Omicron risk remains 'very high', says WHO

The overall risk related to the new variant of concern Omicron remains 'very high', the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday as the world continues to witness the surge in global......

New Covid cases fall by 13% in India last week, still highest globally: WHO

India registered a 13 per cent decrease in new COVID-19 cases in the past week but the number of fresh infections was still the highest around the world, the World Health Organisation has said.......

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

About 15 per cent of deaths worldwide from COVID-19 may be linked to long-term exposure to air pollution, according to a study published on Tuesday. IMAGE: Morning walkers on the Rajpath amid hazy......

Govt in talks with SII for Nipah antibody, may put imports on hold

Given the recurring outbreaks in the last five years, the government is considering domestic manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies for treating Nipah virus infections and is in talks with Serum......