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China factory activity sees shock contraction on Covid-19 outbreaks
The official manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to 49 from 50.2 in June, the National Bureau of Statistics said Sunday
 "China factory activity sees shock contraction on Covid-19 outbreaks")
Statsguru: Where does India stand on Covid booster shots as cases rise
Analysis shows that by September 29, the country will cover 28.6 per cent of the eligible population of 796 million who will be due for the booster dose
 "Statsguru: Where does India stand on Covid booster shots as cases rise")
Delhi records 1,263 new Covid cases, positivity rate rises to 9.35%
The daily count of coronavirus cases remained above the 1,000-mark for the fifth consecutive day, while the positivity rate in the city was above 5 per cent for the ninth day in a row.
 "Delhi records 1,263 new Covid cases, positivity rate rises to 9.35%")
Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible
After a pandemic slump, consumer goods makers are banking on a good monsoon but erratic rain patterns make a sustained recovery open to question
 "Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible")
Covid: Paxlovid rebound can be contagious even with no symptoms, says study
US President Joe Biden, who first tested positive for Covid-19 on July 21, before receiving his negative testing results, earlier this week, has tested positive again in a "rebound" case
 "Covid: Paxlovid rebound can be contagious even with no symptoms, says study")
Odisha reports 1,029 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; active tally at 6,608
The positivity rate was 5.16 per cent as the new cases were detected after testing 19,954 samples. As many as 175 children were among the new patients.
 "Odisha reports 1,029 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; active tally at 6,608")
India records 19,673 new Covid cases; active caseload reaches 143,676
India's COVID-19 case rally rose by 19,673 in a day to reach 4,40,19,811 while active cases reached 143,676
 "India records 19,673 new Covid cases; active caseload reaches 143,676")
Allahabad High Court directs compensation for victims of Covid deaths
The Allahabad high court has said that if a person admitted to hospital due to Covid-19 dies during treatment, it should be considered a Covid death
 "Allahabad High Court directs compensation for victims of Covid deaths")
Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 again, returns to isolation
US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 again, slightly more than three days after he was cleared to exit coronavirus isolation, the White House said
 "Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 again, returns to isolation")
Delhi reports 1,333 fresh Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths in a single day
Delhi on Saturday reported 1,333 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, against 1,245 reported on previous day, and three more deaths, as per the government health bulletin
 "Delhi reports 1,333 fresh Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths in a single day")
Chhattisgarh logs 658 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; positivity rate at 6.44%
Chhattisgarh on Saturday reported 658 Covid-19 cases at a positivity rate of 6.44 per cent, taking the tally to 1,165,683, while the death toll increased by two to reach 14,066, an official said
 "Chhattisgarh logs 658 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; positivity rate at 6.44%")
All stakeholders showcased tradition of service before self amid pandemic
When the world doubted India's ability to deal with Covid, professionals rose to the occasion and stakeholders came together to showcase the tradition of service before self in action, Mandaviya said
 "All stakeholders showcased tradition of service before self amid pandemic")
Odisha reports 981 new Covid-19 cases, including 166 children in a day
Odisha recorded 981 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, 39 less than the previous day, with the tally mounting to 1,312,116, a health department bulletin said
 "Odisha reports 981 new Covid-19 cases, including 166 children in a day")
Independence Day celebration in Bihar to be subdued due to Covid-19
Independence Day will be celebrated in a subdued manner in Bihar due to a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, a circular said.
 "Independence Day celebration in Bihar to be subdued due to Covid-19")
Coronavirus causes less severe illness in children than adults: Govt
Bharati Pravin Pawar was responding to a question on whether the children are getting affected by the coronavirus infection in the country
 "Coronavirus causes less severe illness in children than adults: Govt")
Delhi sees over 1k new cases for 3rd day in a row; positivity rate at 7.36%
The number of active cases stands at 3,844, out of which 2,355 patients are being treated in home isolation
 "Delhi sees over 1k new cases for 3rd day in a row; positivity rate at 7.36%")
Post-pandemic surprises and where the Indian economy truly stands today
To avoid getting caught up in possible group-think, we need to question the assumptions. Remember that there have been only two five-year periods when India has recorded rapid growth, writes T N Ninan
Cipla Q1 net dips 4% to Rs 686 cr, revenue down 2% on tapering Covid sales
Domestic revenue dips 8.4% as Covid-19 share of branded prescription business normalises; North American business up 10% to $155 million
 "Cipla Q1 net dips 4% to Rs 686 cr, revenue down 2% on tapering Covid sales")
Karnataka logs 2,130 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths; active tally at 9,135
Karnataka on Friday clocked 2,130 fresh COVID-19 cases and four fatalities, taking the cumulative number of infections and deaths to 40,03,785 and 40,101 respectively, the Health Department said.
Wuhan latest to bear brunt of China's zero covid policy with four new cases
Owing to strict measures of Zero Covid Policy, the original epicentre of the Covid-19 virus, Wuhan has shut down again as four new asymptomatic cases were reported recently.
 "Wuhan latest to bear brunt of China's zero covid policy with four new cases")