Covid 19
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Singapore sees Covid uptick, brings masks back; Is Singapore planning another Lockdown?
News | December 20, 2023 11:18 ISTSingapore has been reeling under massive COVID-19 infections. Covid-19 cases jumped tremendously within a week- a 75% increase. At least 56,043 cases were recorded in the week of December 3 to 9. A similar case has been witnessed in Malaysia which recorded over 20,696 Covid-19 cases
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JN.1 Covid strain classified as 'variant of interest' by WHO
World | December 19, 2023 22:39 ISTIndia has recorded 288 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 1,970, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The country's Covid case tally is 4.50 crore (4,50,05,364).
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'Completely wrong': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson on allegations of letting COVID-19 'rip' through UK
World | December 07, 2023 20:38 ISTHe was grilled about his government's “Eat Out to Help Out” programme, which supported the hospitality industry by subsidising restaurant meals, and delays in imposing a second national lockdown as the UK recorded a massive surge in COVID-19 deaths.
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China says 'no unusual pathogen detected' after WHO requests more information on pneumonia outbreak
World | November 24, 2023 11:24 ISTThe World Health Organisation (WHO) said that it has been monitoring data from the Chinese surveillance system that showed a worrying increase in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China. However, scientists say that they don't signal the start of another global pandemic.
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MP polls: 'Pandemic lockdown was delayed to bring down Cong govt in 2020', claims Jairam Ramesh
Madhya Pradesh | November 05, 2023 18:21 ISTThe Congress had given six 'guarantees' (poll promises) in Karnataka and has fulfilled them, while it has given 12 guarantees in Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming elections.
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COVID: US CDC recommends updated boosters for Americans, Prez Joe Biden calls it important milestone
World | September 13, 2023 8:09 ISTUS COVID updated boosters: The White House release stated that now have vaccines for all three primary seasonal respiratory viruses- COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
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China removes COVID-19 testing for travellers in apparent bid to revive deteriorating economy
World | August 28, 2023 17:26 ISTUnder China's 'zero COVID' policy, people were trapped inside offices and apartment buildings and most citizens were prevented from travelling abroad, amid full-city lockdowns.
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Covid: 80% rise in global cases led by Omicron subvariant EG.5
World | August 12, 2023 0:05 ISTThe new subvariant of Omicron, EG.5.1, which is more transmissible, yet is less likely to worsen Covid infection, unlike previous variants that increased ICU admissions and also led to death, according to global scientists.
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New Covid variant EG.5 causes spike in US: Here's all you need to know | EXPLAINED
Health | August 10, 2023 15:10 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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China's economy slips into deflation as consumer prices decline in post-COVID recovery period
World | August 10, 2023 6:13 ISTChina is also battling increasing government debt and housing market challenges, along with a record-high unemployment rate of over 21% among Chinese youth
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Upsurge in hospitalisation rates across US spark fears of another COVID-19 'summer wave'
World | July 31, 2023 14:45 ISTThere has been an upsurge of people testing positive for COVID-19 and hospitalisation rate since early July, as per the CDC. The cases are very low as compared to previous years.
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Gaffe-prone Biden makes yet another blunder, says 'over 100' died in COVID-19 pandemic
World | July 26, 2023 9:58 ISTThe US President's team later amended his speech on mental healthcare access to correct the figures to "over 1 million" in the White House transcript.
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People with type A blood group more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, finds study
Health | June 29, 2023 15:55 ISTThe findings provide one mechanism for how blood group A may directly influence the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2.
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Prolonged Covid may change brain activities, raise depression, anxiety risks | Study
Health | May 02, 2023 23:02 ISTPeople with long Covid accompanied by neurological symptoms such as brain fog have less activity in certain brain regions normally used for memory tasks, revealed a study.
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WHO consideres new XBB.1.16 Covid variant 'interesting'
Health | April 22, 2023 16:11 ISTSo far, 3,648 sequences of the Omicron XBB.1.16 variant have been reported from 33 countries, including India, on open research platform GISAID, the global health body, said.
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West Bengal: Govt issues advisory in wake of Covid-19 cases, urges people to avoid THESE activities
April 18, 2023 21:24 ISTWest Bengal: The state government on Tuesday issued necessary guidelines for the people and urged the people to avoid some activities that can lead to a surge in coronavirus cases.
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Combat dry skin caused by COVID-19 handwashing with these relief strategies
Health | April 15, 2023 12:30 ISTHandwashing is an essential practice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but it can also lead to dry skin. To combat this, it is crucial to use moisturisers regularly, reduce the frequency of handwashing, keep the skin hydrated from the inside out, and avoid using hot water when washing hands.
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Delhi, Maharashtra report over 900 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours
India | April 12, 2023 0:09 ISTDelhi on Tuesday reported 980 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate in the national capital now stands at 25.98 per cent.
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Noida: Active cases cross 300 first time in 2023, people urged to follow Covid protocol
Uttar Pradesh | April 10, 2023 21:18 ISTAccording to the health department's update on Monday morning, 31 new patients tested positive for COVID-19 in a 24-hour period, taking the number of active cases to 302.
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Delhi sees 521 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, highest since August 27 last year
Delhi | April 05, 2023 6:21 ISTCovid positivity rate in Delhi stands at 15.64 per cent, related authorities informed on Tuesday.
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