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After Covid-induced lull, HP logs over three-time rise in tourist footfall
Tourism in the hill state has picked up pace after a Covid-induced lull with footfall surging over three times this year till October 31 compared to the corresponding year-ago period
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Thane records 17 new Covid-19 infections in a day; active case tally at 120
As many as 17 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Maharashtra's Thane district, taking its infection count to 747,235, a health official said on Sunday
 "Thane records 17 new Covid-19 infections in a day; active case tally at 120")
Confusion and angst follow as China eases coronavirus restrictions
The reaction to China's most significant easing of coronavirus controls has been a jumble of conflicting priorities and public sentiment since Beijing announced the changes a week ago
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Odisha withdraws all Covid restrictions over substantial decline in cases
'In view of the substantial decline of Covid-19 cases in the state over the past several months, the government after careful consideration is pleased to repeal The Odisha COVID-19 Regulations, 2020'
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Beijing under semi-lockdown as new coronavirus cases rise in China
Beijing wore an eerie look on Saturday with most of its residents staying home after several districts in the city on Friday issued advisories to people, calling for less cross-district personnel flow
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With war in Europe, world encountering food, energy crisis: Shaktikanta Das
Das said the COVID-19 pandemic crisis created an opportunity to explore and harness the power of big data and strengthen direct feedback mechanisms while working from home.
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China's Covid-19 restrictions hit oldest Jixiang theatre in Beijing
Performances were due to resume Nov. 27, but such dates for re-opening have frequently been extended.
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Maharashtra sees 119 new Covid cases, one death in a day; active tally 821
Maharashtra on Friday recorded 119 new cases of coronavirus and a fatality that raised the tally of infections to 81,35,010 and toll to 1,48,403, an official from the state health department said.
 "Maharashtra sees 119 new Covid cases, one death in a day; active tally 821")
Australia reports 38% spike in new Covid cases amid fourth pandemic wave
An average of 10,799 new infections were reported nationally every day in the week to Friday, reports Xinhua
India records 656 new Covid-19 infections in a day; active tally declines
India logged 656 new coronavirus infections taking the tally of Covid-19 cases to 44,667,967, while the active cases declined to 7,034, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday
Covid-19 infection may reactivate several latent viruses in body: Study
Severe, long-term fatigue, post-exertional malaise, pain and sleep problems are characteristic signs of the disease
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Maharashtra sees 108 new Covid cases, 131 recover; active tally 859
As per health department data, the recovery rate in the state stands at 98.17%
LIVE news updates: Dr C V Ananda Bose appointed West Bengal Governor
Catch all the live updates from across the globe here
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Chinese city Guangzhou plans 250,000 quarantine beds to fight Covid
Access to the district of 1.8 million people was suspended last week following outbreaks, but some controls were lifted Monday
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Do you still need to wear a mask? Here's what doctors have to say
Doctors say that most people have some form of immunity against the virus already
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India jewellery industry up 60% from pre-Covid level in Q2FY23: Icra
On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, the demand for jewellery in India contracted 2 per cent
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Chinese authorities face public anger over 2nd child's quarantine death
The 4-month-old girl died after suffering vomiting and diarrhea while in quarantine at a hotel in the central city of Zhengzhou
Thane reports 20 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours; active tally at 148
The number of active Covid-19 cases in the district has come down to 148 as compared to 165 the previous day
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India reports 635 new Covid-19 cases in a day; active tally dips to 7,175
India logged 635 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid cases to 44,667,311, while the active cases declined to 7,175, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated
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Oil falls as geopolitical tensions ease, China Covid concerns return
Brent crude futures dropped by 62 cents, or 0.7%, to $92.24 a barrel by 0110 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 65 cents, or 0.8%, to $84.94 a barrel
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