Tag: covid
Global COVID-19 Cases Top 77.9 Million: JHU
The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 77.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.71 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. ....
Stringently Follow Up Covid Patients, UK Travellers: HC To Delhi Govt
In the wake of the emergence of a new variant of Covid in the UK, the High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi government to hold a stringent follow up of people who have to and fro from travel history to the country and, especially of those who tested positive. ....
89% Indians Keen To Resume Travel: Survey
A combination of lockdown fatigue and strong pent-up demand, coupled with positive sentiment due to announcements about the vaccine saw 89 percent respondents displaying keen interest to resume travel, finds a new survey. ....
Rajinikanth-starrer 'Annaatthe' Shoot Postponed After 4 Crew Members Test COVID-19 Positive
Shoot of the upcoming Rajinikanth-starrer Annaatthe has been postponed after four crew members tested positive for Covid-19, the makers announced on Wednesday. ....
Pregnant Women In 3rd Trimester Unlikely To Pass Covid Infection To Newborns
Pregnant women who are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, during the third trimester are unlikely to pass the infection to their newborns, according to a new study. ....
UK Reports Highest Daily Covid-19 Deaths Since April
After the discovery of a second new variant of the novel coronavirus in Britain, the UK has reported the highest number of single-day Covid-19 fatalities since late April. ....
Aus Cricketers Stick Together With No Families For Christmas, Boxing Day Test
For the first time in 40 years, Australia cricketers will spend Christmas and take field for the Boxing Day Test on Saturday without their families. The Boxing Day Test, beginning on December 26 i.e. the day after Christmas, has been a regular fixture in Australian summer since 1980. ....
Disposable Surgical Masks Best For Making Your Speech Heard
Disposable surgical masks offer the best option in ensuring that you are being heard clearly when speaking, says a study that tested how different types of masks affect the acoustics of speech. ....
Mask Won't Stop Kids From Understanding Facial Expressions
The use of face coverings to keep Covid-19 in check is not preventing kids from understanding facial expressions, says a study. ....
Manav Kaul Opens Up On Battling Covid
Actor Manav Kaul had tested positive for Covid a few months ago. He says he was confident that he would be fine, and his sole concern was to ensure he did not spread the virus. ....
