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US first lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid, has 'mild' symptoms
She had been vacationing with President Joe Biden in South Carolina when she began experiencing symptoms on Monday.
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Mizoram reports 78 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate at 34%
Mizoram reported 78 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with a positivity rate of 34% and Lunglei district recording the maximum cases at 20, followed by Siaha (19) and Aizawl (11).
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India and US did more than any other country in Covid fight: WH official
Highlighting the massive efforts by the two countries in vaccinating their people along with supporting and donating to other nations, the official applauded India-America friendship
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Gates eyes partnership with South Korea over global health
Bill Gates on Tuesday called for South Korea to further step up to prevent infectious diseases like COVID-19 as he stressed the need for the world to be better prepared for the next pandemic.
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BCG vaccine for tuberculosis protects Type-1 diabetics from Covid-19: Study
Tuberculosis vaccine protected people with Type 1 diabetes from Covid, according to a study that shows potential of multiple doses of the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin preventive against SARS-CoV-2
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'Too little, too late': China interest rate cut spurs call for more moves
Unlike many advanced economies right now, China's core inflation -- which excludes volatile energy and food prices -- is pretty tame, slowing to merely 0.8% in July
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Data story: India records 8,813 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in 63 days
India has added 102,544 cases in the past 7 days
Data story: India adds 14,917 new Covid cases, active tally at 117,508
India on August 15 reported an increase of 647 in active coronavirus cases to take its count to 117,508
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Inflation, labour shortages to delay recovery in business travel spending
A recovery in global business travel spending to pre-pandemic levels is likely to be delayed by 18 months to 2026, a new industry forecast shows
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin positive for Covid for second time
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Monday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms and will quarantine at home
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Washington Sundar out of Zimbabwe series with left shoulder injury
It has been a rough last 12 months for the talented spin bowling all rounder from Tamil Nadu, who has missed one series after another due to various types of injuries as well as Covid 19 related issue
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Bharat Biotech says Phase 3 trial over, intranasal vaccine 'safe'
Seeks nod as both primary and precaution dose
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'Would never acquire a loss-making business': Ola CEO on merger with Uber
The Covid-19 pandemic has hurt the transportation industry. But Ola said it is one of the most profitable ride-hailing companies in the world with a strong balance sheet
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Delhi sees 1,227 new Covid cases, 8 more deaths; positivity rate at 14.57%
Delhi sees 1,227 new Covid cases, 8 more deaths; positivity rate at 14.57%
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China's semiconductor output dips 17% in July amid US threat: Report
According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the production of integrated circuits (ICs) dropped 16.6% year-on-year to 27.2 bn units last month, reports South China Morning Post
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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for Covid, with mild symptoms
Albert Bourla said Monday that he started taking Pfizer's Paxlovid pill treatment and is isolating while he recovers
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India's bridge victory: From MP village to Mumbai-Toronto pair
Success of youngsters at world championships in Italy reflects growing interest and talent across classes in the country
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Maharashtra sees 1,189 Covid-19 cases, one death; active tally at 12,148
Mumbai accounted for 584 of the new cases, while the lone death took place in Panvel Municipal Corporation limits in the Raigad district, the official said.
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India likely to get Omicron-specific vaccine by year-end, says SII chief
SII is working with Novavax to bring the Omicron-specific vaccine, as the nation continues to record a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases
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Dollar jumps on safety flows after China data, yuan slips on rate cut
The U.S. dollar index against six peers rose 0.6% to 106.3, consolidating near the middle of its range this month. The euro eased 0.6% against the dollar to $1.0191, after touching a one-week low.
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