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  'Fully understand ongoing concerns': SII on AstraZeneca withdrawing Covid vaccine

  India | May 08, 2024 23:57 IST

  AstraZeneca had partnered with Oxford University to develop the Covid-19 vaccine, which was sold in India as Covishield and as Vaxzevria in Europe.

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  FLiRT, new COVID-19 variant, spreads in US: Is it dangerous? Know symptoms and more

  Health | May 06, 2024 13:22 IST

  While this new COVID variant FLiRT may have different symptoms and pose a higher risk for certain individuals, the best defence against it is to continue following safety protocols and getting vaccinated.

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  After 4 years, Indian Embassy in China holds first meeting with students hit hard by COVID visa bans

  World | May 05, 2024 18:28 IST

  When COVID-19 struck China, most of the Indian students left for home at the height of lockdowns and could not return until early last year due to China's visa bans and restrictions.

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  Chinese scientist, who first published COVID sequence, kicked out of his lab citing 'safety concerns

  World | April 30, 2024 17:52 IST

  The Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center said that Zhang’s lab was informed about the move and added the lab was closed for “safety reasons.” However, the Chinese scientist refuted the government's claims and said he wasn't informed earlier.

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  Covishield side effects: What is TTS syndrome? Know causes, symptoms and more

  Health | April 30, 2024 16:21 IST

  The emergence of TTS syndrome as a potential side effect of the Covishield vaccine has caused concern among individuals who have been vaccinated and those who are planning to get vaccinated. However, it is essential to know about the rare condition.

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  Lungs of young adults more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 virus: Research

  Health | April 19, 2024 6:41 IST

  A recent study suggests that young adults may have more vulnerable lungs to SARS-CoV-2. Age-related susceptibility to respiratory viruses may not only stem from viral replication dynamics.

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  Study finds elevated risk of Rheumatic disease for up to one year following Covid infection

  Health | March 05, 2024 19:00 IST

  New study reveals Covid-19 infection is linked to an increased risk of autoimmune diseases for up to a year, even with vaccination, highlighting potential long-term health concerns.

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  'Defences tend to fade over time': US health agency recommends older to get another COVID shot

  World | February 29, 2024 7:18 IST

  The final recommendation from director Mandy Cohen comes after an expert advisory group to the CDC said US adults aged 65 and older should get a second annual COVID-19 shot this spring, strengthening their recommendations from last year.

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  CJI Chandrachud reveals how PM Modi helped him while battling with Covid

  India | February 22, 2024 18:48 IST

  CJI today inaugurated an AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre at the Supreme Court premises. The event was attended by Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of AYUSH, Mahendra Munjapara, Minister of State for Ministry of AYUSH and Prof Tanuja Nesari, Director and of All India Institute of Ayurveda.

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  Australia captain Mitchell Marsh tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of T20I series against WI

  Cricket | February 08, 2024 9:10 IST

  The three-match T20I series between Australia and West Indies is set to commence on February 9. The first T20I is set to be played at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Meanwhile, COVID has rocked the Aussies yet again with their captain testing positive now.

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  Covid: 15 new cases of sub-variant JN.1 detected in Mumbai

  Maharashtra | January 18, 2024 9:49 IST

  Covid: According to a BMC release, the 15 patients in Mumbai detected with the sub-variant had mild symptoms and four of them suffered from comorbidities (other health conditions) and were admitted to hospitals.

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  Suraj Chavan, close aide of Aaditya Thackeray, arrested by ED in 'Khichdi' Covid scam

  Maharashtra | January 18, 2024 0:41 IST

  Last month, EOW of the Mumbai police summoned Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Amol Kirtikar and Yuva Sena functionary Suraj Chavan for questioning in connection with the alleged scam in 'khichdi' distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  WHO chief Ghebreyesus says nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month

  World | January 11, 2024 18:04 IST

  WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the JN.1 variant is now the most prominent in the world and added JN.1 is an omicron variant, so current vaccines should still provide some protection.

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  Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot tests positive for COVID-19

  Karnataka | January 09, 2024 18:59 IST

  India has witnessed three waves of COVID-19 in the past with the peak incidence of daily new cases and deaths being reported during the Delta wave in April-June 2021.

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  COVID-19: India reports 819 cases of JN.1 sub-variant so far from 12 states | DETAILS

  India | January 09, 2024 14:46 IST

  Common symptoms of the JN.1 variety include fever, exhaustion, and body aches. Additionally, it has moderate gastrointestinal symptoms, such as loose stools or mild stomach cramps.

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  Covid JN.1 variant: THESE are new symptoms of the viral infection

  Health | January 05, 2024 11:47 IST

  The new COVID-19 variant JN.1 is spreading like wildfire in several countries including India. People are aware of the common symptoms of the new variant; however, the doctors are saying that there are a few new symptoms which people must know at the earliest.

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  India logs 797 new Covid cases, active tally at 4,091 infections

  India | December 29, 2023 13:17 IST

  The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but the cases have again gone up after the emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.

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  DMDK leader Vijayakanth tests positive for Covid-19, put on ventilator due to breathing issues

  December 28, 2023 7:46 IST

  This is the second time that DMDK leader Vijayakanth tested positive for Covid-19. The first time he caught the infection was in September 2020.

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  Delhi reports first case of JN.1 coronavirus variant

  Delhi | December 28, 2023 6:11 IST

  Delhi Covid case update: A total of 109 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country as of December 26, Health Ministry sources said today.

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  Karnataka logs 34 JN.1 cases, including three deaths due to new variant

  Karnataka | December 26, 2023 13:54 IST

  India has recorded 412 fresh cases of COVID-19, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 4,170, the health ministry said on Tuesday. The death toll due to the viral disease was recorded at 5,33,337 with three new fatalities reported from Karnataka.