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100 scientists spend two years renaming viruses after Covid mistakes
Airborne viruses will be called "pathogens that transmit through the air" under new terminology the World Health Organization hopes will end a scientific rift that hampered early response to Covid 19
 "100 scientists spend two years renaming viruses after Covid mistakes")
Biden govt announces partnership with 50 nations to stifle future pandemics
The announcement comes as countries have struggled to meet a worldwide accord on responses to future pandemics. Four years after the coronavirus pandemic
 "Biden govt announces partnership with 50 nations to stifle future pandemics")
Compensation for death of Covid-19 warriors is not bounty, says Bombay HC
During the pandemic, the state government introduced a comprehensive personal accident cover of Rs 50 lakh to employees
 "Compensation for death of Covid-19 warriors is not bounty, says Bombay HC")
Oppn made Modi govt provide for free Covid-19 vaccines, says Congress
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the BJP has been touting free Covid-19 vaccinations as a big achievement
 "Oppn made Modi govt provide for free Covid-19 vaccines, says Congress")
Besides Covid-19, diabetes and renal disease reduce Indian lifespan
Covid-19 was the leading cause of death in India, as per the study. The age-standardised rate of deaths for both males and females was 156.8 per 100,000 population
 "Besides Covid-19, diabetes and renal disease reduce Indian lifespan")
Over 80 million people worked under MGNREGA in FY24, shows data
It is the lowest number of beneficiaries to have accessed employment under the scheme since the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Over 80 million people worked under MGNREGA in FY24, shows data")
How to save the pandemic treaty
As countries cavil over specific clauses in a draft pandemic treaty, there is good reason to fear that the document will be whittled down so much that it becomes useless
 "How to save the pandemic treaty")
Bharat Biotech's TB vaccine MTBVAC begins clinical trials in India
The trials will assess the vaccine's safety, immune response, and efficacy in preventing TB in adults and adolescents. MTBVAC has been developed after research spanning over three decades
 "Bharat Biotech's TB vaccine MTBVAC begins clinical trials in India")
No country is fully prepared for future pandemics, says ADB report
India's score on the Global Health Security Index declined from 43.6 in 2019 to 42.8 in 2021. The country's score was lower than others. Japan, Brazil and Russia, meanwhile, recorded an improvement
 "No country is fully prepared for future pandemics, says ADB report")
Probes target Bolsonaro, but his Covid decisions catching up to him first
But there was a problem, according to a Federal Police indictment unveiled on Tuesday: Bolsonaro didn't have the necessary vaccination certificate required by US authorities.
 "Probes target Bolsonaro, but his Covid decisions catching up to him first")
More Chinese tied knot in 2023, lifting marriage rates 1st time in 9 yrs
The number of newlyweds rose to 7.68 million last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs last week
 "More Chinese tied knot in 2023, lifting marriage rates 1st time in 9 yrs")
Despite grounds for optimism, India economy is yet to hit high-growth phase
India's macroeconomic stability is impressive compared to many of its peers
 "Despite grounds for optimism, India economy is yet to hit high-growth phase")
Many countries bouncing back from Covid but poorest are not, says UN
But development in half of the world's poorest countries remains below 2019 pre-pandemic levels, the report said
 "Many countries bouncing back from Covid but poorest are not, says UN")
Many countries bouncing back from Covid-19 but poorest are not: UN report
The growing inequalities are compounded by the concentration of economic wealth, the report said
 "Many countries bouncing back from Covid-19 but poorest are not: UN report")
New covid-19 variant JN.1 dominant in China, check symptoms and more
JN.1, a new COVID variant, has become dominant in China. A total of 6,653 cases were reported last month
 "New covid-19 variant JN.1 dominant in China, check symptoms and more")
Serum looks beyond Covid with new vaccines for malaria, dengue: CEO
Serum produces AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine under the brand name Covishield in India, and also makes Novavax's protein-based Covid shots
 "Serum looks beyond Covid with new vaccines for malaria, dengue: CEO")
Best of BS Opinion: A wiser world after Covid, Preserving the magic & more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: A wiser world after Covid, Preserving the magic & more")
A wiser world after Covid
Another pandemic or global scale disaster is inevitable but the Covid experience will help us deal with it better
Persistent Covid infections may be more common than expected: Report
The researchers estimate that between one in a thousand to one in 200 of all infections may become persistent, and last for at least 60 days
Covid surge in North India: Delhi records highest daily total since May
In the last 15 days, Delhi has recorded 459 cases of Covid-19, up from 191 the previous fortnight and 73 in the prior 15-day period
 "Covid surge in North India: Delhi records highest daily total since May")