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  India logs 797 new Covid cases, active tally at 4,091 infections

  India | December 29, 2023 13:17 IST

  The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but the cases have again gone up after the emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.

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  COVID-19: Delhi reports two fresh cases, samples sent for Genome Sequencing

  Delhi | December 28, 2023 19:06 IST

  Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said that there are no new cases of JN.1 subvariant of COVID in Delhi at present after one patient infected with the virus was discharged on Thursday.

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  COVID-19: India logs 69 cases of new subvariant JN.1 so far, maximum from THIS state

  India | December 26, 2023 18:47 IST

  According to the Health Ministry data, as many as 34 cases were reported from Karnataka, 14 from Goa, nine from Maharashtra, six from Kerala, 4 Tamil Nadu and two from Telangana.

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  Karnataka logs 34 JN.1 cases, including three deaths due to new variant

  Karnataka | December 26, 2023 13:54 IST

  India has recorded 412 fresh cases of COVID-19, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 4,170, the health ministry said on Tuesday. The death toll due to the viral disease was recorded at 5,33,337 with three new fatalities reported from Karnataka.

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  Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases

  India | December 25, 2023 13:17 IST

  The total fatalities were recorded at 5,33,334 (5.33 lakh) with one new death reported from Kerala in the previous 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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  Singapore: COVID-19 cases 'have potentially peaked', says health minister as concerns rise

  World | December 23, 2023 13:02 IST

  Singapore's Minister for Health Ong Ye Kunga said that COVID-19 cases in the country have 'potentially peaked' in the country, but stressed that no additional measures would be required. COVID-19 cases from 10,726 infections in the week of Nov 12-18, to 58,300 in the week of December 10-16.

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  Bihar govt to increase RT-PCR tests amid JN.1 Covid surge, random testing to take place at airports

  Bihar | December 23, 2023 14:21 IST

  The meeting was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, who holds the health portfolio, and top government officials. Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Pratyay Amrit said two cases of the JN.1 variant have so far been detected in the state.

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  COVID-19 update: India reports 22 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 with mild symptoms

  India | December 22, 2023 18:56 IST

  COVID-19 omicron variant: According to Union Health Ministry data, India today recorded 640 fresh COVID infections while the number of active cases climbed to 2,997 from 2,669 the day before.

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  West Bengal: Three persons, including six-month-old baby, test positive for COVID-19

  December 22, 2023 14:47 IST

  Three people, including a baby, was infected with COVID-19 in West Bengal, however, it is yet to be ascertained if the trio were infected with the latest JN.1 strain of the virus.

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  Noida reports first Covid case in months after spike in infections in some states

  Uttar Pradesh | December 22, 2023 10:43 IST

  A spike in Covid cases has been witnessed in some states, especially Kerala after a new strain JN.1 was discovered. Covid cases in several countries have been on an upward trajectory in the past few weeks.

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  Delhi govt to send COVID samples for RT-PCR test, genome sequencing amid spike in cases

  Delhi | December 22, 2023 6:47 IST

  India has lately witnessed a sudden spike in the COVID cases. As many as 594 new COVID infections were recorded yesterday in the country. In the wake of the spike, the Delhi government has decided to send the samples for RT-PCR test and genome sequencing.

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  Covid sub-variant cases on the rise: Is JN.1 more infectious and causing pneumonia? Explained

  Explainers | December 21, 2023 15:19 IST

  The rise of JN.1 sub-variant cases is a reminder that the pandemic is far from over. While there is currently limited data on JN.1, it is important to continue monitoring its spread and meanwhile, we must all continue to do our part in preventing the spread.

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  Is Covid scare back? 300 fresh cases reported, three deaths in Kerala

  India | December 21, 2023 10:46 IST

  The number of people who were cured, discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours after being diagnosed with the infection stood at 211. With that, the total number of cases under this category rose to 68,37,414 till date.

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  West Bengal maintains vigilance amid national uptick in COVID-19 cases

  December 21, 2023 7:24 IST

  West Bengal Health Department remains vigilant amid the nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases. Affirming their commitment, officials will continue surveillance for influenza-like illness and respiratory infections.

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  COVID-19: BJP councillor tests positive in Ghaziabad as district reports fresh case after 8 months

  Uttar Pradesh | December 20, 2023 22:51 IST

  BJP councillor Amit Tyagi is a resident of Shastri Nagar in Ghaziabad. His family members have travel history to Dubai and now they will also be tested.

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  COVID-19: 21 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 found in three states in India | DETAILS

  India | December 21, 2023 6:11 IST

  COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1: The vast majority of the growing cases in the city-state are infected by the JN.1 variant, the ministry said. The first JN.1 case in India was detected in a sample taken from a 79-year-old woman in Kerala with mild symptoms on December 8.

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  COVID-19 Update in Kerala: 292 fresh cases, three deaths recorded in state

  Health | December 20, 2023 13:16 IST

  The news of 292 fresh cases and three deaths in Kerala yesterday is a wake-up call for all of us. It reminds us that the fight against Covid-19 is far from over and we must continue to take necessary precautions.

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  COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

  India | December 20, 2023 13:00 IST

  The virtual review meeting included participation from health ministers and additional chief principal secretaries (Health) from all states and Union Territories. Representatives from relevant Union ministries and departments were also present.

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  COVID-19: Kerala reports 115 fresh cases, no deaths due to virus in last 24 hours

  India | December 19, 2023 18:14 IST

  The number of people who were cured, discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours after being diagnosed with the infection stood at 112. With that, the total number of cases under this category rose to 68,36,979 till date, as per the Health Ministry website.

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  Is Singapore moving towards another LOCKDOWN? record 56,000 COVID-19 cases within a week

  World | December 18, 2023 19:16 IST

  Singapore Health Ministry has announced the opening of a second COVID-19 treatment facility at Singapore Expo Hall 10 this weekend to increase the number of beds for COVID-19 patients. Their doctors will decide if they should be admitted.