Page 21 - Covid-19

Covid-19 impact: IndiGo to lay off 10% of its workforce, says CEO

From where things stand currently, it is impossible for our company to fly through this economic storm without making some sacrifices, said CEO Dutta

India's Covid-19 cases cross 1.1 mn mark, recoveries more than 700,000

There are 3,90,459 active cases in the country, while 7,00,086 people have recovered and one person has migrated. The recovery rate stands at 62.62 per cent

Pharma firms likely to report mixed performance in Q1 on Covid-19, lockdown

Companies with higher exports are likely to benefit due to the rupee depreciation against the US dollar.

Covid-19 spread may spike in monsoon with fall in mercury: IIT-AIIMS study

The study also found that an increase in relative humidity tends to decrease the growth rate and doubling time of coronavirus cases by 1.18 days.

Upgrading cookware and gadgets as the kitchen takes centre stage amid Covid

With home becoming the be-all and end-all of existence, consumer spends are focussed on upgrades and renovation, acquiring appliances and wellness gadgets, cookware and serve ware

Bharat Biotech to Zydus: Seven Indian firms race to develop Covid vaccine

Vaccines normally require years of testing and additional time to produce at scale, but scientists are hoping to develop a coronavirus vaccine within months because of the pandemic

Sun Pharma aims for market share in all verticals amid Covid-19 situation

The drug major, which has presence in around 150 countries, caters to various various segments like psychiatry, anti-infectives, neurology, cardiology, oncology, among others

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Southern states drive Covid growth

Broader effects of Covid on human body, Kerala's plan to manage community transfer, and ensuring every citizen gets the vaccine when it is ready-how India is dealing with the pandemic

Covid-19: IIT Kanpur develops low-cost disinfector for hospitals and malls

Using six ultraviolet lights, SHUDH disinfects 100 sq ft area in 15 minutes

Here's how you can be part of YouTube's global documentary of 2020 memories

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 has not been easy for anyone. YouTube Originals' global documentary will record your day and make you part of the meory of this historic year

Covid-19 fight: Medical students in Gujarat to help meet staff shortage

The Gujarat govt has announced that to meet the need for medical staff for the treatment of Covid-19 patients, medical students will be roped in as assistants

Kerala coronavirus updates: Covid cases in Kerala dip after record spike

After recording over 700 new Covid-19 cases in the past two days, Kerala on Saturday recorded 593 new cases, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Colombian market is using AI to combat Covid-19

US passenger flights to India can resume July 23, 25 million Iranians affected by Covid-19, China battles new outbreak in far west Xinjiang and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Bachchans are okay, responding well to Covid-19 treatment: Report

Since his diagnosis, Amitabh has been regularly updating his admirers about his health on social media

Mumbai's Covid-19 recovery rate better than national average: Data

According to the BMC, the number of coronavirus cases in the city on Friday rose to 98,979, while the death toll due to the pandemic reached 5,582

With the worst of Covid-19 yet to come, clear communication would help

The contrast of a virus as agile as something out of a myth and government edicts that seem slow-footed is a worldwide phenomenon

Beauty segment led India's FMCG recovery in June to pre-Covid level

Trend comes as a surprise as consumers remain cautious of spending

Less than 1% Covid-19 patients required ventilator support: Govt

Maharashtra and Delhi have seen the highest number of coronavirus deaths in the country so far.

India, US employment surveys show Covid-19 can skew gender parity

McKinsey report puts women job losses twice as high as men

Substantial decline in health expenditure in May surprises experts

Even if one compares the expenditure month-on-month, the decline has been substantial at nearly 70 per cent