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Covid concerns - again
Govt must gear up to treat the disease as endemic
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Maharashtra reports 1,036 fresh coronavirus cases, zero fatalities
There are 7,429 active Covid-19 cases in the state now, including 5,238 in Mumbai and 1,172 in neighbouring Thane
 "Maharashtra reports 1,036 fresh coronavirus cases, zero fatalities")
At 676, Mumbai's daily Covid tally falls below 700 after five days
No fresh Covid-19 fatality was reported, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's bulletin said.
 "At 676, Mumbai's daily Covid tally falls below 700 after five days")
Delhi logs 247 new Covid-19 cases, no death; positivity rate at 3.47%
With this, the national capital's Covid-19 case tally increased to 19,08,977, while the death toll stood at 26,212.
 "Delhi logs 247 new Covid-19 cases, no death; positivity rate at 3.47%")
Top headlines: LIC stock hits new low; Rs 76k-cr military projects approved
Business Standard brings you top news of the evening
 "Top headlines: LIC stock hits new low; Rs 76k-cr military projects approved")
Karnataka CM Bommai indicates decision likely on Covid control measures
The Chief Minister, however, said that there is no need for any unnecessary panic or worry, as the government has already put in place certain regulatory measures.
 "Karnataka CM Bommai indicates decision likely on Covid control measures")
China May services activity contracts for third straight month: Survey
Analysts say weakness in the services sector, which accounts for about 60% of China's economy and half of urban jobs, is likely to persist under the government's zero-Covid policy
 "China May services activity contracts for third straight month: Survey")
Covid has brought major change in education sector: Super 30's Anand Kumar
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about immense changes in the field of education and online education still has a long way to go to cater to the needs of millions of students across the globe
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Covid-19 cases surge in Indore, officials caution people to wear masks
With the number of Covid cases witnessing a sudden spike in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, the health officials in the city have cautioned the people to wear masks and follow Covid guidelines.
 "Covid-19 cases surge in Indore, officials caution people to wear masks")
Tamil Nadu health minister confirms 12 cases of Omicron subvariants
As many as 12 people tested positive for the new subvariants of COVID BA.4 and BA.5 in Tamil Nadu, as per state Health Minister M Subramanian.
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Didn't push for cuts in Covid-19 relief package, says Janet Yellen
The book, "Empathy Economics" by veteran Washington journalist Owen Ullmann, is due out Sept. 27
 "Didn't push for cuts in Covid-19 relief package, says Janet Yellen")
Beijing to allow indoor dining, further easing Covid-19 restrictions
Beijing and the commercial hub Shanghai have been returning to normal in recent days after two months of painful lockdowns to crush outbreaks of the Omicron variant
 "Beijing to allow indoor dining, further easing Covid-19 restrictions")
Covid-19: Delhi records 343 new infections, positivity rate at 1.91%
Delhi on Sunday logged 343 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 1.91 per cent while no new death was reported due to the viral disease, according to data shared by the city health department
 "Covid-19: Delhi records 343 new infections, positivity rate at 1.91%")
Covid-19: Tamil Nadu adds 107 new infections, active caseload rises to 836
Tamil Nadu on Sunday added 107 new COVID-19 cases, including two returnees from the United States and Madhya Pradesh respectively, pushing the caseload to 34,56,083, the Health department said.
 "Covid-19: Tamil Nadu adds 107 new infections, active caseload rises to 836")
Gujarat reports 68 Covid-19 cases, no death; active tally now 340
The recovery count increased by 21 to touch 12,14,178, leaving the state with an active caseload of 340
Maharashtra logs 1,494 Covid cases, 137 more than day before; one fatality
The state had recorded 1,357 new coronavirus infections and one pandemic-related death the day before
 "Maharashtra logs 1,494 Covid cases, 137 more than day before; one fatality")
Only ICMR accredited labs can collect Covid samples: DDMA
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has directed that only ICMR-accredited labs can collect COVID-19 samples.
 "Only ICMR accredited labs can collect Covid samples: DDMA")
12 samples tested positive for BA4 and BA5 Omicron samples in Tamil Nadu
New Omicron variants BA4 and BA5 were detected from the samples collected in Tamil Nadu and the results from a lab in Hyderabad have revealed it, state Minister Ma Subramanian said on Sunday.
 "12 samples tested positive for BA4 and BA5 Omicron samples in Tamil Nadu")
Covid-19: Daily positivity rate above 1% after 34 days; 4,270 new cases
The active cases rose to 24,052 and the death toll climbed to 5,24,692 with 15 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated
 "Covid-19: Daily positivity rate above 1% after 34 days; 4,270 new cases")
Data story: India logs 4,270 new Covid cases; death toll at 524,692
The count of active cases across India on June 5 increased by 1,636, compared with 1,239 on June 4
 "Data story: India logs 4,270 new Covid cases; death toll at 524,692")