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Covid-19 pandemic induces population drop in 73% of US counties: Census
The toll of the Covid-19 pandemic was reflected in a natural decrease in 2021 in the population of nearly three-quarters of US counties versus the two previous years, the US Census Bureau has said.
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All in the mind: Yoga and meditation courses to bust stress and depression
There is a universe of institutions and mental wellness experts to help you beat Covid-induced doldrums and get your life back on track
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Experts worry about how US will see next Covid-19 surge coming
As more people take rapid COVID-19 tests at home, fewer people are getting the gold-standard tests that the government relies on for case counts
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Unlock theme stocks may see good times once 'business as usual' revives
Most of the signals are positive, and if sustained, many businesses could see a big rebound
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Covid-19: The human factor
Barkha Dutt's book bears poignant witness to the stories of those who suffered during the two years of the pandemic
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China continues 'severe and complex' fight against coronavirus
The zero-COVID strategy relies on lockdowns and mass testing, with close contacts often being quarantined at home or in a central government facility
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Delhi sees 112 new Covid cases, one death in a day; positivity rate 0.41%
On multiple days in March so far, the city has recorded no deaths
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Maharashtra reports 275 Covid-19 cases, two deaths in last 24 hours
Coronavirus case fatality rate is 1.87 per cent while the recovery rate is 98.11 per cent
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Madhya Pradesh reports 26 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally at 132
The central state is now left with 132 active cases
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Covid-19 pandemic: Mumbai sees 38 cases, 1 death; active tally now 248
Mumbai on Friday reported 38 Covid-19 cases and one death, which took place after a gap of eight days, taking the tally here to 10,57,753 and the toll to 16,694, a civic official said
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Covid-19 pandemic: Tamil Nadu logs 37 new cases, zero fatalities
Recoveries rose to 34,14,141 with 66 people getting discharged in the last 24 hours, and there were 446 active infections, said a bulletin.
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Coronavirus cases rise by a million in UK, experts urge caution
The UKHSA's own weekly assessment shows that case rates remain highest in those aged 30 to 39, with the lowest case rates in those aged 0 to four
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Covid variant worse than Omicron in next two years: UK epidemiologist
Meanwhile, the UK is seeing a resurgence in Covid cases and deaths, after a brief lull
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Kerala reports 543 new coronavirus cases, 81 deaths in past 24 hours
There are 15,298 people now under observation, out of which 460 are in the isolation wards of hospitals, said the release
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Over 10 mn kids in age group of 12-14 yrs received first vaccine dose: Govt
The next phase of vaccination commenced from January 3 for adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years
Covid-19: Govt says no state has reported deaths due to oxygen shortage
The Government of India is supporting states in their endeavour to enhance preparedness and response capacities against Covid-19
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Experts worry about how US will see next Covid-19 surge coming
As coronavirus infections rise in some parts of the world, experts are watching for a potential new Covid-19 surge in the U.S. and wondering how long it will take to detect.
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India reports 1,685 new Covid-19 cases, 83 fatalities in last 24 hours
The death toll due to the disease stands at 5,16,755 with 83 daily fatalities being reported, data updated by the ministry at 8 am showed
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Coronavirus rates plunge as decision nears on US asylum limits
One by one, a voice called out the names of 169 people released by US Border Patrol. Migrants rose from folding chairs in a clinic and walked to a table of blue-robed workers, who swabbed their mouths
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Israel launches Covid vaccination campaign for people above 60 yrs
The Israeli Ministry of Health has announced a Covid-19 vaccination campaign for people aged 60 years and above, citing a recent surge of morbidity nationwide fueled by the BA.2 Omicron subvariant.
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