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No cause of worry, infection severity mild: ICMR DG amid Covid cases uptick
The first three are more prevalent, Dr Bhel said. 'Samples from other places are being sequenced and we will know in a day or two if there are more variants'
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Covid-19 cases cross 1,000 mark: 430 active cases in Kerala, 104 in Delhi
Covid-19 tally rises across India with over 1,000 active cases. Kerala tops list with 430 active cases; Delhi sees 99 new cases in a week, triggering fresh concerns
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Private hospitals step up Covid readiness amid mild case uptick in India
Despite a mild rise in cases and no fresh central advisory, private hospitals across India are enhancing Covid protocols and issuing cautionary measures to safeguard high-risk groups
Union Health Secretary reviews situation of Covid-19 across states
According to the Union Health Ministry, as of May 19, India has 257 active Covid-19 cases, most of which are mild and require no hospitalisation
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Govt issues fresh Covid advisory; Delhi hospitals told to test, train staff
With new Covid sub variants detected, Centre asks hospitals to ensure bed, oxygen, and vaccine readiness, conduct genome sequencing, and report ILI/SARI cases on health portals
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One Covid-19 death reported from Thane, 8 new cases take total to 18
The civic body held a high-level review meeting on Friday to assess the situation and readiness of the health system
Delhi-NCR reports 27 Covid-19 cases as national tally also sees an uptick
Of the total number of positive cases, 23 were reported in Delhi, while 4 were reported from Ghaziabad
FDA may change Covid-19 booster rules from 2025: What it means for you
The US Food and Drug Administration may limit Covid-19 boosters shots to high-risk groups from 2025; Pfizer reviewing proposal as agency seeks new trials, clearer risk labels for younger males
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India's Covid-19 response must go beyond vaccines, follow global practices
Several advanced countries are offering annual Covid-19 booster doses, especially to vulnerable groups
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From Kerala to Uttar Pradesh, states step up vigil as Covid returns
Masks, tests and advisories return as states like Kerala, UP and Odisha increase vigilance amid rising Covid-19 cases driven by new Omicron sub-variants
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Kerala reports 182 Covid cases in May; govt asks people to wear masks
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has advised vulnerable groups and symptomatic individuals to wear masks as Kerala tracks a surge in cases linked to JN.1 and new Omicron sub-variants
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New WHO agreement on pandemic response: What's it is and what it will do
With lessons from Covid-19, WHO members back treaty to improve equity, vaccine access, and emergency coordination during future outbreaks
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2 Covid deaths in Maharashtra since Jan, 52 cases present: Health dept
Currently, 52 patients are undergoing treatment for mild symptoms, while 16 are being treated at hospitals, said the department
WHO members back resolution for global pact to prevent future pandemics
The pandemic agreement and the resolution calling for its adoption will be discussed by the full plenary of the World Health Assembly on May 20
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Covid-19 cases cross 250 mark in India: Should you worry about JN.1 variant?
Doctors explain what the Covid JN.1 variant is, its symptoms, vaccine protection, testing options, and what precautions Indians should take amid rising cases in Asia
Govt holds review meetings to monitor Covid-19 situation in India
Govt says Covid-19 situation remains under control despite a minor uptick in cases, amid rising infections in Singapore and Hong Kong attributed to Omicron subvariants
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Covid cases rising in Southeast Asia: What Indian travellers need to know
A fresh wave of Covid-19 is sweeping across parts of Southeast Asia, with Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand all reporting a noticeable rise in infections
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Best of BS Opinion: How we manage change can turn the future around
Today's columnists assess change, and the various forms it takes - from Trump's flip-flops to changing the ideal of what a company should do, to the Indian cricket team's leadership churn
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Policy lessons from data gaps in Covid death toll and Maha Kumbh mumbers
Newly released data implies that the health care system coped very badly. The likely under-allocation of resources due to undercounting suggests it may also cope poorly in the next major health crisis
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Covid-19 wave returns in Asia, cases increase in Hong Kong, Singapore
Covid-19 cases are rising sharply across Asia, with Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand reporting spikes. However, despite rising cases elsewhere in Asia, India has not reported any increase
