Published on April 20, 2020 AHMEDABAD: Aniket Sheth, a city-based businessman, who tested positive for Covid-19 on March 29, defies all symptoms of Covid-19. In fact, through the 22 days of hospitalization, he has not had common or rare symptoms of Covid including cough, fever, fatigue, breathlessness or even diarrhoea. He says he is asymptomatic … Continue reading 22 days in hospital, but no symptoms and fluctuating test results
Hours after mother’s demise, fireman in Gandhinagar resumes duty
Published on April 20, 2020 AHMEDABAD: Gautam Patel, a fireman with Gandhinagar Fire and Emergency Services (GFES), was on duty in the state capital – disinfecting parts of the city – on Saturday when he got news that his 77-year-old mother was critical. “I rushed home and could talk to her for a few minutes … Continue reading Hours after mother’s demise, fireman in Gandhinagar resumes duty
With 228 new Covid-19 cases in 12 hours, Gujarat tally now at 1,604
Published on April 19, 2020 AHMEDABAD: Gujarat recorded 228 coronavirus positive cases in 12 hours. The tally for the state as on Saturday morning stands at 1,604.With the new cases, 52 per cent of the state's cases have been recorded in past three-and-a-half-day.The state also reported five more deaths in the same period, taking the … Continue reading With 228 new Covid-19 cases in 12 hours, Gujarat tally now at 1,604
Use the AC but with caution this summer, say experts
Published on April 19, 2020 AHMEDABAD: As the maximum temperature this summer has already breached 41 degrees celsius in Ahmedabad, and with the lockdown extended to May 3, it is difficult for many Amdavadis to sweat it out without airconditioners. Many homes and some corporate offices have cut down on air-conditioning (ACs) following health advisories … Continue reading Use the AC but with caution this summer, say experts
Seven more deaths take toll to 48 in Gujarat; state coronavirus count rises to 1,272
Published on April 18, 2020 AHMEDABAD: With 176 new coronavirus cases in Gujarat since Friday evening, state tally has risen to 1,272. In the same period, seven patients under treatment succumbed to the viral infection. Death toll in the state now stands at now 48. Ever since the first positive case was reported in Gujarat … Continue reading Seven more deaths take toll to 48 in Gujarat; state coronavirus count rises to 1,272
92 new Covid-19 cases reported in Gujarat, tally reaches 1,021
Published on April 17, 2020 AHMEDABAD: On Friday morning, Gujarat crossed 1,000 positive cases with 92 new cases recorded in past 12 hours taking the state's tally to 1,021. Gujarat also recorded two deaths, taking the state’s death toll to 38. Jayanti Ravi, principal secretary (health & family welfare), said that the new cases include … Continue reading 92 new Covid-19 cases reported in Gujarat, tally reaches 1,021
‘Information on Covid-19 composition is crucial’
Published on April 17, 2020 An interview with Prof Chaitanya G Joshi, director of Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) and Dr Madhvi Joshi, joint director, GBRC, after the centre completed genome sequencing for Covid-19, becoming one of the first government-funded labs in India to do so. Prof Chaitanya Joshi and Dr Madhvi Joshi; Images from … Continue reading ‘Information on Covid-19 composition is crucial’
Gujarat adds 105 new Covid-19 positive cases in 12 hours, tally reaches 871
Published on April 16, 2020 AHMEDABAD: In past 12 hours, Gujarat recorded 105 new positive cases, taking the number of total positive cases in the state to 871. Likewise, three patients -- one each from Kutch, Botad and Ahmedabad -- succumbed to viral infection. Death toll due to Covid-19 in Gujarat is now at 36. … Continue reading Gujarat adds 105 new Covid-19 positive cases in 12 hours, tally reaches 871
Meningitis outbreak forced to close the British district
Published on April 15, 2020 Ahmedabad: A major outbreak of a disease, apprehension of spread among the authorities and citizens alike, discussions to arrest its spread and finally restricting the movement of the citizens – the description reads like Covid-19 but in fact, it was the highlight of 1936 outbreak of meningitis in British-era Kaira … Continue reading Meningitis outbreak forced to close the British district
Gujarat reports 45 new coronavirus cases, tally touches 617
Published on April 14, 2020 AHMEDABAD: Gujarat in past 12 hours recorded 45 new Covid-19 positive cases, taking the total tally to 617. The cases include 31 from Ahmedabad, Surat 9, Mehsana 2 and one each from Bhavnagar, Dahod and Gandhinagar. The fresh Covid cases include 21 men and 24 women, said state health department … Continue reading Gujarat reports 45 new coronavirus cases, tally touches 617
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