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WHO says rise in global Covid cases is the tip of the iceberg
'Surges are to be expected particularly in areas where measures to prevent transmission have been lifted,' says WHO head
 "WHO says rise in global Covid cases is the tip of the iceberg")
US, EU, India and South Africa make progress on Covid vaccine IPR waiver
The roadblock: Backing of 164 members of the WTO required--rejection by just one country could still block an accord
 "US, EU, India and South Africa make progress on Covid vaccine IPR waiver")
Banking sector is slowly emerging from after-effects of 3 waves of Covid-19
For the banking sector, it will be a tough year, with more to negotiate
 "Banking sector is slowly emerging from after-effects of 3 waves of Covid-19")
Mandaviya directs high alertness as Covid cases spike in Asia, Europe
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday directed officials to maintain a high level of alertness and surveillance, and carry out genomic sequencing aggressively.
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China's GDP may decrease if country continues to impose COVID-19 lockdown
China's GDP growth could decrease by 1-2% if Beijing, in order to fight the COVID-19 outbreak which is highest in the last two years, continues to impose lockdown in large portions of the country.
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Kerala reports 966 new Covid-19 cases, 50 deaths in 24 hours
Daily COVID-19 cases in Kerala on Wednesday again dropped below 1,000 after crossing that mark a day ago. The State recorded 966 fresh infections which raised the total to 65,24,066 till date.
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Japan to fully lift Covid-19 restrictions on March 21 as infections slow
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced plans to fully lift coronavirus restrictions on March 21 as new infections driven by the highly contagious omicron variant slow.
 "Japan to fully lift Covid-19 restrictions on March 21 as infections slow")
Tepid response on day 1 of Covid vaccination for 12-14 years group in Delhi
The first day of the Covid vaccination drive for 12-14 year-old children saw a lukewarm response with the vaccinators hoping for a better turnout during the weekend when the schools are closed.
 "Tepid response on day 1 of Covid vaccination for 12-14 years group in Delhi")
Covid-19: New deaths reported fell by 17% last week, but cases rising
The number of new coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 17% in the last week while COVID infections rose, reversing a decline in cases that first began in January, according to WHO
 "Covid-19: New deaths reported fell by 17% last week, but cases rising")
4,302 children orphaned during pandemic approved under PM-CARES benefits
As many as 4,302 children who were orphaned during the pandemic have been approved as eligible for benefits, the government said on Wednesday.
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Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 yr-olds begins; low turnout on day 1
Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 years age group started in Delhi on Wednesday amid a steady decline in new coronavirus cases being reported in the city
Global public health leaders urge G20 to ensure Covid vaccine equity
Global public health leaders urge G20 to take an action on vaccine equity, saying only 10% of population in low-income nations have received 1 dose of vaccine with nearly 80% in high-income nations
Omicron infection linked with common respiratory illness in children: Study
Infection of Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is associated with a common respiratory illness in young children, known as croup, a previously unrecognised complication of Covid, according to a study
 "Omicron infection linked with common respiratory illness in children: Study")
India's gasoil, gasoline sales top pre-Covid level on price hike fears
India's gasoline and gasoil sales rose above pre-Covid levels of 2019 in the first half of March, preliminary data released on Wednesday showed
 "India's gasoil, gasoline sales top pre-Covid level on price hike fears")
Covid-19 vaccination of children in 12-14 age group begins in Gujarat
The Covid-19 vaccination of children in the age group of 12-14 years began at around 2,000 centres in Gujarat on Wednesday to cover 22.63 lakh beneficiaries.
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UP CM inspects Covid vaccination booth as drive begins for 12-14 yr-olds
As the Covid-19 vaccination for children in the age group 12-14 years and for all above 60 years of age began on Wednesday, UP CM Yogi Adityanath reached a Civil Hospital in Lucknow for inspection
 "UP CM inspects Covid vaccination booth as drive begins for 12-14 yr-olds")
Pandemic preparedness bill in US moves ahead; funding still needed
A Senate committee has approved a bipartisan blueprint to overhaul the nation's public health system, applying the lessons of Covid-19 to future outbreaks through a new chain of command
 "Pandemic preparedness bill in US moves ahead; funding still needed")
India's Covid vaccination drive science-driven, people-powered: PM Modi
Asserting that India's Covid vaccination drive is science-driven and people-powered, PM Modi said the country is in a much better position to fight the pandemic but people must follow all precautions
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Data story: India logs 2,876 new cases; death toll rises to 516,072
India has so far administered 1,806,093,107 vaccine doses. That is 4200.32 per cent of its total caseload, and 128.76 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 2,876 new cases; death toll rises to 516,072")
Global Covid caseload tops 461.4 mn, deaths surge to over 6.05 mn
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 461.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.05 million and vaccinations to over 10.71 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.
 "Global Covid caseload tops 461.4 mn, deaths surge to over 6.05 mn")