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New XBB Covid variant is immune evasive, says WHO's Soumya Swaminathan
With India reporting a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, WHO scientist Soumya Swaminathan said that there were over 300 sub-variants and XBB being a recombinant virus is a matter of concern
 "New XBB Covid variant is immune evasive, says WHO's Soumya Swaminathan")
As China holds Congress, people hope for end to zero-Covid limits
There is nothing we can do, Zhang Yiming, 51, said this week at a park in Beijing. If we look at the situation abroad, like the United States where over 1 million people have died, right?
 "As China holds Congress, people hope for end to zero-Covid limits")
Data story: India logs 2,119 new Covid cases; death toll at 528,953
India has so far administered 2,195,097,574 vaccine doses
 "Data story: India logs 2,119 new Covid cases; death toll at 528,953")
Some countries may see another wave of Covid due to XBB subvariant: WHO
Chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Soumya Swaminathan, said some countries may see "another wave of infections" with the XBB subvariant of Omicron, a variant of Covid-19 virus
 "Some countries may see another wave of Covid due to XBB subvariant: WHO")
Global rollout of 12 bn vaccine doses largest-ever but access an issue: WHO
WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said global roll-out of more than 12 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses is the largest and fastest in human history
 "Global rollout of 12 bn vaccine doses largest-ever but access an issue: WHO")
New Covid variants spreading across the globe: what are the risk?
Amid the surge in the new and recombinant variants, scientists across the world are now watching out for variants which could turn into variants of concern soon
 "New Covid variants spreading across the globe: what are the risk?")
Mumbai logs 147 new Covid-19 cases, zero death; active tally at 1,037
Mumbai on Thursday reported 147 new coronavirus cases, but no fresh death linked to the infection was recorded in the metropolis, the local civic body said
 "Mumbai logs 147 new Covid-19 cases, zero death; active tally at 1,037")
Developing nations' vaccine manufacturers bat for pandemic treaty
It's time to focus on routine immunisation: Mandaviya
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From layoffs to cost-cutting, start-ups brace for long funding winter
Favourite haunts of start-up community in Bengaluru and Gurugram reflect the sombre mood
 "From layoffs to cost-cutting, start-ups brace for long funding winter")
SII stopped Covishield production in Dec 2021, says CEO Adar Poonawalla
CEO of Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla said the vaccine manufacturer stopped the production of Covishield vaccine starting December 2021 and around 100 million doses had already got expired
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Senior citizens must exercise caution due to new Covid variants: Guleria
Scientists, physicians, and senior administrators suggested to ramp up surveillance and genome sequencing
 "Senior citizens must exercise caution due to new Covid variants: Guleria")
LIVE: Liz Truss resigns as UK PM after 45 days in office
A growing number of lawmakers have been calling for Truss to resign after weeks of turmoil sparked by her economic plan, announced last month
 "LIVE: Liz Truss resigns as UK PM after 45 days in office")
Delhi govt withdraws Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places
The Delhi government on Thursday issued an order withdrawing the Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places in the national capital
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Highway construction slows down, one-fourth target achieved till September
The Covid-19 pandemic and an unusually long rainy season have kept the authorities from reaching the annual highway construction target of 12,000 km
 "Highway construction slows down, one-fourth target achieved till September")
Oil prices rise on possible easing of Covid quarantine measure in China
Oil prices gained around $1 as investor sentiment rose on news that China is considering a cut in the duration of quarantine for inbound visitors
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Omicron Covid variant may have originated in animals, finds study
The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus may have been transmitted from an animal species to humans, according to a study
 "Omicron Covid variant may have originated in animals, finds study")
Data story: India adds 2,141 new Covid cases; active tally at 25,510
India has added 15,198 cases in the past 7 days
 "Data story: India adds 2,141 new Covid cases; active tally at 25,510")
Top headlines: Hikes, bonuses come down for IT firms, GACs in IT rules
The crazy salary hikes and bonuses with attrition hitting the roof is finally tempering down for the Indian IT services sector. Read more in our top headlines
 "Top headlines: Hikes, bonuses come down for IT firms, GACs in IT rules")
Covid-19 linked to increase in US pregnancy-related deaths, says report
Covid-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the US last year, according to a report
 "Covid-19 linked to increase in US pregnancy-related deaths, says report")
Covid-19 still public health emergency of international level: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said that Covid-19 is still a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the WHO's highest alert level.
 "Covid-19 still public health emergency of international level: WHO")