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PM Modi to virtually interact with chief ministers on Covid on April 27
With 2,483 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's cumulative tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 4,30,62,569, while the active cases dipped to 15,636
 "PM Modi to virtually interact with chief ministers on Covid on April 27")
Covid 4th wave may peak after June, says Karnataka health minister
He said the prevalent variants of the virus is said to be Omicron's sublineages and an official report in this regard is likely in a couple of days
 "Covid 4th wave may peak after June, says Karnataka health minister")
Only 1 in 4 Covid-19 patients feel fully recovered after a year: UK study
The most common ongoing long-COVID symptoms were fatigue, muscle pain, physically slowing down, poor sleep, and breathlessness
Over 32.79 lakh foreigners visited India in 2020 during Covid lockdown
Among the foreigners who visited India included 4,751 Pakistani nationals
 "Over 32.79 lakh foreigners visited India in 2020 during Covid lockdown")
Adityanath stresses on conducting more tests to slow down Covid-19
At present, the total number of active cases in the state is 1,316
 "Adityanath stresses on conducting more tests to slow down Covid-19")
Covid-19 cases in the country dip to 15,636; 2,483 fresh cases reported
With 2,483 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,62,569, while the active cases dipped to 15,636.
 "Covid-19 cases in the country dip to 15,636; 2,483 fresh cases reported")
"India's Covid Fightback has become a learning lesson in overseas Universities", says Dr. Preetha Reddy, Apollo Hospitals: XLRI 66th Annual Convocation
Xavier School of Management, one of India's oldest and primer B-Schools, celebrated its 66th Annual Convocation on 23rd April, 2022 in the Tata Auditorium, XLRI Jamshedpur.
 "\"India's Covid Fightback has become a learning lesson in overseas Universities\", says Dr. Preetha Reddy, Apollo Hospitals: XLRI 66th Annual Convocation")
Confusion, fear behind reluctance to take Covid booster, says experts
According to virologist Dr T Jacob John, vaccine fatigue has set in, also because the "cacophony of new experts" has been confusing
 "Confusion, fear behind reluctance to take Covid booster, says experts")
As Shanghai struggles with coronavirus, focus on Beijing as cases rise
A Shanghai health official told a press briefing that the pandemic is still developing at a "high level" as the city of 25 million recorded more than 2,000 fresh cases and over 39 new deaths
 "As Shanghai struggles with coronavirus, focus on Beijing as cases rise")
Covid caseload at IIT Madras reaches 111: Tamil Nadu health secretary
The total number of active Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu stood at 362
 "Covid caseload at IIT Madras reaches 111: Tamil Nadu health secretary")
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 510.1 mn; US continues to be worst hit nation
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 510.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.22 million and vaccinations to over 11.24 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
China logs 1,908 new local Covid-19 cases, 52 more deaths in 24 hours
The Chinese mainland reported 1,908 new locally transmitted confirmed Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours
 "China logs 1,908 new local Covid-19 cases, 52 more deaths in 24 hours")
Aviation industry, passengers confused by Covid restrictions: UK Lawmakers
"This resulted in a severe economic deficit for the aviation sector. Thousands of people lost their jobs. Many more could not visit their loved ones," Huw Merriman, who chairs the committee, added
 "Aviation industry, passengers confused by Covid restrictions: UK Lawmakers")
Precaution dose of Covid vaccine will protect family, society, says expert
Asked about the dominant variant in the present surge, Dr Suresh Kumar said that the omicron sub-variant has been prevalent and ruled out the XE variant present in the incoming patients
 "Precaution dose of Covid vaccine will protect family, society, says expert")
Dollar ascends amid China's Covid-19 fears, Fed rate hike pace meanwhile
The price of the US Dollar has ascended amid China's fear on another impending wave of Covid-19 in the country. Meanwhile Fed rates have also peaked up.
 "Dollar ascends amid China's Covid-19 fears, Fed rate hike pace meanwhile")
Shanghai reports 1,661 new coronavirus cases, 15,319 asymptomatic carriers
Shanghai authorities have imposed draconian lockdown measures since March that have locked 25 million residents in their homes
 "Shanghai reports 1,661 new coronavirus cases, 15,319 asymptomatic carriers")
Colombia to lift mandatory use of face masks in closed places from May 1
As of May 1, the use of face masks will be lifted in closed spaces, with the exception of health centers, elderly homes, transportation and closed spaces within educational facilities
 "Colombia to lift mandatory use of face masks in closed places from May 1")
US FDA approves first Covid-19 treatment Veklury for young children
Veklury is approved for young children who are hospitalised, or have mild-to-moderate Covid-19 and are at high risk for progression to severe Covid-19, according to the FDA
 "US FDA approves first Covid-19 treatment Veklury for young children")
Beijing reports 29 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases: Authorities
A total of 70 local infections have been logged since Friday, said Pang Xinghuo, Deputy Head of the Beijing municipal disease prevention and control center
 "Beijing reports 29 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases: Authorities")
China's Covid curbs spook global markets; Sensex, Nifty tumble over 1%
Brent crude oil prices dropped close to 5 per cent due to demand concerns following news that lockdowns were spreading to Beijing
 "China's Covid curbs spook global markets; Sensex, Nifty tumble over 1%")