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  COVID-19: China races to vaccinate elderly amid rising cases, but many are reluctant

  World | December 27, 2022 23:34 IST

  COVID-19: China has joined other countries in treating cases instead of trying to stamp out virus transmission by dropping or easing rules on testing, quarantines and movement as it tries to reverse an economic slump. But the shift has flooded hospitals with feverish, wheezing patients.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Covid nasal vaccine to be available soon, know the cost & everything| Coronavirus India

  Aaj Ki Baat | December 28, 2022 0:03 IST

  In the midst of increasing corona cases in the country, the prices of the nasal vaccine given through the nose have been announced today. A dose of nasal vaccine will be given in government hospitals for Rs.325, while it will cost Rs.800 in private hospitals.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Will new variant of Covid trigger another wave in India?

  Aaj Ki Baat | December 28, 2022 18:01 IST

  The new covid variant surge in china and other nations including Japan and US has cautioned a question in India as well that can Omicron BF.7 covid variant can cause another wave in India?

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  New Covid-19 wave is emerging; here's how to prepare yourself for coronavirus

  Health | December 26, 2022 19:38 IST

  As a new Covid-19 wave is about to emerge, we all need to take good precautions to protect ourselves from this deadly virus. Here are a few tips to prepare against coronavirus.

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  Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant BF.7 won't lead to severe disease, expert's report

  Health | December 25, 2022 23:52 IST

  The current Covid surge in many countries including China is believed to be driven by Omicron sub-variant BF.7. India has also so far reported four cases of this variant that includes two from Gujarat and two from Odisha.

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  Will China Covid wave unleash new mutant on world? Scientists worry

  World | December 26, 2022 6:14 IST

  China has a population that is very large and there's limited immunity. And that seems to be the setting in which we may see an explosion of a new variant, said Dr. Stuart Campbell Ray, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University.

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  Covid-19: Centre asks states to hold mock drills at health facilities on Dec 27 amid spurt in cases

  India | December 25, 2022 6:23 IST

  Covid-19: In a letter to the states on Saturday, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stated it is essential that the required public health measures be implemented in all of the states to address any emergencies amid an increase in the Covid trajectory in several countries.

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  OPINION | Covid threat: India is on a stronger wicket compared to China, says Dr Guleria

  India | January 06, 2023 6:11 IST

  India has already started genome sequencing on a large scale, apart from random testing of incoming passengers at international airports. Passengers having a travel history to China are on top of the watch list. There are 3,338 testing labs working on all Covid samples that are being collected.

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  OPINION | With PM Modi at the helm, India is ready to face fresh Covid challenge

  India | December 23, 2022 17:41 IST

  In the wake of a spurt in Covid cases in China, the Centre has planned to hold a mock drill on December 27 (Tuesday) across India to check Covid emergency preparedness in hospitals.

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  Antibodies produced in nose decline 9 months after Covid-19 infection; says study

  Health | December 23, 2022 12:00 IST

  Antibodies produced in the nose decline nine months after Covid-19 infection, while antibodies found in the blood last at least a year, a new study has revealed.

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  Can you take COVID vaccine during pregnancy? Know important maternal vaccines that mustn't be missed

  Health | December 23, 2022 10:15 IST

  As COVID 19 scare increases post Omicron BF7 cases in India, here are vaccinations that every woman should take during pregnancy that are not only safe for the baby but also protect them from flu for several months after birth.

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  China seeing nearly 1 mn daily Covid cases, may report over 4 mn every 24 hours in March: Report

  World | December 23, 2022 6:18 IST

  China Covid Wave: Even as country is witnessing one of its most contagious Covid wave, Chinese officials and companies are letting positive people return to work in a bid to keep the economy running.

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  Covid-19: IMA advises citizens to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh scare

  India | December 22, 2022 23:42 IST

  In an advisory, the IMA also appealed to people to take Covid-19 vaccines, including the precaution dose, and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour such as using masks in public places and maintaining social-distancing norms.

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  Centre issues new guidelines for international passengers amid fresh Covid fears

  India | December 23, 2022 16:27 IST

  Covid: The Centre has issued protocols to be complied by international travellers as well as points of entry (airports, seaports and land border) and shall be valid w.e.f. December 24, 2022 till further orders, as Covid cases rise in some countries.

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  Covid cases rising: Indian exporters keeping fingers crossed over China situation

  Business | December 22, 2022 21:13 IST

  Covid New Wave: Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Director General Ajay Sahai said that if the cases continue to increase in the coming days, it may have implications on imports.

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  Schools, societies in Delhi-NCR bolster Covid preparedness amid fresh fears

  India | December 22, 2022 20:53 IST

  Covid New Wave: Just when people were taking a breather from long months of Covid-led pandemic and life was normalising with offices and colleges and schools back to routine, the news from China of a new variant surging and causing havoc has again made citizens and authorities anxious.

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  Covid-19: Screening of tourists begins at Taj Mahal, other tourist sites in Agra amid surge in cases

  India | December 22, 2022 20:21 IST

  COVID-19: An official said that mainly visitors from China, Japan, Brazil, the United States and European countries are being screened and their samples collected at tourist sites, including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Akbar's Tomb.

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  Covid: What triggered China's deadly wave and should the world worry?

  World | December 22, 2022 21:32 IST

  China Covid Wave: Experts are of the view that the efficacy of the Chinese-home-made vaccines are not up to the level of foreign-made mRNA vaccines, as the former provide only 50 per cent efficacy.

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  Serum Institute seeks drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of Covovax as booster dose

  India | December 25, 2022 13:54 IST

  Covid-19: Earlier on October 17, Prakash Kumar Singh, director of government and regulatory affairs at SII, submitted a market authorization application to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for the heterologous booster dose of Covovax.

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  OPINION | Covid: India on full alert, China is hiding facts about pandemic

  India | December 23, 2022 6:18 IST

  The pandemic is spreading in China, US, Japan, France, Brazil, South Korea and Germany. There are 2.43 crore active Covid-19 cases at present across the world, out of which India accounts for only 3,408.