One COVID-19 patient can infect 406 people in 30 days if he doesn’t follow lockdown, social distancing norms: ICMR study

A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has shown that a person infected with coronavirus can infect 406 others in just 30 days if he does not follow the lockdown and social distancing norms, said Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry, on Tuesday. “If one person does not follow lockdown and […]

Centre ‘thinking’ of extending COVID-19 lockdown

Many state governments and experts are requesting the Central government to extend the lockdown enforced to combat the coronavirus. The Centre is now thinking in this direction, government sources said. “Many State governments, as well as experts, are requesting the Central government to extend the lockdown. The Central government is thinking in this direction,” sources […]

Assam: AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam arrested for allegedly communalising COVID-19 crisis

The Assam Police has arrested All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Aminul Islam on charges of spreading rumours regarding the outbreak of Coronavirus in the state. The Dhing MLA was arrested after he was detained by the Nagaon police on Monday night followed by intensive interrogation. At a time when humanity is at crisis […]

One more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam; state tally reaches 27

One more positive COVID-19 case has been detected in Assam on Tuesday taking the total tally in the state to 27. The latest case is reported from the state’s Dhubri district. The person had attended the Tablighi Jamaat event that took place at Nizamuddin Basti in Delhi. This was confirmed by Assam health minister Himanta […]

British PM Boris Johnson shifted to Intensive Care, a day after being admitted to hospital

Boris Johnson was on Monday moved into Intensive Care after his COVID -19 symptoms worsened, according to a statement from his office, a day after the British Prime Minister was hospitalised for further tests. “Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical […]

PM Modi urges to express gratitude towards healthcare staff on World Health Day

On the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said we should show gratitude to the healthcare staff who are braving all odds to fight the coronavirus crisis. “Today on #WorldHealthDay, let us not only pray for each other’s good health and well-being but also reaffirm our gratitude towards all those […]

Massive spike in COVID-19 positive cases in India; around 700 cases in 24 hours

There has been a massive spike in the number of positive cases in India. As many as 693 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of active cases in the country over 4,000. Of the total 4,067 active cases in the country, 1,445 cases are related to the […]

26 positive COVID-19 cases in Assam so far: Himanta Biswa Sarma

No positive cases have been reported in Assam in the last 48 hours, informed Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that over 2,000 samples have been tested in the state out of which 26 have tested positive for the coronavirus so far. 85 persons who had came in contact […]

COVID-19: PM, Ministers, MPs to get 30% salary cut; MPLAD funds suspended for 2 years

In a major development, the Union Cabinet has decided to cut salaries of all Members of Parliament, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi by 30 per cent for a year. This was informed by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday. Union Cabinet approves Ordinance amending the salary, allowances and pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954 […]