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No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

Claiming no unusual or novel pathogens other than the seasonal ones were detected, China has sought to play down the global concerns amid surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza flu,......

'No need to panic about COVID-19'

'If the government does its job of vaccinating all the population with the booster dose, and also monitoring the virus, and we do our job of wearing a mask and avoiding crowded places, we will be......

No lockdown or additional Covid curbs in Mumbai, says civic chief

There is no immediate need for imposing lockdown or additional restrictions in Mumbai as the bed occupancy rate, oxygen requirement and number of Covid-19 deaths are low, municipal commissioner......

Omicron may be dominant strain globally in 2022, claim Singapore experts

The new and highly transmissible Omicron variant of the deadly coronavirus has increased immune escape compared with the Delta variant and appears likely to become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain......

'Mucor is very scary'

'Mucor is an environmental fungus, and it's much more prevalent in hot and humid areas'. 'The amount of fungus in the air is much higher in India than some other parts of the world.' IMAGE: A......

Tokyo Olympics: Yen for Losing Money

Atanu Biswas explains the economics behind hosting a Games in pandemic times. IMAGE: Fireworks light up the Olympic stadium in Tokyo during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, July......

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus. When Rajah Vijay Kumar had an appointment with his dentist recently, we......

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings...Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19. IMAGE: Security personnel scan a visitor......

Swine flu scare: Healthcare firms cash in

Cashing in on the alarming swine flu scare in the country, private companies are launching new products and advocating innovative ways to tackle the spread of the virus. Apart from healthcare......

'Very surprised with Kanikaji's behaviour'

Kanika Kapoor became the first Bollywood celebrity to test positive for coronavirus. Reportedly, the singer arrived in Lucknow from the United Kingdom and attended a party, where she interacted......

Coronavirus: 'No relegation if no more Premier League play'

'It would be very difficult to relegate somebody, particularly from the Premier League, if the season hasn't played out' IMAGE: Image from an English Premier League match (Image used for......

Did this football match lead to coronavirus spread in Italy?

'Some 40,000 Bergamo inhabitants went to Milan to watch the game. Others watched it from their homes, in families, in groups, at the bar. For sure, that night there was a strong escalation of......

Kohli & Co ordered to play in empty stadiums due to virus

'Matches may go on without spectator crowd.' IMAGE: Security guard wearing protective facemasks during the 1st ODI between India and South Africa at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association......

NBA suspends season after Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus

IMAGE: Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said his team were 'stunned'. Photograph: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images The National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Wednesday it was suspending......

No Coronavirus threat to South Africa series, IPL: BCCI

IMAGE: Cheerleaders perform during an Indian Premier League match. Photograph: BCCI The Board of Control for Cricket in India is monitoring the development of the coronavirus outbreak in the......

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