Tag: Covid
Scientists Detect Novel Covid Variants In New York City's Wastewater
A team of US researchers has detected at least four "cryptic" variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, in samples of wastewater from New York City's public sewer system. ....
Omicron BA.2 Subvariant Likely To Spread Globally: WHO
The BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is likely to spread globally, however it remains unclear whether it will cause reinfection among those infected with the original Omicron strain, according to the World Health Organisation. ....
Amol Palekar Admitted To Pune Hospital With Covid, Condition Stable
Bollywood's Everyman of the 1970s, veteran actor and director Amol Palekar, known for Hindi classics such as 'Rajnigandha', 'Chitchor' and 'Gol Maal', has been admitted to the Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital here because of Covid-19. ....
Brazil, Argentina To Replay Suspended World Cup Qualifier
The suspended World Cup qualifier between South American rivals Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, world football governing body FIFA has said. ....
8 Afghanistan Cricketers Test Positive For COVID-19 In Bangladesh: Report
Eight cricketers in the Afghanistan squad, currently touring Bangladesh for three ODIs and two T20Is, have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, eight days before the scheduled start of the series on February 23. ....
'Man Of Incredible Melody': Bollywood Celebs Mourn Bappi Lahiri's Demise
Bollywood celebrities have been mourning the death of India's 'Disco King' Bappi Lahiri since the news broke that he had passed away at the age of 69 at a suburban hospital in Mumbai's Juhu area in the early hours of Wednesday. ....
Two-thirds Of Canadians Support PM Justin Trudeau's Use Of Emergencies Act Against Protesters: Poll
Two-thirds, or 66 per cent, of Canadians support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for invoking the Emergencies Act to give the federal government extra powers to handle the truckers' protests across the country, according to a new survey. ....
Justin Bieber Tests Positive For Covid, Postpones Las Vegas Concert
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has tested positive for Coronavirus. The singer was all set to take the stage in Las Vegas on Sunday evening (U.S. Pacific Standard Time) as a part of his Justice World Tour but had to delay the concert following the outbreak of Covid-19 in his team. ....
Is Covid Surging Heart Problems?
While heart disease has been one of the major health concerns in India, Covid-19 has exacerbated the condition significantly, said experts on Monday. ....
British PM Boris Johnson Announces End Of Covid Restrictions Despite Criticism
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the end of all domestic Covid-19 restrictions in England in a process starting later this week. ....
