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China may ease Covid Zero by 2022-end to aid economy, says Mobius
China will probably ease its disruptive Covid Zero policy by the end of this year as its economy is in trouble and the government needs money "badly," said Mark Mobius
 "China may ease Covid Zero by 2022-end to aid economy, says Mobius")
Employment exchange registrations yet to reach the pre-pandemic levels
Around 32.24 lakh jobseekers got registered on the employment exchanges during 2021, whereas only 20.7 lakh jobseekers were registered in 2020 pandemic year
 "Employment exchange registrations yet to reach the pre-pandemic levels")
Omicron BA.2 less severe than its original and Delta variants : Study
The Omicron BA.2 subvariant is less severe than the Delta variant and to an even greater extent than the original Omicron variant, according to the US-based Massachusetts General Hospital
 "Omicron BA.2 less severe than its original and Delta variants : Study")
New polio cases in nations due to halt in immunisation during Covid: expert
Immunisation pause at the beginning of Covid has led to the finding of fresh polio cases in countries like the US, UK and Mozambique this year, according to an expert
 "New polio cases in nations due to halt in immunisation during Covid: expert")
Coronavirus updates: Active Covid-19 cases in country dip to 20,821
India's COVID-19 caseload climbed to 4,46,46,880 with 1,112 fresh infections while the number of active cases came down to 20,821, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday
Tamil Nadu records 183 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally at 2,533
Tamil Nadu registered 183 fresh Covid-19 infections on Wednesday while the active cases continued to drop
 "Tamil Nadu records 183 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally at 2,533")
Latest LIVE: Congress prez Kharge constitutes 47-member Steering Committee
From INC getting a non-Gandhi president after 24 years and Rishi Sunak's appointment as UK PM to coronavirus cases and air pollution, catch all the latest developments from across the globe here
 "Latest LIVE: Congress prez Kharge constitutes 47-member Steering Committee")
WHO epidemiologist issues new advisory amid rise in Omicron variants
While the new Covid variants are causing fear worldwide, in India, they do not lead to more hospital admissions and deaths. Though it is considered mild, the new variants are still fast-spreading ones
 "WHO epidemiologist issues new advisory amid rise in Omicron variants")
Karnataka govt issues advisory after detection of new Covid sub-variant
The Karnataka government has issued an advisory urging people to adhere to Covid-19 appropriate behaviour in view of newer sub-variants of coronavirus being reported in neighbouring Maharashtra
 "Karnataka govt issues advisory after detection of new Covid sub-variant")
Data story: India records 830 new Covid cases; zero deaths in last 24 hrs
India has added 11,392 cases in the past 7 days
 "Data story: India records 830 new Covid cases; zero deaths in last 24 hrs")
Biden gets updated Covid-19 booster shot; urges people to get vaccinated
President Joe Biden rolled up his sleeve and got his updated Covid-19 booster shot, as he urged millions of people who have yet to be boosted to do so by Halloween
 "Biden gets updated Covid-19 booster shot; urges people to get vaccinated")
Japan rolls out Covid vaccination for children aged 6 months to 4 years
Japan began Covid-19 vaccination for children aged between six months and four years at a hospital in Tokyo
 "Japan rolls out Covid vaccination for children aged 6 months to 4 years")
Latest Live: Rishi Sunak becomes richest-ever occupant of UK's Number 10
From Sunak's appointment as UK PM, Cyclone Sitrang to coronavirus cases and air pollution, catch all the latest developments from across the globe here
Mumbai logs 32 new Covid-19 cases, no death; active tally drops below 800
Mumbai on Tuesday recorded 32 new cases of coronavirus, raising the overall tally to 11,53,502, while no fresh death linked to the infection was registered in the metropolis, the local civic body said
 "Mumbai logs 32 new Covid-19 cases, no death; active tally drops below 800")
Death risk from Covid-triggered heart issues very high in 1st month: Study
The risk of death from heart attack or failure after Covid-19 is very high within the first 30 days of infection, but remains heightened for some time afterwards, a new research has revealed
 "Death risk from Covid-triggered heart issues very high in 1st month: Study")
Omicron BF.7 threat: Experts urge people to follow Covid protocol
In the wake of detection of BF.7 Omicron sub-variant in different parts of India, experts have called for diligent following of Covid-19 protocols in Karnataka, said Navodaya Gilla
 "Omicron BF.7 threat: Experts urge people to follow Covid protocol")
Japan govt retains economic view for 4th straight month as demand rises
The Japanese economy is recovering moderately, the government said in a report, retaining the view for the fourth successive month, owing to demand bouncing back
 "Japan govt retains economic view for 4th straight month as demand rises")
Data story: India records 862 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in 196 days
India has so far administered 2,195,665,598 vaccine doses
 "Data story: India records 862 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in 196 days")
Delhi records 53 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death; positivity rate at 3.26%
Delhi recorded 53 fresh Covid cases with an increased positivity rate of 3.26 per cent and one death due to the disease on Monday, according to data shared by the health department.
China's economic growth accelerates but weak amid Covid shutdowns
China's economic growth picked up in the latest quarter but still was among the weakest in decades as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a slump while enforcing anti-virus controls
 "China's economic growth accelerates but weak amid Covid shutdowns")