Coronavirus

COVID Vaccination Drive: 1 Lakh Doses Of Covishield Arrive In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Odisha government's vaccination drive against COVID from January 19, fresh stock of Covishield vaccines reached the state…

January 17, 2023

Covishield To Be Available At Select Govt Hosps In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: While masks have returned amid rising coronavirus cases globally, Covishield will be now available in Odisha from January 19…

January 16, 2023

Omicron Sub-Variant XBB.1.5: VWHO Urges Travellers To Wear Masks On Long Flights

New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday urged countries to recommend all those travelling by air to wear…

January 11, 2023

‘Covid Situation In India Better Than Elsewhere,’ Says SSI CEO Adar Poonawalla

New Delhi: Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Sunday praised India's fight against the COVID pandemic, saying the…

January 9, 2023

No Threat Of 4th Wave Of COVID To Odisha, Says Health Expert

Bhubaneswar: Another health expert of Odisha has dispelled the possibility of 4th wave of COVID in the state despite spread…

January 6, 2023

New COVID Variant, XBB.1.5 Or ‘Kraken’ Causing Concern

New Delhi: 'Kraken,' or XBB.1.5, a new COVID variant that was first detected last year has quickly become the dominant…

January 5, 2023

Restrictions On Travellers Abroad Discriminatory, Will Take Countermeasures: China

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "We do not believe the entry restriction measures some countries have taken against…

January 3, 2023

4th Wave Likely In March In Odisha, Govt Advises People To Wear Masks In Public Places

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has advised the people to remain prepared for the fourth wave of COVID-19 which is likely…

January 3, 2023

India’s New Covid Cases Jump To 2,582 In Last 24 Hours

In the northern part of India, XBB was prevalent, whereas, in the eastern part, BA.2.75 was the prevalent sub-lineage.

January 3, 2023

China Responds To COVID Rules For Nationals Abroad: Warns Of Counter Measures

New Delhi: China has not taken kindly to the fresh COVID test requirements by around a dozen countries on passengers…

January 3, 2023