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Covid-19 peaks to be new normal; masks, boosters imperative, say experts
The recent surge in Covid-19 cases in the country is part of the new normal as the virus continues to mutate, experts said on Monday and added that use of masks and booster doses are necessary
 "Covid-19 peaks to be new normal; masks, boosters imperative, say experts")
Oil dips on Beijing's Covid warning, fears of rate hikes to curb inflation
Brent crude was down $1.86, or 1.5%, to $120.15 at 0907 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was down $2.15, or 1.8%, at $118.52.
 "Oil dips on Beijing's Covid warning, fears of rate hikes to curb inflation")
Latest LIVE updates: CBI raids multiple locations in NHAI corruption matter
Catch all the lastest developments from across the globe here
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Most Covid cases in Maharashtra mild, recovering fast, say experts
Amid a surge in Covid cases in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, medical experts say most of the patients are showing mild symptoms and fatality is low in the present "mild wave"
 "Most Covid cases in Maharashtra mild, recovering fast, say experts")
Malaysia reports 1,571 fresh Covid-19 infections, one death: Data
Malaysia reported 1,571 new Covid-19 infections as of midnight Sunday, bringing the national total to 4,526,298, according to the health ministry
Mizoram reports two more Covid-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours
Mizoram on Monday reported two new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike this year, taking the tally to 228,575, a health official said.
 "Mizoram reports two more Covid-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours")
Thane reports 616 new Covid-19 cases, death toll remains unchanged
With the addition of 616 new cases of coronavirus, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra has gone up to 714,269, an official said on Monday
 "Thane reports 616 new Covid-19 cases, death toll remains unchanged")
Oil prices slide on Beijing Covid warning, global inflation concerns
Oil prices slipped more than $2 on Monday as a flare-up in Covid-19 cases in Beijing quelled hopes for a rapid pick-up in China's fuel demand
 "Oil prices slide on Beijing Covid warning, global inflation concerns")
Data story: India logs 8,084 new Covid cases; active tally at 47,995
India has added 48,766 cases in the past 7 days
 "Data story: India logs 8,084 new Covid cases; active tally at 47,995")
Top Headlines: India's tough talk at WTO, IPL media rights auction & more
Piyush Goyal in his remarks at the WTO ministerial meet talked about the spiralling food inflation and the need for the agreement on food stockholding
 "Top Headlines: India's tough talk at WTO, IPL media rights auction & more")
Beijing reports 33 fresh Covid cases; 1,997 new infections since April 22
Beijing has reported 33 confirmed Covid-19 cases that were locally transmitted as of 3 pm on Sunday
 "Beijing reports 33 fresh Covid cases; 1,997 new infections since April 22")
Mass Covid testing announced for Beijing district amid 'ferocious' outbreak
City health officials said that so far there have been 166 confirmed cases linked to the outbreak that began at the Heaven Supermarket bar in the Sanlitun area on Thursday, 145 of them bar patrons
 "Mass Covid testing announced for Beijing district amid 'ferocious' outbreak")
Delhi logs 735 new Covid cases, 3 deaths; positivity rate stands at 4.35%
This is the third consecutive day that Delhi has recorded more than 600 cases and a positivity rate of more than three per cent
 "Delhi logs 735 new Covid cases, 3 deaths; positivity rate stands at 4.35%")
Hundreds of millions of Covid vaccines in India to expire in September
Covaxin has a shelf life of 12 months, while Covishield, the vaccine that accounted for nearly 80% of India's vaccinations, has a shelf life of nine months
 "Hundreds of millions of Covid vaccines in India to expire in September")
Statsguru: Six charts show Covid-19 concerns rising again in India
Even as cases in the country rise, the pace of vaccination is falling
 "Statsguru: Six charts show Covid-19 concerns rising again in India")
India-based developers may leave their jobs in droves, shows survey
The survey covered over 2,500 developers from 94 countries (including the US, India, Germany, Canada, and UK)
 "India-based developers may leave their jobs in droves, shows survey")
Unfortunately, WTO couldn't respond with alacrity to control Covid: Goyal
India ramped up its supplies of medical products to different countries to deal with Covid, but WTO could not react with alacrity and members need to bow their heads in 'shame', Piyush Goyal said
 "Unfortunately, WTO couldn't respond with alacrity to control Covid: Goyal")
'Return to public life soon': Mamata prays for Sonia's recovery
Gandhi was admitted to the Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi for treatment of Covid-related issues
 "'Return to public life soon': Mamata prays for Sonia's recovery")
Maharashtra sees 2,946 new Covid cases, 2 deaths; active tally at 16,370
Mumbai recorded 1,803 fresh cases and two Covid-related fatalities in the last 24 hours
 "Maharashtra sees 2,946 new Covid cases, 2 deaths; active tally at 16,370")
Covid surge 'expected fluctuation' during endemic prevalence: Experts
According to experts, the recent surge is due to increased travel, social gathering and economic activities resulting in a greater possibility of the transmission of the virus
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