TIMES OF INDIA
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 16, 2020, 12:21:31 IST
India has become the second country in the world after the US to record 5 million Covid-19 cases, with the last 1 million coming in a world-record time of 11 days. The country recorded 90,123 fresh cases, while deaths rose by 1,290 in last 24 hours. Stay with TOI for the latest updates.
In a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Mumbai, the city civic body has decided to seal an entire building if 10 or more coronavirus infection cases are found there.
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) announces partnership with UK-based Cloud, connectivity and communications services provider, Exponential-e to jointly offer workplace transformation solutions to customers working in the post-Covid environment.
All-rounder Chris Woakes expects players to be asked to take pay cuts after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced 20 per cent reduction in its workforce to deal with the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Over 30 vaccine candidates supported, 3 in advance trials, 4 in advanced pre-clinical stage: Govt
The government on Wednesday said more than 30 vaccine candidates for coronavirus have been supported, and three of them are in advance stages of trials now, while four are in advanced pre-clinical development stage.
One of the members of SIT has tested positive for Covid-19. We just received antigen test report. In view of that, other members will be tested & protocol will be followed. Accordingly, we've sent back Shruti Modi who had joined investigation today: Narcotics Control Bureau
Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai tweets that he tested positive for Covid-19 and is in home isolation, being asymptomatic.
Record 4,270 new cases take Odisha's Covid-19 tally to 1,62,920; 11 fresh fatalities push death toll to 656: Health official
Delhi BJP chief Adesh Kumar Gupta tests positive for Covid-19
He was unwell for over a week and under isolation. Advises all who recently came in his contact to go for Covid-19 tests.
Every 2nd Indian hit by Coronanxiety
The Covid pandemic has taken anxiety among Indians to record levels with a recent survey showing one in every four persons is so stressed that he or she actually requires medical intervention. Every second Indian shows some signs of anxiety, reveals the survey conducted on a web-based platform between April and May by the department of mental health and behavioural sciences at Max Healthcare, Saket. It involved 1,069 individuals, mostly from Delhi, UP, Haryana and Maharashtra.
Yesterday, the health minister said that this decision (lockdown) prevented approximately 14 to 29 lakh Covid-19 cases & 37,000-78,000 deaths. The house must be informed what is the scientific basis on which we've reached this conclusion: Congress MP Anand Sharma in Rajya Sabha
Tracking the spread of Covid-19
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Coronavirus, bacteria may work together to increase disease severity in some patients: Study
The severity of Covid-19 in people with obesity and diabetes may be explained by the combined effects of the novel coronavirus and the body's natural community of bacteria -- the microbiota -- working together in the lungs, according to a new study. The review research, published in the journal eLife, assessed mechanisms linking obesity and diabetes to Covid-19, and suggested that interactions between the novel coronavirus and existing bacterial conditions may explain why people with the co-morbid conditions may often require hospitalisation and ventilation.
4,270 new Covid-19 cases, 3,714 recoveries and 11 deaths reported in Odisha yesterday. The total number of cases now stands at 1,62,920 so far, including 1,25,738 recoveries, 36,473 active cases and 656 deaths: State Health Department
The Covid-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection in India further dropped at 1.63 per cent.
Data pertaining to complaints and cases registered/FIR regarding harassment/injury/death of individuals in enforcing Covid-19 lockdown across the country is not maintained centrally: MoS MHA G Kishan Reddy in a written reply
4,270 more test positive for Covid-19 in Odisha raising the number of total infected in state to 1,62,920
Rajya Sabha to hold a discussion today on the statement made by Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, on 15th September, regarding Covid-19 pandemic and the steps taken by the Government
In coronavirus vaccine race, China inoculates thousands before trials are completed
China is inoculating tens of thousands of its citizens with experimental coronavirus vaccines and attracting international interest in their development, despite expert concerns over the safety of drugs that have not completed standard testing. Read more
Read: India's Covid-19 tally crosses 50-lakh mark
As per the data from the Health Ministry, Maharashtra which is the most affected by the pandemic has 2,92,174 active cases of Covid-19. Karnataka has 98,555 active cases, Andhra Pradesh (92,353), Uttar Pradesh (67,335), and Delhi (29,787).
Covid-19: With safety measures in place, gyms re-open in Delhi
Gymnasiums in the national capital started reopening for their patrons on September 14th, five months after they were closed, following the outbreak of Covid-19 and measures taken by the government to curb its spread.
