Page 24 - Latest Updates on Coronavirus
Ex-health official booked for misappropriating Covid testing kits in Pune
The case was registered based on a complaint lodged by Dr Satish Kolsure, who took the matter to court, following which a local court directed the police to register a case, official said
 "Ex-health official booked for misappropriating Covid testing kits in Pune")
India records 36 new Covid-19 cases in one day; active cases stands at 215
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,44,68,179 and the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, it stated
 "India records 36 new Covid-19 cases in one day; active cases stands at 215")
Mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China: Here is what we know so far
The World Health Organisation asked China for detailed information on the increase in the cases of respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children
 "Mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China: Here is what we know so far")
ICAO Secretary-General hails remarkable resilience of UAE airports
Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary-General of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), underscored the remarkable resilience of UAE airports have rebounded strongly despite Covid 19
 "ICAO Secretary-General hails remarkable resilience of UAE airports")
Indian researchers find no link between sudden death and Covid-19 shots
"We found no evidence of a positive association of Covid-19 vaccination with unexplained sudden death among young adults," the research group said in a study published
Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by science, ex-adviser tells inquiry
"I think he'd be the first to admit it wasn't his forte and that he struggled with the concepts and we did need to repeat them often," he added
 "Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by science, ex-adviser tells inquiry")
Covid warriors of India awarded Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace 2022
Sonia Gandhi, said the award was for every doctor, nurse, paramedic and worker for their selfless service, unflinching dedication and perseverance in the face of adversity
 "Covid warriors of India awarded Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace 2022")
MNCs, GCCs lead India office space leasing; to reach 62 mn sq ft by 2025
Number of Global Capability Centres likely to reach 3,000 by 2030, employing more than 3 million people
 "MNCs, GCCs lead India office space leasing; to reach 62 mn sq ft by 2025")
Dubai International Airport on track to beat pre-Covid passenger figures
The airport's busiest year was 2018, when it had 89.1 million passengers
Chinese experts sound alert on relapse of Covid-19 during winter season
While it is still necessary to continue implementing prevention and control measures in the winter season, there is no need to be overly concerned about it, said Lu
 "Chinese experts sound alert on relapse of Covid-19 during winter season")
WHO updates its guidance on treatments for patients with Covid-19
It also recommends against the use of the antiviral drugs remdesivir and molnupiravir for patients with non-severe COVID-19 at moderate and low risk of hospital admission
 "WHO updates its guidance on treatments for patients with Covid-19")
Loss of smell caused by coronavirus takes upto three years to return: Study
More than a quarter of the Covid group still experienced olfactory dysfunction two years after infection, but after three years, the condition wasn't significantly more common than in controls
A grainy picture: Tough to measure Covid's impact on poverty without data
The impact of the pandemic on poverty and inequality in India has been a contested issue in the absence of government data
 "A grainy picture: Tough to measure Covid's impact on poverty without data")
Byju's in talks to sell US unit Epic for $400 mn to ease financial pressure
Byju's and its creditors are locked in conflict over a missed interest payment on a term loan that the startup had taken out to help finance a global acquisition spree during the pandemic
 "Byju's in talks to sell US unit Epic for $400 mn to ease financial pressure")
Covid lockdown delayed to bring down Congress govt in MP: Jairam Ramesh
The Kamal Nath-led government collapsed in March 2020 after several MLAs of his party resigned, paving the way for the return of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government
 "Covid lockdown delayed to bring down Congress govt in MP: Jairam Ramesh")
Nearly 97000 Indians detained trying to enter US illegally in last one year
These intruders primarily hail from Gujarat and Punjab in India and aspire to settle in America
 "Nearly 97000 Indians detained trying to enter US illegally in last one year")
Moderna tempers 2023 Covid vaccine sales forecast on weaker demand
Analysts estimate over $100 million in sales for each of Moderna's new vaccines against RSV and flu, which also has yet to be approved, in 2024, according to LSEG data
 "Moderna tempers 2023 Covid vaccine sales forecast on weaker demand")
Global slowdown may take sheen off gems & jewellery industry in Rajasthan
The overseas demand has also shifted to light-weight stone-studded jewellery, of both precious and non-precious stones
 "Global slowdown may take sheen off gems & jewellery industry in Rajasthan")
Covid vaccination didn't increase risk of deaths among young adults: Study
Factors that did increase such chances included being in the hospital for Covid in the past and certain behaviours like binge drinking and intense physical activity shortly before death, study said
 "Covid vaccination didn't increase risk of deaths among young adults: Study")
Dues from wilful defaulters rose by Rs 100 cr per day since Covid-19 struck
Wilful defaulter dues up by Rs 1.2 trillion since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Some states have seen a larger rise than others
 "Dues from wilful defaulters rose by Rs 100 cr per day since Covid-19 struck")