Britain in early stages of third wave of coronavirus, warns Indian-origin scientistProfessor Ravi Gupta of the University of Cambridge, who is a member of the government's New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisor...
31 May, 2021, 07.04 PM IST
UK health officials optimistic on lifting of coronavirus restrictions in England in JuneJenny Harries, chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency, said officials in England are on track to proceed with the final stage of ...
24 May, 2021, 04.52 PM IST
Uber to recruit 20,000 UK drivers on post-lockdown demandThe San Francisco-based ride-hailing company said Thursday it aims to sign up the additional drivers by the end of the year, adding to the ...
29 Apr, 2021, 05.13 PM IST
No data generated with Covishield, Covaxin on 'European' strain of coronavirus, Rajya Sabha toldTo a question on whether the Covishield and Covaxin are able to provide protection from the new coronavirus variant that was traced in the ...
02 Feb, 2021, 04.59 PM IST
US to require negative COVID-19 test from UK travellersAirline passengers from the United Kingdom will have to get negative COVID-19 tests within three days of their trip and provide the results...
25 Dec, 2020, 12.56 PM IST
Pfizer, Moderna testing their vaccines against UK coronavirus strain"Based on the data to date, we expect that the Moderna vaccine-induced immunity would be protective against the variants recently described...
22 Dec, 2020, 02.28 PM IST
Countries begin to seal off UK amid new coronavirus variant surgeIndia, so far, remains in the travel bubble with the UK, with strict testing and self-isolation rules in place.
21 Dec, 2020, 04.52 PM IST
A large percentage of people want suspension of flights with the UK: SurveyThe survey, which interviewed 7000+ respondents in 203 districts, show about 50% asking for suspension of flights. However, about 41% want ...
21 Dec, 2020, 03.10 PM IST
New COVID-19 strain: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot asks Centre to ban all flights from UK, other European countries"The new strain of novel coronavirus emerging in the UK is a matter of great concern. GoI must take prompt action, prepare a contingency pl...
21 Dec, 2020, 02.47 PM IST
British PM announces new restrictions to combat Covid-19 surgeUnder the measures, residents in those areas must stay at home, with limited exemptions. People are also urged to work from home when they ...
20 Dec, 2020, 08.50 AM IST
UK cancels 'Christmas bubble' as new coronavirus variant acceleratesUK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the capital and other areas in southern England currently under Tier 3, the highest level of coronavir...
19 Dec, 2020, 11.12 PM IST
UK still plans to ease restrictions on holiday gatherings despite spike in new coronavirus infectionsBritain's communities secretary, Robert Jenrick, said further discussions will take place on Wednesday between leaders from the four nation...
16 Dec, 2020, 03.51 PM IST
Europe tightens restrictions as coronavirus hospitalizations riseNew measures took effect Tuesday in Austria, Greece and Sweden, following a partial shutdown imposed in Germany Monday and tighter rules in...
04 Nov, 2020, 07.47 AM IST
Rishi Sunak unveils 'Job Support' boost to cover COVID-hit wagesThe finance minister said eligible businesses will receive grants to pay the wages of staff who cannot work and two-thirds of each employee...
09 Oct, 2020, 09.24 PM IST
UK recovery continues but way to go to recoup virus losses; faces risks related to BrexitThe Office for National Statistics said the British economy grew by a monthly rate of 6.6% as many sectors started reopening after months o...
11 Sep, 2020, 02.08 PM IST
UK offers grace period for visa extensions until end AugustThe extension, initially announced until May 31 and then extended to July 31, has been extended by another month and will apply to anyone w...
30 Jul, 2020, 07.06 PM IST
UK will tighten coronavirus restrictions if people flout rules: Health minister"I don't want to have to take away exercise as a reason to leave home...if too many people are not following the rules," he told the BBC's ...
05 Apr, 2020, 11.59 PM IST