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Covid-19 news

Anthony Fauci’s ‘Fifth Amendment’ note at Senate hearing goes viral

A note lies on a table in front of Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and medical advisor to several US presidents.
Published on Jul 30, 2026 01:19 am IST

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment, declines to testify in Senate's COVID-19 hearing

Former NIH Director Anthony Fauci is sworn in before testifying to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 10:27 pm IST

Why was Anthony Fauci's attorney removed from Congress?

Former NIH Director Anthony Fauci testifies to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on July 29.
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 10:10 pm IST

Smart City Mission funds likely to run out by September, hubs under strain

Sixteen months after the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) officially ended in March 2025 with the cessation of central funding, that digital backbone is under severe strain.
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 12:26 pm IST

Covid-19 cases in India: Doctors say no need to panic, but don't ignore symptoms

Take proper caution and care if you or someone close to you exhibits Covid-19 symptoms.
Published on Jul 14, 2026 04:28 pm IST

You could still be owed an IRS tax refund from the COVID years—here's why

IRS has opened online filing for COVID tax refund claims (REUTERS/Erin Scott/File Photo)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 12:07 am IST

COVID-19 forced vulnerable Indian households into ‘impossible choices’: Study

The study found that circular or recent migrant workers and daily wage-dependent families were among the hardest hit, with limited alternative support systems available. (Representative photo/ HT Photo)
Published on Jun 11, 2026 04:36 pm IST

‘Rankings, curriculum’: Why US students are not choosing India after Covid-19

According to IIE data, the number of US students in India began falling before the Covid-19 pandemic, dipped further during the crisis, and has yet to recover.
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 06:00 pm IST

ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate: Report

At least three of the nine facilities where ICE detainees died by suicide have struggled to meet that standard, according to ICE inspection reports and jail records.
Published on May 27, 2026 11:50 am IST

Hantavirus update: Is the cruise ship virus the next COVID? Here is the truth

Has Hantavirus Become Airborne Like Covid?
Published on May 13, 2026 11:45 pm IST

More than caregivers: Nurses recount emotional moments from hospital life

Bhavna Bhatt, a staff nurse at SGPGIMS, said emotional attachment to young patients becomes inevitable. (Sourced)
Published on May 13, 2026 03:50 am IST

Hantavirus outbreak and the anxieties of our times

There is little evidence to suggest widespread transmission beyond isolated settings, and WHO currently considers the global risk low. (AFP)
Published on May 13, 2026 08:42 pm IST

Hantavirus: Can it spread from person to person? Bengaluru doctor explains

To prevent hantavirus infection, Dr Aravinda advises using protective gear during cleaning, avoiding dry sweeping, and maintaining cleanliness to deter rodent infestations. (Reuters)
Published on May 12, 2026 12:00 am IST

Why Hantavirus is not the next COVID-like pandemic. CDC gives major relief

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director and acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Updated on May 11, 2026 02:53 pm IST

WHO reassures Spanish island residents ahead of hantavirus-hit ship's arrival

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom speaks to reporters at a command post which is to coordinate evacuation efforts of the passengers and crew of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship.
Updated on May 10, 2026 07:26 pm IST

Was Joni Lamb's granddaughter molested by a family member? All you need to know

Jonathan Lamb and his wife Suzy Lamb
Updated on May 09, 2026 07:31 pm IST

Hantavirus predicted in 2022? Post on Covid, new outbreak viral

Health experts reportedly don't expect the Hantavirus outbreak to turn into an epidemic but are trying to trace people who came in contact with the victims aboard the cruise ship. Image for representational purposes.
Published on May 08, 2026 06:28 pm IST

Hantavirus cruise outbreak: Experts dismiss fears of COVID-like spread

On Cam: 'Plague' Ship MV Hondius' Captain's Old Clip On Hantavirus 'Patient Zero' Goes Viral | WHO
Published on May 08, 2026 03:27 pm IST

'We know this virus': WHO on comparisons of hantavirus to COVID-19 pandemic

On Cam: WHO Breaks Silence On Hantavirus Outbreak, Says Low Risk But More Cases Cannot Be Ruled Out
Updated on May 08, 2026 12:56 am IST

Born in poverty and violence, hence unnoticed: inspiring story of Terrance Hinds

Terrance Hinds (right) is a big inspiration.
Updated on Apr 25, 2026 12:56 pm IST

A Gurugram man’s mission to educate underprivileged kids

Amarjeet Singh during the classes. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Apr 10, 2026 03:30 am IST

CM’s press statements not legally enforceable without formal order: Delhi HC

CM’s press statements not legally enforceable without formal order: Delhi HC
Published on Apr 07, 2026 04:06 am IST

India has emerged solidly from multiple global shocks, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar stressed that there is no getting away from building robust national capabilities, which he noted is the most effective way to de-risk and develop leverage.
Published on Apr 05, 2026 06:42 am IST

'Cicada' Covid variant sparks concerns. Should we be worried? All that we know

BA.3.2 variant of Covid, nicknamed 'Cicada', has been designated a SARS-CoV-2 Variant Under Monitoring (VUM), WHO said.
Updated on Apr 02, 2026 03:01 pm IST

Cicada Covid variant: What to do if you test positive as 25 states report cases

The BA.3.2 variant, known as Cicada, is spreading alongside influenza and other respiratory illnesses in the US.
Published on Mar 31, 2026 07:56 pm IST

New COVID variant BA.3.2 spreads across US: What are the symptoms?

The BA.3.2 Covid-19 subvariant, also called Cicada, is spreading across US. No immediate panic is advised. Here's everything about symptoms and precautions
Published on Mar 31, 2026 03:01 pm IST

Secret China-linked biolab with HIV, Ebola found in California

Investigators also discovered around 1,000 laboratory mice, along with makeshift equipment and biological materials stored in unsafe conditions.
Published on Mar 27, 2026 03:23 pm IST

New coronavirus variant BA.3.2 spreads in US: Should you be worried?

BA.3.2’s was first detected in the US in June 2025.
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 09:57 pm IST

Highly mutated BA.3.2 'Cicada' COVID variant hits 25 US states: See full list

BA.3.2 is a descendant of the BA.3 Omicron subvariant.
Published on Mar 27, 2026 02:21 pm IST

What is the ‘Cicada’ COVID variant spreading in the US? Explained

Health officials say symptoms of the Cicada variant appear similar to other COVID-19 strains.
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 01:20 pm IST