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  Covid curbs extended till Feb 28 as positivity rate in 407 districts still above 10%, says MHA

  India | January 27, 2022 20:01 IST

  In a communication to all states and Union territories, Union Home Secretary said active cases have increased to over 22 lakh even though a majority of the patients are recovering fast and a low percentage of cases are in hospitals.

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  Looking to prevent catching Covid? Research says red wine could help

  India | January 23, 2022 15:57 IST

  Red wine helps avoid Covid 19 due to the polyphenol content, which can inhibit the effect of viruses such as flu and respiratory tract-related infections.

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  Covid 19: RT-PCR test rates at private labs slashed in Andhra Pradesh, check new price

  India | January 19, 2022 16:52 IST

  The slash in prices comes as Covid cases rise in the state. On Saturday, the state's active covid cases touched the 21-lakh mark.

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  Death toll due to Covid-19 since start of pandemic crosses 150,000 in UK

  World | January 09, 2022 17:54 IST

  Covid tests are currently available through the NHS as people are advised to test at least twice a week and before attending large gatherings, to try and prevent asymptomatic transmission.

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  DDMA meeting on Monday to discuss more curbs to tackle COVID-19 menace

  India | January 08, 2022 10:49 IST

  With rise in the number of coronavirus cases and its variant Omicron, weekend curfew was imposed in Delhi from 10 pm on Friday till 5 am on Monday.

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  Covid 19: Jaipur schools to remain closed as Rajasthan imposes fresh curbs | Details

  India | January 02, 2022 23:52 IST

  Those entering Rajasthan after international travel will have to undergo RT-PCR tests, and until they receive a negative report, they have to remain in home quarantine/isolation for 7 days.

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  BCCI postpones U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy after surge in COVID-19 cases

  Cricket | December 31, 2021 15:49 IST

  In a letter to the affiliated units of BCCI, the Indian cricket board's secretary Jay Shah said that the domestic cricket had started off well, with the completion of 748 matches till date, however, the sudden spike in cases has forced the board to postpone its junior tournament.

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  WHO chief worried about 'tsunami' of omicron, delta cases

  World | December 29, 2021 22:25 IST

  First reported last month in southern Africa, Omicron is already the dominant variant in the United States and parts of Europe.

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  Omicron has faster onset, fewer symptoms when re-infected: US CDC

  India | December 29, 2021 20:48 IST

  So far infection from Omicron has been reported to be mild among vaccinated patients.

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  Omicron may do good by replacing Delta from world: Experts

  India | December 28, 2021 21:50 IST

  While Omicron is known to cause only mild disease, Delta has been more lethal leading to increased hospitalisation with the drop in oxygen levels, pneumonia, and death.

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  8 vaccines, 4 treatments: A peek into India's battle against Covid amid Omicron Scare

  India | December 28, 2021 18:57 IST

  As omicron spreads ever more gloom around the country ahead of New Year's Eve, governments are moving at different speeds to contain the scourge, with some reimposing restrictions immediately.

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  On Christmas, Delhi logs highest single day spike in 6 months

  India | December 25, 2021 20:30 IST

  Six deaths have been reported in December so far.

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  Delhi logs 180 new Covid cases in 24 hrs; highest in over 6 months

  India | December 24, 2021 18:54 IST

  Five Covid-related deaths have been reported in December so far in Delhi.

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  Rs 36 crore refunded by hospitals for overcharging COVID-19 patients: Maharashtra govt

  India | December 24, 2021 7:40 IST

  Rajesh Tope was responding to a question by the BJP's Sadabhau Khot on whether hospitals were found to have overcharged COVID-19 patients and what action was taken by the government in such cases.

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  All contacts of 3rd Omicron patient in K'taka test Covid negative

  India | December 13, 2021 9:18 IST

  The authorities tracked all five primary contacts and 15 secondary contacts of the Omicron variant-positive patient. All are asymptomatic and healthy. All of them have tested negative in Covid-19 tests, bringing much relief to the authorities.

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  Omicron Variant Highlights | Mumbai bans large gatherings for 48 hours

  India | December 12, 2021 6:38 IST

  Mumbai Police has clamped prohibitory orders under Sec 144 till Sunday night. The order has been issued to prevent danger to human life from Omicron as well as a threat to the law and order situation against the backdrop of the violence that took place in Amravati, Malegaon (Nashik) and Nanded.

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  Omicron Scare: Three UK returnees test positive for COVID-19 at Goa airport, isolated

  India | December 10, 2021 13:41 IST

  The UK is among a group of countries placed in 'at-risk' category by the central government in view of the recent detection of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Passengers from these countries have to follow additional COVID-19 testing and quarantine measures.

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  Karnataka: Covid cases at residential school in Chikmagalur rise to 101

  India | December 06, 2021 16:31 IST

  The COVID-19 positives recorded on Sunday were asymptomatic and were shifted to separate blocks as per home isolation norms. 

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  Omicron Scare: 95 foreign visitors missing, authorities in Madhya Pradesh on toes

  India | December 06, 2021 15:52 IST

  Authorities in Indore, who are trying to trace them for mandatory Covid test, have called for an emergency meeting with the officials to suggest ways for tracing them.

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  Omicron scare: Sample of South Africa returnee in Bengaluru is 'different from Delta variant'

  India | November 29, 2021 17:25 IST

  Refusing to divulge the identity of the man, the Karnataka Health minister said his COVID report shows that he has contracted a different variant of the novel coronavirus.