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WHO estimates nearly 15 mn deaths associated with Covid-19, says Report
The World Health Organization is estimating that nearly 15 million people were killed either by the coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems in the past two years
 "WHO estimates nearly 15 mn deaths associated with Covid-19, says Report")
Covid infection spurs antibodies against common colds, finds study
The findings, showed that the immune system's antibodies against one coronavirus spike protein could, potentially, also recognise other similar spike protein as disease-causing
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Pandemic, Ukraine conflict affecting mental health of millions, warns WHO
More than two months of conflict in Ukraine has led to incalculable uncertainty, insecurity, grief and loss, said the WHO official
 "Pandemic, Ukraine conflict affecting mental health of millions, warns WHO")
Hong Kong reopens beaches, Beijing quarantine rules on foreign travel eased
Restaurants are also allowed to seat up to eight customers to a table and masks will not be required during outdoor exercise
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China reports 360 new Covid cases, food shortage hurting Shanghai residents
Shanghai reported most of the new cases
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Vaccines still protect against new Covid-19 variants: WHO chief Ghebreyesus
WHO experts emphasised that vaccines are still highly effective against Covid-19, even against the new variants of the disease emerging in South Africa and the US
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India logs 3,275 fresh Covid infections and 55 deaths in 24 hours
The active cases constitute 0.05 per cent of the total infections, the health ministry said, adding the country's Covid-19 recovery rate is 98.74 per cent
 "India logs 3,275 fresh Covid infections and 55 deaths in 24 hours")
Global Covid caseload tops 515.4 million, death toll crosses 6.24 million
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 81,620,383 and 996,702, respectively, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid caseload tops 515.4 million, death toll crosses 6.24 million")
US CDC reiterates recommendation for masks on public transportation
This recommendation is based on the currently available data within the US
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Separate registration counters for suspected Covid patients: NDMC
In view of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the city, the corporation has stepped up its preparedness to control the spread of the virus
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Chhattisgarh records 6 new Covid-19 cases, no fresh death in last 24 hours
The positivity rate, or coronavirus cases detected per 100 tests, stood at 0.15 per cent
Mumbai: Dharavi reports first Covid-19 infection since March 17
With this, Dharavi's overall tally of Covid-19 cases reached 8,653
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tests positive for Covid-19
Blinken joins a number of high-profile administration officials who have tested positive in recent weeks and months
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After a 16-yr low of 14.9% in 2019, LIC's private sector investments rise
LIC's private sector share of investments had touched a 16-year low of 14.9 per cent in 2019, an analysis by the Reserve Bank of India showed.
 "After a 16-yr low of 14.9% in 2019, LIC's private sector investments rise")
Govt data shows surge in people dying without any medical attention in 2020
Fewer women gave birth in institutional settings amid pandemic
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Mumbai logs 117 new Covid cases, highest since Feb 25, no deaths recorded
Mumbai on Wednesday reported 117 new coronavirus positive cases, its highest one-day tally since February 25, which took its overall count to 10,60,187, the city civic body said.
 "Mumbai logs 117 new Covid cases, highest since Feb 25, no deaths recorded")
NTAGI meeting on vaccination for 5-12-year-olds inconclusive: Sources
Last month regulator had approved Serum Institute's Covovax and Biological E-made Corbevax, but at today's meet took no decision on expanding the programme for this lot
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GenWorks Health secures Rs 135 cr from Morgan Stanley, Wipro GE and others
Funding will be leveraged to cover working capital needs, relevant M&A to invest in manufacturing tie-ups, and expansion in-vitro diagnostics
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Beijing halts public transport as China continues to fight Covid outbreak
Shanghai's lockdown has come under heavy criticism, with people unable to access essential medical care.
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Delta or different variant may cause another Covid outbreak: Study
The findings suggests that while Delta wiped out the variants that preceded it, Omicron has not eliminated the deadly variant which could re-emerge
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