Page 21 - Latest Updates on Coronavirus
Serum Institute of India to apply for licence of JN.1 Covid variant vaccine
Covid cases in India: On Friday, India recorded 640 fresh Covid-19 infections and the number of active cases now stands at 2,997
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3 persons, including a 6-month baby, test positive for Covid-19 in Bengal
Three persons including a six-month-old baby tested positive for Covid-19 in West Bengal, officials said on Friday
 "3 persons, including a 6-month baby, test positive for Covid-19 in Bengal")
Amid rising Covid-19 cases, govt not planning mask mandate or vaccine shots
On Thursday, India reported 358 new cases of Covid-19, of which 300 cases were from Kerala; Insacog said no traces of widespread infection were found yet
 "Amid rising Covid-19 cases, govt not planning mask mandate or vaccine shots")
JN.1 outbreak: As new cases rise, 10 things you must know about new variant
JN.1 Covid variant: On Friday, a new Covid-19 case was reported in Noida, the first in many months. The patient, a 54-year-old male who lives in Noida, works at a multinational firm in Gurugram
 "JN.1 outbreak: As new cases rise, 10 things you must know about new variant")
Kerala records 265 fresh Covid-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours
The state reported 300 new Covid-19 infections and three deaths due to the disease on Thursday
 "Kerala records 265 fresh Covid-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours")
Noida reports first Covid-19 case in months as man tests positive
"His test sample has been sent to Delhi for genome sequencing. The result is awaited," Sharma said
 "Noida reports first Covid-19 case in months as man tests positive")
Number of fresh Covid cases in Singapore jumped to 965 in past week
The number of fresh Covid-19 cases in Singapore jumped to 965 in the past week, up from 763 the previous week
 "Number of fresh Covid cases in Singapore jumped to 965 in past week")
6 deaths reported as Covid cases rise to 2,669, Kerala tops list: Govt
Karnataka forms sub-committee to oversee Covid preparation
 "6 deaths reported as Covid cases rise to 2,669, Kerala tops list: Govt")
Cutting pollution to Covid level may stop glaciers from disappearing: Study
If emissions of air pollutants such as soot could be reduced to at least the level of the lockdowns, snowmelt could be reduced by up to half, they said
 "Cutting pollution to Covid level may stop glaciers from disappearing: Study")
India records 594 fresh Covid-19 cases, active caseload rises to 2,669
The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday held a meeting to review the sudden jump in Covid-19 cases and deaths in several parts of the country
 "India records 594 fresh Covid-19 cases, active caseload rises to 2,669")
3 deaths, 300 fresh Covid cases in Kerala; active cases in state at 2,341
The number of people who were cured, discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours after being diagnosed with the infection stood at 211
 "3 deaths, 300 fresh Covid cases in Kerala; active cases in state at 2,341")
Does Covid prefer gut now? Virus detection in wastewater prompts debate
The evidence is extremely limited and theoretical, and there's no data suggesting that more people are experiencing severe digestive illnesses from Covid
 "Does Covid prefer gut now? Virus detection in wastewater prompts debate")
Bengal to continue Covid surveillance activity, no cases so far: Official
Representatives of the department participated in a high-level review meeting with states chaired by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya earlier in the day
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Markets fall amidst profit booking, Covid concerns; sensex down 931 points
Profit booking after the good run was cited as the primary reason for the market rout
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2 Covid-related deaths reported in Karnataka; 92 active cases in state
Two Covid-19 related deaths and 20 fresh cases were reported in Karnataka, according to a Health bulletin issued on Wednesday
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Mock drills in hospitals every three months even as the pandemic is over
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asks hospitals to be prepared for Covid, as India reports 341 fresh cases
 "Mock drills in hospitals every three months even as the pandemic is over")
Covid New Variant: Everything you need to know about JN.1 found in Kerala
Karnataka, Kerala's neighbouring state, has instructed senior citizens to wear masks. State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said an order would be issued accordingly
21 new cases of Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1 found in 3 states: NITI Aayog
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday reviewed the Covid-19 situation and preparedness of public health systems in view of rising Covid cases
India records 614 new coronavirus infections, active cases at 2,311
The death toll was recorded at 533,321 with three deaths reported from Kerala in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.
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JN.1 Covid variant: States issue advisories, Mandaviya holds review meet
On December 19, WHO classified the JN.1 variant as a 'variant of interest' but maintained that it does not pose much threat to the public
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