Health Check - Page 16

Can West Bengal Avoid A COVID-19 Surge During Durga Puja?
Kolkata: As Durga Puja festivities begin, experts warn that the West Bengal government’s guidelines to control the...
'Mumbai, Delhi Have A Third The COVID Deaths Per Million Than DC, Madrid'
Mumbai: Even though India has about 19% of the world’s COVID-19 cases, it has 10% of the deaths, data show. A younger...

India's COVID-19 Dilemma: Adults Need Vaccines, Supply Chains Geared For Children
New Delhi: Whenever a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, India potentially has two advantages: Indian companies already...

How COVID-19 Spread Faster Among Delhi Prison Staff Than Prisoners
New Delhi: In the national capital’s three prison complexes--Tihar, Mandoli and Rohini--175 of 240 confirmed COVID-19...

Covid Patients’ Claims Denied As Insurers, Private Hospitals Battle Over Bills
New Delhi: Peter Prem and his wife were admitted to St John’s Hospital in Bengaluru in August 2020 after they tested...

‘We Are Still On The Ascending Arm Of The Epidemic’
Mumbai: The number of cases in Mumbai is rising, but within that, the number of cases in highrises and building...

‘COVID Patients From Outside Straining Mumbai’s Bed Strength, But City Is Prepared’
Mumbai: The total number of COVID-19 cases in India has now crossed the 5 million mark. In Mumbai, the number is now...

New Study From AP, TN Points To COVID-19 Superspreading; Children Spread Too
Mumbai: Seven in 10 COVID-19 cases did not lead to another case, pointing to what looks like super-spreading, according...
