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  ‘A lung health emergency is unfolding’: Doctors warn of a growing airway disease pandemic

  Health | December 26, 2025 11:37 IST

  Doctors have warned that air pollution is triggering a silent health crisis in India, with a growing burden of undiagnosed lung and heart diseases. Experts urge urgent action, early detection, and long-term clean air policies to prevent lasting damage.

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  COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns aged the brain 5.5 times faster, even without infection, finds study

  Health | August 06, 2025 17:04 IST

  Several studies have earlier found that SARS-CoV-2 infections have led to neurodegeneration and cognitive decline in older people. However, this study now focuses on how people were affected by the pandemic. Read on to know more.

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  WHO members adopt historic pandemic agreement in wake of COVID-19 | Things to know

  World | May 20, 2025 17:14 IST

  WHO member states have adopted the first-ever Pandemic Agreement by consensus at the 78th World Health Assembly. Prompted by the global failures during COVID-19, the agreement aims to strengthen international cooperation in pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response.

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  'Completely wrong': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson on allegations of letting COVID-19 'rip' through UK

  World | December 07, 2023 20:38 IST

  He was grilled about his government's “Eat Out to Help Out” programme, which supported the hospitality industry by subsidising restaurant meals, and delays in imposing a second national lockdown as the UK recorded a massive surge in COVID-19 deaths.

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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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  Disease 'X' could be the next COVID pandemic as health experts warn it could kill over 50 million

  World | September 27, 2023 6:17 IST

  According to health expert, Bingham, Disease X could have a similar impact to the devastating Spanish Flu of 1919-1920.

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  North Korea reopens border for its citizens living abroad after over 3 years of COVID curbs

  World | August 27, 2023 12:04 IST

  North Korea banned tourists, jetted out diplomats and severely curtailed border traffic and trade after the pandemic began. The lockdown has further worsened the North’s chronic economic difficulties and food insecurity.

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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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  Uber to lay off 200 employees; 17 pc reduction in workforce since COVID pandemic

  Business | June 22, 2023 16:19 IST

  Since the beginning of the epidemic, the company has reduced its employees by 17 per cent.

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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

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  COVID-19 update: India reports over 12,500 new cases in a day, highest in around 8 months

  India | April 20, 2023 13:24 IST

  COVID-19 update: The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4.48 crore. The daily positivity rate was 5.46 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was 5.32 per cent.

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  COVID-19: India records 10,093 fresh cases in 24 hours, active tally stands at 57,542

  India | April 16, 2023 13:38 IST

  COVID-19 update: The daily positivity rate was recorded at 5.61 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.78 per cent. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore.

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  Delhi, Maharashtra report over 900 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours

  India | April 12, 2023 0:09 IST

  Delhi on Tuesday reported 980 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate in the national capital now stands at 25.98 per cent.

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  Noida: Active cases cross 300 first time in 2023, people urged to follow Covid protocol

  Uttar Pradesh | April 10, 2023 21:18 IST

  According to the health department's update on Monday morning, 31 new patients tested positive for COVID-19 in a 24-hour period, taking the number of active cases to 302.

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  Delhi sees 521 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, highest since August 27 last year

  Delhi | April 05, 2023 6:21 IST

  Covid positivity rate in Delhi stands at 15.64 per cent, related authorities informed on Tuesday.

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  Delhi records 300 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, two deaths; positivity rate nearly 14 per cent

  Delhi | March 29, 2023 21:44 IST

  It is for the first time since September 2022 when the national capital witnessed 300 fresh Covid infections.

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  Enhance lab surveillance, ramp up genome sequencing: PM Modi in Covid review meet

  India | March 23, 2023 6:11 IST

  Covid review meet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting to review the Covid-related situation and public health preparedness, amid rising cases in the country.

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  As Bird flu cases rise, will it turn into the next pandemic like Covid?

  Health | March 21, 2023 22:00 IST

  A new type of bird flu called H5N1 is spreading among wild birds and other animals like minks, badgers, pigs, and bears. People are wondering if it will also start affecting humans.

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  Centre's key meet on rising Covid, H3N2 cases today, will new restrictions return?

  India | March 20, 2023 14:32 IST

  According to the health ministry data, the daily positivity was recorded at 2.08 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 0.86 per cent.

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  Centre asks 6 states to follow risk assessment-based approach as Covid cases rise

  India | March 16, 2023 21:17 IST

  The Centre has advised these states to monitor the situation of Covid cases at micro-level and maintain focus on implementation of necessary measures for prompt and effective management of the disease, duly ensuring effective compliance with various advisories issued by the Ministry of Health.