Coronavirus News

N-95 masks may be the most effective at reducing the spread of the coronavirus, according a study by researchers  

The number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in the state. According to the state health bulletin, 541 cases have been reported in Kolkata in the last 24 hours.  The total number of deaths in the city stood at 1,203. Presently, the recovery rate is 79.10%.

NTA in its statement confirmed that the NEET UG exam 2020 admit cards will be released shortly. The agency had already released the JEE Main 2020 admit card on August 17.  

 Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi said on August 26 that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19

Former minister and the Congress MLA from Chamarajpet BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan recovered from coronavirus on Tuesday and was discharged from hospital. As per doctors, the leader has been placed under home quarantine where he will remain for a few more days.  

The overall coronavirus count reached 32,34,475 including 7,07,267 active cases, 24,67,759 cured/discharged/migrated and 59,449 deaths

Delhi recorded 1,544 fresh coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the city's highest single-day spike in August till date, taking the tally to over 1.64 lakh

The Karnataka government is preparing to restart interstate bus services and has written to neighbouring states in this regard.  

Russia claims to have developed the first COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V, a human adenoviral vector vaccine that fights against the deadly coronavirus disease.

Amid the growing demand for postponement of NEET, JEE exams 2020, National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday confirmed that the exams will take place on the dates announced earlier.