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India records 66 new Covid cases, active cases have declined to 491
India has logged 66 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined to 491, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday
 "India records 66 new Covid cases, active cases have declined to 491")
Returning to office is $1.3 trillion problem that only few have figured out
Asian nations did a better job keeping Covid-19 under wraps in the pandemic's first year, so people there didn't get as accustomed to working from home
 "Returning to office is $1.3 trillion problem that only few have figured out")
Jill Biden tests positive for Covid, but Prez Biden's results negative
President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife's positive test, but his results were negative. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said
 "Jill Biden tests positive for Covid, but Prez Biden's results negative")
India's Covid vax rate falls 75% since Apr as US, UK ready for another shot
In recent weeks, over 70 per cent of India's current vaccinations have been administered to people in the age group of 45-60 years
 "India's Covid vax rate falls 75% since Apr as US, UK ready for another shot")
Our culture of service helping India gain prominence in post-Covid era: Min
Had India desired, the minister said, it could have then sold medicines to other countries at a much higher price. But India continued to supply medicines at pre-pandemic price levels, Mandaviya said
 "Our culture of service helping India gain prominence in post-Covid era: Min")
Kashmir's post-pandemic popularity as travel destination on surge: HAI
"The report highlights the rising appeal of Kashmir as a travel destination, especially for adventure tourism, in the aftermath of the pandemic," HAI said in a statement here
 "Kashmir's post-pandemic popularity as travel destination on surge: HAI")
New Covid-19 variants causing global surges, but severity of infection down
In Southeast Asia, Thailand recorded highest number of fresh infections, followed by India where cases increased 2%
 "New Covid-19 variants causing global surges, but severity of infection down")
50 new Covid cases in a day, active cases reach 1,520: Health Ministry
The death toll was recorded at 5,31,930, the data updated at 8 am stated. The country's Covid case tally is 4.49 crore
India records 61 fresh Covid cases, total cases at 1,522: Health Ministry
The case fatality rate stands at 1.18 per cent
 "India records 61 fresh Covid cases, total cases at 1,522: Health Ministry")
Delhi Metro records highest-ever daily passenger journeys on Aug 28: DMRC
Delhi Metro on August 28 recorded the highest-ever count of daily passenger journeys -- 68.16 lakh -- for the period spanning before and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the DMRC said on Tuesday
 "Delhi Metro records highest-ever daily passenger journeys on Aug 28: DMRC")
At least 6.5% Covid-19 patients died post discharge, shows ICMR data
Published in the latest issue of the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR), the investigation aimed to understand the factors contributing to post-discharge mortality among Covid-19 patients
 "At least 6.5% Covid-19 patients died post discharge, shows ICMR data")
China won't require Covid-19 tests for incoming travellers as it reopens
China will no longer require a negative Covid-19 test result for incoming travellers starting Wednesday
 "China won't require Covid-19 tests for incoming travellers as it reopens")
TN's growth pattern balanced, achieved 8% growth post-Covid: Minister
"The steps taken to obtain investment ensured balanced growth based on the Dravidian model of governance," the Finance Minister said
 "TN's growth pattern balanced, achieved 8% growth post-Covid: Minister")
Tourist inflow push occupancy, room rates back to pre-Covid levels: HAI
Due to the existing demand-supply situation, room rates have been sometimes a little higher than the pre-pandemic, he told PTI in an interview
 "Tourist inflow push occupancy, room rates back to pre-Covid levels: HAI")
North Korea to allow citizens abroad to return home as Covid curbs ease
Earlier this month, South Korea's spy agency said North Korea was preparing to further reopen its borders gradually in a bid to revive its economy
 "North Korea to allow citizens abroad to return home as Covid curbs ease")
Karnataka govt sets panel to probe Covid irregularities during BJP rule
Issuing an order to this effect on Friday, the government said it expected the commission led by Justice John Michael D'Cunha to submit the report in three months
 "Karnataka govt sets panel to probe Covid irregularities during BJP rule")
India registers 60 new Covid-19 infections, active cases at 1,503
According to the ministry's website, 220.67 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far
 "India registers 60 new Covid-19 infections, active cases at 1,503")
Joe Biden says he will request more funding for a new coronavirus vaccine
He added that it's tentatively recommended that everybody get it, once the shots are ready
 "Joe Biden says he will request more funding for a new coronavirus vaccine")
Brics should prepare for any future pandemics: S African Health Minister
There is no dispute that the Covid-19 outbreak has caught the world off-guard in terms of preparedness and caused major economic shock and abnormalised business operations and brought the new normal
 "Brics should prepare for any future pandemics: S African Health Minister")
Mumbai reports 17 Covid-19 cases, cases climb in double digits for 4th day
It took the tally in the metropolis to 11,64,261, while the death toll remained unchanged at 19,776, official said