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Omicron reinfection doubled long Covid risk for children: Lancet study

(Bloomberg)
india news
Published on Oct 03, 2025 03:26 am IST

Covid-19 cases are rising again in US: How severe is the surge?

Covid-19 cases are rising again across parts of the US.(Adobe Stock)
lifestyle
Updated on Jul 16, 2025 02:03 pm IST

Covid-19 is back but these 5 simple habits can still keep you safe

Covid-19 is evolving: Here are 5 tips to outsmart coronavirus in 2025.(Image by Pixabay)
lifestyle
Updated on Jun 10, 2025 05:28 pm IST

India saw 164 Covid cases since May 12; Centre alert amid fresh wave in Asia

Authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong have advised caution amid the rising Covid-19 cases there.(AP/Representative Image)
india news
Published on May 20, 2025 12:22 pm IST

As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?

As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?
world news
Published on May 25, 2024 11:14 am IST

Covid JN.1 variant: Symptoms and key differences from other Omicron variants

Covid JN.1 variant: Being genetically different, this variant has the ability to spread more rapidly.(Pixabay)
lifestyle
Published on Dec 30, 2023 12:47 pm IST

Maha Covid-19 task force asks local bodies to watch out for virus spread during New Year celebrations

Health experts have warned against the possible spread of Covid-19 during New Year revelry. (HT PHOTO)
cities
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 06:48 am IST

Covid-19 JN.1 variant reaches Delhi: 10 ways to safeguard your health

Covid-19 JN.1 variant reaches Delhi: 10 ways to safeguard your health (ANI Photo/Deepak Salvi)
lifestyle
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 09:08 pm IST

Covid's JN.1 variant in India: Top signs and symptoms to watch out for

While it's not clear if JN.1 variant is a cause of worry yet, India, has witnessed a spike in infection numbers (Pixabay)
lifestyle
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 09:37 am IST

CDC recommends updated Covid-19 vaccine for all, here's how you can get it

FILE -COVID-19 and flu vaccines files are seen at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Center .(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)(AP)
world news
Updated on Sept 21, 2023 06:03 am IST

High exposure to Covid may reduce protection from vaccination, prior infection

The study found that during the Delta and Omicron epidemic waves, immunity acquired after a vaccination, prior infection, and both vaccination and infection (hybrid immunity) was weaker when residents were residing with an infected inmate. (Representative Image)
lifestyle
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 01:23 pm IST

New Covid variant BA 2.86 is highly mutated; know symptoms and more

BA 2.86: The new lineage has as many as 36 mutations from the currently-dominant Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.(Pixabay)
lifestyle
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 12:48 pm IST

COVID variant EG.5: What we know about Eris

Come autumn/winter, we may be back to regular COVID tests. (DW/pressefoto_korb/picture alliance)
lifestyle
Published on Aug 17, 2023 01:46 pm IST

Covid cases rise in New York, experts say new variant prompting spike in cases

FILE - A sign that reads
world news
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 02:06 pm IST

Omicron variant Eris sparks concerns, puts UK on Covid alert

New Covid variant Eris is found in UK. (HT FILE PHOTO)
world news
Published on Aug 05, 2023 01:54 pm IST

Union minister Jitendra Singh launches Omicron-specific vaccine for Covid

Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd, a Pune-based company, has announced that its mRNA Covid-19 booster vaccine, ‘Gemcovac Om’, against the Omicron variant of Covid.(HT File)
india news
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 05:41 pm IST

Covid-19: Hospitalisation low in Bihar despite rise in active cases

A health worker takes swab samples in Patna. (HT Photo)
cities
Updated on Apr 23, 2023 10:50 pm IST

Serum Institute of India to produce 5mn Covishield doses in two months

Adar Poonawalla, chief executive officer of Serum Institute of India (SII). (HT PHOTO)
cities
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 11:01 pm IST

Covid XBB.1.16: Symptoms of Covid variant Arcturus to know

. While the symptoms of XBB.1.16 are not very different from the previous strains and the disease caused by it largely remains mild, in case of vulnerable population like children and elderly, it can cause slightly different symptoms.(Pixabay)
lifestyle
Published on Apr 15, 2023 11:34 am IST

Covid-19 cases may peak in India in next 10 days, and then dip: Report

Health workers participate in a mock drill after the Union Health Ministry decided to conduct a nationwide mock drill on 10 and 11 April to check the preparedness of both public and private health facilities to deal with the spike in Covid-19 virus cases.
india news
Published on Apr 12, 2023 06:04 pm IST

234 cases of Omicron's mutated sub-variant XBB1.16.1 found in India: Report

India recorded 5,676 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 37,093 on Tuesday. (HT FILE PHOTO)
india news
Published on Apr 11, 2023 08:09 pm IST

Covid-19 cases in kids on rise; watch out for these symptoms

Experts say one should not take the current surge in Covid cases lightly especially when it comes to high-risk children who have any kind of health complication.(Pixabay)
lifestyle
Published on Apr 10, 2023 12:40 pm IST

Bihar’s unmet demand of vaccine goes up with Covid cases

A health official collects swab samples for Covid-19 testing in Patna on Saturday. (HT Photo)
cities
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 10:34 pm IST

Kerala makes masks mandatory for elderly, pregnant women amid Covid spike

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday said that 1801 new Covid cases have been reported in the state in the last 24 hours. (PTI File Photo)
india news
Published on Apr 09, 2023 05:46 am IST

XBB 1.16 mild in nature, Pune experts call for elderly to take booster dose

Though the variant is mild in nature, it is highly infectious due to its ability to evade natural and vaccine-induced immunity. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
cities
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 10:47 pm IST

Infected by Covid, 70-year-old Bihar woman dies of heart attack

Bihar has ramped up Covid testing again. (HT file)
cities
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 09:29 pm IST

Infected by Covid, 70-year-old Bihar woman dies of heart attack

The patient was referred to the Covid ward at the Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College on Friday. (Representative Image)
cities
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 04:12 pm IST

Woman infected with new Covid variant in Rohtas

As many as 13 cases were reported from Patna, three from Gaya and one from Khagaria are among the new Covid cases reported during the last 24 hours on Wednesday, said health officials. (HT Photo)
cities
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 09:42 pm IST

218 Covid cases in city, highest in 7 months; four deaths in state

HT Image
cities
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 12:35 am IST

India reports 3,038 fresh Covid cases, active caseload at 21,179

India Covid Cases: Crowded Sarojni Nagar market, in New Delhi.
india news
Published on Apr 04, 2023 11:05 am IST
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