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Is a COVID test required for domestic air travel in the US?

No COVID test or vax proof needed for US domestic flights since May 2023 – International travel also eased.

Before flying domestically within the US, US citizens are no longer required to take the COVID-19 test. Travellers have not been required to show their authorised COVID-19 immunisation certificate before boarding a domestic flight since May 12, 2023.(HT Photo/Praful Gangurde)

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Published on May 02, 2025 03:42 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Is COVID-19 an antidote to cancer? New study offers surprising insights

The study explores how COVID-19 can develop certain monocytes in the body that have anti-cancer properties.

The study states that COVID-19 can be the antidote to the fast-growing cancerous cells, and help them shrink. (Pixabay)

lifestyle

Published on Nov 24, 2024 01:42 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccination: IIL unveils first ever needle-free booster

A Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer has achieved a breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccination technology by developing a needle-free booster vaccine

Indian Immunologicals Ltd unveils first needle-free booster vaccine

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Published on Sep 02, 2024 09:03 AM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Noah Lyles faked COVID diagnosis at Paris Olympics? NBA legend thinks so

Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles is facing intense backlash after he was spotted having grand party at L'Arc Paris following his COVID-19 diagnosis.

Gold medalist, Noah Lyles, of the United States, poses on the podium after the men's 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)(AP)

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Updated on Aug 15, 2024 04:09 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Ludhiana: Not allowing woman, son to board costs airline dear, asked to pay ₹1L

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered SpiceJet to pay ₹1 lakh to the Ludhiana-based complainants

Upon notice, the airline submitted that it acted according to the rules and regulations stipulated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and the central and state governments regarding Covid protocols (HT Photo)

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Published on Jun 15, 2024 10:09 PM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana

JN.1 Covid variant: Centre issues 'maintain vigil' advisory to states

The advisory asked the states to ensure effective compliance of the detailed and revised operational guidelines for the Covid-19 surveillance strategy.

Medical staff collects samples for Covid-19 test at a walk-in kiosk in Kerala. (HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Dec 18, 2023 07:58 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Sanskriti Falor

Post-COVID vaccination syndrome: What do we know?

Every vaccination, including COVID-19, can cause side effects. But it is difficult to diagnose post-vaccination syndrome. What do we know about vaccine damage?

Fatigue and muscle pain: Every vaccination can have side effects, including the COVID-19 shot. (Marwan Naamani/dpa/picture alliance)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 14, 2023 12:42 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

India logs 310 new covid cases, active tally at 4,709

The death toll has increased to 5,31,866 with two deaths, the data updated at 8 am stated.

The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)(MINT_PRINT)

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Published on May 29, 2023 10:05 AM IST

PTI |

Why some Covid patients continue to have difficulty in exercising? Study reveals

The study explores the effect of long covid in some patients where they face difficulty in exercising.

lifestyle

Published on May 25, 2023 12:03 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, California

How cognitive behavioral therapy helps reduce post-viral fatigue after Covid-19

Those who suffer from COVID-19 post-viral fatigue benefit from cognitive behavioural treatment, which results in fewer fatigue and attention issues.

lifestyle

Published on May 09, 2023 10:44 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Amsterdam

India records 3,962 fresh Covid infections, active caseload at 36,244

India on Wednesday had witnessed slightly higher cases compared to the day before with 3,720 Covid cases.

The national recovery rate has been recorded at 98.73 per cent with a total of 4,43,92,828 people being recuperated from the disease. (File)

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Published on May 04, 2023 10:48 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Delhi logs 865 new Covid cases and 7 deaths; positivity rate at 16.90%

Delhi covid cases: The addition of the fresh cases took the national capital's overall infection tally to 20,37,061, while the death toll rose to 26,620.

Delhi's active caseload stood at 4,279 out of which 3,143 patients were in home isolation.(File)

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Published on Apr 27, 2023 10:24 PM IST

ByShobhit Gupta

Maharashtra reports 993 new Covid cases, five deaths in 24 hours

Maharashtra reported 993 fresh Covid cases on Friday with five deaths in 24 hours.

Maharashtra logged 993 fresh Covid-19 cases on Friday. (File/ Representational photo)

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Published on Apr 21, 2023 07:44 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Yagya Sharma

India reports 11,109 fresh Covid cases; active infections breach 49,000-mark

A total of 4,42,16,583 people have recuperated so far with the recovery rate maintained at 98.71%.

India is reporting continuous upstick in daily Covid numbers.(HT)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2023 09:27 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Noida health dept issues Covid guidelines: ‘WFH if cough, flu, wear masks…’

The guidelines came as Gautam Buddh Nagar, adjoining Delhi, registered 114 more positive cases of Covid on Thursday.

Bengaluru: Medical students wear a mask for protection against diseases including H3N2 and Covid virus, at a government hospital, in Bengaluru, Friday, Mar 10, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_10_2023_000268A) (PTI)

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Published on Apr 13, 2023 10:01 PM IST

PTI |

India records 7,830 new Covid cases, active infections breach 40,000-mark

India Covid cases: According to the health ministry data, the active infections stand at 40,215 .

Delhi reported 980 Covid cases on Tuesday with a positivity rate at 25.98% (HT File)

india news

Updated on Apr 12, 2023 11:51 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Shobhit Gupta

State-wise Covid preparedness as India sees over 6,000 cases

The Covid-19 cases in India have seen an upward trend in the past few days with the daily fresh infections ranging between 2,994 on April 1 to 4,435 on April 5.

States increase Covid testing measures to tackle the virus in the backdrop of rampant surge in cases.

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Published on Apr 07, 2023 06:48 PM IST

Written by Sreelakshmi B | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

Woman in Coimbatore dies of suspected Covid, had comorbid conditions

The woman was admitted to the hospital on March 17 with symptoms of cancer and lung disease

A Covid test revealed that the woman was attacked with the viral infection.(HT/Representational)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2023 11:18 PM IST

PTI |

India reports 2,995 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 16,354

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 44171551, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.

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Published on Apr 01, 2023 10:14 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

On day 1 of random testing, 110 foreign passengers screened at Delhi Airport

Dr Gauri Agarwal, founder of Genestrings Diagnostic Center said that of an approximately 25,000 passengers arriving at Delhi Airport daily, 500 are currently being tested.

India has put its focus back on Covid-19 due to China witnessing the worst outbreak in three years. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Archive)(HT_PRINT)

india news

Updated on Dec 25, 2022 02:27 PM IST

BySharangee Dutta, New Delhi

PM Modi to review Covid situation in India today amid surge in cases in China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's review meeting comes a day after Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meet, and asked states to step up surveillance and be alert. Mandaviya also asked people to get vaccinated and use masks, emphasising that the pandemic is “not over yet”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI Photo)

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Updated on Dec 22, 2022 10:40 AM IST

BySharangee Dutta, New Delhi

China's Covid test diagnostic firms are owed billions in unpaid bills, fear debt

In cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, which aren’t shut down, residents need to undertake PCR tests every three days in order to use public facilities or go to work.

A resident at a Covid-19 testing booth in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022.(Bloomberg)

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Published on Sep 08, 2022 06:42 AM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Monkeypox Virus: Symptoms, transmission, whether PCR is helpful in detecting it

Doctor reveals about the discovery of Monkeypox virus, its symptoms, how it can be transmitted or enter human body and whether PCR can be helpful for detecting it

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 22, 2022 02:59 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Analysis-Test, test, test? Scientists question costly mass covid checks

Two years into the pandemic, health officials in some countries are questioning the merits of repeated, mass testing when it comes to containing infections, particularly considering the billions it costs.

lifestyle

Published on May 11, 2022 11:31 AM IST

Reuters | , Copenhagen/london

Thailand mulls easing Covid test rules for overseas visitors to attract tourists

Visitors to Thailand currently need to pre-book a RT-PCR test along with a one-night hotel accommodation to secure a visa. Hotel operators say the rules are a major dampener for travellers to the country.

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Published on Apr 07, 2022 08:04 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

No more RT-PCR test mandate for Kerala, Goa travellers in K'taka. Check new rule

According to an official notification issued by the Karnataka government, the waiver will be applicable for passengers travelling to the state by airways, railways, road and also personal vehicle.

Last week, the Karnataka government waived the negative RT-PCR test mandate for travellers entering the state from Maharashtra. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Feb 17, 2022 07:36 PM IST

Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Aryan Prakash, New Delhi

Covid-19: Jharkhand slashes RT-PCR, rapid antigen test rates. Check new prices

An RT-PCR test in Jharkhand will now cost ₹300 instead of ₹400, the new order said.

A health worker takes a person’s swab sample for RT-PCR Covid-19 testing at an UPHC in Wazirabad, in Gurugram. (Photo by Vipin Kumar / Hindustan Times)

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Published on Jan 21, 2022 06:31 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

Scientists develop Covid diagnosis test using X-rays, say it's 98% accurate

The researchers from University of West Scotland say that the new technique to test the presence of Covid-19 infection gives results in minutes. It runs an algorithm using an artificial intelligence system to determine whether a person has Covid-19.

Healthcare workers process Covid-19 test at a government department in Srinagar.(PTI File Photo)

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Published on Jan 20, 2022 07:53 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Centre pulls up states/UTs on drop in Covid testing, cites positivity trend

In a letter, additional secretary in the ministry Arti Ahuja said this was required keeping in view the trend of case positivity in specific geographies within the states and UTs.

“However, it is seen from the data available on the ICMR portal that testing has declined in many states and Union territories,” Union health ministry said in its letter to states, UTs. In picture - A health worker collects swab samples for Covid test in Noida.(HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:26 PM IST

Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Maha: Nineteen students of Navodaya school test positive for COVID-19

As many as 19 students of a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district have tested positive for coronavirus, a senior official said on Friday.

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Published on Dec 25, 2021 02:20 PM IST

PTI | , Pune

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No COVID test or vax proof needed for US domestic flights since May 2023 – International travel also eased.

The study explores how COVID-19 can develop certain monocytes in the body that have anti-cancer properties.

A Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer has achieved a breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccination technology by developing a needle-free booster vaccine

Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles is facing intense backlash after he was spotted having grand party at L'Arc Paris following his COVID-19 diagnosis.

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered SpiceJet to pay ₹1 lakh to the Ludhiana-based complainants

The advisory asked the states to ensure effective compliance of the detailed and revised operational guidelines for the Covid-19 surveillance strategy.

Every vaccination, including COVID-19, can cause side effects. But it is difficult to diagnose post-vaccination syndrome. What do we know about vaccine damage?

The death toll has increased to 5,31,866 with two deaths, the data updated at 8 am stated.

The study explores the effect of long covid in some patients where they face difficulty in exercising.

Those who suffer from COVID-19 post-viral fatigue benefit from cognitive behavioural treatment, which results in fewer fatigue and attention issues.

India on Wednesday had witnessed slightly higher cases compared to the day before with 3,720 Covid cases.

Delhi covid cases: The addition of the fresh cases took the national capital's overall infection tally to 20,37,061, while the death toll rose to 26,620.

Maharashtra reported 993 fresh Covid cases on Friday with five deaths in 24 hours.

A total of 4,42,16,583 people have recuperated so far with the recovery rate maintained at 98.71%.

The guidelines came as Gautam Buddh Nagar, adjoining Delhi, registered 114 more positive cases of Covid on Thursday.

India Covid cases: According to the health ministry data, the active infections stand at 40,215 .

The Covid-19 cases in India have seen an upward trend in the past few days with the daily fresh infections ranging between 2,994 on April 1 to 4,435 on April 5.

The woman was admitted to the hospital on March 17 with symptoms of cancer and lung disease

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 44171551, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.

Dr Gauri Agarwal, founder of Genestrings Diagnostic Center said that of an approximately 25,000 passengers arriving at Delhi Airport daily, 500 are currently being tested.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's review meeting comes a day after Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meet, and asked states to step up surveillance and be alert. Mandaviya also asked people to get vaccinated and use masks, emphasising that the pandemic is “not over yet”.

In cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, which aren’t shut down, residents need to undertake PCR tests every three days in order to use public facilities or go to work.

Doctor reveals about the discovery of Monkeypox virus, its symptoms, how it can be transmitted or enter human body and whether PCR can be helpful for detecting it

Two years into the pandemic, health officials in some countries are questioning the merits of repeated, mass testing when it comes to containing infections, particularly considering the billions it costs.

Visitors to Thailand currently need to pre-book a RT-PCR test along with a one-night hotel accommodation to secure a visa. Hotel operators say the rules are a major dampener for travellers to the country.

According to an official notification issued by the Karnataka government, the waiver will be applicable for passengers travelling to the state by airways, railways, road and also personal vehicle.

An RT-PCR test in Jharkhand will now cost ₹300 instead of ₹400, the new order said.

The researchers from University of West Scotland say that the new technique to test the presence of Covid-19 infection gives results in minutes. It runs an algorithm using an artificial intelligence system to determine whether a person has Covid-19.

In a letter, additional secretary in the ministry Arti Ahuja said this was required keeping in view the trend of case positivity in specific geographies within the states and UTs.

As many as 19 students of a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district have tested positive for coronavirus, a senior official said on Friday.

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