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Apple lets employees work remotely as Covid-19 again surges in US
Apple has once again delayed its full return-to-office policy while maintaining two days a week at the workplace for the time being amid the fresh surge in Covid infections in the US.
 "Apple lets employees work remotely as Covid-19 again surges in US")
Global Covid caseload tops 524.6 mn, deaths surge to over 6.28 mn
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 524.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.28 million
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North Korea reports another jump in Covid cases with 232,880 new infections
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un accused officials of immaturity and slackness in handling the escalating COVID-19 outbreak ravaging across the unvaccinated nation.
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Oil prices climb in early trade on hopes of China demand recovery
Oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel in early Asian trade on Wednesday on hopes of demand recovery in China as the country gradually eases some of its strict Covid measures
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Ensure last-mile vaccine coverage of beneficiaries: Delhi govt to districts
The Delhi government has directed district magistrates to ensure effective last-mile coverage of those who needed to be given second and precaution doses of Covid vaccine.
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2nd dose of Covid booster for most vulnerable offers benefits, says WHO
A WHO expert group says there may be some benefit in giving a second booster dose of Covid vaccine to the most vulnerable people amid the continuing global spread of omicron and its subvariants.
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US FDA authorises Pfizer booster shots for children aged 5-11 yrs
The US FDA has granted emergency use authorisation for a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged between 5-11 years at least 5 months after completion of primary vaccine series
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BHP CEO says supply disruptions may last years; may speed up Jansen project
Mike Henry said that the Anglo-Australian miner may accelerate its Jansen potash project in Canada by a year, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has tightened supplies
 "BHP CEO says supply disruptions may last years; may speed up Jansen project")
LIVE news: CBIC extends April GST payment, return form filing dates
The due date of payment of tax for the month of April 2022 by taxpayers under QRMP scheme via GST PMT-06 has been extended till May 27, 2022
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China's Covid plan 'unsustainable' due to omicron's infectious nature: WHO
The head of the World Health Organisation said China's extreme approach to containing the coronavirus is unsustainable because of the highly infectious nature of the omicron variant
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Delhi sees 393 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2 more deaths in last 24 hours
Delhi on Tuesday recorded 393 fresh COVID-19 cases and two more deaths, while the positivity rate stood at 3.35 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.
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North Korea's Kim faces huge dilemma on aid as Covid-19 cases surge
During more than a decade as North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un has made self-reliance his governing lynchpin, shunning international help
 "North Korea's Kim faces huge dilemma on aid as Covid-19 cases surge")
North Korea reports another surge in fever cases amid Covid-19 crisis
North Korea on Tuesday reported another large jump in illnesses believed to be and encouraged good health habits, as a mass outbreak spreads through its unvaccinated population
Data story: India logs 1,569 new Covid cases; death toll at 524,260
India has so far administered 1,905,086,706 vaccine doses
 "Data story: India logs 1,569 new Covid cases; death toll at 524,260")
China's Covid exit hinges on vaccinating its vulnerable elderly people
China is now paying a price for this vulnerability, with its economy struggling under the weight of chaotic lockdowns and increasingly unpredictable measures aimed at snuffing out all cases and shield
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N Korea reports nearly 270,000 new fever cases amid likely Covid outbreak
North Korea likely lacks testing supplies to confirm coronavirus infections in large numbers and its virus response is mostly isolating people with symptoms at shelters
Top headlines: Byju's may go public; strike cripples banking services
Business Standard brings you the top stories on Thursday
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Mask up in indoor public settings: NY health chief amid new Covid cases
Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan said everyone regardless of vaccination status should wear face coverings at all times in settings such as grocery stores, offices and building lobbies
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China's economic activity in April collapses under Covid Zero policy
Industrial output unexpectedly fell 2.9 per cent in April from a year ago, while retail sales contracted 11.1 per cent in the period, weaker than a projected 6.6 per cent drop
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Biological E slashes Corbevax prices by 70% to Rs 250 a dose for pvt mkt
End user would now need to pay Rs 400 per jab including the administration charge to get the shot at a private vaccination centre; move aimed at benefiting children
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