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Covid cases surge to record high in Shanghai amid growing public anger
China on Friday reported more than 3,400 positive and 20,700 asymptomatic coronavirus cases, majority of them in Shanghai as the city of 26 million continued to reel under over fortnight-long lockdown
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Global Covid caseload rises to 502.8 million, fatalities at 6.19 million
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 502.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.19 million and vaccinations to over 11.15 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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South Korea to remove most virus restrictions as Omicron slows
People will be allowed to eat inside movie theaters, religious facilities, bus terminals and train stations starting on April 25.
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Data story: India logs 949 new cases; active cases see slight rise
India has so far administered 1,863,062,546 vaccine doses. That is 4328.67 per cent of its total caseload, and 132.82 per cent of its population
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How the Congress was served a free hit and it missed the ball completely
The free hit opportunity is inflation because retail inflation is in its third consecutive month above the RBI's upper comfort limit of 6%.
Africa not yet out of Covid-19 despite decreasing infections: WHO
South Africa has recorded the most Covid-19 cases in Africa with 3,733,919 cases
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Delhi govt to issue Covid-19 guidelines for schools amid surge in cases
Delhi on Thursday reported 325 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with a case positivity rate of 2.39 per cent.
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Shanghai logs 3,200 local, 19,872 asymptomatic Covid-19 cases
The recent spike in COVID cases in the global financial hub Shanghai, which has caused a major disruption in supply chains, has been attributed to family infections and logistics transmission.
Shut wing or even school if Covid case reported: Delhi govt advisory
It asked all the schools of Delhi to follow all the precautionary measures to prevent any spread of Covid infection, including wearing of masks by students, teachers and other staff
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Covid: Locked-down Shanghai residents barter for what money can't buy
For many of Shanghai's 25 million residents, the city's strict Covid lockdown has made procuring food and daily necessities a struggle money can't resolve.
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Russia-Ukraine war, Covid-19 surge in China on IMF-World Bank agenda
A key global issue, cryptocurrency regulations, will not feature in the agenda and are unlikely to be discussed on the sidelines as well, Business Standard has learnt
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Live: Ukraine says explosion aboard Russian warship was missile strike
Live news updates: US official says the stricken vessel was still trying to put out a fire.
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Port City Colombo: The great Chinese white elephant of Sri Lanka
The project is envisioned as a playground for the rich who would earn in dollars and keep all of it
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Madhya Pradesh records two Covid cases, lowest single-day rise this year
Madhya Pradesh on Thursday recorded two new coronavirus cases and no pandemic-related deaths, a health official said here.
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Covid-19: Anti-virus shutdowns in China spread as infections rise
Shanghai is easing rules that confined most of its 25 million people to their homes after complaints they had trouble getting food
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Delhi issues new Covid advisory for schools, to shut if any case reported
The Directorate of Education (DoE) also said that students and staff must wear masks and maintains social distancing to the extent possible
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Covid-19 pandemic: Delhi reports 325 fresh cases and zero fatality
On Monday, the positivity rate was 2.7 per cent -- the highest in two months. It was 2.87 per cent on February 5
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Over 186.29 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt
A total 22,194 doses of Covid vaccines were administered to beneficiaries in the 18-59 years age group till 7 pm on Thursday, taking the total number of such doses given in this age group to 85,154
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Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat sees 11 new cases; active tally at 162
The state is now left with 162 active cases, the official said
Covid-19 pandemic: Tamil Nadu reports 25 fresh cases, no fatalities
Chennai added eight new cases, the maximum among the districts while 28 of them (total 38) reported zero new cases today
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