Tag: pandemic
Oxford English Dictionary Names 'words Of The Year'
Oxford English Dictionary (OED) announced on Monday for the first time that it has chosen not to name one single word of the year, but many words for the "unprecedented" year 2020. ....
Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 60 Million: JHU
Global coronavirus cases surpassed 60 million on Wednesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. ....
Post-pandemic Economic Growth Dominates G20 Summit
The virtual G20 Summit in Riyadh, which was organised under the direct supervision of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS), was indeed able to showcase the leadership capability of the Kingdom on the global stage. ....
Joe Biden To Urge Americans To Wear Masks For 1st 100 Days After Taking Office
US President-elect Joe Biden has said that he will urge Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days after taking office next month in an effort to stem the spread of the raging Covid-19 pandemic. ....
WHO Calls For Sustained Efforts To Control Covid Transmission
The Covid pandemic has not settled down into a predictable pattern, as the situation of transmission and cases in different countries varies a lot, said an expert from World Health Organization (WHO), noting there's no one-size-fits-all solution globally. ....
India Pledges $2B Philanthropy For Covid Care
India pledged $2 billion out of $20.6 billion philanthropy funds for 2020-2021 to strengthen all levels of care in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and to ensure essential public health functions with an enhanced focus on women, children and adolescents and the most vulnerable. ....
The year 2020 was more about losses than gain, especially due to the pandemic. While some of the stars who passed away lost the battle to Covid, others died due to various reasons. IANS recounts the stars who bid goodbye to fans and families this year. ....
Delhi Airport Enhances Precautionary Measures During Fog Season
The GMR-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has enhanced precautionary measures as the yearly fog season commenced over the national capital region amid the Covid-19 pandemic. ....
Centre To Hold Talks With Airlines On Wednesday
Centre on Wednesday will hold a consultative meet with domestic airlines amid the ongoing pandemic. ....
The Growing Culture Of Online Dating In India
The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined the rules for online dating in the country. With the enforced lockdown restrictions and social distancing norms in place, virtual dating has slowly become the new 'Favourite' among Indian singles. ....
