Pandemic

Washington:The current monkeypox outbreak, which has infected 3,417 people across 42 countries, has on Thursday been declared a pandemic by World Health Network (WHN), a global collaboration of scientific and citizen teams. The…

New Delhi:  India's economic recovery from the pandemic shock has sustained in FY22 and the momentum is expected to broadly continue through the ongoing FY23, though with risks of downside from the geopolitical shock and its spillovers,…

Washington: Almost 13.2 million children in the US have been infected for Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020, according to the latest report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital…

Los Angeles:  Over 12.9 million children in the US have tested positive for Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to the latest report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital Association.…

New Delhi: Amid declining Covid cases nationwide, the Centre on Wednesday asked states to follow a risk assessment-based approach in the opening of economic and social activities. In a letter to all states and UTs, Union Health Secretary…

London:  The UK has detected a deadly haemorrhagic fever with "pandemic potential", the country's health officials have said. Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness, similar to Ebola, and people become infected through…

New Delhi:  The major disappointment in Union Budget 2022-23 continues to remain on the government's focus on boosting supply side over demand, experts said. "We would have loved to see some balance between boosting industry and…

Mumbai:  Actor Bobby Deol, who celebrates his 54th birthday on Thursday, revealed his plans for the special day. Considering the ongoing situation with regards to the pandemic, the actor has decided to make the celebrations a very close…

New Delhi:  The Centre on Wednesday directed all states and UTs to ensure optimal availability of medical oxygen at all concerned health facilities. "Taking cognisance of the importance of medical oxygen during the pandemic, the…

Mumbai:  Maharashtra on Tuesday again notched a steep hike in Covid-19 cases and its variant Omicron infections with deaths also zooming, health officials said. The developments came as Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar warned of a Mumbai…