Coronavirus

Brussels: Smoking can make people more susceptible to serious complications from a coronavirus infection, the European Union (EU) agency for disease control has said, citing scientific studies, although available data...

Bhubaneswar: Nine hostels of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) have been declared as quarantine centres to ensure enough beds for suspected coronavirus cases in the Odisha capital. "Hostels...

Bhubaneswar: In view of the COVID-19 lockdown, the Odisha government has modified its earlier order regarding the deployment of manpower for the functioning of different departments classified as critical, partially...

New Delhi: To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the Centre has allowed doctors to write prescriptions based on telephonic conversations with patients. The Union Health Ministry informed this in...

New Delhi: The number of positive COVID-19 cases has reached 649 in India. 13 persons have died of the disease so far, the Union Health Ministry informed. Maharashtra is the...

Bhubaneswar: To ensure social distancing and contain the spread of coronavirus, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has temporarily shifted the daily vegetable market at Unit-I to Raj Mahal Square at...

Bhubaneswar: In an attempt to streamline the lockdown period, the Odisha government on Wednesday decided to allow roadside dhabas, vehicle repair shops and spare part shops located alongside the National...

Cuttack: Adhering to the social distancing guidelines of the Odisha government to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) on Wednesday directed 11 shopping malls...

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday asked India not to use the term "China Virus" or "Wuhan Virus" while refering to COVID-19, which is likely to have originated in...

Kolkata: When the nation is facing a tough time due to COVID-19, many bigwigs have stepped forward to lend a helping hand to the needy and former Team India Captain...