"second-wave"

The latest data on the first quarter of the current financial year 2021-22 shows a big jump in the gross domestic product (GDP), compared with the corresponding period last year, but it may not be a true reflection of the country’s economic recovery process. This is because the base for comparison is very low, set […]

R value down to 0.7 and there is a considerable dip in positivity rate across State, says DPH

Public health officials warn public not to get complacent and allow virus to regain foothold

Several groups are planning on strategizing and structuring resources in case of yet another outbreak

Hyderabad: The Covid pandemic has hit all the sectors and the real estate sector is no exception. Apart from labour shortage, delays in approvals and rising prices of construction materials, among other factors, have led to projects getting delayed. On the whole, the industry is facing numerous challenges. Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of […]

The government focused on conducting door-to-door fever survey to identify persons with Covid-19 symptoms and provides them treatment in home isolation by providing Covid-19 kits comprising necessary medicines.

The process for getting approvals for the indigenous vaccine needs to be expedited to avoid hardships for millions of people

There will be a slowdown in collections, which will translate to some amount of higher delinquencies in the near term.

It is up to the police to enforce the lockdown in its true spirit and they are on the job as always.

Many seeking professional help to cope with psychological issues as Covid triggers anxiety disorders

Woman and Child Welfare Minister Shashikala Jolle said the government has set up a helpline '1098' to ensure that such children are taken care of.

Between Saturday and Sunday, authorities conducted 44,985 Covid tests of which results of 1,396 samples were awaited

Night curfew, containment strategies help in keeping a check on infections and fatalities, say health officials

People staying indoors and ensuring hygiene and cleanliness of surroundings in view pandemic contributes to drop, say officials

Hyderabad: With the State government announcing a lockdown from Wednesday to contain the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, the city police are gearing up for strict implementation of the lockdown guidelines. The police said they will be seizing the vehicles of persons found moving either without valid reason or by violating the guidelines and book […]

However, recovery is likely to be delayed as economic activity dropped in April-May, says Fitch

A wooden gate was set up at the entrance of the village. A board tagged to the gate reads: Do not enter the village without prior permission

For the last 10 days, the epidemic curve is clearly flattening with obvious signs that cases are coming down, Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar said.

Going by job losses and collapse of small businesses another lockdown could prove disastrous

Asymptomatic patients continue to drive the ongoing second wave of Covid infections and challenge the containment strategies of public health officials