Robert Pattinson tests positive for COVID-19; ‘The Batman’ filming halted

Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson is said to have tested positive for COVID-19, causing filming of the much-anticipated movie ‘The Batman’ to halt. According to Vanity Fair, Pattinson tested positive only a few days after the shooting of the movie had resumed near London following lockdown. “A member of The Batman production has tested positive for […]

Studies indicate COVID-19 immunity stays from 5 months to a year

Different scientific studies are under the consideration of the health ministry that say that COVID-19 immunity or antibodies last for 5 months to upto an year, according to Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday. “However, our suggestion is that even if a person has recovered from COVID-19 then also social distancing, wearing face masks and hand sanitising are […]

India’s COVID-19 count crosses 38 lakh mark with 83,883 new cases

With the highest single-day spike of 83,883 new coronavirus cases, India’s coronavirus case count crossed 38.50 lakh on Thursday. The death toll reached 67,376 after 1,043 more persons succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours. The Health Ministry said that the count of coronavirus cases in the country stands at 38,53,407 including 8,15,538 […]

India reaches another peak of highest single day recoveries, says Health Ministry

India has registered the highest recoveries in a single day with 68,584 COVID-19 patients recovering and being discharged in the last 24 hours, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Thursday. A press statement from MoHFW said, “Matching the achievement of highest single tests of more than 11.7 lakh in the last 24 […]

India registers 78,357 new COVID-19 cases, tally crosses 37 lakh mark

India recorded a single-day spike of 78,357 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the tally past 37-lakh mark, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) on Wednesday. With 1,045 new deaths reported in the country, the cumulative toll reached 66,333 deaths. The total coronavirus cases climbed to 37,69,524 […]

COVID-19 will be under control by Diwali, says Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday expressed confidence that the COVID-19 cases count will be under control by Diwali this year. While addressing a webinar, the Union Health Minister said that by Diwali this year, the Covid scenario in the country would be well under control. Dr Harsh Vardhan made it […]

Amit Shah fully recovered, fit to resume routine activities: AIIMS

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been discharged on Monday from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, where he was admitted for post-COVID care. He has fully recovered and is fit to resume his routine activities, according to a press release by the hospital. “Amit Shah, Home Minister was admitted at […]

With 78,512 new cases, India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 36-lakh mark

India added 78,512 new cases to its COVID-19 tally in the last 24 hours, taking the national caseload past 36-lakh mark, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) on Monday. With 971 new deaths, the cumulative toll reached 64,469. The coronavirus cases in the country mounted to 36,21,246 including 7,81,975 active […]

Over 4 crore samples tested for COVID-19 till August 28: ICMR

A total of 40,406,609 samples for COVID-19 have been tested across the country as of Friday, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Saturday. “The total number of samples tested up to 28th August is 4,04,06,609 including 9,28,761 samples tested yesterday,” ICMR said in a bulletin shared on Twitter. India’s COVID-19 tally crossed […]