Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Covid deaths

92% Covid deaths in 2022 due to lack of vaccinations, says ICMR

NEW DELHI: As many as 92 per cent of Covid deaths so far this year have been due to unvaccinated individuals, Indian Council of Medical Research Director General, Dr Balram Bhargava, said on Thursday.

LA County reports highest Covid deaths since April 2021

LOS ANGELSE: Los Angeles County has reported 66 new Covid-19 fatalities, a record high since April 2, 2021, raising its overall death toll to more than 28,000 since the pandemic began.

Covid deaths in US under Biden equal as during Trump

NEW DELHI: Even as the US recorded 800,000 Covid-19 deaths to date, analysis shows that the death toll of Americans under President Joe Biden equals that of during the regime of former president Donald Trump.

Why Covid deaths is higher among patients on kidney dialysis

ROME:People with kidney failure who are on dialysis or who have received a kidney transplant face a higher risk of dying from Covid-19 due to differences in their immune system, finds a study.

Harvard researcher finds 16,000 unreported nursing home Covid deaths in US

WASHINGTON:Nearly 16,000 Covid-19 nursing home deaths in the US were unreported during the early months of the pandemic, a report led by Harvard researcher Karen Shen has revealed.

Brazil reports 1,211 more Covid deaths

SAO PAULO: Brazil has registered 1,211 more Covid-19 deaths, raising the national death toll to 564,773, the health ministry said.
Meanwhile, the total caseload rose to 20,212,642 after 34,885 new cases were detected, the ministry said on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Nepal's Covid deaths cross 10,000 mark

KATHMANDU:Nepals Covid-19 death toll has crossed the 10,000 since the Himalayan nation registered its first virus-related fatality on May 14, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Population said.

7,316 Covid deaths in Kerala fudged: Congress

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Almost a month after Kerala State Health Minister Veena George promised to come out with a list of Covid deaths following Congress-led UDF allegation that the deaths were being fudged, on Tuesday the Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan brought a list that said that 7,316 Covid deaths have been understated

At 3,998, Covid deaths jump over 10X in India in 24 hours

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday recorded 3,998 deaths due to Covid in just 24 hours after it logged 374 deaths.There was also 42,015 new cases -- 11,922 more than what was reported on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data.

Covid deaths cross 5,000-mark in Odisha

BHUBAESWAR: With the reporting of fresh 66 fatalities, the total deaths due to Covid-19 in Odisha crossed 5,000 mark on Sunday. Now, the death toll stands at 5,058.

Global Covid deaths surpass 4 million

NEW YORK: The global Covid-19 death toll has surpassed the 4 million mark, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

Covid deaths dip below 1K first time in 2 months

NEW DELHI:India reported 46,148 new Covid-19 cases and 979 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Monday.

Thailand reports highest daily Covid deaths

BANGKOK: Thailand has reported the highest single-day spike in the number of coronavirus deaths since May, according to the country's Centre for the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

Doctors to face action for failing to certify Covid deaths, SC told

NEW DELHI: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that any death resulting from Covid-19 infection should have to be certified as Covid death, and if not done so, the certifying doctor will face action.

At 1,587, India logs least daily Covid deaths in 60 days

NEW DELHI: India on Friday recorded 62,480 new cases of Covid and 1,587 fatalities in the last 24 hours, lowest in the last two months, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

Covid deaths cross 33K-mark in Karnataka

BENGALURU:Ranking second after Maharashtra on the Covid tracker, deaths due to the infection crossed the 33,000-mark across Karnataka on Sunday, including 15,319 in Bengaluru alone, the state health bulletin said on Monday.

4,002 Covid deaths in 24 hrs as India logs 84K new cases

NEW DELHI: The coronavirus situation in India appears to be stabilizing as the country recorded 84,332 new Covid cases, and 4,002 deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Saturday.

At 6,148, India records max Covid deaths in a day

NEW DELHI: India recorded 6,148 deaths in last 24 hours, highest since the pandemic hit last year, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Thursday.

Global Covid deaths surpass 4 million

NEW YORK: The global Covid-19 death toll has surpassed the 4 million mark, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

Covid deaths dip below 1K first time in 2 months

NEW DELHI:India reported 46,148 new Covid-19 cases and 979 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Monday.

Thailand reports highest daily Covid deaths

BANGKOK: Thailand has reported the highest single-day spike in the number of coronavirus deaths since May, according to the country's Centre for the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

Doctors to face action for failing to certify Covid deaths, SC told

NEW DELHI: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that any death resulting from Covid-19 infection should have to be certified as Covid death, and if not done so, the certifying doctor will face action.

At 1,587, India logs least daily Covid deaths in 60 days

NEW DELHI: India on Friday recorded 62,480 new cases of Covid and 1,587 fatalities in the last 24 hours, lowest in the last two months, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

Covid deaths cross 33K-mark in Karnataka

BENGALURU:Ranking second after Maharashtra on the Covid tracker, deaths due to the infection crossed the 33,000-mark across Karnataka on Sunday, including 15,319 in Bengaluru alone, the state health bulletin said on Monday.

4,002 Covid deaths in 24 hrs as India logs 84K new cases

NEW DELHI: The coronavirus situation in India appears to be stabilizing as the country recorded 84,332 new Covid cases, and 4,002 deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Saturday.

At 6,148, India records max Covid deaths in a day

NEW DELHI: India recorded 6,148 deaths in last 24 hours, highest since the pandemic hit last year, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Thursday.

India logs 2.11L new cases, 3,847 Covid deaths

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday reported 2,11,298 fresh cases as 3,847 more patients succumbed to the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said.

New cases drop to month's lowest as Covid deaths cross 3L

NEW DELHI: With 4,454 new deaths due to Covid-19, India on Monday crossed three-lakh mark of fatalities due to the coronavirus infections, thus becoming world's third country after the US and Brazil to cross three-lakh deaths.

Pakistan Covid deaths cross 20,000

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's coronavirus death toll crossed 20,000 on Friday as authorities struggle to contain a third wave of the pandemic that has battered the South Asian nation.

With 4,529 Covid deaths India sets another grim record

NEW DELHI: India broke its own previous record of Covid deaths in 24 hours after the the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday said the nation recorded 4,529 deaths -- the highest number of fatalities from Covid infection.

At 4,205, India reports record Covid deaths in a day

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday recorded 4,205 deaths due to Covid, highest till date with 3,48,421 fresh cases, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

Pakistan logs 119 new Covid deaths

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday reported 119 new Covid fatalities, taking the toll to 18,590, according to the official data provided by National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).

'Lack of expertise, staff major cause of Covid deaths in rural K'taka'

Lack of expertise, staff major cause of Covid deaths in rural K'taka'

KALABURAGI(Karnataka):Doctors from remote rural areas like Aland taluk in Karnataka's Kalaburagi where four Covid patients reportedly died due to shortage of oxygen have had their own harrowing experiences of dealing with the spreading pandemic.

In 13 months, Maha Covid deaths zoom from 1 to 60k

MUMBAI: ExactLy 13 months after Maharshtra recorded its first Covid-19 death on April 17, the state toll on Sunday crossed the 60K mark to touch 60,473 - just short of Poland's 62,032 fatalities, health officials said here on Monday

Canada designates observance day for Covid deaths

OTTAWA: The Canadian government announced that it's designating March 11 as National Day of observance to commemorate Covid-19 victims.
In a statement on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that it will also signify a reflection on the significant impacts all have felt due to the pandemic, from isolation and unemployment to losing time with friends and families, reports Xinhua news agency.

UK Covid deaths falling fastest among over 80s

LONDON: Coronavirus-related deaths in England and Wales are falling fastest among those aged 80 and over thanks to the vaccine rollout in the UK, statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed.

Candles lit at White House to honour 5L Covid deaths in US

WASHINGTON: Candles were lit at the White House South Portico on the day which the number of Americans who died from Covid-19 broke the staggering record of 500,000.

US Covid deaths top 500,000: Johns Hopkins University

NEW YORK: The US has reached the grim milestone of half a million coronavirus deaths, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.

US CDC projects up to 559,000 Covid deaths by March 13

WASHINGTON: A total of 530,000 to 559,000 Covid-19 deaths will be reported in the US by March 13, according to the latest projections of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Africa Covid deaths surge amid new variants: WHO

NAIROBI: The number of Covid-19 fatalities in Africa has spiked as the continent grapples with local transmissions of the new and highly contagious strains of the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

At 94, India records lowest Covid deaths after May 14

NEW DELHI: A year into the pandemic and after rounds of vaccination, India on Tuesday reported 94 Covid deaths in 24 hours, the lowest since May 14 last year.

California reports record spike in daily Covid deaths

SAN FRANCISCO: In yet another grim milestone, California, the most populous state in the US, has once again reported its highest spike in the number of single-day Covid-19 deaths.

Maha's Covid deaths again cross 100-mark, cases rise

MUMBAI:  Maharashtra's Covid-19 deaths again crossed the 100-mark while new cases also increased, though the number of active cases dropped slightly, health authorities said on Wednesday.

Delhi reports 121 Covid deaths in 24 hours; Nov toll 1,950

NEW DELHI: As the national capital recorded 121 fatalities due to Covid-19 on Monday, the second-highest so far, the number of deaths in November alone has reached 1,950, pushing the overall toll to 8,512.

Delhi shatters record for Covid deaths with 131 fatalities

NEW DELHI: As the wrath of the Covid-19 pandemic continued to grapple the national capital, it reported the highest single-day fatalities on Wednesday at 131, taking its overall death toll to 7,943, while 7,486 new cases out of the 60,229 samples tested in the last 24 hours mounted Delhi's Covid tally to 5,03,084.

Covid deaths dip below 500/day as India's tally at 82.7L

NEW DELHI: With a fresh spike of 38,310 coronavirus infections and 490 deaths in 24 hours, India's tally on Tuesday rose to 82,67,623, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Covid deaths dip below 500/day as India's tally at 82.7L

NEW DELHI: With a fresh spike of 38,310 coronavirus infections and 490 deaths in 24 hours, India's tally on Tuesday rose to 82,67,623, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Over 95% Covid deaths due to comorbidities: Goa CM

PANAJI:More than 95 per cent deaths of Covid-19 positive patients have occurred on account of comorbid conditions, while five per cent patients have died due to delay on their part in seeking treatment, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday.

4 UP private hospitals served notices after 48 Covid deaths

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow administration has served notices to four private hospitals for laxity in treating Covid patients after reports of 48 patients who were referred to these hospitals died.

Punjab see single day spike of 106 Covid deaths, Health Minister appeals not to delay testing

CHANDIGARH: Even as he appealed to the people not to risk their lives by delaying COVID testing,  Punjab Health & Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Wednesday asked the DGP to initiate stern action against anti-social elements spreading misinformation about testing and treatment of the disease.

8 more COVID deaths, 1,896 new cases in Telangana

HYDERABAD:Telangana reported 1,896 new COVID cases on Tuesday, taking the state's tally to 82,647, even as eight more fatalities pushed the state's death toll to 645.

Odisha's Covid deaths touch 169, cases cross 30K-mark

BHUBANESWAR:The Covid-19 death toll rose to 169 in Odisha as ten more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, informed the Health Department on Thursday.
While four deaths were reported from Ganjam district, two fatalities were recorded in Khurda, and one each in Rayagada, Sambalpur, Sundergarh and Nayagarh.