Step Out, Breathe Trouble: Morning walks in Delhi turn risky as air quality dips to ‘severe'Delhi's soaring air pollution levels are making morning workouts detrimental, with doctors advising against outdoor exercise when the AQI i...
24 Oct, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
Minnesota, Wisconsin struggle to breathe as smoke from Canada sends air quality to worst levels. How can you protect yourself?Minnesota is grappling with severely degraded air quality, ranking among the worst globally due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Wisconsin curre...
31 Jul, 2025, 08.08 PM IST
As Covid surge sparks alarm in US, Trump admin's big step worries local governments. What you need to knowThe US government is trying to recover COVID-19 relief funds from hundreds of local governments that failed to report their spending. The d...
31 Jul, 2025, 04.13 PM IST
South Korea to lift indoor mask mandate this monthThe lifting of the face-covering rules will take effect on Jan. 30, Han said, in the country's latest step to ease COVID-19 rules as new ca...
20 Jan, 2023, 07.10 AM IST
4 cases of Omicron variant BF.7 discovered in India, here’s how you can keep yourself safeHere's how you can keep yourself safe... just in case the pandemic returns.
22 Dec, 2022, 06.27 PM IST
Disney World goes mask-free, lifts last mask requirementWalt Disney World doesn’t require its guests to now wear face masks. However, guests who are not yet fully vaccinated are still recommended...
20 Apr, 2022, 08.40 PM IST
Philadelphia Mask Mandate: Rise in COVID-19 infections prompts Philadelphia Health Department to urge indoor maskingAccording to the Philadelphia Department of Health, COVID-19 cases of the new Ba. 2 omicron variation are rising. Experts recommend wearing...
11 Apr, 2022, 09.21 PM IST
CES tech fair prepares to draw crowds as Covid-19 cases surgeThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES), one of the world's largest trade fairs, returns to Las Vegas in person this week under a newly resurge...
03 Jan, 2022, 01.10 PM IST
Firms turn to tech to enforce safety protocols amid Omicron overhangAccording to companies, the return to office plans are still on track despite the emergence of a new variant, and instead of postponing the...
17 Dec, 2021, 09.47 AM IST
Is it safe to travel for holidays now? Here is what experts sayExperts said that holiday activities pose more risk in large crowds, indoors and in poorly ventilated spaces where the virus spreads more e...
16 Dec, 2021, 06.36 PM IST
As infections rise, C.D.C. urges some vaccinated Americans to wear masks againCDC officials also called for universal masking for teachers, staff, students and visitors in schools, regardless of vaccination status and...
28 Jul, 2021, 09.15 AM IST
Covid-19: ‘Freedom day’ coming to England, ready or notDespite the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant, the government believes that Britain’s successful vaccination program has wea...
13 Jul, 2021, 08.17 AM IST
Let's face it: Washington adjusts to new mask guidanceAcross Washington, the government is adjusting to new federal guidance easing up on when masks should be worn.
15 May, 2021, 11.20 AM IST
CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a maskThe new guidance represents another carefully calibrated step on the road back to normal from the coronavirus outbreak that has killed over...
28 Apr, 2021, 10.24 AM IST
Susceptibility to Covid high immediately after vaccinationSeveral cases of infections have been reported after taking Covid vaccinations across the country. The observation may explain some of that...
18 Apr, 2021, 02.46 PM IST
Pakistan provincial authorities introduce new COVID-19 restrictions; national tally reaches 379,883The health department in the largest Punjab province issued new guidelines for government and private offices to restrict attendance. It sa...
24 Nov, 2020, 01.01 PM IST
Zostel unveils new staycation and workcation packagesThe company said it has ensured all its hospitality sites offering packages strictly comply with the mandatory health and safety precaution...
15 Jul, 2020, 12.27 PM IST