COVID-19 cases in India rise to 56; global death toll tops 4,000

The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in India now stands at 56, with 6 fresh cases of coronavirus reported in Kerala and 3 in Karnataka. Other fresh cases reported on Monday include one each in Bengaluru, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Punjab and two in Pune. Earlier on Sunday, five new cases were […]

COVID-19 scare dampens Holi spirit in Assam

The widespread coronavirus scare has taken a toll on the Holi market in Guwahati with the sale of colours and other paraphernalia taking a discernible dip this time. A variety of colours have brightened up every nook and corner of the state. But due to the threat of coronavirus, the festive spirit has dampened to […]

Coronavirus: Health experts advise people against playing Holi

In the backdrop of novel coronavirus outbreak, health experts have advised people against mass gathering for celebrating Holi so as to contain the spread of the deadly virus. AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said that it is advisable not to play Holi to avoid the spread of the viral respiratory infection. “Practicing all possible hand […]

Coronavirus cases rise to 42 in India; 3-year-old from Kerala among those infected

The total number of positive coronavirus cases rose to 42 as one more case has been reported from the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Earlier, a three-year-old child in Kerala, who had recently traveled to Italy, had been tested positive for coronavirus. The child has been kept in isolation ward at Ernakulam Medical College. The […]

Over 14,000 people screened for coronavirus in Mizoram

More than 14,000 people have been screened for coronavirus in various screening counters since early February in Mizoram, a health department official said. A state health department official statement said a total of 14,648 people, who came from outside, were screened in various screening counters since February 2 after the state government set up screening […]

Medical teams monitoring tourists amid coronavirus scare in Assam

Adding to the concerns of the health authorities in Assam, a number of foreign tourists are still camping in different resorts and homestays in and around the Kaziranga National Park. Two separate medical teams comprising of specialist doctors are on ground to constantly monitor the health condition of the tourists and take appropriate steps if […]

PM Modi urges people to not believe in rumours on Coronavirus

At a time when the number of positive Coronavirus cases is rising in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people not to believe in rumours about the outbreak of the virus. During his interaction with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadi Pariyojana, PM Modi further said that there are lots of […]

29 crew, 22 tourists of MV Mahabaahu cruise ship kept in isolation after US tourist tested COVID-19 positive

A 76-year-old American tourist was tested positive for Coronavirus disease in Bhutan. The tourist was in Assam from 21st February to 1st March. This news has created panic among many in Assam. The American tourist along with his partner boarded MV Mahabaahu and went for a seven-day cruise that took them to Majuli as well […]

Assam on alert after US visitor to state tested positive for coronavirus in Bhutan

The US tourist who has been tested positive for Coronavirus in Bhutan has travelled to the neighbouring country from Assam. The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan reported its first case of the coronavirus after a US tourist tested positive. The US tourist had first arrived in Assam from Kolkata following which he travelled to other parts of […]