covid second wave

Following certain basic safety and hygiene measures allows one to enjoy the monsoon season without diseases. (Representational image)Covid-19: Tips to protect yourself from seasonal diseasesThe second Covid-19 wave has been brought under…

The recommendation of setting aside a larger number of hospital beds comes after the covid second waveThe group assigned with the Covid emergency strategy has suggested preparing 23 hospitalisations for every 100 positive COVID-19 cases in…

Only 4.6 percent of the population in India is fully vaccinated, while 20.8 percent have received one dose, much lower compared to other countries including the US (47.1 percent), the UK (48.7 percent), Israel (59.8 percent), Spain (38.5…

By PTI NEW DELHI: India on Monday crossed the important milestone of a Covid positivity rate of less than 5 per cent for 14 consecutive days, conforming to the WHO's recommended requirement for a region to reopen, but…

With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines accelerating, people are increasingly asking which vaccine is best? Shutterstock Wen Shi Lee, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and Hyon Xhi Tan, The Peter…

As everyone tries to recuperate from the impact of the second wave of Covid-19, vaccination seems to be the only way forward. Doing her bit in creating awareness, actor Amyra Dastur, who battled the virus last year, urges people to…

As the second wave of the pandemic eases its grip with Covid-19 cases on a decline, people are heaving a sigh of relief. However, actor Neena Gupta is still anxious as she feels that one should not let their guard down just yet.Currently…

By PTI NEW DELHI: Early diagnosis of Multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a coronavirus-linked disease, in children can significantly reduce morbidity, say healthcare experts as they advise parents and caregivers not to…

Actor Aftab Shivdasani was looking forward to a busy 2021, with several projects lined-up . But, the second wave of pandemic played spoilsport for the actor, who is currently in London, UK, with his wife, Nin Dusanjh, and nine-month-old…

In an ideal test strategy, if a person tests positive, all his contacts in the last few days are tested. (PTI Image)The number of cases in the three metros that first faced the surge in the second wave of Covid-19 is witnessing a declining…