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Covid-19 photos

Covid New Variant: All you need to know about JN. 1

Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that the JN.1 subvariant can cause more severe symptoms or spread more rapidly than the variants already in circulation.

Updated on Dec 27, 2023 09:45 pm IST

Loved Vidya Balan's glamorous look in stunning black dress? Here's what it costs

Vidya Balan is definitely one of those actresses who are aging like a fine wine. Whether it's a traditional saree or a sexy dress, the actress can slay any look with perfection. She is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie 'Neeyat,' and her promotional looks are just stunning. Recently, donning a glamorous dress, Vidya made her fans drool.

Published on Jul 03, 2023 02:57 pm IST

Kangana Ranaut radiates boss vibes in a ravishing all-black ensemble. All pics

Kangana Ranaut, known for her stunning acting skills, has now ventured into production and is currently preparing for the release of her self-produced film, "Tiku Weds Sheru." Along with her movie promotions, she continues to impress with her glamorous looks. After captivating us in a stunning salwar suit, the actress recently stepped out in an all-black ensemble, exuding boss vibes and leaving a lasting impression.

Updated on Jun 15, 2023 12:36 pm IST

China celebrates Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted

Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival is being celebrated today, January 22 by more than a billion people from China and Asia. In China, people rang in the Lunar New Year with large family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict “zero-COVID” policy, marking the biggest festive celebration since the pandemic began three years ago.

Published on Jan 22, 2023 02:50 pm IST

Delhi hospitals conduct mock drills to take stock of preparations for Covid

"The Delhi government is prepared for any kind of emergency. At LNJP, there are 2,000 beds and 450 of them are dedicated to COVID-19. If a need arises, we can dedicate all 2,000 beds for COVID-19... we can also increase this number by using nearby banquet halls and add an additional 500 beds for COVID-19, so there would no shortage," Manish Sisodia told reporters at the hospital.

Published on Dec 27, 2022 03:49 pm IST

China Covid Surge: Likely seeing 1 million cases, 5,000 deaths a day

China reported no new COVID deaths for a second consecutive day on December 21.

Updated on Dec 22, 2022 02:56 pm IST

Hong Kong lifts covid restrictions for arrivals, scraps health app

Hong Kong is lifting some of its last remaining Covid restrictions including the scrapping of the scanning app following China’s rapid shift away from the zero-tolerance approach. Overseas arrivals could now visit bars and restaurants from the moment they land in a further easing of Covid restrictions.

Published on Dec 13, 2022 06:00 pm IST

Covid protests intensify in China over strict restrictions

Demonstrators light candles for the victims of a deadly fire in the city of Urumqi during a protest in Beijing, China, on November 27.

Published on Nov 28, 2022 10:20 am IST

World this week in photos: FIFA, China Covid surge and more

An Iranian woman breaks into tears after security personnel seized her flag reading "Woman Life Freedom" before the start of the World Cup group B soccer match between Wales and Iran, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Friday.

Published on Nov 26, 2022 11:05 am IST

Covid-19 in fully vaccinated people: How it progresses; common symptoms

Covid-19 scare is far from over and a new sub-lineage of Omicron BA.2.75 has been detected in countries like India. As fear of a fresh Covid wave looms large, here are some common Covid symptoms in fully-vaccinated people everyone should be aware of. (Shutterstock)

Published on Jul 10, 2022 05:55 pm IST

Feeling fatigued post Covid? 5 tips for speedy recovery

If you are feeling fatigued or low on energy levels post Covid, here are some effective tips by celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar that will accelerate your recovery process.

Published on Jun 30, 2022 07:40 pm IST

Travel tips to stay safe with testing for a stress-free summer holiday

With the kids breaking for their summer vacation, a huge task for all parents is to plan a safe and enjoyable holiday. After two years of Covid-19 restrictions, travel is starting to feel a lot safer, especially with the increasing number of people getting vaccinated and even getting booster shots. Dr. Mangesh Tiwaskar, Editor in Chief of Journal of Association of Physicians of India shares a few tips that may help your family return healthy from that much needed break while keeping ‘unwelcome’ holiday presents away.

Updated on Jun 03, 2022 11:18 am IST

Rio's dazzling Carnival parade back after 2-year pandemic hiatus | See pics

Colorful floats and flamboyant dancers are delighting tens of thousands jammed into Rio de Janeiro's iconic Sambadrome, putting on a delayed Carnival celebration after the pandemic halted the dazzling displays.

Published on Apr 23, 2022 10:32 am IST

Covid-19: Here's all you need to know about new XE variant

India on April 6 detected the first case of the XE variant of SARS-CoV2 in Maharashtra. The health department said that the patient is a 50-year-old female South African national who had come to India on February 10.

Updated on Apr 07, 2022 11:18 am IST

All Covid-19 curbs to be lifted in Delhi from April 1, details inside

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) announced on Friday that all Covid-related restrictions, including night curfew and 50 per cent capacity rule at restaurants and bars will be withdrawn in the capital.

Published on Feb 25, 2022 05:24 pm IST

The thought of fighting covid with herd immunity is wrong: WHO chief scientist

Curbing the covid transmission through the natural process of herd immunity is a wrong thought, said World Health organisation's Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Thursday.

Updated on Feb 07, 2022 04:14 pm IST

Is covid vaccine reducing the risk of death?

The death risk of vaccinated people is half as compared to people with one vaccine or no vaccine, states government data.

Updated on Feb 06, 2022 03:18 pm IST

Omicron is affecting the young population of India, states ICMR

Omicron is affecting the young population of India - ICMR stated in one of their surveys.

Updated on Feb 06, 2022 01:32 pm IST

Schools, gyms to reopen in Delhi from Monday, read details

Delhi government on Friday announced that schools in the capital will reopen from February 7 for classes 9 to 12 in a phased manner. They also They also permitted gyms to open but with certain restrictions.

Updated on Feb 04, 2022 05:59 pm IST

West Bengal: Schools re-open for classes 8-12, here are visuals from day 1

Schools in West Bengal reopened for classes 8-12 with Covid-19 Protocols on Thursday. "Covid-19 situation in Bengal has improved. Schools will reopen on February 3 for classes 8 to 12. Colleges, universities, polytechnics and ITIs will also restart offline classes on the same day. We are not reopening primary schools right now," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on January 31.

Updated on Feb 03, 2022 07:32 pm IST

West Bengal govt eases Covid-19 restrictions, check details here

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a number of Covid curb relaxations as the state witnesses a dip in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Updated on Jun 03, 2022 11:22 am IST

Covid update: 2.35 lakhs fresh cases reported in last 24 hours, 871 deaths

Till Friday, 2.35 lakhs of fresh covid cases were reported in India.

Updated on Jan 30, 2022 11:52 am IST

Covid update: In 24 hours, 2.5 lakhs fresh covid cases in India

In the last 24 hours, 2,51,209 fresh covid cases have been reported in India.

Updated on Jan 29, 2022 12:07 pm IST

Covid vaccine will cut short the effect of covid faster: Study

A group of scientists in Israel studied that people who are vaccinated are having the covid symptoms for a shorter time than the ones who have not been vaccinated.

Updated on Jan 29, 2022 11:41 am IST

Covid-19: Warning signs your child has a severe disease

As hospitalizations of children across the globe witness an overall increase as Covid-19 pandemic rages on, it's important to pay attention to the warning signs of severe disease in your child. While cough, cold, sore throat, fatigue are signs of mild disease, if your kid has high fever for more than three days, is showing respiratory distress or becoming lethargic, you should immediately consult a doctor. Ayurveda expert Dr Nitika Kohli shared warning signs of severe disease in children in her Instagram post.

Published on Jan 28, 2022 01:15 pm IST

Omicron subtype BA.2: Spreading in more than 40 countries

ডেনমার্ক, ব্রিটেন, ভারত, সুইডেন এবং অন্যান্য অনেক বেশ কিছু দেশে ছড়িয়ে পড়ছে ওমিক্রন করোনভাইরাসের একটি নতুন সাব-টাইপ। জিনোম মিউটেশনের সঠিক প্রভাব এখনও অস্পষ্ট। ফাইল ছবি : হিন্দুস্তান টাইমস

Updated on Jan 28, 2022 08:31 am IST

Check out 5 tips to get fit without going to the gym, as shared by health expert

With Covid-19 lockdowns frequent over these past two years and gyms closed even as we enter the third year of coronavirus pandemic, few know of the healthy options to stay fit at home. Some are also trying to save time and money or are simply looking for ways to whip up their fitness levels at home. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz, Dr Batul Patel, Medical Head at The Bombay Skin Clinic, spilled the beans on 5 ways to get fit without going to the gym.

Updated on Jun 03, 2022 11:35 am IST

Maharashtra schools reopen from today for classes 1-12

Schools for classes 1-12 resumed for physical sessions from Monday in Maharashtra. The state government expressed hope that students would enjoy being back in their classrooms in a safe atmosphere.

Updated on Jun 03, 2022 11:35 am IST

In two weeks, 74 million children have been vaccinated

Government data informed that around 50 percent of the children of India have already received the first dose of covid vaccine.

Updated on Jan 23, 2022 01:08 pm IST

Will Omicron boost immunity to fight Delta? Scientist informs

Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, World Health Organisation, recently noted down a few information about Omicron. She stated that Omicron can help the body to grow immunity against Delta. However, it comes with a few conditions.

Updated on Jan 21, 2022 03:23 pm IST

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