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Mumbai logs 30 new Covid-19 infections, no death; active case tally at 208
Mumbai on Wednesday reported 30 new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall tally to 1,154,732, while no fresh death linked to the infection was recorded in the metropolis, said the local civic body
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Chinese authorities call on retired soldiers to help Foxconn iPhone plant
The plant, the world's largest iPhone manufacturing facility, has been hit by discontent over government mandated measures to curb the spread of Covid-19
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Aviation ministry modifies rule to make masks optional on domestic flights
In-flight announcements may only mention that all passengers should preferably use masks/face covers; no specific reference to fine/penal action needed
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Indoor relative humidity could influence Covid transmission, says study
"There is potentially a protective effect of this intermediate indoor relative humidity," suggested lead author Connor Verheyen
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Masks no more compulsory during air travel, says civil aviation ministry
Till now, the use of masks or face covers while travelling on flights was mandatory
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Maharashtra: Thane records 5 new Covid-19 cases; active tally at 165
With the addition of the latest cases on Tuesday, the district currently has 165 active Covid-19 cases
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India logs 501 new Covid-19 infections in a day; active case tally at 7,561
India saw a single-day rise of 501 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined from 7,918 to 7,561, the health ministry said on Tuesday
Over 50% Indian firms experienced economic crime in 2 years: Survey
95% of them suffered new types of fraud as a result of the disruption caused by Covid-19
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Chhattisgarh records 6 coronavirus cases, no new death; active tally at 39
Chhattisgarh on Tuesday reported six new Covid-19 cases at a positivity rate of 0.25 per cent, taking the overall tally to 11,77,684, while the death toll remain unchanged at 14,145, an official said
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Hospitals see influx of foreign patients in Sept qtr as travel norms ease
Several corporate hospitals say international patient footfalls have crossed pre-pandemic levels
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US transport dept fines Air India $1.4 mn for delaying refunds of $121 mn
Refunds were on account of flights cancelled during Covid-19 pandemic; AI among six airlines that collectively forked out $600 mn in refunds and $7.25 mn in penalties
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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif tests positive for Covid-19 after returning from UK
Shehbaz, 71, returned to Pakistan on Monday after taking a detour to London from the COP27 climate conference in Egypt to visit his elder brother Nawaz Sharif.
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Covid-19 lockdowns spark violent protests in China's Guangzhou City
In videos on social media, hundreds of people can be seen marching in the streets and pushing over police barriers in Guangzhou's Haizhu district, which has been in lockdown since late last month
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China recalibrates policy, issues directions to rescue property sector
The move coincided with a publicly announced 20-point playbook from the National Health Commission aimed at reducing the economic and social impact of containing Covid
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Oil prices fall $1 on surging Covid cases in China, firmer US dollar
Covid-19 cases climbed in China over the weekend, with Beijing and other big cities on Monday reporting record infections
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Over 1.5 mn people had missed or delayed TB diagnosis in 2020: Study
The research, published in the journal BMC Medicine, shows that children may be disproportionately affected in over half of countries analysed
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S Korean PM urges strict vigilance against Covid resurgence during winter
The coronavirus wave, which seemed to be slightly slowing, is starting to spread again in the winter season: Prime Minister told a Cabinet meeting
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G20 unveils global pandemic fund to avoid repeat of Covid pandemic
Funds will be used to help countries prevent future pandemics; fundraising currently at $1.4 billion
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ASEAN summits concludes; focus on regional cooperation Covid-19 recovery
The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Cambodia concluded on Sunday, achieving fruitful results for greater regional cooperation towards post Covid pandemic socio-economic recovery.
India logs 734 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths; active tally at 12,307
The active cases comprises 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.78 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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