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  Haryana bans rallies, protests, other gatherings; extends COVID curbs to 8 more districts

  India | January 11, 2022 7:50 IST

  Haryana has witnessed a big spike in Covid cases over the past nearly a fortnight. Districts including Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ambala, Panchkula are among the worst-affected.

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  Molnupiravir best bet in fight against Covid, claim experts

  Health | January 11, 2022 6:50 IST

  Molnupiravir inhibits the replication of certain RNA viruses. It is basically to be used in treating Covid-19 infected people of more than 50 years of age and in those with multiple comorbidities. The recommended dose of Molnupiravir 800 mg is twice a day for five days. A patient needs to take 40 capsules containing 200 mg of medication.

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  Centre advises states, UTs to monitor COVID situation; says '5-10 pc of cases need hospitalisation'

  India | January 11, 2022 6:34 IST

  Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has advised all states and Union Territories to keep watch on the situation of the total number of active cases, cases under home isolation, hospitalized cases, cases on oxygen beds, ICU and ventilation support.

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  Third wave of Covid will peak by January-end: Maharashtra Minister

  India | January 10, 2022 21:54 IST

  The third wave of the pandemic has started and is expected to peak by January-end, Maharashtra minister Rajesh Tope told reporters on Monday.

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  Contacts of Covid patients don't need to be tested unless identified as high risk, says Centre

  India | January 10, 2022 21:13 IST

  In fresh advisory for testing COVID samples, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday said that the contacts of Covid patients do not need testing unless identified as high risk based on age or comorbidities.

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  Delhi bans dine-in services in restaurants, bars amid spiralling Covid cases, only take away allowed

  India | January 10, 2022 21:23 IST

  In the DDMA meeting earlier held today, it decided not to impose lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 and discussed further restrictions such as closing dine-in facility in restaurants and scaling down seating capacity in Metro trains and buses, officials said.

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  New COVID variant 'Deltacron' emerges in Cyprus; experts say 'not something to be worried about'

  World | January 09, 2022 14:47 IST

  In total, 10 of the mutations from Omicron were found in the 25 samples taken in Cyprus. Eleven of the samples came from people who were hospitalized due to the virus.

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  Delhi CM Kejriwal recovers from COVID-19; says 'won't impose lockdown if you wear masks'

  India | January 09, 2022 12:48 IST

  Delhi reported 20,181 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, its highest since May 5 last year, said the state health department on Saturday.

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  Accelerate vaccine drive for adolescents in mission mode: PM Modi in Covid review meet | 10 points

  India | January 09, 2022 21:32 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a high-level Covid review meeting stressed on the need to ensure adequate health infrastructure at the district level. He asked officials to maintain coordination regarding this with the states.

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  No weekend lockdown in Mumbai for now, no ICU patients at COVID center: Mayor

  India | January 09, 2022 8:49 IST

  Mumbai logged 20,318 fresh COVID cases and five deaths on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government on Saturday imposed a night curfew between 11 pm to 5 am from January 10.

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  Hina Khan's entire family tests Covid-19 positive apart from her; shares inspiring note

  TV | January 08, 2022 22:35 IST

  Hina Khan took to Instagram and shared several selfies with marks on her face because of the constant wearing of masks. While informing her fans and followers about the unfortunate incident, Hina penned an inspirational note for them too. She wrote, "When everyone in the family tests positive for covid and you are the only negative in the house, you have to gear up with masks..."

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  Baahubali fame Sathyaraj & director Priyadarshan hospitalized after testing COVID positive

  Celebrities | January 08, 2022 16:33 IST

  Sathyaraj who played the role of Kattappa in Baahubali and director Priyadarshan tested positive for Covid-19 recently. Sources say that while Sathyaraj was admitted to a private hospital in Aminijikarai, Priyadarshan was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in Chennai.

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  'Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin' actress Ayesha Singh tests positive for COVID19

  TV | January 08, 2022 13:20 IST

  Ayesha Singh is currently quarantined at her home. "The artist is receiving medical attention and is under home quarantine. We are constantly in touch with the entire team as their health is our priority. We stand by our commitment to safety and will continue to ensure that all measures prescribed by the authorities are being adhered to," Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin's producers shared.   

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  Madhur Bhandarkar tests positive for COVID, quarantines at home

  Celebrities | January 08, 2022 12:39 IST

  The new variant Omicron is spreading at a rampant rate. There has been a massive increase in the number of infections over the last few weeks. Many Bollywood and television celebrities have tested positive for the virus. The latest celebrity to be tested positive for COVID19 is filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar.

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  Swara Bhasker hits back at trolls praying for her demise after she tests positive for COVID

  Celebrities | January 08, 2022 12:18 IST

  On Friday, Swara Bhasker confirmed that she has tested positive for COVID-19. Taking to her Instagram handle, Swara informed everyone about her diagnosis. She also urged those who came in contact with her to get themselves tested just to be safe. Issuing a statement, Swara revealed that she along with her family have been isolated since January 5.

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  Deepika Padukone recalls her 'difficult' COVID journey: I was unrecognisable, my mind wasn’t working

  Celebrities | January 08, 2022 11:16 IST

  "I felt that when I had the illness it was still okay but after that, I needed to take two months off work because my mind wasn't working. The phase for me was very, very difficult," Deepika Padukone said.  

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  Dolo 650: Netizens start meme fest after a rise in COVID cases, call it 'new favourite snack'

  Trending | January 08, 2022 10:17 IST

  Omicron scare: There may be no need for COVID19 patients with 'mild' symptoms to rush to a hospital for bed. They should isolate themselves at home, and take necessary precautions. One should consult a doctor and buy their 'Dolo 650' from a chemist. 

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  Omicron Scare: Study finds intense meditation may boost immunity

  Health | January 08, 2022 9:26 IST

  While the positive effects of meditation are well documented, far less is known about its molecular and genetic effects, said Vijayendran Chandran, PhD, an assistant professor of paediatrics and neuroscience in the UF College of Medicine. Meditation activated 97 per cent of interferon-response genes, compared with 76 per cent gene activation in mild COVID-19 patients and 31 per cent in severe COVID-19 cases.   

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  Omicron variant underwent fundamental changes, reveals study

  Health | January 08, 2022 8:02 IST

  First detected from South Africa and Botswana in late November last year, the Omicron has spread rapidly to more than 100 countries. It has also outpaced the previous Delta strain in many countries to become the dominant variant. The countries include the US, the UK, Italy and Portugal among others.

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  Watch | Canadian passengers party onboard without masks; later refused by 3 airlines

  World | January 07, 2022 22:13 IST

  Sunwing Airlines cancelled the return charter flight from Cancun that had been scheduled for Wednesday and Air Transat and Air Canada also both said they will refuse to carry the passengers.