Coronavirus | Universal screening began on March 4, informs Directorate General of Health Services
Early action: Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata airports had started screening of travellers by January 17. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni…
U.S. to stockpile vaccine candidates as trials continue: health secretary
FILE PHOTO: Small bottles labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe are seen in this illustration taken…
Meet the coronavirus pivoters — workers changing careers to help on the health front line
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of millions of Australian workers, with many losing their jobs or taking pay…
Coronavirus restrictions are easing but that doesn’t mean the pandemic is over, health experts warn
As each day brings announcements of easing coronavirus restrictions, many Australians are feeling hopeful that life may soon return to…
7,740 dedicated Covid-19 health facilities in 483 districts identified: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: A total of 7,740 dedicated Covid-19 facilities in 483 districts have been identified, the Union health ministry said…
I am absolutely well: Shah scotches rumours on health
Union home minister Amit Shah chairing a review meeting of the Directors General of All Central Armed Police Forces (ANI…
Mild cases can be discharged without test: Health ministry
Health workers collect swab sample from a person for Covid-19 testing in Kolkata (PTI photo)NEW DELHI: In a move that…
Just severe cases require to evaluate unfavorable for discharge, states Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry has revised its discharge guidelines for COVID-19 patients, stating that only those with severe illness need…
Coronavirus India lockdown Day 46 live updates | 216 districts with no reported cases till date, says Health Ministry
As Gujarat continues to report large number of coronavirus cases, medical experts from AIIMS, including its Director, have rushed to…
At 28.83%, India’s recovery rate better than the majority of nations, states Health Minister
The COVID-19 cases in India are likely to peak in June-July according to data released by experts and going by…
Kim Jong-un reappears at factory opening after speculation over his health. So what happened?
Kim Jong-un finally emerged back onto the world stage this week after a 20-day absence, which led to much speculation…
UK royal Kate calls midwives and parents to highlight mental health issues
LONDON (Reuters) - British royal Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, has video-called a number of new parents, midwives and other…
With fighter jets and army bands, India’s military thank health workers
Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets perform as part of an activity being carried out by the IAF…
Indian-American NGO to supply 20,000 meals for frontline health employees
A worker organises bags at a food distribution center organised by New York Assembly member Catalina Cruz and World Central…
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un appears in public amid health rumors
SEOUL: North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong-un has made his first public appearance in 20 days amid rumors…
Kim Jong-un appears in public in the middle of health reports
Kim Jong Un. | Photo Credit: AP Kim Jong-un had been last seen during a ruling party meeting on April…
Kim Jong-un’s North Korea claims to have zero cases of coronavirus, but with a weak health system some experts doubt this is possible
North Korea closed its border with China on January 22, one day before the coronavirus epicentre Wuhan was placed under…
Death toll due to Covid-19 now at 1,008, cases climb to 31,787: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: Death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 1,008 and the number of cases climbed to 31,787 in the…
Australia ‘nowhere near’ herd immunity in fight against coronavirus, health authorities say
Australia is a victim of its own success as it plans a strategy for the next phase of dealing with…
No proof yet to support that plasma treatment can be utilized for Covid-19 treatment: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: The health ministry on Tuesday said currently plasma therapy is at experimental stage and there is no evidence…
Very long way to go in UK coronavirus battle: health authorities
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has a very long way to go in its attempt to contain the spread of the…
6,184 or 22.17% COVID-19 patients have recovered: Health ministry
TOI photo by N Kanaka.NEW DELHI: A total of 6,184 COVID-19 patients have recovered so far, taking the recovery rate…
Covid-19 hotspot districts moving towards being non-hotspot districts: Health minister
NEW DELHI: Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said the coronavirus situation in the country is improving as many…
Covid-19 death toll rises to 826, cases climb to 26,917: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: The countrywide death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 826 and the number of cases climbed to 26,917…
Factbox: Questions hang over North Korea succession amid reports on Kim health
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has never publicised who would follow leader Kim Jong Un in the event he is…
Trump’s COVID-19 disinfectant concepts frighten health professionals
LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s musings on whether injecting disinfectants might treat COVID-19 horrified medical professionals on Friday…
How Africa risks reeling from a health crisis to a food crisis
LAGOS (Reuters) - In Nigeria’s Benue state, the food basket of the country, Mercy Yialase sits in front of her…
Faulty antibody testing kits will be returned to respective countries: Health minister Harsh Vardhan
NEW DELHI: Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said faulty antibody testing kits will be returned to the…
North Korea media silent on Kim’s whereabouts as speculation on health rages
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean state media on Wednesday made no mention of leader Kim Jong Un’s health or whereabouts,…
North Korean media silent on Kim’s whereabouts as speculation on health rages
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean state media on Wednesday made no mention of leader Kim Jong Un’s health or whereabouts,…
Rate at which coronavirus cases doubling in India slows to 7.5 days: Health ministry
oNEW DELHI: The Union health ministry said on Monday the rate at which the number of coronavirus cases in the…
Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: Selective relaxation will be given in non-containment areas from April 20, but strict restrictions will continue in districts…
Trump’s coronavirus resuming strategy has huge holes, health specialists say
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The U.S. economy has imploded in the past month amid aggressive measures to slow the spread…
Doubling rate of Covid-19 cases in India reduced with imposition of lockdown: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry said on Friday the rate at which the number of coronavirus cases in the…
Coronavirus | 170 districts identified as hotspots, says Health Ministry
Nearly one in five districts in India is a hotspot, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday, a day that saw…
Number of coronavirus cases in India rises to 9,152; 308 fatalities recorded: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: Twenty-five districts across 15 states which had detected Covid-19 infections earlier have contained the spread and reported no…
909 coronavirus cases, 34 deaths reported in 24 hours: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: As many as 909 COVID-19 cases and 34 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, taking…
Coronavirus | Without lockdown, India would have seen over 8 lakh cases by April 15, says Health Ministry
With India recording a first-time-ever three-digit rise in the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the Health…
NRL determined it is excellent to enter May regardless of scepticism from government, health authorities
Updated April 11, 2020 23:11:27 The NRL is adamant it wants to resume on May 28, but government and health…
586 Covid-19 medical facilities with 1 lakh seclusion beds, over 11K ICU beds throughout nation: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: A total of 586 hospitals in the country have been marked as dedicated Covid-19 hospitals with capacity of…
UK has not reached COVID-19 peak so lockdown will stay: health minister
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has not yet reached the COVID-19 peak which would allow for an easing of tight restrictions…
Coronavirus | No evidence of community transmission, says Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry on Friday denied evidence of community transmission (CT) of COVID-19 while reporting at least 700 new…
Antibody tests expected next week in US: Top health official
Representative image.WASHINGTON: The top US infectious disease official says coronavirus antibody tests are just days away. Anthony Fauci says at…
Some defiant U.S. churches plan Easter services, ignoring public health guidelines
(Reuters) - A handful of holdout U.S. churches plan to hold in-person services on Easter Sunday, saying their right to…
At 3.8 cases per million, India’s rate of infection still fairly low: Union health minister Harsh Vardhan
NEW DELHI: Social distancing and lockdown are potent “social vaccines” against the Covid-19 pandemic that has engulfed over 200 countries,…
773 new infections, 32 deaths due to Covid-19 in 24 hours: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry said on Wednesday that 32 people have died and 773 persons have tested positive…
Beginning early offered Chhattisgarh a running start in dealing with COVID-19 outbreak: State Health Minister
With nine of its 10 patients having recovered from COVID-19 in just 20 days, Chhattisgarh is hogging the limelight for…
Do no harm: on safety of health care employees
The safety of health-care workers on COVID-19 duty is paramount ‘Primum non nocere’ is the primary, guiding principle of bioethics.…
Coronavirus | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s health worsens, taken to intensive care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to an intensive care unit on Monday after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, but…
India between Stage 2 and 3 of Covid-19 pandemic: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: India is between Stage 2 and 3 of coronavirus pandemic with large number of cases being found in…