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Hospitals advised to remain alert, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister
According to an officials statement, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the government is keeping a close eye on the situation
 "Hospitals advised to remain alert, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister")
Covid-19: Odisha logs 17 new cases, one fatality in last 24 hours
The state now has 121 active cases, while 12,78,605 patients have recovered from the disease so far, including 17 on Thursday
 "Covid-19: Odisha logs 17 new cases, one fatality in last 24 hours")
Ramp up testing, administration of booster doses: Congress to Delhi govt
The daily COVID-19 cases in Delhi have been on the rise over the last few days and the positivity rate has jumped from 0.5 per cent to 2.7 per cent in a week
 "Ramp up testing, administration of booster doses: Congress to Delhi govt")
Novel antiviral coating inactivates Covid variants even in dark
Viral infections mainly occur in indoor environments where many people gather, the researchers said
 "Novel antiviral coating inactivates Covid variants even in dark")
China cuts reserve requirements for banks as economy slows
China's exports, the last major growth driver, are also showing signs of fatigue, and some economists say the risks of a recession are rising
 "China cuts reserve requirements for banks as economy slows")
Shanghai reports slight drop in Covid cases as economic impact bites
China's efforts to stop the virus with a strict 'zero-COVID' policy are triggering economic disruptions that are rippling through global supply chains for goods from electric vehicles to iPhones
 "Shanghai reports slight drop in Covid cases as economic impact bites")
44 children in Noida tested positive for Covid in last 7 days: CMO
After a decline, the Covid infection rate is again showing an upward trend in Noida and the number of active cases has crossed the 150 mark
 "44 children in Noida tested positive for Covid in last 7 days: CMO")
CBSE yet to decide for class 10, 12 exams pattern for 2022-23 session
Under the split term system, the first term board examination was held in December last year and the second term board examination is scheduled to start from April 26
 "CBSE yet to decide for class 10, 12 exams pattern for 2022-23 session")
Temporarily close specific wing in school where Covid is detected: Sisodia
The department also said students and staff must wear masks and maintain social distancing to the extent possible
 "Temporarily close specific wing in school where Covid is detected: Sisodia")
48% rise in home isolation cases of Covid in last one week in Delhi: Data
On Thursday, the number of home isolation cases stood at 574 while 325 new coronavirus cases were recorded with a positivity rate of 2.39%
 "48% rise in home isolation cases of Covid in last one week in Delhi: Data")
Air India starts restoring salaries in a phased manner to pre-Covid levels
Air India is restoring salaries of employees in a phased manner to pre-pandemic levels as the aviation sector is recovering with the decline of COVID-19 cases in the country
 "Air India starts restoring salaries in a phased manner to pre-Covid levels")
44 children test covid-positive in Noida in past seven days: Health dept
A total of 44 children tested Covid positive in the past seven days in Uttar Pradesh's Noida, the health department said on Friday.
 "44 children test covid-positive in Noida in past seven days: Health dept")
Australia's covid case tally continues to rise, 40,000 new cases reported
Australia reported more than 40,000 new Covid cases and more than 30 deaths on Friday, including 16 in New South Wales, the country's most populous state.
 "Australia's covid case tally continues to rise, 40,000 new cases reported")
Singapore taps finance chief Lawrence Wong as heir apparent to PM Lee
Wong entered the political fray in 2011 holding various positions in the defense, communications and information ministries. Since then, he's been instrumental in Singapore's pandemic response
 "Singapore taps finance chief Lawrence Wong as heir apparent to PM Lee")
More Chinese cities look to lockdown as coronavirus outbreak spreads
Shanghai, home to the world's largest port and large parts of China's financial markets including the stock exchange, remains under a strict lockdown
 "More Chinese cities look to lockdown as coronavirus outbreak spreads")
UP: 44 children test positive for Covid in Noida in past seven days
The active cases in the country stand at 11,191 which is 0.03 per cent of the total cases.
 "UP: 44 children test positive for Covid in Noida in past seven days")
Apple, others face shipment delays as China Covid curbs squeeze suppliers
China's race to stop the spread of Covid-19 has jammed highways and ports, stranded workers and left countless factories awaiting government approval to reopen
 "Apple, others face shipment delays as China Covid curbs squeeze suppliers")
French firm's coronavirus vaccine gets approval for use in the UK
A Covid vaccine developed by French firm Valneva was granted regulatory approval on Thursday by the British Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
 "French firm's coronavirus vaccine gets approval for use in the UK")
ICMR-NIN to conduct study on rise in obesity among children, adults
With obesity turning into an emerging health crisis across the nation, the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) will be conducting another study on such an issue in all the age groups
 "ICMR-NIN to conduct study on rise in obesity among children, adults")
India logs 949 fresh Covid-19 cases, active case tally rises to 11,191
India logged 949 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,30,39,972, while the active cases rose to 11,191, according to the Union Health Ministry data
 "India logs 949 fresh Covid-19 cases, active case tally rises to 11,191")