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U.P. records 402 new Covid cases in a day; year’s 1st mock drill carried out

A maximum of 83 positives were found in Lucknow. Additionally, a Covid-related death has also been reported from Ambedkar Nagar.

Within the last 24 hours, 402 new patients were found in the state. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Apr 11, 2023 09:31 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

How HP lost control over Covid battle

More than 12,300 cases and 238 fatalities were recorded this month as compared to the previous highest tally of 8,938 cases in September since the outbreak.

Tourists at Kufri after a fresh spell of snowfall in November after the Himachal government lifted all curbs on visitor arrivals.(Deepak Sansta/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Nov 25, 2020 01:32 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Shimla | ByGaurav Bisht/Naresh K Thakur, Shimla/dharamshala

Jeremy Jauncey: How to quench your wanderlust during a pandemic

The world’s most popular travel entrepreneur on how to travel safely and enjoyably!

The travel entrepreneur gives tips on places that offer top-notch sanitisation, where you can head for a quick break

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 22, 2020 10:20 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJeremy Jauncey

Stay safe, chance of Covid surge during Diwali, winter: PGIMER

Exercise caution and follow safety protocols, says Dr Jagat Ram, director, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Pollution from firecrackers and stubble burning, coupled with low temperatures, can lead to a surge in Covid infections, doctors have warned.(HT Photo)

cities

Published on Nov 09, 2020 10:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Surge in Covid-19 cases in Haryana amid festive season

Most of the over 2,000 new cases detected last week are in districts bordering Delhi but experts anticipate coronavirus infection to spread to other parts of the state by November-end amid festivities, increasing air pollution and reopening of institutions

Four national capital region (NCR) districts abutting Delhi – Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonepat and Rohtak – contributed to 53% of the 10,576 new infections reported last week. In fact, Gurugram (2,912) and Faridabad (1,692) alone accounted for 43% of the new infections.(HT file photo)

cities

Updated on Nov 02, 2020 09:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHitender Rao, Chandigarh

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Winter is coming...

Here’s how you can best enjoy the season in the times of Corona

The start of winter is the best time to take a long walk in your neighbourhood park without breaking a sweat(Illustration: Aparna Ram)

lifestyle

Published on Nov 01, 2020 07:16 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySeema Goswami

Cases have plateaued, focus now on vulnerable groups: Rajeev Arora

Additional chief secretary, health, Haryana, says testing has not gone down much as the government is still testing about 25,000 people daily

Rajeev Arora, additional chief secretary, health, Haryana(HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Oct 27, 2020 04:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times/Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

Hope of virus curve flattening in Haryana marred by winter surge threat

Though the state reported 393 more new infections last week (Oct 19-25) as compared to the week before, the dip in the number of infections was more than 46% as compared to September 14-20, the week when Haryana reported an all-time high 17,616 viral infections.

cities

Updated on Oct 27, 2020 04:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times/Chandigarh | ByHitender Rao, Chandigarh

Virus threatens to push Bundesliga fans back out of stadiums

Six of the nine home teams this round have stadiums in areas with infection rates above the level set down in the politicians’ agreement which governs German sports this season.

Supporters of German first division Bundesliga 1 FC Union Berlin cheer for their team on the stands during a friendly test football match between 1 FC Union Berlin and second division club Hannover 96 in Berlin on October 8, 2020. (Photo by Tobias Schwarz / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO(AFP)

sports

Updated on Oct 16, 2020 11:24 AM IST

Munich | ByAssociated Press

Dip in infections raises hope of curve flattening in Haryana

Haryana’s 22 districts reported 12,525 new infections between September 21 to 27 as compared to 17,616 infections between September 14 to 20.

A health worker collecting a swab sample at Bhagwati Vidya Mandir School in Madanpuri, Gurugram, on Tuesday.(Parveen Kumar/HT)

cities

Updated on Sep 30, 2020 12:50 AM IST

Hindustan Times/Chandigarh | ByHitender Rao, Chandigarh

Russian scientist behind Covid-19 vaccine defends ‘wartime’ roll-out

Alexander Gintsburg, head of the Gamaleya Institute that produced the Sputnik V vaccine, told Reuters that the pace of its development was necessary under the “wartime” conditions of a pandemic but no corners were being cut.

The plan to publish interim results based on the first 42 days of monitoring volunteers means Russia has a high chance of becoming the first worldwide to announce any data from a final-stage trial, which is known as Phase III.(REUTERS)

world news

Updated on Sep 29, 2020 12:23 PM IST

Reuters | ByReuters| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Does Brazil Covid study offer some clues on herd immunity?

The pandemic ripped through Manaus, a city of 2.1 million that lies at the centre of the Amazon rainforest region, in March and April with tens of thousands of infections, but the spread slowed down.

A study -- published on the pre-print server MedRxiv before peer review – said the results of antibody analysis of banked blood and mathematical modeling led them to estimate that between 44% and 66% of the population of the city was infected.(AP)

india news

Updated on Sep 24, 2020 11:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Pfizer, BioNTech propose expanding Covid-19 vaccine trial to 44,000 volunteers

The initial target figure for the trial was up to 30,000 participants, which the companies said they expect to reach by next week.

Drugmakers racing to develop a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine pledged in July to ensure their larger clinical trials would include diverse sets of volunteers.(REUTERS)

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Published on Sep 13, 2020 10:04 AM IST

Reuters | ByReuters| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Indigenous Brazilians launch coronavirus tracing app

Provided free on the Android system, the app uses data from Brazil’s health ministry, people working in the indigenous health system, leaders from indigenous organizations and the COIAB network.

The app, called “Covid-19 Indigenous Alert” aims to help indigenous people identify areas with high infection rates.(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Sep 05, 2020 06:14 AM IST

Sao Paolo | ByAgence France-Presse| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Tracing apps may stem Covid-19 spread even when only a few use them: Study

An app used by 15% of the population together with a well-staffed contact-tracing workforce can lead to a 15% drop in infection rates and an 11% drop in Covid-19 deaths, according to statistical modeling by the Alphabet Inc unit and Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Medicine.

With a 15% uptake of contact tracing apps alone, the researchers calculated an 8% reduction in infections and 6% reduction in deaths.(HT Photo)

world news

Published on Sep 04, 2020 08:21 AM IST

Reuters | ByReuters| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Study confirms BCG vaccine efficacy

BCG protects against childhood tuberculosis (TB) in countries such as India, where it is administered to newborn babies as part of the immunisation programme.

By the end of June, the hospital staff was tested for Covid-19 using the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test.(PTI)

india news

Updated on Aug 14, 2020 04:26 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRhythma Kaul, New Delhi

Feel like moving to the countryside?

In times of a pandemic, an increasing number of professionals are moving out of congested cities in search of a better life.

Upper-middle class urbanites realise that their most precious asset is not gold or property, but household help.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 02, 2020 05:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByChetan Mahajan

Uttarakhand starts demarcating micro-containment zones as cases surge

Amit Singh Negi, state secretary health, said the micro-containment zone plan is being implemented in a bid to hasten the process of contact tracing.

The Himalayan state has reported 5,300 Covid-19 cases until Wednesday.(HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jul 23, 2020 05:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dehradun | BySuparna Roy

Sero survey hints at a high Covid-19 infection rate in Delhi

In a serological surveillance, or sero survey, blood serum of a group of individuals is tested in order to understand the prevalence of a virus in that region.

The blood samples are tested for detecting IgG antibodies.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Jul 10, 2020 05:55 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRhythma Kaul and Anonna Dutt

Reimagining Indian urban landscape | HT Editorial

The pandemic has shown the urgent need to improve public goods in cities

Urbanisation in India has been rapid and messy, and the State has often failed to respond to emerging challenges(Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

editorials

Updated on Jun 11, 2020 07:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Britain publishes Covid-19 safety guidance for airlines and airports

Passengers and staff should wear face coverings in airports and on aircraft, while passengers should check in all luggage including hand bags and remain seated for as much of the flight as possible, said the Department for Transport on Thursday.

The new aviation guidance shows the government is preparing for a restart.(Bloomberg)

world news

Published on Jun 11, 2020 06:11 PM IST

London | ByReuters

Covid-19 infection rate in Uttarakhand falls to 1%, doubling slows to 28 days

The recovery rate of Covid-19 patients in Uttarakhand has also improved from 56% and now stands at around 64% with 33 out of the 52 patients recovering successfully.

Out of total samples tested only 1.03% samples have turned positive for Covid-19 in Uttarakhand which is lesser than the national average.(Representative photo/ANI)

india news

Updated on Apr 28, 2020 09:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dehradun | BySuparna Roy

Covid-19: Centre says no community transmission, Punjab CM says may have begun

India has registered a total of 6412 coronavirus positive cases so far including 199 deaths, says the data available on the health ministry’s Covid-19 dashboard.

The challenge is not local or community transmission if we are taking all the precautionary and containment measures. (HT photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 10, 2020 07:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Imagining a different, better future

If sustained, behavioural changes, induced by Covid-19, can alter the way we live and work

Work from home can address urban congestion and pollution; reduce fuel imports; and give personal flexibility(Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

columns

Published on Mar 26, 2020 06:10 PM IST

ByNavroz K Dubash

India has a short window to win the war against Covid-19 | Opinion

Infection rates have to be brought down in the next few weeks. For that, testing and treatment facilities are key

India has the technological capability to produce a high-quality rapid test quickly(Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

analysis

Updated on Mar 25, 2020 08:06 PM IST

ByPrasada Rao

1716 medics infected, 6 dead, China finally reveal weeks into coronavirus outbreak

The rate of infection among doctors and nurses is increasing, a senior health official said, further confirming that the pathogen is highly contagious.

More than 1700 medical workers have been infected and at least six have died fighting the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in China(REUTERS)

world news

Updated on Feb 14, 2020 03:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Beijing | BySutirtho Patranobis

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A maximum of 83 positives were found in Lucknow. Additionally, a Covid-related death has also been reported from Ambedkar Nagar.

More than 12,300 cases and 238 fatalities were recorded this month as compared to the previous highest tally of 8,938 cases in September since the outbreak.

The world’s most popular travel entrepreneur on how to travel safely and enjoyably!

Exercise caution and follow safety protocols, says Dr Jagat Ram, director, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Most of the over 2,000 new cases detected last week are in districts bordering Delhi but experts anticipate coronavirus infection to spread to other parts of the state by November-end amid festivities, increasing air pollution and reopening of institutions

Here’s how you can best enjoy the season in the times of Corona

Additional chief secretary, health, Haryana, says testing has not gone down much as the government is still testing about 25,000 people daily

Though the state reported 393 more new infections last week (Oct 19-25) as compared to the week before, the dip in the number of infections was more than 46% as compared to September 14-20, the week when Haryana reported an all-time high 17,616 viral infections.

Six of the nine home teams this round have stadiums in areas with infection rates above the level set down in the politicians’ agreement which governs German sports this season.

Haryana’s 22 districts reported 12,525 new infections between September 21 to 27 as compared to 17,616 infections between September 14 to 20.

Alexander Gintsburg, head of the Gamaleya Institute that produced the Sputnik V vaccine, told Reuters that the pace of its development was necessary under the “wartime” conditions of a pandemic but no corners were being cut.

The pandemic ripped through Manaus, a city of 2.1 million that lies at the centre of the Amazon rainforest region, in March and April with tens of thousands of infections, but the spread slowed down.

The initial target figure for the trial was up to 30,000 participants, which the companies said they expect to reach by next week.

Provided free on the Android system, the app uses data from Brazil’s health ministry, people working in the indigenous health system, leaders from indigenous organizations and the COIAB network.

An app used by 15% of the population together with a well-staffed contact-tracing workforce can lead to a 15% drop in infection rates and an 11% drop in Covid-19 deaths, according to statistical modeling by the Alphabet Inc unit and Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Medicine.

BCG protects against childhood tuberculosis (TB) in countries such as India, where it is administered to newborn babies as part of the immunisation programme.

In times of a pandemic, an increasing number of professionals are moving out of congested cities in search of a better life.

Amit Singh Negi, state secretary health, said the micro-containment zone plan is being implemented in a bid to hasten the process of contact tracing.

In a serological surveillance, or sero survey, blood serum of a group of individuals is tested in order to understand the prevalence of a virus in that region.

The pandemic has shown the urgent need to improve public goods in cities

Passengers and staff should wear face coverings in airports and on aircraft, while passengers should check in all luggage including hand bags and remain seated for as much of the flight as possible, said the Department for Transport on Thursday.

The recovery rate of Covid-19 patients in Uttarakhand has also improved from 56% and now stands at around 64% with 33 out of the 52 patients recovering successfully.

India has registered a total of 6412 coronavirus positive cases so far including 199 deaths, says the data available on the health ministry’s Covid-19 dashboard.

If sustained, behavioural changes, induced by Covid-19, can alter the way we live and work

Infection rates have to be brought down in the next few weeks. For that, testing and treatment facilities are key

The rate of infection among doctors and nurses is increasing, a senior health official said, further confirming that the pathogen is highly contagious.

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