Premji foundation, Wipro commit Rs 1,125 crore to tackle COVID-19 outbreak

Wipro Ltd, Wipro Enterprises Ltd and Azim Premji Foundation, have together committed Rs 1,125 crore towards tackling the unprecedented health and humanitarian crisis arising from the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. “These resources will help enable the dedicated medical and service fraternity in the frontline of the battle against the pandemic and in mitigating its wide-ranging human […]

Total COVID-19 cases in India rise to 1,637, death toll at 38

In the biggest spike since the outbreak of COVID-19 in India, as many as 386 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours. With this the total number of positive cases in the country has risen to 1,637. According to the Union Health Ministry, the spike in the number of cases is due […]

India’s COVID-19 positive cases climb to 1,397

The total number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 1,397 with several cases being reported from many states, including Maharashtra and Kerala. According to the Health and Family Welfare, there are 1,238 active cases while 124 were cured till Tuesday evening. The total figure also includes 35 fatalities in the country. Maharashtra topped the […]

India records biggest single-day spike as positive COVID-19 cases rise to 1,251

India has recorded a massive spike in the number of COVID-19 positive cases in a single day. As many as 227 positive cases has been reported in the last 24 hours. This is the highest single-day surge that the Country has witnessed since the outbreak of the deadly disease. With this spike, the total number […]

COVID-19: 700-bed quarantine facility being set up at Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati

As the Assam Health Department continues to step up measures to tackle any possible outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 disease, construction work of the massive quarantine facility at Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati, is nearing completion. Health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the stadium-turned-hospital to take stock of the preparations. The quarantine facility […]

873 confirmed COVID-19 cases in India

The death toll in India related to COVID-19 continues to rise as Kerala recorded its first death from the dreaded virus. The death has been reported from a hospital in Kochi where a 69 year old man has reportedly died. As many as 20 persons have died so far due to the novel coronavirus pandemic […]

March, the month of horror: Various celebrities test positive for COVID-19

Over the past three months, many known faces have been diagnosed with the coronavirus disease. The month of March has seen the most famous faces, testing positive for the disease. Earlier today, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for COVID-19. “Over the last 24 hours, I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for […]

Indian scientists reveal microscopic image of novel coronavirus

In a first, Indian scientists have revealed a microscopic image of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The image is from the throat swab sample of the first laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case in India, reported on January 30 in Kerala. The findings have been published in the latest edition of the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR). (ANI)

Confirmed coronavirus cases in India nears 800-mark; death toll at 20

Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, the number of confirmed cases in India has surpassed the 800 mark, with 7 new deaths reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 20 in the country. Maharashtra is the most affected state with 147 positive cases, followed by Kerala with 119 cases. Andaman and Nicobar reported its […]