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Delhi logs 1,603 Covid cases in 24 hours, positivity rate dips to 26.75%
Delhi on Thursday logged 1,603 COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 26.75 per cent along with three fatalities, according to data shared by the health department here.
 "Delhi logs 1,603 Covid cases in 24 hours, positivity rate dips to 26.75%")
Covid-19: Delhi HC asks lawyers, litigants to wear masks, follow protocol
Considering the surge in Covid-19 cases, Delhi High Court on Thursday made it mandatory for lawyers, litigants and its staff members to wear face masks on the premises and follow appropriate protocol
 "Covid-19: Delhi HC asks lawyers, litigants to wear masks, follow protocol")
UP govt to provide benefits of Atal Scheme to children affected by Covid
The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has approved a proposal seeking amendments to the Atal Residential School Scheme. The amendments will help children impacted by Covid-19
 "UP govt to provide benefits of Atal Scheme to children affected by Covid")
India among 3 countries where vaccines' importance improved: Unicef
India is one of three countries out of 55 where the perception of the importance of vaccines held firm or improved after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to UNICEF
 "India among 3 countries where vaccines' importance improved: Unicef")
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive for Covid, under quarantine
Singh was scheduled to attend the Indian Air Force Commanders' conference in the national capital today but had to skip it after being tested positive for the virus, the statement said
 "Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive for Covid, under quarantine")
India logs 12,591 new Covid-19 cases in a day, highest in around 8 months
India recorded 12,591 new Covid-19 cases in a day, the highest in around eight months, while the active case burden increased to 65,286, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.
 "India logs 12,591 new Covid-19 cases in a day, highest in around 8 months")
Delhi records six Covid deaths, 1,757 new cases; positivity rate 28.63%
With the new fatalities, the death toll from the pandemic rose to 26,578 in Delhi. Out of 7,967 beds, 377 are occupied
 "Delhi records six Covid deaths, 1,757 new cases; positivity rate 28.63%")
Indian diet, tea and turmeric lowered Covid severity, deaths: ICMR study
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the death rate was reportedly 5-8 fold lower in India which is densely populated as compared to lesser-populated western countries
Covid advisories must be updated based on evolving scenario: Mishra
PK Mishra asked officials to maintain a strict vigil on the situation and take necessary actions to contain the Covid-19 spread
 "Covid advisories must be updated based on evolving scenario: Mishra")
PMO reviews covid situation amid rising cases, calls for hospital readiness
According to sources in the know of things, Mishra advised officials to ensure operational readiness of hospital infrastructure till the sub-district level
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India logs 10,542 Covid-19 infections, active cases climb to 63,562
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.39 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 5.1 per cent
 "India logs 10,542 Covid-19 infections, active cases climb to 63,562")
25 dedicated Covid-19 hospitals activated in Maharashtra amid rising cases
Amid an increase in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Maharashtra government has activated 25 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals
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Over 430% rise in active Covid cases in Delhi since March-end: Data
Experts have maintained that there is no need to panic and people should follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get booster shots of vaccines
Should not let fatigue diminish efforts on pandemic preparedness: Mandaviya
"As G20 Health Working Group, we are heading in the right direction toward jointly creating a positive impact for future global health architecture," Mandaviya said
 "Should not let fatigue diminish efforts on pandemic preparedness: Mandaviya")
Redesigning AC in commercial buildings can limit spread of Covid: IIT Delhi
According to Amit Gupta, professor at IIT Delhi, the study found that the residence time of aerosol reduces considerably with an increase in the ventilation rate
 "Redesigning AC in commercial buildings can limit spread of Covid: IIT Delhi")
India sees marginal dip in daily Covid-19 cases, logs 7,633 infections
Active cases have increased to 61,233
Delhi sees 1,017 Covid cases, four deaths; positivity rate soars to 32.25%
According to the bulletin, the fresh cases emerged out of 3,153 tests conducted the previous day
 "Delhi sees 1,017 Covid cases, four deaths; positivity rate soars to 32.25%")
Haryana records 898 new Covid cases, one death; active tally at 4,339
Half of the fresh active cases were recorded in Gurugram district while the sole fatality was reported from Panchkula
Maharashtra records 505 Covid-19 cases, 131 in Mumbai; no death reported
Maharashtra on Monday reported 505 COVID-19 cases, which took the tally to 81,56,344, while the death toll stood unchanged at 1,48,479, a health department official said
 "Maharashtra records 505 Covid-19 cases, 131 in Mumbai; no death reported")
Covid-19 raised death risk in people with intellectual disabilities: Study
Intellectual disability is a term used when there are limits to a person's ability to learn at an expected level and function in daily life