Covid 19 India
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BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ Covid variant: Symptoms, mutations, spread, risks and what WHO says
Health | Mar 27, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTA new Covid-19 subvariant, BA.3.2 or the “Cicada” variant, is being closely monitored due to its high number of mutations and potential immune escape. While it has spread across multiple regions, there is currently no evidence of increased severity.
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COVID-19 new variants: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention according to doctor
Health | Sep 01, 2025, 06:48 PM ISTTwo new COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants, Nimbus (NB.1.8.1) and Stratus (XFG), have been detected in India. Dr Neha Rastogi explains their symptoms, treatment options, vaccine protection, and preventive measures to stay safe against highly contagious strains.
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India reports 163 cases of COVID-19 variant XFG: What is it? Know causes, symptoms and more
Health | Jun 10, 2025, 06:59 PM ISTIndia reports 163 cases of the new COVID-19 variant XFG, a recombinant subvariant of Omicron. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and impact on health.
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Covid cases rise in Himachal Pradesh: Face masks made mandatory in hospitals, check guidelines
India | Jun 04, 2025, 07:06 PM ISTAdditionally, the Himachal Pradesh government has issued advisories to medical staff to prepare for the management of COVID-19.
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Maharashtra reports 59 new COVID-19 cases, active tally rises to 494
Maharashtra | Jun 02, 2025, 08:18 PM ISTAll the diagnosed cases are of mild nature and patients are being given regular treatment, the health department pointed out.
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Covid cases in Delhi cross 100, here’s what Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on new variant
Delhi | May 26, 2025, 05:52 PM ISTDelhi has recorded 104 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, with symptoms restricted to mild viral illness. Health Minister Pankaj Singh and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged citizens not to panic, stating that the city’s hospitals are fully prepared as a precaution.
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Karnataka steps up Covid-19 precautions, including testing, amid reports of fresh cases
Karnataka | May 25, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTThe Karnataka Health Minister was addressing the media following the death of an 84-year-old man who had tested positive for the virus and had multiple comorbidities.
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COVID-19: NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 variants of coronavirus detected in India, says INSACOG data
India | May 24, 2025, 01:28 PM ISTCOVID-19: According to a report released by District Surveillance Officer Dr RK Gupta, 4 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Ghaziabad, prompting the health department to increase surveillance. All four cases were reported from the Trans-Hindon area of the district.
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Covid-19 resurgence in Asia: What is JN.1 variant of coronavirus? All you need to know
India | May 20, 2025, 10:12 AM ISTJN.1 is a subvariant that stems from the Omicron BA.2.86 lineage. Initially identified in August 2023, it has developed one or two extra mutations that enhance its ability to spread more efficiently. At present, JN.1 does not seem to cause more severe illness than earlier Omicron variants.
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Rare human coronavirus HKU1 detected in Kolkata: Is it dangerous than COVID? All you need to know
Kolkata | Mar 17, 2025, 06:27 PM ISTRare human coronavirus HKU1 detected in Kolkata: In a statement, the hospital stated that this is an isolated case and has advised all to stay cautious and prevent its spread.
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Post-Covid travel trends: Surge in 3rd AC passengers reshapes Indian Railways | In pics
India | Feb 25, 2025, 10:17 AM ISTIndian Railways sees an unprecedented rise in 3rd AC passengers post-Covid, surpassing sleeper class in revenue. Find out what’s driving this shift in train travel trends.
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Health Ministry rejects latest study findings suggesting excess mortality in 2020
India | Jul 20, 2024, 04:28 PM ISTThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has dismissed a study published in Science Advances, citing significant methodological flaws and inaccuracies in its assessment of life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
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BHU study: Over 30 per cent of Covaxin recipients report adverse events
India | May 16, 2024, 11:41 PM ISTThe one-year follow-up study, involving 926 participants, highlighted the long-term safety of the BBV152 vaccine, with serious adverse events like stroke and Guillain-Barre syndrome reported in one percent of recipients.
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Gujarat Congress calls for compensation over Covishield deaths; BJP denies vaccine link to heart att
Gujarat | May 01, 2024, 11:11 PM ISTThe Gujarat Congress has urged for compensation for families affected by alleged Covishield-related deaths, citing neglect of WHO guidelines by the BJP-led central government. BJP-affiliated doctors deny a direct link between the vaccine and adverse events.
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Mizoram welcomes over 1.96 lakh tourists in 2023: Tourism department reveals
Mizoram | Apr 29, 2024, 02:12 PM ISTIn 2023, Mizoram experienced a surge in tourism, welcoming over 1,96,000 visitors, as per the state tourism department. Domestic tourists constituted the majority, with 1,93,445 arrivals, while 3,435 were foreigners, indicating Mizoram's growing appeal internationally.
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Covid sub-variant cases on the rise: Is JN.1 more infectious and causing pneumonia? Explained
Explainers | Dec 21, 2023, 03:19 PM ISTThe 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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New Covid variant EG.5 causes spike in US: Here's all you need to know | EXPLAINED
Health | Aug 10, 2023, 03:10 PM ISTNew Covid variant EG.5, compared to its parent XBB.1.9.2, has one extra mutation to its spike, at position 465.
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Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah vows to probe all scams, irregularities during previous BJP regime
Karnataka | Jun 27, 2023, 05:46 PM ISTNoticing that the government will satisfy all the poll promises, Siddaramaiah expressed, implementation of Congress' five guarantees will cost Rs 59,000 crore a year to the exchequer, and there is a marginally higher weight on the administration this year.
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Covid: India’s first Omicron-specific mRNA booster vaccine launched by govt
India | Jun 24, 2023, 09:41 PM ISTThe fifth vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM, was developed with assistance from Mission COVID Suraksha, which was carried out by DBT and BIRAC as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0, the government's package to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Covid-19 Update: India records 36 fresh cases, lowest since March 2020
India | Jun 20, 2023, 02:40 PM ISTCovid-19 Update: India on Tuesday logged 36 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest since March 2020.