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Scientists identify ultra-potent antibody that can offset Omicron variants
Named 'S2X324', its neutralising potency was largely unaffected by any of the Omicron variants tested, said the study published in the journal Science.
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China's economy weakens, signs point to more strain ahead amid Covid curbs
Both the official manufacturing purchasing managers index and the non-manufacturing gauge, which measures construction and services activity, fell in the month to 49.2 and 48.7, respectively
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India records 1,326 new Covid-19 cases, active tally declines to 17,912
With 1,326 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 44,653,592, while the active cases declined to 17,912, according to Health Ministry data
 "India records 1,326 new Covid-19 cases, active tally declines to 17,912")
Oil slips as China's Covid-19 curbs outweigh concerns over US output
Wider Covid-19 curbs in China invariably raise concerns over demand from the world's top crude importer, Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said
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Sans Covid curbs, thousands throng ghats in Delhi for Chhath Puja
After two years of restrictions owing to Covid, thousands of devotees thronged ghats and makeshift ponds across the capital on Sunday to worship the Sun God as part of Chhath Puja celebrations
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Data story: India adds 1,604 new Covid cases; active tally at 18,317
India has added 9,524 cases in the past 7 days
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Despite Covid waves, India one of fastest-growing economies: Rijiju
Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said despite the three waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, India is currently one of the fastest-growing economies in the world
 "Despite Covid waves, India one of fastest-growing economies: Rijiju")
Mumbai records 132 new Covid-19 infections, 0 death in last 24 hours
Mumbai on Saturday recorded 132 new cases of coronavirus which raised the tally of infections in the metropolis to 1,153,860, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said
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36 cases of XBB found in Maharashtra; experts worry about long Covid
The number of cases of XBB subvariant of Omicron in Maharashtra has reached 36, the health department said on Saturday, adding that in most of these cases patients recovered in home isolation
Maharashtra records 319 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths in a single day
Maharashtra on Saturday reported 319 new COVID-19 cases and two pandemic-related deaths, the state health department said
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Scientists identify in humans neutralising antibody to Omicron variants
Researchers have identified in humans a pan-variant neutralising antibody, named S2X324, whose neutralizing potency was largely unaffected by any of the Omicron strains, according to a study
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Data story: India logs 1,574 new Covid cases; death toll at 529,008
India has added 9,914 cases in the past 7 days
 "Data story: India logs 1,574 new Covid cases; death toll at 529,008")
Health ministers of G20 countries launch call to action on tuberculosis
Health Ministers of the G20 members launched a "Call to Action on Financing for Tuberculosis Response" to tackle the second leading cause of death from infectious diseases after Covid-19
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LIVE updates: India logs 1,5674 new Covid cases, toll climbs to 529,008
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Oil futures ease about 1% as top crude importer China widens COVID curbs
Oil prices eased about 1% on Friday after top crude importer China widened its COVID-19 curbs, though the crude benchmarks were poised for a weekly gain on supply concerns
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Foxconn's China iPhone factory in disarray due to Covid outbreak: Report
Foxconn's factory in Zhengzhou in central China is the world's largest assembly plant for Apple's iPhones
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LIVE: Pact to set up Tata-Airbus proj in Guj inked under MVA rule, says min
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Racial, ethnic disparities persist in US outpatient Covid-19 treatment: CDC
Racial and ethnic disparities persisted in outpatient Covid-19 treatment in the US, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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China's economic growth now seen below 5% through 2024 on Covid zero risk
Growth is now expected to be below 5% for each year through 2024, the latest Bloomberg survey of economists shows
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Data story: India logs 2,208 new Covid cases; death toll at 528,999
India has added 10,452 cases in the past 7 days
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