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COVID-19 update: India reports 22 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 with mild symptoms
India | December 22, 2023 18:56 ISTCOVID-19 omicron variant: According to Union Health Ministry data, India today recorded 640 fresh COVID infections while the number of active cases climbed to 2,997 from 2,669 the day before.
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West Bengal: Three persons, including six-month-old baby, test positive for COVID-19
December 22, 2023 14:47 ISTThree people, including a baby, was infected with COVID-19 in West Bengal, however, it is yet to be ascertained if the trio were infected with the latest JN.1 strain of the virus.
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Noida reports first Covid case in months after spike in infections in some states
Uttar Pradesh | December 22, 2023 10:43 ISTA spike in Covid cases has been witnessed in some states, especially Kerala after a new strain JN.1 was discovered. Covid cases in several countries have been on an upward trajectory in the past few weeks.
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Delhi govt to send COVID samples for RT-PCR test, genome sequencing amid spike in cases
Delhi | December 22, 2023 6:47 ISTIndia has lately witnessed a sudden spike in the COVID cases. As many as 594 new COVID infections were recorded yesterday in the country. In the wake of the spike, the Delhi government has decided to send the samples for RT-PCR test and genome sequencing.
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Covid sub-variant cases on the rise: Is JN.1 more infectious and causing pneumonia? Explained
Explainers | December 21, 2023 15:19 ISTThe rise of JN.1 sub-variant cases is a reminder that the pandemic is far from over. While there is currently limited data on JN.1, it is important to continue monitoring its spread and meanwhile, we must all continue to do our part in preventing the spread.
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West Bengal maintains vigilance amid national uptick in COVID-19 cases
December 21, 2023 7:24 ISTWest Bengal Health Department remains vigilant amid the nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases. Affirming their commitment, officials will continue surveillance for influenza-like illness and respiratory infections.
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COVID-19: 21 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 found in three states in India | DETAILS
India | December 21, 2023 6:11 ISTCOVID-19 sub-variant JN.1: The vast majority of the growing cases in the city-state are infected by the JN.1 variant, the ministry said. The first JN.1 case in India was detected in a sample taken from a 79-year-old woman in Kerala with mild symptoms on December 8.
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COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
India | December 20, 2023 13:00 ISTThe virtual review meeting included participation from health ministers and additional chief principal secretaries (Health) from all states and Union Territories. Representatives from relevant Union ministries and departments were also present.
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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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COVID-19: Kerala reports 115 fresh cases, no deaths due to virus in last 24 hours
India | December 19, 2023 18:14 ISTThe number of people who were cured, discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours after being diagnosed with the infection stood at 112. With that, the total number of cases under this category rose to 68,36,979 till date, as per the Health Ministry website.
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Is Singapore moving towards another LOCKDOWN? record 56,000 COVID-19 cases within a week
World | December 18, 2023 19:16 ISTSingapore Health Ministry has announced the opening of a second COVID-19 treatment facility at Singapore Expo Hall 10 this weekend to increase the number of beds for COVID-19 patients. Their doctors will decide if they should be admitted.
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JN.1 in Kerala: Centre issues advisory to states after first case of new Covid variant
Health | December 18, 2023 18:49 ISTThe emergence of the JN.1 variant in Kerala serves as a reminder that the pandemic is far from over and we must remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions. The central government's advisory to all states is a timely step in preventing the spread of this new variant in the country.
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Covid variant JN.1 in Kerala: Know symptoms, causes and prevention tips
Health | December 18, 2023 17:22 ISTThe emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1, in Kerala has sparked concern and raised the alarm for health authorities. Everyone must continue following COVID-19 protocols to protect themselves from this new variant and help prevent its further mutation into potentially more dangerous strains.
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Karnataka asks senior citizens to wear masks as COVID cases rise in neighbouring Kerala
Karnataka | December 18, 2023 17:16 ISTHealth Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that the situation is being monitored and ruled out a need for any restriction on the movement and gathering of people as of now.
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As COVID-19 cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu govt take steps to tackle fresh outbreak
December 16, 2023 20:46 ISTA case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN. 1 has been detected in Kerala as part of an ongoing routine surveillance activity of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).
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Covid subvariant JN.1 case detected in Kerala, authorities keep a vigil
India | December 16, 2023 14:30 ISTThe JN.1 sub-variant -- first identified in Luxembourg and since spreading to several countries -- is a descendant of the Pirola variant (BA.2.86). It contains a significant number of unique mutations, particularly in the spike protein, that may contribute to increased infectivity.
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Suvendu Adhikari alleges scam in purchase of PPE kits, medical equipment in Bengal during pandemic
November 25, 2023 23:43 IST"I have written to the ED director as well the principal director general of the Income Tax Department and the Secretary in the Union Health Ministry seeking a central agency probe in the matter," Suvendu Adhikari said.
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China on ALERT over likely COVID-19 relapse ahead of winter | Key points
Health | November 14, 2023 12:29 ISTCOVID-19 in China: Efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic have largely focused on vaccine development and deployment.
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Govt asks travel aggregators to refund airfares for bookings during Covid lockdown by next week
Business | November 09, 2023 11:30 ISTThe Central government has instructed online travel platforms to process all pending refunds related to air ticket bookings from the pandemic lockdown period by next week.
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