India reports 257 'mild' COVID-19 cases as Asia sees uptick; Health Ministry reviews global variant surgeIndia reports low COVID-19 cases amid concerns over new subvariants LF.7 and NB.1.8 causing surges in Singapore and Hong Kong. The Health M...
20 May, 2025, 08.36 AM IST
Covid-19 surge in Singapore, Hong Kong not a cause for concern in India: Health MinistryAmidst rising Covid-19 cases in Singapore and Hong Kong due to subvariant JN.1, India remains vigilant, with a review meeting confirming th...
20 May, 2025, 12.10 AM IST
The pandemic isn't over: New COVID cases are on the rise in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries - should you be worried?Covid-19 wave in Asia is making headlines again as cases spike in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand, raising new concerns. Despite ...
16 May, 2025, 06.41 PM IST
Another Covid wave coming? Hong Kong and Singapore report sharp jump in cases as virus detected in sewage waterSingapore Covid Cases: Hong Kong and Singapore are experiencing a significant surge in Covid-19 infections, prompting alerts from health au...
16 May, 2025, 04.37 PM IST
Covid: Why next 40 days are crucial for IndiaThe Health Ministry sources, however, said the severity of the infection is less. Even if there is a wave, deaths and hospitalisation will ...
29 Dec, 2022, 12.50 PM IST
Singapore tourism numbers soar as it commits to remaining open, Indian visitors ranked firstIndians are making up for the missing Chinese and have since the beginning of the year, been the largest group of nationals travelling to S...
24 May, 2022, 06.11 PM IST
Omicron will soon replace Delta as dominant global variant: ExpertsWhile Delta is still the most common variant in all continents except Africa, Omicron is spreading very quickly.
30 Dec, 2021, 10.30 AM IST
From UK to Indonesia: How Delta variant is dominating global Covid surgeFirst identified in India last year, the fast-spreading variant has now become dominant in countries like the US and UK, leading to a signi...
09 Jul, 2021, 12.01 AM IST
Singapore to start vaccinating 12-18 year-olds as PM outlines reopening plans"As long as our population is mostly vaccinated, we should be able to trace, isolate, and treat the cases that pop up, and prevent a severe...
31 May, 2021, 04.47 PM IST
Singapore PM Lee says COVID-19 here to stay, vows to reopen borders"One day this global pandemic will subside. But I do not expect COVID-19 to disappear. It will remain with humankind, and become endemic. T...
31 May, 2021, 04.11 PM IST
Singapore rejects tightening of COVID restrictions, announces aid for struggling businessesSingapore has directed against unnecessary social interactions. Dining-in at food and beverage establishments is banned. Only essential ser...
28 May, 2021, 03.38 PM IST
B.1.617 variant of SARS-CoV2 has sub-lineages; B.1.617.2 more infectious: ExpertExplaining about the sub-lineage, Rakesh Mishra, former Director of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology said, “B.1.617 was the mu...
21 May, 2021, 08.27 PM IST
Singapore to shut schools from Wednesday in coronavirus fightThe fresh curbs come after Singapore confirmed 38 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the highest daily number in months.
17 May, 2021, 08.24 AM IST
Covaxin found to neutralise 617 variant of COVID-19: Dr FauciDeveloped by Bharat Biotech in partnership with National Institute of Virology and the Indian Council of Medical Research, Covaxin was appr...
29 Apr, 2021, 06.29 AM IST
Ban on travellers from India not targeted at any nationality: Singapore ministerThe move to bar all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have travelled to India within the last 14 days from entering or tra...
26 Apr, 2021, 06.40 PM IST
India trying to get as many cryogenic oxygen containers as possible: Envoy in SingaporeIndia, in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, is trying to get as many cryogenic oxygen containers as possible globally, the countr...
25 Apr, 2021, 04.04 PM IST
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble deferred till next year amid spike in COVID casesIn a statement on Tuesday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said the travel bubble will be deferred beyond December and the...
01 Dec, 2020, 04.42 PM IST