Tag: corona virus

We need to change our attitude to beat coronavirus: Teja

Director Teja seems to be appalled by the state of affairs in the country and he had a thing or two to say about the attitude of the people adding to the misery. With cases of coronavirus increasing day by day in the country and relaxations from lockdown given during #Unlock1, things seem in a […]

Thailand eases more coronavirus restrictions, ends curfew

BANGKOK: Thailand announced Friday it is easing some restrictions that were imposed to fight the spread of the coronavirus, including allowing some schools to reopen and scrapping a curfew. The new measures, which take effect Monday, were announced after more than six weeks in which the daily increase in cases was usually less than 10, […]

Finally, KCR To Consider Private Testing Of Corona!

After a lot of hue and cry by various sections of people and a reprimand from the state high court, the Telangana government is contemplating allowing people to get tested for Covid-19 even in private laboratories. Hitherto, the testing for Covid-19 is being allowed only in Gandhi Hospital and nine acknowledged government testing centres like […]

Australia PM Scott Morrison announces easing of COVID-19 rules, allows sporting events from July

MELBOURNE: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions, including allowing sports stadiums capable of seating 40,000 people to host crowds of up to 10,000 from next month. Speaking after a National Cabinet meeting, the prime minister said the changes would apply to events like sporting matches, concerts and festivals, […]

Asthma Patient Dies On Road, Corona Fear Stops Public Help

Amongst the fear-mongering atmosphere due to a huge number of fatal coronavirus cases in India, one horrifying incident in Telangana will make you feel no humanity left and you are the lone fighter in this game. The incident happened in Medak district’s Chegunta where an asthma patient was left to die with bystanders and medicos […]

Coronavirus mutations may lead to COVID-19 diagnosis test mismatch: Study

TORONTO: Scientists have found that seven out of 27 COVID-19 diagnostic tests which are currently in use may be underperforming possibly due to the novel coronavirus mutating, and have cautioned that the effectiveness of testing methods needs to be re-evaluated. According to the study, published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, many of the […]

Gandhi Hospital Doctors Demand Decentralisation Of COVID-19 Cases

HYDERABAD: The junior doctors of Telangana’s Gandhi Hospital who have been agitating from Tuesday night have decided to continue their protest even after a meeting with Health Minister Etela Rajender on Wednesday, as their talks with the government remained inconclusive. Gandhi Hospital doctors have been in the agitation mode since Tuesday night. They are boycotting […]

Unlock 1.0: Sabarimala Temple Shuts

With the Centre doing unlock after nearly 80 days of lockdown, last week temples across the country have opened. From Tirumala to Rameshwaram many renowned shrines after opened the doors for the devotees. However, the Sabarimala temple in Kerala has been shutdown by the Kerala government for the entire month. The Sabarimala temple board, Travancore […]

Amaravati, A Loser Post Covid-19

Andhra Pradesh’s capital city, Amaravati, has been a loser post Covid-19 pandemic. With many companies and industries pulling out their investments from China, following allegations of being the manufacturer of Coronavirus which is ravaging all the nations in the world, Amaravati could have been the right option to invest the withdrawn money, had it already […]

Lockdown To Be Reimposed Next Week In Telangana?

The spread of global infection, covid19, is like never-ending in Telangana and ever since unlock1.0, the state is observing a huge spike in cases. At least 100 plus cases are being reported each day, leaving the locals in extreme panic and fear. Moreover, the relaxations by the government like the opening of shops and malls […]

HC Serious on Telangana: Tells To Do Random Tests

Amidst rapid increase of number of Corona cases in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana state, the High Court is serious on the state government over not implementing its orders on the Corona virus pandemic. The HC asked the Telangana state government why it was not following its orders and warned that it would book […]

Kejriwal In Self-Quarantine, May Undergo Covid-19 Test

In an upsetting news, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has developed Corona virus symptoms and has gone into self-isolation. Going into details Kejriwal has complained of mild fever and soar throat on Sunday afternoon. By night he was completely unwell and isolated himself from his family members. Post complaining of symptoms, Kejriwal cancelled all his appointments […]

Telangana Govt May Again Tighten Lockdown Rules

HYDERABAD: Telangana government headed by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) is scheduled to hold a key meeting on Monday, June 8 at 4.30 pm in Pragathi Bhavan. CM KCR to discuss with the officials over the strategy to be followed across the state in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases, and measures to be […]

To test COVID-19 guidelines for parliamentary election, Sri Lanka holds mock poll

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s election commission has held a mock poll in the southern Galle district to test the COVID-19 health guidelines and its preparedness for the parliamentary polls likely to be held between late July and mid August. The parliamentary polls were initially to be held on April 25, but had to be postponed due […]

Hyderabad scribe succumbs to coronavirus

A 36-year-old journalist died of COVID-19 in Hyderabad on Sunday, officials confirmed. The scribe from a Telugu television channel succumbed at Gandhi Hospital, where he was admitted four days ago after being tested positive for COVID-19. He is the first journalist in Telangana to have succumbed to the dreaded virus. According to doctors, the journalist […]

Telangana Journalist Dies Due To COVID-19

HYDERABAD: A 33-year-old journalist from Hyderabad died due to COVID-19 in Telangana on Sunday morning. According to reports, Manoj Kumar hailed from Madannapet in Telangana. He had worked as a crime reporter in different news channels and was currently working for a reputed news channel. He has been suffering from COVID-19 for the past few […]

Shocking Incident: Sheer Negligence from Telangana government

The Telangana High Court has already expressed their disappointment over the Telangana government’s policy for the COVID-19 confirmatory tests. Right from the beginning, Telangana CM KCR said that there is no need to test every contact of positive cases and their government only decided to test the people at risk and with symptoms. Recently, the […]