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Coronavirus 10 Times Deadlier Than Swine Flu: WHO
In first such bold admission, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said that the SARS-CoV2 -- the new corovavirus that has infected over 18 lakh people and killed over 1.17 lakh globally -- is at least 10 times deadlier than the Swine Flu virus.....
No Evidence Suggests BCG Vaccine Can Protect Against COVID-19: WHO
There is no evidence that the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, which is primarily used against tuberculosis, protects people against infection with the novel coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. ....
Know What Is Aarogya Setu App, How It Helps Fight Corona
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on Tuesday morning urged the countrymen to download the 'Aarogya Setu App'.....
80 Cases Make Bengaluru Covid-19 Hotspot
India's tech city has become Covid-19 hotspot with 80 cases, highest in Karnataka, including two deaths, according to an official here on Tuesday. ....
'Transmission Chain Broken If No Case Is Reported For 28 Days From An Area'
The Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday that if no Covid-19 case is reported for 28 days from a specific area, only then we can say that we have been successful in breaking the chain of transmission of the dreaded virus.....
Nine New Containment Zones In Delhi; Total 56
With nine new containment zones being announced in the national capital on Tuesday, the tally of Covid-19 red zones in the city has gone up to 56.....
Trump Says Coronavirus Peak Passed In US, Country To Reopen Soon
US President Donald Trump has said that America has "passed the peak" of new COVID-19 cases and predicted some states would reopen this month, even as the country currently accounted for the highest number of coronavirus deaths and infections in the world, it was reported on Thursday. ....
640 Out Of Telangana's 700 Corona Cases Have Tablighi Link: Govt
Telangana Health Minister E. Rajender on Thursday said that 640 of 700 so far tested positive for Covid-19 in the state are attendees of Tablighi Jamaat conclave in Delhi and their contacts. ....
13 FIRs Filed In Kashmir Over Misuse Of Social Media
The Cyber Crime cell of J&K Police has warned anti-social elements of stern action for posting fake news, rumours and posts promoting terrorism, the police revealed, adding that so far 13 FIRs have been registered in Kashmir against such elements.....
Cases' Doubling Reduced After Lockdown, Growth Factor Down 40%: Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry on Friday said that before lockdown, coronavirus cases were doubling in 3 days but the last 7 days' data shows that it is 6.2 days now and in 19 states and Union Territories, the case doubling rate is less than the country's average. ....
