Global studies show Omicron spreads faster than previous COVID-19 variants of concern: GovtA comparative study carried out by Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, an autonomous institute of the Department of Biot...
COVID cases stabilizing across country: MoS HealthAn upsurge of COVID cases in the country was observed by the end of December, 2021, which was primarily driven by the Omicron variant, Pawa...
5-10% Covid cases requiring hospitalisation this time, but situation may change: CentreThe rise in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country appears to be driven by the Omicron variant as well as by the continued presence...
PM Narendra Modi calls for meeting with CMs on Covid responseHe directed officials to ensure adequate health infrastructure at the district level and to accelerate the vaccination drive for adolescent...
COVID-19 review meet: PM calls for adequate health infra, boosting vaccination drive for adolescentsHighlighting the need to ensure effective usage of masks and physical distancing measures as a new normal to control the spread of Covid, M...
Amid raging Covid cases, Centre does an infra health checkUnion health secretary Rajesh Bhushan, who chaired the meeting, urged states to ensure full and optimal utilisation of Emergency Covid Resp...
Ensure oxygen equipment at health facilities functional: Centre to statesUnderlining the challenge posed by a rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country, with a focus on Omicron, the Centre on Friday emph...
Centre by Aug 24 released 50% funds earmarked for states under ECRP phase II: Health Ministry"It further claimed that funds were disbursed by the Centre by November 2021 and states have utilized 60 per cent of the approved funds. Th...
Take measures to avoid mixing-up of vaccines: Health min to states on 15-18 age group vaccinationThe vaccine option for those in the 15-18 age group would only be Covaxin, according to a set of new guidelines issued by the Union health ...
Covid scene in 2021: From worse than better to hope of vaccinesTwo vaccines - Covishield manufactured by Serum Institute of India and indigenously-developed Covaxin by Bharat Biotech - were rolled out o...
Uninterrupted medical oxygen supply of critical importance to tackle Covid: GovtUnion Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan addressed a meeting with states and Union territories to review their status and preparedness regardi...
6 coming from 'at risk' countries test positive for Covid-19, admitted to Delhi hospitalA total of 6 persons have been found positive for Covid-19 travelling from 'at risk' countries on the first day of the operation of the rev...
6 people coming from 'at risk' countries test positive for Covid-19A total of 11 international flights have landed at various airports across the nation coming from 'at risk' countries since the implementat...
States asked to vaccinate all school teachers on priority before Teachers' DayThe Centre had allowed reopening of schools as per the COVID-19 situation in October last year. While several states began partial reopenin...
Centre releases 2nd tranche of Covid Emergency Package to help states improve health infrastructureThe first tranche of ₹1,827.80 crore was released on July 22 as 15% advance to undertake preparatory activities. With Friday’s release, the...
Rs 14744.99 cr approved for states, UTs under Covid emergency response packageTo fast track the implementation of the ECRP-II, on July 22, Rs 1827.80 crore have been released to the states and UTs as 15 per cent advan...
Centre asks states to analyse infrastructure need under Emergency Covid Response PackageThis package aims to accelerate health system preparedness for immediate responsiveness for early prevention, detection and management with...