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  Covid: 80% rise in global cases led by Omicron subvariant EG.5

  World | August 12, 2023 0:05 IST

  The new subvariant of Omicron, EG.5.1, which is more transmissible, yet is less likely to worsen Covid infection, unlike previous variants that increased ICU admissions and also led to death, according to global scientists.

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  New Covid variant EG.5 causes spike in US: Here's all you need to know | EXPLAINED

  Health | August 10, 2023 20:02 IST

  A new variant of coronavirus has become a matter of concern in the United States after many Covid cases were found to be caused by it.

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  COVID-19 hospitalisations in US are on the rise again. Is it alarming for India as well?

  World | August 09, 2023 7:15 IST

  As far as the death rate is concerned, the data shows since early June, about 500 to 600 people have died each week. The number of deaths appears to be stable this summer, although past increases in deaths have lagged behind hospitalizations.

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  What are the signs and symptoms of new Covid variant Eris? Check here

  Health | August 08, 2023 12:41 IST

  Eris: From running nose to fatigue, know 5 symptoms of the new Covid variant that is spreading fast.

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  Eris or EG.5.1: Know everything about the new Covid variant spreading quickly in the UK

  Health | August 07, 2023 18:15 IST

  The best way to prevent the spread of Eris is by following public health guidelines such as wearing a face mask, washing your hands regularly and keeping a distance from others where possible.

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  Abu Dhabi reports MERS coronavirus case: All you need to know about Covid's new variant

  Health | July 25, 2023 12:34 IST

  The WHO is closely monitoring the situation in Abu Dhabi and is providing technical guidance to healthcare providers and other authorities on how to prevent further spread of the MERS virus.

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  BMC Covid scam: Mumbai Police's SIT visits civic body's headquarters to examine documents

  Maharashtra | July 17, 2023 18:12 IST

  BMC Covid scam: The alleged scam worth Rs 12,024 crore in various works undertaken by the city civic body became a political issue as the Opposition called the investigation a political vendetta.

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  Covid-19 pandemic increased Type 1 diabetes risk in children and adolescents: Study

  Health | July 03, 2023 19:10 IST

  The study also found a higher rate of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) incidence, 1.26 times higher during the pandemic compared with before the pandemic.

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  People with type A blood group more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, finds study

  Health | June 29, 2023 15:55 IST

  The findings provide one mechanism for how blood group A may directly influence the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2.

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  SHOCKING! Wuhan researcher exposes China, claims 'Covid-19 was engineered as bioweapon'

  World | June 28, 2023 17:51 IST

  In the 26-minute interview, Chao Shao shared an anecdote about how another Wuhan Institute of Virology researcher, Shan Chao, admitted that his superior gave him four coronavirus strains and asked him to test them to determine which one was best able to infect as many species as possible.

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  Covid: India’s first Omicron-specific mRNA booster vaccine launched by govt

  India | June 24, 2023 21:41 IST

  The fifth vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM, was developed with assistance from Mission COVID Suraksha, which was carried out by DBT and BIRAC as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0, the government's package to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

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  Johnson loses lifetime access to Parliament as maximum legislators back 'partygate' report

  World | June 20, 2023 9:12 IST

  A handful of Johnson allies spoke up to defend the former leader. Legislator Lia Nici said that “I cannot see where the evidence is where Boris Johnson misled Parliament knowingly, intentionally or recklessly.”

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  Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal to introduce 'one-time settlement plan' for pending water bills

  Delhi | June 13, 2023 20:30 IST

  Arvind Kejriwal stated at a press conference held at the Delhi Secretariat that the government intends to implement the scheme on August 1 and that customers will receive corrected bills thereafter.

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  WHO chief scientist hails India's key role in drugs manufacturing, vaccine development during COVID

  Fact Check | June 06, 2023 19:14 IST

  WHO Chief Scientist Jeremy Farrar, who is attending the third G20 Health Working Group meeting in Hyderabad, praised India for the way it has hosted the G20 presidency despite complications and tensions around the world.

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  Covid survivors with depression show signs of brain inflammation, claims study

  Health | June 03, 2023 14:26 IST

  Translocator protein volume in the brain regions of interest was higher in participants with depressive and cognitive symptoms than in controls (17 per cent).

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  Covid: India logs fresh 237 cases; active caseload at 3,502

  India | June 03, 2023 10:08 IST

  Covid: The death toll due to the viral disease has risen to 5,31,878 with four more fatalities, including two reconciled by Kerala, according to the ministry's data.

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  COVID-19: India reports 310 fresh infections; active cases below 5000-mark

  India | May 29, 2023 10:11 IST

  The country's tally of COVID-19 cases now stands at 4.49 crore (4,49,90,054). The number of active cases also came down below the 5,000 mark and stands at 4,709 and it comprises 0.01 per cent of the total infections.

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  US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron I CHECK if you have these symptoms

  Health | May 26, 2023 16:23 IST

  The new research, published Thursday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, includes more than 8,600 adults who had COVID-19 at different points in the pandemic, comparing them to another 1,100 who hadn’t been infected.

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  Kerala: Conspiracy behind fire at KMSCL godown to erase corruption evidence, alleges Congress

  India | May 24, 2023 17:20 IST

  KMSCL fire incident: Congress sought a probe into "sabotage" behind the warehouse fire incident alleging it could be an attempt to destroy evidence of corruption.

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  'Deadlier than Covid': WHO chief urges nations to prepare for next pandemic

  World | May 24, 2023 10:57 IST

  WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urges nations prepare for next pandemic Deadlier than Covid 19 World Health Assembly Geneva russia ukraine war