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Covid origins 'may never be revealed': Top Chinese scientist
The origins of the deadly Covid virus, which infected over 763 million and claimed more than 6.9 million lives globally, may never be revealed, a top Chinese scientist said on Friday
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Covid, climate change negatively impacted youth's mental health: Study
Young people with a mental illness and without social support are at an increased risk of climate change induced mental ill-health
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Union Health Secy writes to 8 states amid 'consistent rise' in Covid cases
In the letter to the eight States, Bhushan said, "India has been witnessing a consistent rise in COVID-19 cases since March 2023, with 10,262 cases reported in the week ending April 20, 2023
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With $100 bn in 2022, India biggest recipient of money from overseas
Highly-skilled Indian migrants from the US, UK and Australia were sending more money home, helped by job support programs during Covid-19 restrictions
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India records 11,692 new Covid-19 infections, 66,170 active cases
India has recorded 11,692 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 66,170, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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