France’s Covid-19 death toll tops 55,000

France’s Covid-19 death toll tops 55,000

More than 55,000 people have died due to the novel coronavirus in France since the onset of the pandemic in the country, one of the worst-hit in Europe, according to authorities. The country’s overall death toll currently stands at 55,155 after 175 of them were recorded in the past 24 hours, Xinhua news agency quoted […]

21 reasons to visit Dubai in 2021

21 reasons to visit Dubai in 2021

According to Dubai Tourism, the city ensures travellers have a plethora of activities to indulge in By Siddhi Jain The year 2020 has changed travel in ways that were previously unthinkable. As international travel opens up slowly, Dubai is emerging as a safe destination with the safety and wellbeing of travellers at the top of […]

Frequent, rapid testing can cripple Covid within weeks

Frequent, rapid testing can cripple Covid within weeks

 Testing half the population weekly with inexpensive, rapid-turnaround Covid-19 tests would drive the virus toward elimination within weeks — even if those tests are significantly less sensitive than gold-standard clinical tests, claim researchers. “Our big picture finding is that, when it comes to public health, it’s better to have a less sensitive test with results […]

Respiratory disorders on rise in Delhi-NCR due to toxic air

Respiratory disorders on rise in Delhi-NCR due to toxic air

 As if the coronavirus scare was not enough. In view of the deadly smog that has engulfed the national capital, health experts on Sunday said they have seen a substantial increase in patients with respiratory disorders in the Delhi-NCR region. Air pollution is an important cause of worsening of respiratory disorders, including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, […]

Australia begins production of Oxford-developed Covid-19 vaccine

Australia begins production of Oxford-developed Covid-19 vaccine

Australia on Monday began the local production of a Covid-19 vaccine candidate developed by the University of Oxford, with roughly 30 million doses planned to be manufactured. Despite still undergoing clinical trials, the vaccine, which was co-developed by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, is considered one of the more promising vaccines globally, reports Xinhua news agency. Australian […]

Australia’s worst-hit state continues to ease pandemic curbs

Australia’s worst-hit state continues to ease pandemic curbs

Victoria, the worst-hit Australian state by the coronavirus pandemic, announced further easing of restrictions on Sunday after it recorded the ninth consecutive day without any new cases or deaths. From 11.59 p.m. on Sunday, the 25-km travel limit in the capital city of Melbourne and the hard borders separating the city from lower virus transmission […]

Diwali Recipes: Methi Mathri, Nut Karanji, Banana Halwa Burfi and more from Sanjeev Kapoor

Diwali Recipes: Methi Mathri, Nut Karanji, Banana Halwa Burfi and more from Sanjeev Kapoor

New Delhi Traditional sweets and snacks are of the essence when it comes to Diwali and the celebrations are simply incomplete without home-cooked stuff. This time celebrate the festival by indulging in some sweet as well as tangy treats. Here are some mouth-watering recipes by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor. 1. Bhajanee chakliIngridients: 2 tablespoons Nutralite Salt […]

India’s coronavirus infection tally was on track to overtake the United States. Then the numbers suddenly dropped

India’s coronavirus infection tally was on track to overtake the United States. Then the numbers suddenly dropped

It was only a few weeks ago that a macabre prediction was looming for India: Experts said the country was set to overtake the United States for coronavirus infections.  Key points:  After peaking at 100,000 COVID-19 cases a day, India’s infection tally has fallen  Some cities, including the capital New Delhi, are still experiencing outbreaks  Experts are […]

Doc’s advice to high-risk Covid candidates

Doc’s advice to high-risk Covid candidates

As the festive season begins with the coronavirus pandemic still lingering, doctors have advised people to avoid fasting during Navratri or Karwa Chauth and make necessary changes to safeguard their health, especially if they are recovering from a Covid infection or belong to the high-risk group. Doctors believe that fasting could reduce the innate defence […]

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