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California faces high Covid levels as booster confusion fuels hospital admissions
California is facing a troubling rise in Covid cases earlier than expected this year, and public health experts are pointing to confusion over booster shots as a major factor behind the surge. The state’s Public Health Department reported that hospitalizations climbed steadily last month, deaths nearly doubled, and wastewater surveillance showed virus levels categorized as “very high.” The increase in severe cases has alarmed health officials, who emphasize that wh
California faces high Covid levels as booster confusion fuels hospital admissions
California is facing a troubling rise in Covid cases earlier than expected this year, and public health experts are pointing to confusion over booster shots as a major factor behind the surge. The state’s Public Health Department reported that hospitalizations climbed steadily last month, deaths nearly doubled, and wastewater surveillance showed virus levels categorized as “very high.” The increase in severe cases has alarmed health officials, who emphasize that wh
New Covid Variants Not Serious Threats, Says Top Indian Scientist
India is currently witnessing a rise in Covid-19 cases driven by new sub-lineages of the virus. However, according to top Indian biologist Dr. Vineeta Bal, these emerging variants are not causing severe illness or deaths on the scale seen during earlier waves like Delta in 2021. Dr. Bal, a former scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, explained that widespread vaccination and natural infections have created
New Covid Variants Not Serious Threats, Says Top Indian Scientist
India is currently witnessing a rise in Covid-19 cases driven by new sub-lineages of the virus. However, according to top Indian biologist Dr. Vineeta Bal, these emerging variants are not causing severe illness or deaths on the scale seen during earlier waves like Delta in 2021. Dr. Bal, a former scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, explained that widespread vaccination and natural infections have created
Covid-19 Cases Rise in India: Top Affected States in 2025
India has reported a modest surge in Covid-19 infections, with 203 new cases and four deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). While officials assure the public that most cases are mild, the total active caseload now stands at 3,961 as of June 2, 2025. Several key states are showing higher-than-average infection numbers, prompting renewed advisories on safety measures.
Covid-19 Cases Rise in India: Top Affected States in 2025
India has reported a modest surge in Covid-19 infections, with 203 new cases and four deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). While officials assure the public that most cases are mild, the total active caseload now stands at 3,961 as of June 2, 2025. Several key states are showing higher-than-average infection numbers, prompting renewed advisories on safety measures.
Nasal COVID Vaccine Could Replace Booster Shots
As COVID-19 cases begin rising once again across several Asian nations, health authorities and researchers are looking into alternative forms of protection especially for people hesitant to take another jab. The recent increase in infections has been particularly notable in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and India, with India reporting 257 active cases as of May 19, according to the Union Health Ministry. The surge coincides with the global spread of the JN.1 variant, a sublineage
Nasal COVID Vaccine Could Replace Booster Shots
As COVID-19 cases begin rising once again across several Asian nations, health authorities and researchers are looking into alternative forms of protection especially for people hesitant to take another jab. The recent increase in infections has been particularly notable in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and India, with India reporting 257 active cases as of May 19, according to the Union Health Ministry. The surge coincides with the global spread of the JN.1 variant, a sublineage
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Asia; India Stays Stable With 257
As Singapore and Hong Kong witness a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, India continues to maintain a relatively stable situation with only 257 active cases reported as of May 19, 2025. All the cases identified in India are mild and do not require hospitalization, according to the Union Health Ministry. This update was shared after a key review meeting was held involving experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) division, Disaster M
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Asia; India Stays Stable With 257
As Singapore and Hong Kong witness a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, India continues to maintain a relatively stable situation with only 257 active cases reported as of May 19, 2025. All the cases identified in India are mild and do not require hospitalization, according to the Union Health Ministry. This update was shared after a key review meeting was held involving experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) division, Disaster M









