Tuesday, 30 Apr, 2024

Health

India reports 22,431 Covid cases, 318 deaths in 24 hrs

India today reported 22,431 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, 19% higher than yesterday's figure when the country reported 18,833 Covid cases.  About 318 deaths were recorded during the same period, according to the Health Ministry. With the addition of the new

Dengue: 2 die, 207 hospitalised in last 24-hr

The country reported two deaths and 207 fresh dengue cases in last 24 hours till Monday morning (Oct 11), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With this, the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease reached 78 this year. In the 24 hours, 162 dengue

Bangladesh reports 599 Covid cases, 11 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (Oct 11) recorded 11 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,699. Besides, 599 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India records 18,346 Covid cases, 263 deaths in last 24 hours

India recorded 18,346 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the lowest in 209 days, taking its overall Covid-19 tally to 3,38,53,048, according to data from the Union Health Ministry data on Tuesday. The active cases declined to 2,52,902, the lowest in 201 days. 

Bangladesh reports 481 Covid cases, 14 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Sunday (Oct 10) recorded 14 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,688. Besides, 415 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India reports 18,166 Covid cases, 248 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 18,166 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest single-day rise in nearly seven months.  The country also reported 214 deaths due to coronavirus.  The active COVID-19 cases in India comprise 0.68 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since

Bangladesh reports 415 Covid cases, 20 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Saturday (Oct 9) recorded 20 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,674. Besides, 415 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India reports 19,740 COVID cases, 248 deaths in 24 hrs

India saw a single-day rise of 19,740 COVID-19 infections, taking the country's total tally of cases to 3,39,35,309, according to Union health ministry data. The death count has climbed to 4,50,375 with 248 more fatalities. Besides, the number of active cases has declined to

The false science behind the Ivermectin hype

Ivermectin has been called a Covid "miracle" drug, championed by vaccine opponents, and recommended by health authorities in some countries. But the BBC can reveal there are serious errors in a number of key studies that the drug's promoters rely on. For some years

Bangladesh reports 663 Covid cases, 12 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Thursday (Oct 7) recorded 12 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,647. Besides, 663 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India registers 22,431 Covid infections, 318 deaths in 24 hrs

In what could further strengthen India’s fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, a report suggests hesitancy against Covid-19 vaccine in the country is currently at the lowest level. Only 7% of adults in the country are currently hesitant to get inoculated against Covid-19. Around

WHO approves first proven malaria vaccine

The World Health Organization announced it is recommending the broad use of the first proven malaria vaccine. Produced by pharmaceutical giant GSK, it will be used to help children in Africa after pilots in three countries found it reduced cases by 40%, BBC reports. The head of the

Bangladesh reports 703 Covid cases, 21 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Wednesday (Oct 6) recorded 21 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,635. Besides, 703 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India reports 18,346 Covid cases, 209 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 18,833 cases in the last 24 hours, which is marginally higher than yesterday's figure when the country reported the lowest single-day rise in Covid cases (18,346) since early March.  The country also reported 278 deaths over the same period. Covaxin,

Bangladesh reports 694 Covid cases, 23 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Tuesday (Oct 5) recorded 23 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,614. Besides, 694 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India reports 18,346 Covid-19 cases, 263 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 18,346 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours. This is the 11th straight day that daily cases of coronavirus in the country remained below 30,000. Kerala reported 8,850 new cases and 149 deaths. The death toll climbed to 4.49 lakh with 263 fresh fatalities. The active

Bangladesh reports 794 Covid cases, 18 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (Oct 4) recorded 18 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,591. Besides, 794 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,58,758.

Julius, Patapoutian win 2021 Nobel Prize in Medicine

American scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch, the award-giving body said on Monday. Their groundbreaking discoveries "have allowed us to understand how heat,

India reports 20,799 cases, 180 deaths in 24 hrs

India's daily Covid chart showed improvement today, with the country reporting 20,799 fresh Covid cases, a drop of around nine per cent from yesterday's 22,842 cases. About 180 deaths were recorded during the period, according to the Health Ministry. Kerala added 12,297

Bangladesh reports 617 Covid cases, 18 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Sunday (Oct 3) recorded 18 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,573. Besides, 617 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,57,964.