Covid-19

Sonu Sood blames China for blocking consignments of oxygen.

Sonu Sood blames China for blocking consignments of oxygen.

Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong has assured actor Sonu Sood of “smooth functioning of export channel of materials to India”. Weidong’s reply came after Sonu Sood called out China for blocking consignments of oxygen concentrators being transported to India. Both Sonu and Weidong had a conversation over a series of tweets. Sonu took to Twitter on May 1 and wrote, “We are trying to get hundreds of oxygen concentrators to India. It’s sad to say that China has blocked lots of our consignments and here in India we are losing lives every minute. I request @China_Amb_India @MFA_China to help…
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Allu Arjun confirms testing positive for the coronavirus: ‘Get well soon Anna’ trends on Twitter.

Allu Arjun confirms testing positive for the coronavirus: ‘Get well soon Anna’ trends on Twitter.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Wednesday revealed that he has tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement, the 38-year-old actor requested his fans not to worry about his health as he is doing fine. The actor is quarantined at home and is following all Covid protocols. “Hello everyone! I have tested positive for Covid. I have isolated myself at home and have been following all the protocols. I request those who have come in contact with me to get tested. Stay home, stay safe and get vaccinated when you get the chance. I request all my well-wishers & fans not to worry about…
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Oscars are a week away: Hollywood prepares for a delayed Academy Awards telecast.

Oscars are a week away: Hollywood prepares for a delayed Academy Awards telecast.

Neither intimate looks into stars’ living rooms nor scantily clad pop stars performing provocative hits have been able to stop audiences from tuning out award shows this year. The ratings for the Grammys were down by 53%. Golden Globes viewership plummeted more than 60%. Now, as Hollywood prepares for a coronavirus-delayed Academy Awards telecast April 25 on ABC, it is faced with the ultimate doomsday scenario: that the viewing public is ready to toss its premier showcase into the entertainment dustbin, plopped next to variety shows. Oscar, meet Lawrence Welk and his bubbles. At a time when the traditional film industry…
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Viewers will require COVID-19 ‘negative’ reports to attend matches at Wankhede

Viewers will require COVID-19 ‘negative’ reports to attend matches at Wankhede

The Mumbai Cricket Association has asked its Apex Council members to produce a COVID-19 negative certificate in order to enter the Wankhede stadium, which will host 10 matches of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. The first game at the iconic stadium in South Mumbai will be held on Saturday evening when Chennai Super Kings square off with Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals. “Dear Apex Council members. As per BCCI’s protocol, all the officials who would be attending the IPL 2021 matches at Wankhede Stadium are required to produce a Negative report of RT-PCR test conducted within 48 hours of the matchday,”…
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World Health Day 2021: What is its History, significance and key points.

World Health Day 2021: What is its History, significance and key points.

April 7 of every year is celebrated as World Health Day to spread awareness about quality living and the importance of health. Especially now that when the world is witnessing the second wave of Covid19, it has become even more important to celebrate this day and focus on the measures to be taken to deal with the problems. World Health Day 2021 marks the seventieth anniversary of  World Health Organization. WHO has been continuously sharing safety precautions and measure that every individual should take to stay protected from the Covid -19 issue even if one has been vaccinated.  History and…
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Mariah Carey receives COVID-19 vaccine

Mariah Carey receives COVID-19 vaccine

Singer Mariah Carey has received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The multiple Grammy winner shared her video of getting vaccinated Saturday on Instagram, which shows her talking to the camera as she is "excited and nervous" to get the jab. "Vaccine side effect: G6," she quipped in the caption - when the needle went in, she started singing a high note. In the video, Carey said the battle against the coronavirus is far from over. "Here we are, all the way from that first post washing my hands with Roc and Roe (her children) in New York, trying to encourage people to…
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Kunal Kamra informed on Twitter that he and his family have tested positive for coronavirus.

Kunal Kamra informed on Twitter that he and his family have tested positive for coronavirus.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 32-year-old informed that while he is quarantined at home, his parents, who also tested positive for COVID-19, are in a hospital. “My parents are Covid positive & they’re in a hospital near by. I’m Covid positive quarantined at home. I’ve spoken to everyone who I was in contact with. Me and my family will be fine soon,” he tweeted, informing his fans to “please take the second wave very seriously & be super careful.” Apart from Kunal, many celebrities have tested positive for the coronavirus in last few weeks. Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi…
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Akshay Kumar has confirmed that he has been hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19.

Akshay Kumar has confirmed that he has been hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19.

Akshay Kumar has shared a statement saying that he has been hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. “Thank you everyone for all your warm wishes and prayers, they seem to be working I am doing fine, but as a precautionary measure under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home soon. Take care,” the actor wrote on Monday morning. “I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself,” the 53-year-old actor wrote on Sunday, adding, “I am under home quarantine and have…
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Nandita Das, Ram Kapoor and wife Gautami Kapoor and Raghu Ram are the latest celebrities to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Nandita Das, Ram Kapoor and wife Gautami Kapoor and Raghu Ram are the latest celebrities to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

As people above the age of 45 have become eligible to receive coronavirus vaccine since April 1, a slew of Bollywood and television stars have taken the shot and documented the vaccination process to encourage fans to follow suit. Actors Nandita Das, Ram Kapoor and wife Gautami Kapoor and Raghu Ram are the latest celebrities to get jabbed. The stars on Saturday shared on their social media handles that they have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Nandita Das shared on Twitter a photo of herself receiving the vaccine shot. “Got my first shot. Do get yours. Benefits outweigh any apprehensions,” the…
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Actor Alia Bhatt has said that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has isolated herself.

Actor Alia Bhatt has said that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has isolated herself.

Alia Bhatt has tested positive for COVID-19. The Gangubai Kathiawadi took to Instagram stories to share her diagnosis late Thursday night. She wrote, “Hello all, I have tested positive for Covid-19. I have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I am following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors. Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care.” Last month, in March, Alia’s boyfriend and Brahmastra co-star Ranbir Kapoor had tested positive for coronavirus. He has now tested negative for the virus and has fully recovered. Even Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is directing Alia…
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