Health

Pune, March 13 : Leading industrial and automotive supplier, Schaeffler India Limited announced that it will cover the COVID-19 vaccination cost for all eligible employees.The initiative is aimed to safeguard the well-being of employees from the emer…

New Delhi, March 13 : The single-day rise of new Covid-19 cases in India on Saturday is the country’s highest tally so far this year.It recorded 24,882 cases, showing eight per cent increase since Friday.There were 140 deaths in the last 24 hours, ac…

Bengaluru, March 13 : Amid surging Covid cases, Karnataka on Friday banned large gatherings at weddings and public functions across the state to prevent the virus spread, a top official said.”Gathering of people will be restricted to 200 from 500 ear…

New Delhi, March 12 : The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 2.80 crore on Friday, the Health Ministry said.A total of 2,80,05,817 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 8 p.m.on…

New Delhi, March 12 : Following the death of a patient, his family members went on a rampage at the Hindu Rao Hospital here on Friday evening, brutally assaulting a junior resident doctor besides damaging hospital property.The family members also thr…

Hyderabad, March 12 : Telangana reported 181 new Covid-19 cases and one death during the last 24 hours, said health officials on Friday.The state has been witnessing a steady rise in new infections.Despite fewer tests conducted on Thursday on account…

Jammu, March 12 : J (and) K on Friday logged 73 new Covid cases, while the recovery count increased by 80 and the death toll by 2, health officials said.An official bulletin said that out of the 73 fresh infections, 14 are from Jammu division and 59 …

Hyderabad, March 12 : The Telangana government on Friday decided to ramp up Covid-19 testing in the state in view of the surge in new infections in neighbouring Maharashtra and Karnataka.Health Minister E.Rajender, who reviewed the Covid situation at…

Shimla, March 12 : Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatraya was administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital here on Friday.After receiving the jab, the Governor appealed to the people to take …

Mumbai, March 12 : Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has tested psitive for Covid-19. The actor is currently living under home quarantine and is on medication.A statement issued by Bajpayee’s team reads: “Manoj Bajpayee has tested Covid positive after h…