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India records 21,566 fresh Covid-19 cases, 45 more deaths in 24 hours
India saw a single-day rise of 21,566 coronavirus cases, the highest in 152 days, taking its Covid-19 tally to 4,38,25,185, while the number of active cases in the country climbed to 1,48,881
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Maharashtra's Thane records 148 new Covid-19 infections, one death
As many as 148 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Maharashtra's Thane district, taking its infection count to 7,32,947, a health official said on Thursday
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US CDC recommends Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine for adults, says report
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed recommendation that Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine be used as another primary series option for adults aged 18 years and older
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Microsoft, Google among tech giants to pause hiring amid fear of recession
With recession fears mounting-and inflation, the war in Ukraine and the lingering pandemic taking a toll-many tech companies are rethinking their staffing needs
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BA.5 Omicron subvariant accounts for nearly 80% new infections in US
The BA.5 Omicron subvariant, now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, made up nearly 80 per cent of new Covid-19 infections in the country, according to latest data
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Anti-inflammatory drug may treat brain damage in patients with Covid-19
According to a new study from UTHealth Houston and other institutions, an anti-inflammatory drug may have the ability to treat systemic inflammation and brain damage in patients with severe Covid
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Ensure Covid norms are followed during Martyrs' Day rally: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed that the West Bengal government's Health and Family Welfare department guidelines be followed while holding the Martyrs' Day rally by the ruling TMC
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Assam reports 830 new Covid-19 infections, 2 deaths in last 24 hours
Assam reported 830 new Covid-19 infections in the past 24 hours, taking the active caseload in the state to 5,243, according to an official bulletin on Wednesday
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France plans 2nd Covid-19 booster dose for adults aged 18-59: Report
France will offer a second Covid-19 booster jab to at-risk adults aged from 18 to 59, as well as pregnant women and those who live with vulnerable or immunocompromised people, Le Parisien reported
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Centre asks states to increase testing, vaccination amid recent Covid surge
Reviews Covid-19 situation in nine states where test positivity rates have been rising
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Travelling abroad? This is what embassies have to say about visa delays
Steep airfares, congested terminals among other challenges for travellers
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Covaxin third shot gives long-term immunity: Nature Scientific study
Study shows booster jab is effective against several Sars-CoV-2 strains such as Alpha, Beta, Delta, Delta Plus and Omicron, and also increases memory B-cell response
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Delhi reports 686 new Covid cases in a day; positivity rate at 4.74%
Delhi on Wednesday reported rise in new Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 686 against 585 infection reported on previous day, but there was no fresh death, as per the government health bulletin.
Bengal logs 2,455 new Covid cases, 6 fatalities; positivity rate at 15.4%
West Bengal's COVID-19 tally rose to 20,77,005 on Wednesday as 2,455 more people tested positive for the infection, while six fresh fatalities pushed the toll to 21,294, a health bulletin said.
Maharashtra logs 2,325 new Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths; active tally at 14,636
Maharashtra reported 2,325 new COVID-19 cases, nearly 50 more than a day ago, while seven more patients succumbed to the infection and 2,471 others recovered, the state health department said.
Nasal boosters will be essential to thwart future Covid variants: Study
Widely available vaccinations may not be enough to stop the spread of Covid virus and the future variants. But, using nasal spray as boosters may help in the longer run
Latest news Live: SC grants bail to Mohd Zubair in all FIRs lodged in UP
From Sri Lanka crisis to coronavirus updates and more, catch all the latest developments from across the globe here
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Arunachal Pradesh reports 54 fresh Covid-19 infections, zero deaths
Arunachal Pradesh reported 54 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, two less than the previous day, pushing the tally to 65,034, a senior health official said here
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Data story: India logs 20,557 cases, 2,603 deaths as Punjab clears backlog
India has added 133,769 cases in the past 7 days
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Maharashtra's Thane reports 151 fresh Covid-19 infections, 1 death
Maharashtra's Thane district has reported 151 new COVID-19 cases, taking its infection count to 7,32,799, a health official said on Wednesday
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