Page 29 - Latest Updates on Coronavirus
Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins first singles match in the US since 2021
Djokovic, 36, lost in doubles on Tuesday in his return to the country after missing events because of Covid-19 vaccine restrictions
 "Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins first singles match in the US since 2021")
Indian banks' operating environment strengthens as Covid risks ebb: Fitch
With banks shoring up their capital buffers and cleaning up their balance sheets following the pandemic, their gross non-performing asset ratio has fallen to a 10-year low of 3.9% as of March 2023
 "Indian banks' operating environment strengthens as Covid risks ebb: Fitch")
Vivek Agnihotri confirms 'The Vaccine War' release date, shares teaser on X
Vivek Agnihotri released the teaser of his much-awaited movie 'The Vaccine War.' The movie will hit theatres on September 28, 2023. The movie pays tribute to the medical fraternity and scientists
 "Vivek Agnihotri confirms 'The Vaccine War' release date, shares teaser on X")
Entire world was amazed at scale of India's Covid vaccination programme: PM
The administration of 200 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines was possible only because of anganwadi, ASHA and health workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.
 "Entire world was amazed at scale of India's Covid vaccination programme: PM")
Rajini fever, Gadar-2 magic lead to record weekend box-office collections
More than 21 million people went to movie theatres across the country this weekend to make it the highest combined admissions recorded in the past decade
 "Rajini fever, Gadar-2 magic lead to record weekend box-office collections")
Indian enterprises increase AI adoption in post-Covid era: PwC report
Almost 64 per cent of organisations surveyed in industrial products and manufacturing sector say they are currently at an early stage of their AI-based transformation journey
 "Indian enterprises increase AI adoption in post-Covid era: PwC report")
New Zealand removes last of its closely watched Covid-19 restrictions
New Zealand on Monday removed the last of its remaining Covid-19 restrictions, marking the end of a government response to the pandemic that was watched closely around the world
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Choice of arm for 2nd Covid jab could influence immune response: Research
Individual doses of two-dose vaccine-regimens are consecutively administered into the deltoid muscle, which is the large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint
 "Choice of arm for 2nd Covid jab could influence immune response: Research")
Unusual case of 'blue legs' in long Covid patient seen: Lancet study
The study described the case of a 33-year old man who developed a condition called acrocyanosis, which refers to blood pooling in the veins of the legs
Long-term symptoms of Covid-19 can emerge months after infection: Study
The study found that for about 16% of the Covid-positive people, symptoms lasted for at least a year, but for others, they appeared for a short time
 "Long-term symptoms of Covid-19 can emerge months after infection: Study")
WHO classifies EG.5 strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus as 'variant of interest'
Variants are broadly categorised into three categories: (1) "variants of interest," (2) "variants of concern" and (3) "variants of high consequence
 "WHO classifies EG.5 strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus as 'variant of interest'")
China expands number of countries for travel by its big-spending tourists
China has increased the number of countries that its big-spending tourists can visit by more than 70 following the lifting of its last COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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'Maharashtra recorded new Omicron sub-variant in May, but nothing to worry'
Babita Kamlapurkar, state's health surveillance officer, said it is necessary to exercise Covid-19 appropriate behaviour as June, July and August months record a spike in cases
 "'Maharashtra recorded new Omicron sub-variant in May, but nothing to worry'")
Covid hospitalisations in US are on the rise again, but not like before
With an updated vaccine still months away, this summer bump in new hospitalizations might be concerning, but the number of patients is far lower than before. A look at what we know
 "Covid hospitalisations in US are on the rise again, but not like before")
Covid-19 new variant 'Eris' emerges in UK, here's how to protect yourself
Another Covid-19 variant 'Eris' has emerged in the United Kingdom. UKHSA says the new variant is not deadlier than the previous one. Read on to know about symptoms and preventions
 "Covid-19 new variant 'Eris' emerges in UK, here's how to protect yourself")
Marsh India expects growth of 20-25% in next year, says Sanjay Kedia
Marsh India has seen consistent growth year after year, crossed 8,000 corporate clients in India and the total amount of premium placed for the financial year ending March 2023, was Rs 15,000 Cr
 "Marsh India expects growth of 20-25% in next year, says Sanjay Kedia")
New Omicron sub-variant spreads in UK; no reported case in India so far
UK health agency says no indication that EG.5.1 is more severe than the others; WHO advises countries to remain cautious
FIR against ex-Mumbai mayor, 2 others in Covid-19 body bags purchase scam
Pednekar belongs to the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena. She held the position of mayor from November 2019 to March 2022
 "FIR against ex-Mumbai mayor, 2 others in Covid-19 body bags purchase scam")
India records 77 new COVID-19 cases; infection tally stands at 4.49 crore
The infection tally has been recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,95,933) and the national recovery rate has reached 98.81 per cent, according to the ministry website
 "India records 77 new COVID-19 cases; infection tally stands at 4.49 crore")
India logs 60 fresh Covid cases, active tally reaches 1,482: Ministry data
The Covid case tally has been recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,95,725) and the national recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website