WHO states strike deal to extend talks on pandemic treatyWorld Health Organization member states will continue talks on a pandemic treaty for another year. Discussions focus on sharing access to d...
19 May, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaksDespite recent hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships, industry experts anticipate a record number of passengers this year. Man...
17 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Is Hantavirus the next COVID-like threat? Experts explain the real risks & warning signs you should never ignoreHantavirus Outbreak: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sparks Covid-19 comparisons. Experts clarify hantavirus is distinct, with limit...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor after Trump's endorsementOhio voters have chosen their candidates for key November elections. Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will face Dr. Amy Acton for governor. Sena...
06 May, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Difference between Corona Kavach, Corona Rakshak and other coronavirus health insurance policiesThese standard health insurance policies will cover the treatment cost of the coronavirus disease. Although both types of policies are stan...
17 Jan, 2022, 12.50 PM IST
Will Standard Benefit Based Coronavirus Health Insurance policy help you?The cover will be a benefit-based product offering a 100% lumpsum if a policyholder tests positive.
22 Jul, 2020, 06.07 PM IST
Defined benefit vs indemnity type health insurance policy for coronavirus: Here's how to choose oneA benefit-based policy will ensure a fixed and guaranteed lump sum amount equal to the sum insured if one tests positive for Covid-19 and i...
22 Jul, 2020, 03.33 PM IST
This indemnity-based coronavirus health insurance covers PPE cost. Should you buy?This will be a standard health policy which will provide coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh for hospitalisation expenses related to Covid-19. The ...
27 Jun, 2020, 01.43 PM IST
Government covid response has instilled confidence in people: Assam CMHealth department has showed exemplary performance by setting up infrastructure, arranging logistics etc in a record time, the Chief Minist...
19 Apr, 2020, 08.46 PM IST
Scientists discover six new coronaviruses in batsScientists have discovered six new coronaviruses in bats in Myanmar -- the first time these viruses have been found anywhere in the world.
15 Apr, 2020, 04.06 PM IST
Your health insurance policy might not cover coronavirus in these situationsSome policies won't cover the treatment of Coronavirus if it's declared a pandemic/epidemic.
09 Apr, 2020, 06.08 PM IST
Coronavirus health cover available but yet to kick inThe need for insurance against coronavirus will arise where public healthcare is unable to cope or the government refers cases to private h...
19 Mar, 2020, 10.41 AM IST
Turkey reports first coronavirus caseTurkey on Wednesday reported the first case of coronavirus. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said the patient was a man who had recently retu...
11 Mar, 2020, 09.53 AM IST
Coronavirus cases rise to 30, man from Ghaziabad tests positive; India-EU summit being rescheduledIn some relief for Telangana, blood samples of two persons from the state which were sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pu...
05 Mar, 2020, 08.53 PM IST
No case of coronavirus in Assam: Health MinisterPanchayat and the rural development and education departments have been advised for IEC activities and in this regard, 73 gram Sabha meetin...
05 Mar, 2020, 10.13 AM IST
806 people under observation in Kerala, 10 in isolation wardsAt least 806 people who returned from China over the past few days are under observation in Kerala for possible exposure to the novel coron...
29 Jan, 2020, 09.52 PM IST