Kerala stops antigen tests in private labs

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has officially stopped antigen tests for ..

Bars, theatres to remain shut in Kerala, no permission for dining at hotels

Kerala logs 19,325 new COVID cases, 143 fatalities

COVID victim’s body found infested with maggots, relatives file complaint

84-yr-old woman gets both doses of Covid vaccine 30-mins apart in Ernakulam

Thiruvananthapuram: An 84-year-old Kerala woman was administered two doses of the Covid vaccine within a gap of 30 minutes. The incident ..

India records 35,662 COVID-19 cases, 281 deaths

New Delhi: With 35,662 more people testing positive for COVID-19, India's overall infection tally has increased to 3,34,17,390, ..

Covid-19 review meeting to be held on Saturday; more curbs likely to be eased

Thiruvananthapuram: The decision regarding further relaxations in Covid curbs including the opening of dining at restaurants will be ..

COVID vaccine: Kerala administers first dose to 81.9 per cent of targeted population

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to 81.9 per cent of the targeted population till September ..

Adherence to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour during festive season key to prevent 3rd wave: Experts

New Delhi: The festive season and whether or not people adhere to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour during this period will be key deciding ..

Kerala to reopen colleges from Oct 4, offline classes for final year students to resume

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has issued an order to reopen all higher educational institutions including professional ..

Kerala logs 23,260 new COVID cases, 131 deaths

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 23,260 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, informed health department in a press release. With 131 new ..

Setting a record, India administers over two crore vaccine doses on PM Modi's birthday

New Delhi: India set a record on Friday by administering over two crore COVID-19 vaccine doses, in a major push to the inoculation ..

Centre aims to reach 2 cr Covid vaccinations on PM Modi's birthday

New Delhi: The Central government aims to reach 2 crore COVID-19 vaccinations on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ..

Over 77.77 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses provided to states, UTs: Health Ministry

New Delhi: Over 77.77 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far through free of cost channel, ..

India adds 34,403 COVID-19 cases; active cases decline to 3,39,056

New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 34,403 new COVID-19 infections while the active cases have further declined to 3,39,056, ..

117 school students in Tamil Nadu test Covid positive since Sep 1

Chennai: Even as the authorities are mulling on the reopening of schools for junior classes in Tamil Nadu, a spike in Covid-19 cases ..

Kerala administers 5 lakh people with Covid-19 vaccines in past 24 hours

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has inoculated more than five lakh people with COVID-19 vaccine doses in the past 24 hours, the state Health ..

Kerala logs 68 pc of total COVID-19 cases reported in India: Health Ministry

New Delhi: Almost 68 per cent of the total COVID-19 cases reported in India are from Kerala, said Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan ..

Fake vax certificates sold for Rs 5,500 on Telegram in India: Report

New Delhi: Amid vaccine mandates, fake vaccination certificates and test results are being sold on Telegram for around Rs 5,500 in ..

Kerala records 22,182 new COVID cases, 178 fatalities

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 22,182 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, informed health department in a press release. With 178 ..

If children contract Covid, but are asymptomatic, it shouldn't be matter of concern: Experts

New Delhi: COVID-19 in children should not be of much concern if they are asymptomatic and do not have severe infection, experts said ..

Sero survey to conclude in Kerala by September end, Govt to announce more relaxations on Saturday

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has informed that the seroprevalence survey will be completed by the end of this ..

Kerala vaccinates 80.17 pc of people with first dose

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has informed that Kerala achieved crucial success in the vaccination drive against ..

Kerala logs 17,681 COVID cases, 208 fatalities

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 17,681 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, informed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here. With 208 ..

ICMR suppressed Covid-19 data on behalf of Modi govt, says report

New Delhi: A New York Times (NYT) report, that seems absolutely unpleasant for the Narendra Modi-led BJP government, reveals that the ..

COVID-19 cases in Kerala likely to come down in next 2 weeks: AIIMS professor

New Delhi: Kerala has passed its COVID-19 peak and in the next 2 weeks, a decline in cases should start in the state, said Dr Sanjay ..

14.25 lakh doses of Covid vaccine allotted for Kerala; first dose vaccination nearing 80 pc

Thiruvananthapuram: Health minister Veena George said that 14,25,150 doses of Covishield vaccine has been allotted for the state. Among ..

Kerala logs 15,876 new Covid cases on Tuesday; 129 fatalities, TPR at 15.12

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 15,876 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, the health department informed in a press release. With 129 ..

Kerala logs 15,058 new Covid cases on Monday; 99 fatalities, TPR at 16.39

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 15,058 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, the health department informed in a press release. With 99 ..

First Covid jab for all within September: Ernakulam initiates `SPONSER A JAB' campaign

Kochi: To provide everyone in Ernakulam district with at least the first Covid jab within September, the district administration has ..

Visitors flock Athirappilly not knowing its closure

Athirappilly: Several visitors reached Athirappilly on Saturday without knowing that it has been closed due to the increasing Covid ..

Over 74 cr Covid vaccine jabs administered in India; all adults in 3 states, 3 UTs got 1st dose

New Delhi: All adult people in Sikkim, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Ladakh and Lakshadweep have received at least ..

Kerala logs 20,240 new COVID cases, 67 fatalities, TPR at 17.51 pc

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 20,240 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, the health department informed in a press release. With 67 ..

Muthalakkulam launderers: Heydays long gone, decline in customers

During day time, a stretch of land with rows of triangular shaped structures made by a knotted pair of two wooden sticks. Washed clothes ..

India reports 28,591 new coronavirus infections, 338 fatalities on Sunday

New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 28,591 coronavirus infections, taking the overall tally to 3,32,36,921, while active cases ..

India ask Australia to end pandemic travel curbs for students

New Delhi: India's foreign minister urged Australia on Saturday to ease coronavirus travel restrictions for thousands of students ..

Kerala logs 20,487 new Covid cases on Saturday; 181 fatalities, TPR at 15.19

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 20,487 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, the health department informed in a press release. With ..

All above 18 years will get first dose of vaccine by Sep 30: CM

Thiruvananthapuram: Amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated on Friday that, unlike the ..

India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage reaches nearly 73 crores

New Delhi: In the ongoing nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive, 72.97 crore vaccine doses have been administered to eligible beneficiaries ..

UAE allows return of fully vaccinated from 15 countries, including India

Dubai:The UAE on Friday said it will allow the return of those vaccinated fully with WHO-approved COVID-19 jabs and holding valid residence ..

Kerala logs 25,010 COVID cases, 177 fatalities, TPR at 16.53 pc

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 25,010 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, informed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a press conference ..

Kerala eases COVID restrictions, strict curbs in places with WIPR above 8

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has eased the restrictions over COVID-19. As per the revised guidelines, only those local ..

India logs 34,973 new COVID-19 cases, 260 deaths on Friday

New Delhi: India on Friday reported 34,973 fresh COVID-19 cases, 37,681 recoveries and 260 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Union ..

90 pc Covid deaths from June 15 were among unvaccinated, those with co-morbidities: Health Minister

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Thursday said that 90 per cent of people who succumbed to COVID-19 in the ..

Kerala logs 26,200 new Covid cases on Thursday; TPR at 16.69

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 26,200 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, health minister Veena George informed in a press conference ..

Violence against health workers: HC directs to take strict action

Kochi: The Kerala High Court intervened in the issue of increasing cases of violence against the health workers in the state. The Court ..

Covid vaccine will be arranged for final year college students, says Health Minister

Thiruvananthapuram: Health minister Veena George informed that Covid vaccine for final year UG and PG students will be arranged as ..

Kerala logs 30,196 new Covid cases on Wednesday; death toll crosses 22,000

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 30,196 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, informed the health department in a press release. With ..

Collector shuts down illegal Covid testing lab in Kochi

Kochi: The Cochin Health Care Diagnostic Center at Edappally, which was conducting Covid tests illegally, was closed down on Wednesday ..

Public advised to defer plans to visit Kerala till October-end: Karnataka

Bengaluru: ln view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation in Kerala, Karnataka government on Tuesday advised public to defer their plans ..