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China shuts Shanghai schools, looks to divert flights as Covid returns
The Covid Zero strategy has helped keep the second-largest economy largely virus-free for much of the pandemic
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Covid-19 cases on the decline in Mizoram, says health minister
Mass testing is still on in some parts of Mizoram
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Shock-proofing the economy: Quality jobs the best possible safety net
Since jobs will remain scarce for the foreseeable future, an unemployment allowance should be the next big social-security initiative, writes T N Ninan
Andhra Pradesh economy "fully recovered" from Covid-19, says survey
Andhra Pradesh's economy has "recovered fully" from the adverse impact of Covid-19, leading to a 18.47 per cent increase in the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), the Socio-Economic Survey said.
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MP sees 81 Covid-19 cases, no death; over 37,000 vaccinated on Friday
Bhopal and Indore, the two worst coronavirus-hit cities of Madhya Pradesh, registered 10 and 14 cases, respectively, in the past 24 hours
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Covid-19 pandemic: Maharashtra records 318 fresh cases, one death
The recovery rate in the state is 98.09 per cent.
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'Speculative, misinformed': Govt on Lancet's report on high Covid mortality
The Lancet reported on Thursday that the country accounted for around 22.3 per cent of global excess deaths as of December 31, 2021
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Covid-19: China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in cases
Residents are required to remain home and undergo three rounds of mass testing, while non-essential businesses have been closed and transport links suspended
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Global Covid caseload tops 453 mn as deaths surge to over 6 million
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 453 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.02 million and vaccinations to over 10.65 billion
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India records 4,194 new Covid-19 infections; active cases dip to 42,219
India logged 4,194 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,29,84,261, while the active cases dipped to 42,219
Covid deaths worldwide 18 million, three times official tally: Study
The pandemic's death toll may be three times higher than official Covid-19 records suggest, according to a study that found stark differences across countries and regions
Covid-19: US extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approach
Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation for one more month through mid-April while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.
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China closes legislative session amid Ukraine, Covid-19 worries
China is wrapping up the annual session of its rubber-stamp legislature against the backdrop of Beijing's controversial position on the war in Ukraine and a COVID-19 surge.
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Assam reports no new Covid case for first time in nearly two years
Assam currently has 28 active Covid-19 cases, while 7,16,156 people have recovered from the disease including 13 during the day.
As Covid pandemic wanes, Kerala expects to attract more tourists
Kerala is expecting to attract tourists in large numbers by reinventing itself as a preferred destination for travellers, an official of Kerala Tourism said on Thursday.
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West Bengal reports 98 new coronavirus cases, 2 deaths in 24 hours
West Bengal's Covid-19 tally rose to 20,16,192 on Thursday as 98 more people tested positive for the infection, while two fresh fatalities pushed the coronavirus death toll to 21,184
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Delhi records 212 Covid-19 cases, zero death; positivity rate 0.56%
Delhi on Thursday reported 212 fresh Covid-19 cases and zero death, while the positivity rate stood at 0.56 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.
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How will Covid-19 end? Experts look to past epidemics for clues
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis appears to be winding down
Covid-19 infections on uptick in older adults in England, says study
Researchers said the increase could be driven by more socializing since all coronavirus restrictions were lifted in late February, as well as waning protection from the vaccine booster.
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Covid-19 pandemic: Madhya Pradesh records 104 cases; active tally at 848
As many as 50,943 swab samples were tested during the day