British-Indian businessman jailed for Covid loan fraud
A British-Indian businessman has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 18 months, after admitting abuse of an interest-free loan offered by the UK government to businesses to cope with
100-year-old BCG vaccine does not protect against Covid-19: Study
The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, used to treat tuberculosis since the last 100 years, is not effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19 infections, according to results of an i
World youth leaders gather to accelerate Covid recovery
Returning in-person for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, over 1,000 young leaders from around the world are in New York from Tuesday to attend the 2023 Economic and Social C
Covid origins 'may never be revealed': Top Chinese scientist
The origins of the deadly Covid virus, which infected over 763 million and claimed more than 6.9 million lives globally, may never be revealed, a top Chinese scientist said on Friday.
Gut bacteria may trigger weaker immune response to Covid vaccine
Gut bacteria that break down a sugar known as "fucose" could be compromising our immune response to the Covid mRNA vaccine, a study has revealed.
Covid threat: PMO reviews situation, calls for readiness of hospitals
Amid rising cases of coronavirus across the country, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, P.K. Mishra, on Wednesday undertook a review meeting to oversee the level of preparedness and public hea
Fresh 1K-plus spike in Maha Covid cases, 25 dedicated hospitals started
With 1,100 new cases of Covid-19, the Maharashtra government has started 25 dedicated hospitals for the patients with all other arrangements to treat critical cases, Medical Education Minister Girish
Indian diet, tea and turmeric lowered Covid severity, deaths: ICMR study
Indian diet rich in iron, zinc, and fibre, regular consumption of tea, and use of turmeric in meals lowered severity and death due to Covid in the country, according to a study published in the April
Covid-19 spread: Bengal Health Department advises use of face masks
Terming the situation more or less under control, in wake of the rising graph of the Covid-19 situation through the country, the West Bengal Health Department on Tuesday issued an advisory advising pe
Have tested Covid positive, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday announced that he had tested positive for Covid-19.
Covid-19 case surge: Masks made mandatory in TN's Ranipet
Authorities in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet have made wearing of face masks mandatory in the district amid surge in Covid cases in the state.
Guwahati Police Commissioner tests Covid positive
Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Barah on Sunday tested positive for Covid-19.