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DDMA decides to do away with fine for not wearing face masks: Report
Currently, there is a fine of Rs 500 for not wearing masks at public places in Delhi
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Kerala records 429 fresh Covid-19 cases, six deaths in last 24 hours
Among the 14 districts, Ernakulam recorded the highest with 89 cases, followed by Thiruvananthapuram (66) and Kottayam (50)
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UPSC extra attempt: SC asks Centre to consider appeal of Covid-hit students
The Centre had last week told the apex court that additional attempt in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) civil services examination is not possible
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Shanghai to screen 16 mn people in 2nd phase of coronavirus lockdown
In the last 24 hours, Shanghai reported 355 confirmed locally transmitted Covid-19 cases and 5,298 asymptomatic carriers
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Shanghai residents rush to stock up as second stage of Covid lockdown looms
Many residents have vented frustration on social media with videos and images of crowded quarantine centres, while seeking help with medical treatment and buying food
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Vaccine policy group seeks more lab data on tests for mixing Covid doses
NTAGI has a month to go before it gives its advice to the government on inoculation strategy.
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One-third of world's population yet to receive a Covid vax: WHO chief
This includes about 83 per cent of the population in Africa, while on the other hand many high- and middle-income countries have reached 70 per cent target of Covid vaccination.
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Puducherry becomes coronavirus-free as active cases stand at zero
The union territory of Puducherry emerged coronavirus free as the number of active cases stood at zero after the recovery of the solitary patient, a senior Health department official said
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China manufacturing falls to 5-month low as anti-virus controls tighten
China's manufacturing activity fell to a five-month low in March after most of Shanghai and two other industrial centres were shut down to fight coronavirus outbreaks, a survey showed Thursday.
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Data story: India reports fewer than 10,000 new cases in past 7 days
India has so far administered 1,840,655,005 vaccine doses. That is 4278.16 per cent of its total caseload, and 131.22 per cent of its population
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End of Covid pandemic may bring major turbulence for US health care
When the end of the Covid pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for a cumbersome US health care system made more generous, flexible and up-to-date technologically
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India records 1,225 cases of Covid in 24 hrs, active infections at 14,307
With 1,225 new coronavirus infections reported in a day, India's infection tally rose to 4,30,24,440
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China's manufacturing, services sectors sluggish amid Covid surge
A major economic uncertainty that China faces is the increased global oil prices and the continued conflict in Ukraine and the accompanying sanctions against Russia.
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China reports 1,803 new cases of Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
China reported 1,803 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the National Health Commission said on Thursday.
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President Biden says pandemic not over, gets second Covid booster
Addressing reporters at the White House on Wednesday, he urged Congress to "secure more funding for the Covid-19 response"
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Global Covid caseload rises to 486.8 million, fatalities at 6.13 million
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths
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Shanghai urges patience as Covid cases drop for first time in 2 weeks
Shanghai authorities on Thursday appealed to residents to keep cooperating with tight curbs imposed to stop COVID-19 spreading
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Shanghai residents take to social media over lockdown, demand explanation
Shanghai's distribution of millions of self-administered antigen testing kits to detect cases quickly, which China only approved this month, has also sown some confusion and fear
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Chinese firms' $9 bn IPO plans stalled amid Covid outbreak, filings show
A wave of Chinese companies have halted domestic listing plans, filings show, as the country's biggest coronavirus outbreak in two years hampered due diligence and information gathering
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Bihar worst in genomic sampling, UP second lowest in India, shows data
11 of the 36 states/UTs have tested fewer samples than the national average
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