Declare 'black fungus' as notifiable disease: Centre to states

As cases of 'black fungus' among COVID-19 patients in the country rise to cross 7,000, the Centre on Thursday urged all states and union territories to declare it as a notifiable disease under the......

Over 9 lakh given oxygen support in India, 1.7 lakh ventilator: Vardhan

While 1,70,841 COVID patients across the country have required ventilators so far, as many as 9,02,291 patients have needed oxygen support, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday.......

PM reviews state-wise Covid situation, Phase 3 vaccination progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a comprehensive review of the public health response to COVID-19 where he said states should be given help and guidance for ramping up healthcare......

Amid Covid surge, govt approves ramping up remdesivir production

The government on Wednesday said it has given approval for stepping up the manufacturing capacity of remdesivir that would enhance the production to around 78 lakh vials per month. Photograph: Amr......