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China’s surge in respiratory illness is caused by known pathogens and there is no sign of new infectious diseases, a health official said on Saturday as the country faces its…

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‘Not Like Covid But Cocktail of Viruses’: India ‘Closely Monitoring’ China’s Pneumonia Outbreak

November 25, 2023

Amid the increase in the incidence of respiratory diseases in China, the Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory…

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Army invites back soldiers discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

November 24, 2023

WASHINGTON – Nearly a year after Congress forced the Pentagon to rescind its mandate requiring all troops to receive the coronavirus vaccine, 19 soldiers have rejoined the Army after they…

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China Begins Imposing Masks Again as Coronavirus Cases Rise

November 7, 2023

China’s state-run Global Times on Friday quoted epidemiologists who claimed the surge of pneumonia, influenza, bacterial infections, and coronavirus cases was not too far out of line with projections for…

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Covid Vaccine Not Behind Sudden Deaths Among Youth: Report

November 2, 2023

Underlying health issue, unhealthy lifestyle prominent reasons for heart attacks, says ICMR findings Covid vaccination wasn’t the risk factor that increased the cases of sudden cardiac arrest among the younger…

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COVID-19 treatments to enter the market with a hefty price tag

October 28, 2023

The COVID-19 treatments millions of Americans have taken for free from the federal government will enter the private market next week with a hefty price tag. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is…

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Dr. Fauci is sharing his new nightmare about ‘next inevitable pandemic’

October 24, 2023

Dr. Anthony Fauci became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tens of millions of Americans turned to the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases…

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Vulnerability to different COVID-19 mutations depends on previous infections and vaccination, study suggests

October 8, 2023

A person’s immune response to variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, depends on their previous exposure – and differences in the focus of immune responses will help scientists…

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More pandemics ahead? Wuhan ‘batwoman’ says 20 coronaviruses have ‘high risk’ of human outbreaks

September 26, 2023

Scientists predict more coronavirus pandemics as world recovers from COVID-19. 20 coronaviruses likely to infect humans. Scientists have heralded the possibility of fresh coronavirus borne pandemics as the world recovers…

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Long COVID can cause long-term damage to multiple organs, study finds

September 23, 2023

Scans of long COVID patients show a third have multiple organ injuries months after leaving hospital, a new study shows. A third of long COVID patients sustained damage to multiple…

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Covid Era-Curbs Back In Kerala Amid Nipah Scare: 10 Developments

September 15, 2023

Like during COVID-19, the containment zone is barred from entry, with all key entry and exit routes to and from these wards being barricaded and police personnel posted . Shops…

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US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall

September 12, 2023

The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter. The Food and Drug Administration…

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Updated COVID shots are coming. They’re part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses

September 10, 2023

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon, just in time to pair them with flu shots. And this fall, the first vaccines for another scary virus called RSV are rolling out…

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WHO sounds major alarm over ‘concerning’ Covid wave coming this winter as deaths soar

September 8, 2023

It comes as schools across America bring back mandated face masks, recalling the darkest days of the pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of “concerning trends” for COVID-19…

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Schools across America bring back Covid MASKS in classrooms amid rise in infections – in call back to dark days of pandemic

September 7, 2023

A slew of schools across America are reinstating mask mandates amid a surge in positive Covid tests – despite evidence they harm children’s learning. Kinterbish Junior High School in Alabama…

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Pirola Variant Mutating Rapidly, UK Put On Alert After Country Confirms First Case Of New COVID-19 Strain BA.2.86

September 1, 2023

The National Health Service (NHS) on Thursday warned the people of Britain to be on the lookout for the new Pirola Covid variant amid concerns it might unleash a new…

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COVID-19 and flu autumn vaccination drive brought forward as new variant emerges in UK

August 31, 2023

NHS officials say the variant, known as BA.2.86, represents the most concerning new variant since Omicron first emerged. And while It is not classified as a “variant of concern”, scientists…

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COVID-19: North Korea becomes latest country to relax border after pandemic – but only to its citizens

August 28, 2023

Flights have already begun operating to Beijing in China and Vladivostok in Russia ahead of the borders reopening, but it is unclear who has actually travelled onboard. North Korea has…

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Centre Reviews Covid-19 Situation, Asks States To Keep Eye On New Variants Like Pirola, Eris

August 22, 2023

As of Monday, India has 1,475 active coronavirus cases. The maximum number of active cases is in Kerala (1,010), followed by West Bengal (182) and Maharashtra (116). New Delhi: The…

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‘Alarming’ study finds Covid can trigger high blood pressure

August 22, 2023

Covid-19 may cause high blood pressure in those previously unaffected by the disorder, a new study suggests. The ‘alarming’ research found that of more than 45,000 patients attending hospital due…

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WHO tracks highly mutated Covid variant BA.2.86: All you need to know

August 19, 2023

The BA.2.86 strain was first reported on July 24 and was classified as a ‘variant under monitoring’ on August 17. The World Health Organization (WHO) has turned its vigilant eye … Read more

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New Covid variant EG.5: Symptoms to transmissibility; 7 things to know about Omicron subvariant Eris

August 16, 2023

The EG. 5 or Eris, which is more prevalent globally, is connected to the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.9.2. All you want to know about the new Covid variant. Covid variant EG.5 … Read more

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COVID cases up 55% in New York, doctors warn of new variants

August 9, 2023

In May, the COVID-19 emergency was officially declared over — but the coronavirus is still a significant concern, according to some in the medical community. The latest data from the … Read more

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WHO Sounds Alarm Over New Covid Wave In The UK; Should India Be Concerned About The Fast Spreading ‘Eris’?

August 7, 2023

As the new Covid-19 sub-variant ‘Eris’ spreads fast in the UK, there are concerns as to whether a fresh Covid wave can be caused in India and other countries. The … Read more

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COVID-19: New variant spreading across UK – as overall cases continue to rise

August 5, 2023

Scientifically known as EG.5.1, it is descended from the Omicron variant of COVID, and already accounts for one in seven new cases, UKHSA data shows. A new COVID variant is … Read more

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Scientists discover the ‘most mutated Covid variant ever’ lurking in a patient in Indonesia

July 29, 2023

Scientists discover the ‘most mutated Covid variant ever’ lurking in a patient in Indonesia Strain has over 110 mutations, double that of Omicron which took over the world A Covid … Read more

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The next pandemic ‘even deadlier’ than COVID is coming, warns WHO

May 24, 2023

The head of the World Health Organization warned that the world must prepare for the next pandemic, which could be “even deadlier” than the COVID-19 pandemic. In a meeting of … Read more

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One man dies and seven others are hurt after report of stabbings in Cornwall

May 1, 2023

A man in his 30s has died and seven other people have been injured after police were called to reports of someone with a knife in Cornwall. Officers were called … Read more

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India sees a decline in daily Covid-19 cases with 10,000 new infections today

April 24, 2023

India has reported a huge downfall in daily Covid-19 cases as the country logged 10,112 fresh coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data … Read more

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WHO warns COVID-19 pandemic still volatile

April 19, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday (Apr 18) warned the COVID-19 pandemic was still volatile, saying there could be further trouble before the virus settles into a predictable pattern. … Read more

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Delhi, Maharashtra notch over 1,000 fresh cases, experts say Covid in endemic stage

April 13, 2023

Despite the ongoing rise in daily cases, experts believe that Covid-19 in India is moving towards the endemic stage and infections will come down in the coming 10-12 days. Maharashtra … Read more

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Delhi Reports 980 Fresh Covid Cases, Positivity Rate Nearly 26 Percent

April 12, 2023

Delhi logged 980 fresh COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with a positivity rate of 25.98 per cent, meaning one in every four people tested returned a positive result, according to data … Read more

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India Logs Nearly 8,000 Covid Cases In A Day, Active Tally Rises To 40,215

April 12, 2023

India has registered 7,830 new cases in the last 24 hours with the active cases at 40,215. India’s active caseload has jumped to 40,215 with 7,830 new Covid cases in … Read more

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Nationwide Drill From Today To Check Covid Preparedness As Cases Rise

April 10, 2023

Union health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, had, last week held a review meeting and asked states to stay alert and review the preparedness of health facilities. New Delhi: A nationwide drill … Read more

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North Korea defector tells of escape and reveals what life is really like in secretive state

April 8, 2023

The man known as David tells Sky News how his father disappeared without a trace and his mother was tortured in a labour camp – as he provides a rare … Read more

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Covid: Maharashtra Sees 186% Jump In Cases, Delhi Records Highest Rise Since August 27

April 5, 2023

Covid Cases India Updates: Maharashtra and Delhi saw a massive spike in daily infections while several personalities like Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and former cricketer Akash Chopra tested positive India … Read more

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Govt cautions on antibiotics use as Covid cases rise

April 2, 2023

Amid a spike in cases across the country, the health ministry has shared an updated guideline on Covid-management which says that antibiotics should not be used unless there is ‘clinical … Read more

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Delhi logs 300 Covid cases in 24 hours, highest since September

March 30, 2023

Delhi has witnessed an increase in the number of fresh Covid cases over the last few days amid a sharp rise in the figure of H3N2 influenza cases in the … Read more

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Healthy kids, adolescents may not need Covid-19 shots: WHO

March 29, 2023

Healthy children and adolescents may no longer need Covid shots, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, updating its guidance on vaccines as the world adjusts to living permanently with the … Read more

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Spike in Covid cases| Nationwide mock drills to be held on April 10 and 11: Health Ministry

March 26, 2023

The advisory comes on a day when India recorded 1,590 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single day count in 146 days. Amid a … Read more

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XBB.1.16 has potential to drive fresh Covid wave? Former AIIMS director answers

March 23, 2023

A total of 76 samples of XBB.1.16 variant of coronavirus have been found which might be behind the recent rise of cases in the country, according to INSACOG data. Former … Read more

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Alert! Maharashtra, Karnataka covid-19 cases on the rise; govt issues advisory, shares district-wise caseload

March 18, 2023

New Delhi: The central government has directed six states to examine the increasing covid-19 situation at the micro level and surveillance, test, and monitor new and emerging covid clusters. Over … Read more

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Fauci Speaks Out About COVID Lab Leak Theory After Report

February 28, 2023

Dr. Anthony Fauci urged people to keep an open mind when it comes to COVID-19 origins after a new report suggested that the virus was leaked from a Chinese lab. … Read more

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Man cured of HIV after stem cell transplant in third success story worldwide

February 21, 2023

A man who received a stem cell transplant ten years ago has become the third person to be confirmed as cured of HIV. The 53-year-old, known as the Dusseldorf Patient, … Read more

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WHO calls ‘urgent’ meeting over outbreak deadly disease

February 15, 2023

WHO convenes ‘urgent’ meeting over outbreak of Marburg virus – one of the world’s deadliest diseases that kills 90% of patients and has no cure • The WHO convened a … Read more

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At least 35 dead from mysterious meningitis outbreak in Mexico

February 7, 2023

State officials in northern Mexico on Monday reported another death caused by a mysterious meningitis outbreak, bringing the total number of victims linked to the disease to 35. To date, … Read more

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India Gets Its Own Nasal Vaccine, Booster Costs ₹ 800 Per Dose

January 27, 2023

Developed by India’s Bharat Biotech, the vaccine will be available to the government for ₹ 325 per dose, while it will cost ₹ 800 to private hospitals. New Delhi: Union … Read more

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China has reported almost 60,000 COVID-related deaths since early December after the country dropped its strict lockdown restrictions.

January 15, 2023

China: The announcement follows complaints that the Chinese government was failing to release data about the status of the pandemic. China dropped its strict zero COVID policy on 7 December, … Read more

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Pfizer bivalent Covid shot may be linked to stroke, says US CDC, but asks people to still get boosted

January 14, 2023

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that US drugmaker Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech’s updated Covid-19 shot could … Read more

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Covovax vaccine to get approval as a booster in 10-15 days: Adar Poonawalla

January 9, 2023

Serum Institute of India’s Chief Executive Officer Adar Poonawalla has said their Covovax vaccine will get approval as a booster against COVID-19 in the next 10 to 15 days. The … Read more

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China’s ‘great migration’ kicks-off under shadow of COVID

January 8, 2023

China on Saturday marked the first day of “chun yun”, the 40-day period of Lunar New Year travel known pre-pandemic as the world’s largest annual migration of people, bracing for … Read more

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China in talks with Pfizer for vaccines ahead of reopening borders as Covid cases surge | 5 points

January 7, 2023

China is in talks with Pfizer to secure a licence that will permit domestic drugmakers to manufacture and distribute generic Covid drug as cases surge, reports said. Meanwhile, young people … Read more

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Thailand says no COVID-19 test needed for travellers from China

January 6, 2023

BANGKOK: Thai authorities said on Thursday (Jan 5) that travellers from China could enter the country without pre-departure coronavirus tests, hoping their return would be a shot in the arm for … Read more

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India mandates a pre-departure RT-PCR for passengers from 5 countries including China

January 3, 2023

India on Monday issued revised guidelines for international air passengers arriving from identified high-risk countries including China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan, mandating an RT-PCR test. “As per the … Read more

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China can see light of hope, says Xi Jinping on Covid outbreak in New Year address

January 1, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping in his New Year address said the “light of hope” is in front amid a massive spike in Covid cases in the country. This was Xi … Read more

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Covid Variant XBB.1.5 Accounts for 41% of New US Cases; Can Resist Antibodies, Challenge Vaccines

December 31, 2022

Scientists have sounded the alarm over the Covid omicron XBB.1.5 variant after it became one of the rising variants in the United States, representing about 41% of the new cases … Read more

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France, UK join growing list of countries in imposing COVID curbs

December 31, 2022

Visitors from China will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flights. France and the United Kingdom have joined Spain and Italy in requiring travellers arriving from China … Read more

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Half of passengers on China flight to Italy have COVID – as US becomes fifth country to tighten restrictions on Chinese travellers

December 29, 2022

Beijing’s announcement that it will issue ordinary passports and visas means millions of Chinese travellers could go abroad for next month’s Lunar New Year holiday – and concerns that China … Read more

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Hospitals overflowing with patients, Covid testing down, says Indian-origin doctor in China

December 29, 2022

Dr Abhishek Kundu, currently residing in China, spoke about the existing Covid scenario in the country. China has eased coronavirus-related restrictions even as it grapples with a fresh spurt in … Read more

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Not One, 4 Virus Variants Causing China Surge: Centre’s Covid Panel Chief

December 28, 2022

NK Arora said the China outbreak is due to a cocktail of viruses, which behave differently due to local epidemiology. The BF.7 only accounts for 15 per cent of the … Read more

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Agra man tests positive for Covid after returning from China

December 26, 2022

Currently asymptomatic, the man from Shahganj area is being monitored, and those who come into contact with him are being tested, according to officials. Two days after returning from China, … Read more

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Omicron BA.7 Variant: India needs to keep vigil and not panic

December 25, 2022

As the world was gearing to put the COVID-19 pandemic into the rearview, the ever-mutating virus has once again set alarm bells ringing globally with countries like Japan, the US, … Read more

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China To Stop Publishing Daily Covid Cases Amid Fresh Surge

December 25, 2022

“Relevant COVID information will be published by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention for reference and research,” the NHC said in a statement. China’s National Health Commission, which … Read more

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China estimates Covid surge is infecting 37 million people a day

December 24, 2022

Beijing’s swift dismantling of Covid Zero restrictions has led to the unfettered spread of the highly contagious omicron variants in a population with low levels of natural immunity. Nearly 37 … Read more

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Uttarakhand Covid guidelines: Masks compulsory in public places from today; vaccination centres set up

December 23, 2022

Dehradun: Taking precautionary measures against COVID-19, the Uttarakhand government has made masks mandatory in public places from Friday. Expecting huge rush of tourists during Christmas and New Year, the Pushkar … Read more

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COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns

December 23, 2022

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandviya made a statement in Lok Sabha during the ongoing winter session of Parliament on the COVID-19 situation in the country as cases continue to rise … Read more

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“Very Concerned Over Evolving Situation In China”: WHO Chief On Covid Surge

December 22, 2022

“WHO is very concerned over the evolving situation in China, with increasing reports of severe disease” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. Geneva: The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday … Read more

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Coronavirus: China’s hospitals seem to be filling up – WHO

December 22, 2022

Hospitals in China appear to be filling up amid concerns about a fresh Covid-19 wave hitting the country, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Dr Michael Ryan says intensive care … Read more

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‘Nothing to worry about, India has hybrid immunity’: NTAGI chief amid rising fears over China’s COVID spike

December 21, 2022

NK Arora, the chairman of the COVID-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), said that there is nothing to panic about as the country’s system … Read more

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‘Our immunity robust… but…’: Ex-AIIMS director to HT amid China Covid surge

December 21, 2022

Former AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria says nearly three years into the pandemic, we are in a situation where there has been high natural infection, and the coverage of vaccines … Read more

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‘VARIANT FACTORY’ Urgent warning China’s ‘thermonuclear’ Covid outbreak could spawn new mutation as expert says pandemic NOT over

December 21, 2022

A WARNING has been issued over China’s “thermonuclear” Covid outbreak as fears grow it could spawn a new mutation of the deadly virus. The country is currently in the grip … Read more

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WHO eyes end to Covid emergency in 2023

December 15, 2022

As the third anniversary of the original outbreak rolls around, the WHO said the virus was here to stay but would need managing alongside other respiratory illnesses. The World Health … Read more

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Covid Was Man-Made Virus, Says Wuhan Lab Scientist In New Book

December 6, 2022

Covid was leaked from Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), a state-run and funded research facility, two years ago, the New York Post reported, quoting US-based researcher Andrew Huff’s statement in … Read more

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COVID STORMTROOPERS Inside China’s brutal Covid army ‘The Big Whites’ who ‘weld people into their homes’ & brutally crush protesters

December 2, 2022

THROUGHOUT the Covid pandemic in China, a constant presence in the lives of its citizens have been hazmat clad lockdown enforcers. Known as ‘Da Bai’ – or Big Whites – … Read more

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Long Covid may be ‘the next public health disaster’ — with a $3.7 trillion economic impact rivaling the Great Recession

December 1, 2022

Sam Norpel used to present regular financial updates to C-suite executives. Now, unpredictable bouts of broken, staccato speech make that impossible for the former e-commerce executive. Despite being up to … Read more

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China’s COVID storm

November 27, 2022

A makeshift hospital being built Tuesday for COVID patients in China’s southwestern megacity of Chongqing. Photo: CNS/AFP via Getty Images China reported a record number of infections this week, amid … Read more

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COVID CHAOS Beijing facing ‘critical’ Covid crisis as China plunges 400MILLION people into lockdown amid ‘worst ever’ cases

November 25, 2022

BEIJING is facing a “critical” Covid situation as more than 400 million people in China are plunged into lockdown. China has reported record high infections and in response has imposed … Read more

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Beijing shuts parks, Shanghai tightens entry as China COVID cases rise

November 23, 2022

Beijing shut parks and museums on Tuesday and Shanghai tightened rules for people entering the city as Chinese authorities grapple with a spike in COVID-19 cases that has deepened concern … Read more

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Maharashtra: 36 cases of XBB subvariant of Omicron found so far; experts worry about ‘long COVID’

October 30, 2022

Pune district has reported 21 XBB cases to date, followed by 10 in Thane, two in Nagpur and one each in Akola, Amravati and Raigad. The number of cases of … Read more

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Two New Immune-Evasive Covid-19 Variants Found In UK, Over 700 Cases Detected

October 29, 2022

UK Covid Outbreak: According to the UK Health and Security Agency, studies on the new variations are ongoing, and the body is actively monitoring the situation. Two new coronavirus strains … Read more

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New inhalable COVID vaccine, that is sucked in through the mouth, trialled in China

October 27, 2022

“It was like drinking a cup of milk tea,” one Shanghai resident said in a video posted online by Chinese state media. An inhalable COVID-19 vaccine is being administered in … Read more

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Maharashtra warns of Covid spike ahead of festivities, issues guidelines to combat new variants

October 19, 2022

Maharashtra Health Department also pointed out that the XBB variant of Covid-19 reported in the state had “growth advantage over BA.2.75 and immune evasive property”. By Pankaj Upadhyay: Ahead of … Read more

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New highly infectious covid variants BF.7 and BA.5.1.7 found in China even as a winter wave looms over Europe

October 12, 2022

BF.7 and BA.5.1.7 – the highly contagious subvariants of Omicron with greater transmissibility and ‘fast spreading speed’ have been found in China. Europe on the other hand is simmering over … Read more

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One person dying every 44 seconds due to Covid: WHO chief

September 12, 2022

As the world embarks on living a normal life post the pandemic amid declining cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that one person with Covid-19 is still dying … Read more

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As Bharat Biotech Gets DGCI Nod, Here’s All About India’s 1st Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine

September 7, 2022

In a massive boost for India’s fight against COVID-19, Bharat Biotech’s intranasal vaccine received a nod for restricted use in persons aged 18 and above. In a major development, India’s … Read more

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Taiwan removes Singapore, Malaysia from initial list of countries eligible for visa-free entry

September 7, 2022

Taiwan has removed Singapore, Malaysia and a host of other countries from an initial list of nations announced as eligible for visa-free entry starting next week. On Monday (Sep 5), … Read more

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Sharpest dip in weekly Covid numbers in 4 months

September 5, 2022

India recorded a big dip in Covid-19 numbers in the week ending Sunday, with both fresh cases and deaths registering their sharpest weekly decreases in percentage terms at least in … Read more

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Shenzhen districts locked down as China battles COVID-19 outbreaks

September 4, 2022

Most residents of the Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen went into a weekend lockdown on Saturday (Sep 3) as mass COVID-19 testing kicked off in much of the city of … Read more

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Delhi Covid positivity rate nearly 20%, 917 new cases in 24 hours

August 17, 2022

Delhi on Tuesday registered 917 new cases and 3 deaths. The Covid positivity rate jumped to 19.20 per cent according to the data shared by the health department. The Covid-19 … Read more

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As Covid-19 cases surge, Punjab govt makes face masks mandatory

August 14, 2022

It has been observed that many people are not following Covid-appropriate behaviour, especially wearing of masks, according to the advisory In view of a spurt in coronavirus cases, the Punjab … Read more

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Delhi logs 2,136 new COVID-19 cases, 10 fatalities in a day

August 13, 2022

This is the 10th consecutive day when Delhi logged more than 2,000 COVID-19 cases in a day. The national capital on February 13 reported 12 deaths due to the viral … Read more

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Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield

August 11, 2022

The government has approved Biological E’s Corbevax as a precaution dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Wednesday The government … Read more

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Asia, Europe see spike and a WHO warning: Global Covid-19 surge weekly round-up

March 20, 2022

Covid-19 surge: Delta and Omicron variants continue to dominate a fresh wave in Asia with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea witnessing a surge daily cases. Here’s a round-up … Read more

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Covid Peak in S. Korea, Lockdown in China, New Variant in Israel: WHO Warns of New Wave

March 18, 2022

After many weeks of downfall, the Covid graph is plateauing again across countries including China, Korea and Hong Kong. While 30 million people are forced under lockdown in China and … Read more

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Centre Rings Alarm Amid Covid Comeback in China, Calls for Genome Sequencing, Surveillance At High-Level Meet

March 17, 2022

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting in the wake of a humongous rise in the Covid-19 cases in China and South East Asia. Official sources … Read more

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A covid surge in Western Europe has U.S. bracing for another wave

March 17, 2022

A surge in coronavirus infections in Western Europe has experts and health authorities on alert for another wave of the pandemic in the United States, even as most of the … Read more

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China’s soaring COVID infections fuel concern about cost of containment

March 16, 2022

China posted a steep jump in daily COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, with new cases more than doubling from a day earlier to hit a two-year high, raising concerns about the … Read more

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China reports sharp rise in COVID-19 cases

March 15, 2022

The northeastern province of Jilin was worst hit, accounting for more than 3,000 cases, according to the National Health Commission. China reported 5,280 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, more than … Read more

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COVID-19 vaccine for 12-14-year-olds to start from March 16; all above 60 years can take boosters

March 15, 2022

The new decision will mean that, while Corbevax will be offered to the younger adolescents, those in the 15-17-year age group will continue to get Covaxin. More than two months … Read more

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Who needs to get tested for COVID-19? ICMR issues advisory on ‘purposive testing strategy’

November 18, 2019

New Delhi: As India’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Indian Council of Medical Research has released an advisory on “Purposive Testing Strategy”, suggesting that some individuals need not be tested … Read more

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