Monday, 25 Nov, 2024

Health

India's COVID-19 tally at 92.66 lakh, 44,489 new cases in a day

India's COVID-19 caseload increased to 92.66 lakh with 44,489 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries surged to 86.79 lakh, the Union health ministry said on Thursday.  The country's infection tally mounted to 92,66,705, while the deaths climbed to

Bangladesh reports 39 deaths, 2,156 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 39 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,487.  According to the Health authorities, 2,156 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

44,376 New Covid Cases In A Day, Total Cases At 92.2 Lakh

India's COVID-19 caseload went past 92 lakh with 44,376 new cases reported in a day, while the number of recoveries surged to 86.42 lakh, the health ministry said on Wednesday.  The number of total coronavirus cases rose to 92,22,216 in the country, while the deaths due to the

Bangladesh reports 32 deaths, 2,230 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 32 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,448.  According to the Health authorities, 2,230 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

India Covid tally nears 92 lakh, 37,975 new cases in a day

With 37,975 fresh COVID-19 infections, India recorded 13 per cent fewer coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, government data shows.  The country also reported 480 Covid-related deaths in this period, marginally lower than yesterday's 511.  India's overall

Bangladesh reports 28 deaths, 2,419 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 28 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,416.  According to the Health authorities, 2,419 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine shows 70% protection

The coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford stops 70% of people developing Covid symptoms, a large-scale trial shows. It is both a triumph and a disappointment after vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna showed 95% protection. However, the Oxford jab is far cheaper, and

Moderna to charge $25-$37 for COVID-19 vaccine: CEO 

Moderna will charge governments between $25 and $37 per dose of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, depending on the amount ordered, Chief Executive Stephane Bancel told German weekly Welt am Sonntag (WamS). "Our vaccine therefore costs about the same as a flu shot, which is between

44,059 new cases in a day, India's Coronavirus tally past 91 lakh

India's COVID-19 caseload went past 91 lakh with 44,059 coronavirus infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries surged to 85,62,641, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 91,39,865, while the deaths

India reports 45,209 COVID-19 cases, 501 deaths in last 24-hr

For the first time, the number of RT-PCR tests in Delhi has exceeded the number of rapid antigen tests, while over 3.7 lakh people have been surveyed as part of the efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the national capital, the Union Home Ministry said on Sunday. Delhi's

Russia ready to give coronavirus vaccine to other countries: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday told leaders at this weekend’s Group of 20 (G-20) summit in Saudi Arabia that Russia was ready to distribute its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine to other countries.  According to Reuters, Russia is also preparing its second and

Bangladesh reports 38 deaths, 2,060 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 38 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,388.  According to the Health authorities, 2,060 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 90.5 lakh-mark

India's coronavirus tally crossed the 90.5 lakh-mark on Saturday with 46,232 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday. The total cases in the country now stands at 90,50,597 including 4,39,747 active cases and

Bangladesh reports 28 deaths, 1,847 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 28 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,350.  According to the Health authorities, 1,847 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

Donald Trump Jr tests positive for coronavirus

US President Donald Trump's oldest son has tested positive for coronavirus, according to his spokesman. Donald Trump Jr, 42, was diagnosed at the start of this week and has been quarantining at his hunting cabin since the result, the spokesman said. "He's been

Pfizer seeks FDA emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for their coronavirus vaccine candidate. This is the first coronavirus vaccine to seek regulatory clearance in the United States. "It is with great pride and joy and

Bangladesh reports 17 deaths, 2,275 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 17 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,322.  According to the Health authorities, 2,275 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 9 million

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in India crossed 90 lakh (9 million) on November 19, according to data collated from various State Health Departments.  As of 10:45 pm IST on November 19, the figure stood at 90,00,486 with 1,32,177 deaths. India’s Covid-19 tally

WHO advises against use of remdesivir for treating COVID-19

A World Health Organization (WHO) expert panel has advised against the use of the antiviral drug remdesivir for patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19, regardless of how severely ill they are, because there is currently no evidence that it improves survival or the need for

Bangladesh reports 30 deaths, 2,364 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 30 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,305.  According to the Health authorities, 2,364 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of