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Action Flicks, Video Calls to Wife, Less of TV News: How This Covid-19 Survivor Beat Isolation Blues
Though aware of the fact that he has to stay put in the isolation ward of the hospital for at least 14 days, he said after four-five days, no matter how hard one tries "boredom and frustration" starts creeping in.
Coronavirus Screening: Kerala Hospital Develops Walk-in Kiosk for Safer Sample Collection Sans PPEs
With two openings in front along with a hand glove attached to it, the kiosk will not require the staff collecting samples to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
Gujarat Businessman Helping Those Hit by Lockdown Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The source of infection is unknown since the man was at home for long and has no travel history, officials said.
Long Fight Against Covid-19 But Can't Give Up, Modi Tells Indians, Urges Use of Face Covers Even at Home
Addressing BJP workers to mark the 40th foundation day of the party, he also appreciated the maturity shown by people during the lockdown, describing it as unprecedented.
TV Journos Receive 'Threats' Over Tablighi Jamaat-Coronavirus Report, NBA Expresses Concern
The association appealed to the government and law enforcing agencies to take immediate preventive action against 'anti-social elements'.
UP BJP Leader Ditches Candles, Shoots in the Air to Drive Away Coronavirus, Video Goes Viral
In the video, Tiwari can be seen holding a revolver, which reportedly belonged to her husband Om Prakash, and firing aimlessly in the air.
PM Modi Joins in With Sanskrit Shloka as India Lights Up in Lockdown to Mark Covid-19 Fight
Several people turned up in their balconies and at their windows and doors at the behest of the prime minister.
Railways Develops Low-Cost Ventilator 'Jeevan', Seeks ICMR Approval
A ventilator is a device used to pump air and oxygen into the lungs, and it can be critical for a patient with severe COVID-19 infection which can lead to lung failure.
75 Lakh People Provided Food at Special Camps Set up Across Country: MHA
These special food camps are in addition to 27,661 shelters set up for migrant workers and needy people. A total of 12.5 lakh people have been given shelter in these arrangements, ministry officials said.
Only 57 Percent Students have Required Hardware to Attend Online Classes Amid Lockdown, Finds Survey
The survey, with over 25,000 respondents, also pointed out problems being faced by students in sharing resources with parents who, as seen in many households, are also working from home.
Anti-Terror Mechanism Used to Track People Escaping Covid-19 Quarantine in J&K
According to a report submitted to the Centre, over 1,000 people who had either travelled out of the state or abroad were brought to quarantine centres between March 15 and 31 and their identification and verification was going on, officials said.
Man Suspected to Have Contracted Coronavirus Attempts Suicide at Delhi Hospital
Around 11.30 pm on Saturday, he jumped from the third floor of the hospital. He first hit a tin roof before hitting the ground, fracturing his leg, police said. His condition is stable and the result for his coronavirus test is awaited, said doctors.
Centre Amends Mining Law, Exempts Several Activities From Green Clearance
The Ministry of Environment has said that extraction of ordinary clay or sand by manual mining, by the 'kumhars' (potter) to prepare earthen pots shall be exempted from the condition of acquiring environmental clearance.
Samples of 2 Persons Who Died in Pune Found to be Coronavirus Positive
A 60-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man died in Pune on Saturday. Their test results have now come out positive for coronavirus.
Coronavirus Pandemic is 'Amplifying' Poverty in UK
An increase in the monthly amount to £400 remains far below the level of £600 considered sufficient for a single-person household to avoid 'poverty' in the UK.
Army Jawan Shoots Himself With Service Rifle Inside Camp in J&K's Samba
Makhan Lal (40), posted with the 6th Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, was on sentry duty at Border Road camp when he fatally shot himself with his service rifle on Saturday, a police official said.