Health Minister Mandaviya stresses on pandemic preparedness, disease surveillanceMandaviya laid the foundation stone of the NCDC regional branch in Assam and six state branches in Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, ...
02 Jan, 2024, 08.15 PM IST
COVID spike: Delhi govt to send Covid samples for RT-PCR test"Adequate number of Covid samples are to be sent for RT-PCR testing, as per guidelines. Genome sequencing of positive RT-PCR samples is to ...
22 Dec, 2023, 11.49 AM IST
Amid a surge of COVID cases, Jammu hospitals prepare to fight against new variantPreparations are underway in Jammu to combat the new COVID-19 variant (JN.1), as the Union Health Ministry issues a fresh alert. Shri Mahar...
20 Dec, 2023, 06.13 PM IST
Can recent Covid increase lead to another 'wave'? Here's what virologist saidDespite the surge in Covid-19 cases in Kerala, the majority of patients are recuperating without needing medical intervention. However, is ...
19 Dec, 2023, 11.33 AM IST
Karnataka prepares for potential rise in Covid cases; TAC meet to take place todayKarnataka's Health Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, proactively initiates measures to confront potential COVID-19 surges amid rising cases in Ke...
18 Dec, 2023, 08.58 AM IST
Karnataka health department issues advisory following respiratory illness surge in ChinaThe action comes after the Centre issued an advisory to States and Union Territories urging them to immediately review public health and ho...
29 Nov, 2023, 08.31 AM IST
Covid-19: Officials told to maintain strict vigil, take action to contain the spreadPK Mishra, principal secretary to the Prime Minister, advised officials to maintain a strict vigil on the situation and take necessary acti...
20 Apr, 2023, 12.55 AM IST
Stay alert, ramp up testing amid rising cases of Covid, says Health MinistryThe Union Health Minister of India, Mansukh Mandaviya, advised all states to remain alert and strengthen efforts to monitor and curb rising...
08 Apr, 2023, 01.17 AM IST
Covid cases in India climb to 5-month highIndia recorded a single-day rise of 2,151 new coronavirus cases, the highest in five months, Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday. A tot...
29 Mar, 2023, 12.30 PM IST
India adds 1,249 new Covid cases, active toll up to 7,927India logged 1,249 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases have increased to 7,927, according to the Union Health Ministry data updat...
24 Mar, 2023, 10.26 AM IST
Karnataka plans Pandemic Preparedness Innovation CentreIT/BT Minister CN Ashwath Narayan held a meeting with the top management of Bharat Biotech, a leading manufacturer of vaccines and members ...
09 Feb, 2023, 03.52 PM IST
Covid BF.7 preparedness in India: All you need to knowSeveral states have begun intensive preparations to handle any situation emerging from the COVID BF.7 variant spread. CMs and concerned off...
25 Dec, 2022, 06.20 PM IST
Govt writes to eight states/UTs which saw sudden surge in COVID-19 casesWith the onset of winter and increased pollution in some states, prevalence of ILI/SARI and respiratory distress symptoms should be closely...
30 Dec, 2021, 04.45 PM IST
Two suspected cases of AY.4.2 variant of COVID in Karnataka sent for genome sequencing: Karnataka Health Minister"There are two suspected cases of AY.4.2 variant of viruses and I have instructed my department to send the samples for genomic sequencing ...
26 Oct, 2021, 07.35 PM IST
Mysuru reports first case of Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 in KarnatakaHealth Minister K Sudhakar said the state government is carefully monitoring the emergence of new variants and it has decided to set up six...
23 Jun, 2021, 01.40 PM IST
Covid weary states now gear up for Tauktae testIn Mumbai, the vaccination drive for Monday was suspended. As many as 600 Covid-19 patients were shifted from BKC, Dahisar and Mulund jumbo...
17 May, 2021, 08.07 AM IST
Karnataka to receive 13.90 lakh vaccine vials in a couple of days: Health MinisterKarnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Friday said the state is expected to receive 13,90,000 vials of vaccine against COVID-19 in a day o...
08 Jan, 2021, 12.44 PM IST