Tag: covid
At a time when the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is again spreading fast across the country, events like the Kumbh Mela pose a particular concern for the authorities. There are big crowds near the river banks who wish to take a holy dip on the occasion, throwing social distancing for a toss. Such a thing is being witnessed in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, where people have gathered for the second royal bath of the Kumbh early on Monday. ....
COVID: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Sites Shut In US After Adverse Reactions Reported
Several states in the United States have temporarily shut down some vaccine sites after people suffered adverse reactions to the shot. ....
Neuberg Conducting Coronavirus Tests For IPL Teams
Neuberg Diagnostics Private Limited, India's fourth largest pathology player, is conducting Covid-19 RT-PCR test for all the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams.....
On Ramzan Eve, Maharashtra Mosque Turns Into Blood Donation Camp
In an unusual but welcome step on the eve of the holy Ramzan month, a mosque in Maharashtra's Beed became the venue for a blood donation camp as the state grapples with a huge shortage of blood, an organiser said on Tuesday. ....
Cancelling Olympics An Option If Covid Situation Worsens: Japanese Official
Secretary-General of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Toshihiro Nikai said Thursday that cancelling this year's Tokyo Olympics could be an option if the Covid-19 situation continues to worsen. ....
Goddess Durga Wears Mask To Send A Message Amid Pandemic
With the pandemic fear turning all pervasive, the idol of Goddess Durga in a temple in Etah district is now wearing a mask. ....
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan 'hiding' After Violating Covid Norms
Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's dream of taking Kerala to the development status of the Nordic countries is yet to materialise, had it been so, then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan would have been subjected to a heavy fine, similar to what happened to the Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg. ....
Anric Nortje Joins Delhi Capitals Squad After 'thrice' Testing Negative For Covid-19
South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has joined the Delhi Capitals squad after "thrice" testing negative for Covid-19, the franchise said on Friday. ....
Covid Survivors May Only Need One Vaccine Dose: Study
People who have recovered from Covid-19 require only one vaccine dose. A second jab is important for those who have not had Covid-19 to reach strong immunity, suggests a study. ....
Kumbh Mela Might Culminate Early Amid Covid-19 Surge
The Niranjan Akhada has announced curtailing the ongoing Kumbh Mela on April 17, almost two weeks ahead of schedule, after several senior BJP leaders in Uttarakhand held discussion with the Akhadas to convince them to end it amid surge in Covid-19 cases and concerns of violation of Covid protocols, a senior party leader said. ....
