Virus Scare

The novel coronavirus is widely believed to have originated in China’s Wuhan city. Former US President Donald Trump went to the extent of calling it the ‘China virus’. Even though...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to start preparing for the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic by creating a buffer stock of medical oxygen. “We may...

New Delhi: The Press Council of India (PCI) on Thursday reiterated its recommendation to the Centre and state governments that journalists be included in the category of 'COVID warriors' and...

Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Salman Khan Films on Wednesday pledged to provide support towards COVID-19 relief work across the country through the revenue generated from their upcoming film "Radhe:...

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha is witnessing an alarming rise in the COVID-19 cases, the test positivity rate (TPR) in the state stands at 23 per cent, said the Ministry of Health...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved the release of Rs 7.62 crore for three districts for the proper management of COVID-19, as per a release by the Chief Minister's...

Washington: The Joe Biden administration has announced support for a global waiver on patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines, offering hope to poor nations that have struggled to access the life-saving...

Bhubaneswar: The West Bengal government has imposed a rule that passengers should have RTPCR negative report while travelling to the state. The West Bengal government has made the RTPCR negative...

Bhubaneswar: Bad news continued to pour in on the COVID-19 front with the CRPF DIG of Bhubaneswar Group Centre, Sunil Kumar Parth, succumbing to the disease at a private hospital...

Bhubaneswar: There will be no vaccination drive against COVID-19 in nine districts on Thursday due to the acute shortage of vaccines in Odisha. The Health and Family Welfare Department informed...