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Delhi reports 382 new Covid cases, 5 deaths; positivity rate at 2.85%
Delhi on Tuesday reported 382 fresh Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 2.85 per cent, while five more people died due to the infection, according to data shared by the city health department
 "Delhi reports 382 new Covid cases, 5 deaths; positivity rate at 2.85%")
Maharashtra logs 1,444 new Covid cases, 8 deaths; active tally below 11,000
Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 1,444 fresh coronavirus cases, a rise of 634 from a day ago, while eight more patients succumbed to the infection in the state, said the health department
 "Maharashtra logs 1,444 new Covid cases, 8 deaths; active tally below 11,000")
Telangana Minister KTR tests positive for Covid for the second time
Telangana's cabinet minister KT Rama Rao has tested positive for Covid-19 for the second time
 "Telangana Minister KTR tests positive for Covid for the second time")
IISc's SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particle may lead to new Covid-19 vaccine
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore have developed and tested a novel SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particle that can potentially be developed into a COVID-19 vaccine candidate
 "IISc's SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particle may lead to new Covid-19 vaccine")
Covid: 'Only 12% of people in 18-59 age group have taken precaution dose'
Around 12% of the eligible 77 crore population in the age group of 18-59 years have taken the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine so far, officials said
 "Covid: 'Only 12% of people in 18-59 age group have taken precaution dose'")
Covishield usage highest as precaution dose for Covid, says report
The usage of Covishield has been the highest as the precaution dose for COVID-19 as compared to other vaccines, said Union Health Ministry sources
 "Covishield usage highest as precaution dose for Covid, says report")
China's big cities, from Dalian to Shenzhen, ramp up Covid curbs
Chinese metropolises ordered measures such as lockdowns in big districts and business closures aimed at stamping out fresh Covid outbreaks
 "China's big cities, from Dalian to Shenzhen, ramp up Covid curbs")
Long Covid syndrome in children less common than in adults, US study finds
The risk of long Covid in children appears to be lower than what has been reported in adults, according to a study conducted in the US
 "Long Covid syndrome in children less common than in adults, US study finds")
US first lady Jill Biden tests negative for Covid-19 after rebound
First lady Jill Biden tested negative for Covid-19 on Monday and will return to Washington on Tuesday, nearly a week after she came down with a rebound case of the coronavirus
 "US first lady Jill Biden tests negative for Covid-19 after rebound")
Delhi logs 214 new Covid cases, 4 deaths; positivity rate stands at 3.77%
Delhi on Monday reported 214 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 3.77 per cent, while four more people succumbed to the viral disease
 "Delhi logs 214 new Covid cases, 4 deaths; positivity rate stands at 3.77%")
Maharashtra sees 810 new Covid cases, 5 fatalities; active tally at 11,472
Maharashtra on Monday recorded 810 coronavirus cases and five fatalities, including three in Mumbai, raising the cumulative tally to 80,97,294 and the toll to 1,48,234
 "Maharashtra sees 810 new Covid cases, 5 fatalities; active tally at 11,472")
China shuts down world's largest electronic market after Covid-19 spike
China's technology hub Shenzhen ordered the closure of the world's largest electronics wholesale market to contain a recent spike in coronavirus cases in the southern city
 "China shuts down world's largest electronic market after Covid-19 spike")
Uber in India has more two- and three-wheeler ride demand than cabs
Introduced in 2019, Uber Auto and Uber Moto have seen a three-fold increase in demand after the coronavirus pandemic
 "Uber in India has more two- and three-wheeler ride demand than cabs")
What is Tomato Flu? Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment
Central Government and Uttar Pradesh Government issued advisories on Tomato Flu, read this detailed article to know symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and experts' opinion on it
 "What is Tomato Flu? Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment")
Pakistan eyes IMF board's crucial meeting on bailout package today
Pakistan is eyeing an important and crucial meeting of the executive board of the IMF, which is to be held today to take a decision on a bailout package for the country
 "Pakistan eyes IMF board's crucial meeting on bailout package today")
Covid-19 curbs must change to help economy, says Chinese think tank
A Chinese think tank issued a rare public disagreement with the country's severe zero COVID policy, saying curbs must change to prevent an economic stall
 "Covid-19 curbs must change to help economy, says Chinese think tank")
RIL 45th AGM Live: Ambani announces Giga factory for power electronics
From Reliance Industries 45th Annual General Meeting to Covid updates, catch all the latest news here
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New durable coating may kill Covid virus in minutes, say US scientists
Scientists in the US have developed a durable and safe-to-use coating that may kill the COVID-19 causing SARS-CoV-2 virus, E. coli and MRSA bacteria, and a variety of other pathogens within minutes
 "New durable coating may kill Covid virus in minutes, say US scientists")
US likely to authorise updated Covid booster shots for new Omicron variants
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve new ovid-19 booster shots for newer Omicron strains this week, making them accessible to people in the country
 "US likely to authorise updated Covid booster shots for new Omicron variants")
Maharashtra's Thane records 326 new Covid-19 cases; active tally at 2,447
The death toll in Thane remained unchanged at 11,939
 "Maharashtra's Thane records 326 new Covid-19 cases; active tally at 2,447")