Topic: Coronavirus
Four cases of COVID variant driving China surge found in India
Four cases of BF.7 sub-variant of Omicron, which is driving the huge coronavirus surge in China, has been detected in India.
China faces surge in COVID-19 cases, peak expected to last until Jan end, says expert
A significant surge in coronavirus cases in China has sent shockwaves across the globe.
Muslims targeted, Christians killed in custody; India saw highest levels of religious hostilities during lockdown: Report
India saw the highest level of religious hostilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to think tank Pew Research Center’s report.
Study finds immunisation coverage lower in children post-COVID
The immunisation coverage among COVID-19-affected children in India has witnessed a reduction compared to the unaffected ones, a new study by the Lancet has stated.
UN health report: Women and children pay heaviest price for ‘gaping inequities’
A new UN report shows that women’s and children’s health has suffered globally, as the impacts of conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change converge, with devastating effects on prospects for children, young people and women.
COVID-19: India reports 4,858 new cases, 18 deaths in 24 hours
India on Monday reported 4,858 new coronavirus infections, taking country's COVID-19 tally to 4,45,39,046. The death count has climbed to 5,28,355 with 18 deaths, according to the latest health ministry data.