Covid
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Beijing blasts testing requirements imposed on Chinese travellers amid fresh Covid cases
World | Jan 03, 2023, 05:20 PM ISTChina, which for most of the pandemic adopted a 'zero-Covid' strategy that imposed harsh restrictions aimed at stamping out the virus, abruptly eased those measures in December.
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Negative RT-PCR report mandatory for travellers from China, Singapore and these countries
India | Jan 02, 2023, 06:34 PM ISTCovid Surge: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made pre-departure RT-PCR testing mandatory for travellers from China, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Japan.
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Covid alert: US issues new mandate; travellers from China to present negative coronavirus tests
World | Jan 02, 2023, 06:18 AM ISTCovid: USA has made it mandatory for Chinese travellers to present negative tests on arrival.
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COVID Alert! Australia takes U-turn; mandates pre-departure COVID-19 tests for passengers from China
World | Jan 01, 2023, 10:26 AM ISTThe requirement will apply to all air travellers aged two and older from the three countries and will begin on January 5.
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WHO asks China to share real-time data on COVID situation
World | Dec 31, 2022, 07:15 AM ISTWHO called on China to strengthen viral sequencing, clinical management, and impact assessment, and expressed willingness to provide support on these areas, as well as on risk communications on vaccination to counter hesitancy.
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China economy again on bumpy road as Covid infection surge detracts recovery
Business | Dec 30, 2022, 01:34 PM ISTChina is on a bumpy road back to normal life as people return to schools, shopping malls and restaurants following the abrupt end of some of the world's most severe restrictions even as hospitals are swamped with feverish, wheezing COVID-19 patients.
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Fact Check: Immunity developed naturally post COVID 19 infection is better than vaccination?
Health | Dec 30, 2022, 12:43 PM ISTGetting sick with COVID-19 can vary in terms of the level of protection it provides and can lead to severe illness or death. Additionally, it puts you at risk of spreading the virus to others and can result in long-term health issues.
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Foreigner goes missing after testing COVID-19 positive in Agra, provided incorrect contact details
India | Dec 29, 2022, 04:08 PM ISTCovid Alert: A foreign tourist has gone missing in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh after testing COVID-19 positive. The foreign tourist visited Taj Mahal on December 26, 2022.
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Corona 50 Updates: COVID 50 Updates | Corona 50 | December 29, 2022
News | Dec 29, 2022, 07:42 PM ISTCorona 50 Updates: COVID 50 Updates | Corona 50 | December 29, 2022
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Nearly half of 2 Chinese passenger flights test positive for COVID after landing in Italy
World | Dec 29, 2022, 08:31 AM ISTAs per reports, out of the 92 passengers, at least 35 reportedly turned positive for the COVID infection. While on another plane, 62 out of 120 passengers were found infected with the virus.
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Covid: 39 out of 6,000 international passengers found positive in 2 days
India | Dec 28, 2022, 04:49 PM ISTCovid cases in India: Citing previous trends, experts are also of the view that next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see surge in Covid cases in January.
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Covid Alert! 2 more returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Chennai
India | Dec 28, 2022, 06:52 PM ISTCovid Alert: Two passengers who returned to India from foreign countries tested positive for Covid-19 at Chennai airport on Wednesday.
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United States: What happens if COVID-19 asylum restrictions end? | EXPLAINER
World | Dec 28, 2022, 10:07 AM ISTUnited States COVID-19 news: The order authorized Customs and Border Protection to immediately remove migrants, including people seeking asylum, to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Japan to require negative Covid reports for all visitors from China
World | Dec 27, 2022, 04:24 PM ISTThe announcement comes days after the World Health Organisation said it was very concerned about rising reports of severe cases across China after the country largely abandoned its “zero-COVID” policy.
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COVID: Karnataka issues guidelines; masks must at certain places, New Year celebrations till 1AM
India | Dec 27, 2022, 12:17 PM ISTKarnataka Covid guidelines: The government stressed that there is no need to panic or fear as these are only preventive measures aimed at controlling the virus spread and its impact.
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What is Covid variant XBB? Is it severe among Indian patients like the previous coronavirus?
Health | Dec 27, 2022, 08:23 AM ISTXBB has a global prevalence of 1.3 per cent and it has been detected in 35 countries. Among the Indian patients, the disease is mild like with other Omicron sub-lineages, and no increase in severity is noted, according to the Indian SARS Cov-2 Genomics Consortium.
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China to reopen borders, scrap quarantine for international travellers from next month
World | Dec 26, 2022, 10:52 PM ISTChina's new announcements have come at a time when the country is grappling with a sudden spurt in coronavirus infections fuelled by the Omicron variants after the Xi Jinping regime relaxed its stringent zero-Covid policy earlier this month.
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China sees nearly 37 million new Covid cases in one single day, says report
World | Dec 27, 2022, 06:28 AM ISTChina Covid Wave: A leaked document, purportedly from China's National Health Commission, said around 248 million, roughly 17.56 per cent of the total population were affected by the recent surge in infections from December 1 to 20.
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Covid: Delhi hospitals check preparedness of govt hospitals amid worldwide surge in cases
India | Dec 26, 2022, 04:27 PM ISTCovid: Meetings are being held with residents' welfare organisations and non-government organisations, which are being asked to create awareness about the emerging situation.
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Chinese reluctant to take COVID vaccine amid fears of its potential side effects
World | Dec 26, 2022, 02:34 PM ISTSome are reluctant because they have diabetes, heart problems and other health complications, despite warnings from experts that it is even more urgent for them to be vaccinated because the risks of COVID-19 are more serious than potential vaccine side effects in almost everyone.