimic human movements —…
