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More Indians are flying post-pandemic, only few prefer to travel by train
According to the data compiled till February shows that for 11 months of FY23, passenger booking was down by more than 1.815 billion as against the same period of FY20
 "More Indians are flying post-pandemic, only few prefer to travel by train")
India reports 11,109 new Covid-19 infections, active cases at 49,622
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 5.01 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 4.29 per cent
 "India reports 11,109 new Covid-19 infections, active cases at 49,622")
Maharashtra records 1,152 Covid-19 cases, Nagpur reports 2 deaths
Maharashtra on Friday reported 1,152 COVID-19 cases, a rise from the addition to the tally a day earlier, and four deaths, a health official said
 "Maharashtra records 1,152 Covid-19 cases, Nagpur reports 2 deaths")
Mumbai reports 284 Covid-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours
Mumbai on Friday reported 284 COVID-19 cases and one death, which took the tally in the state to 11,60,103 and the toll to 19,753, a civic official said
 "Mumbai reports 284 Covid-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours")
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Goa to test G20 delegates showing Covid-19 symptoms amid rise in cases
Delegates arriving in Goa for a G20 summit next week will be tested for Covid-19 if they show symptoms of coronavirus infection, an official said on Friday
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28% chance of coronavirus-like pandemic hitting world in next decade
In a worst-case scenario, a bird flu type virus that mutates to allow human-to-human transmission could kill as many as 15,000 people in the UK in a single day
 "28% chance of coronavirus-like pandemic hitting world in next decade")
Hospitalisation rate low in Delhi despite surge in Covid-19 cases: Kejriwal
Kejriwal said, "We are taking care of the increasing number of corona cases. The cases are not serious and people are not requiring hospitalisation."
 "Hospitalisation rate low in Delhi despite surge in Covid-19 cases: Kejriwal")
Even mild Covid infection can cause sudden hearing loss, reveals study
According to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, sudden sensorineural hearing loss - also known as sudden deafness - occurs when you lose your hearing very quickly in one ear
Endemic is the new normal as daily Covid cases top 10,000 in India
Lack of Covid-appropriate behaviour rampant at hospitals across country, but many are geared up for any emergency
 "Endemic is the new normal as daily Covid cases top 10,000 in India")
Covid variant XBB.1.16 driving up cases in India, know its symptoms
Amid the spike in cases, the Union Health Ministry has alerted all the state governments to be prepared for rise in Covid cases
Covid surge: Maharashtra records 1,086 cases, 1 death; active tally 5,700
Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 1,086 Covid-19 cases and one death, which took the tally to 81,53,377 and the toll to 148,471, a health official said
Delhi logs 1,527 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; positivity rate 27.77%
Delhi recorded 1,527 Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 27.77 per cent on Thursday, according to data shared by the city government's health department
Wear face masks, WFH if cough, flu: Noida health dept's Covid guidelines
For workplaces, the guidelines recommend the use of sanitisers, proper cleaning of offices, thermal temperature scanners at office entries, and work-from-home option for employees
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Covid's endemic challenges
Public health policy must respond for the long term
 "Covid's endemic challenges")
Expert disagrees with Centre's claim of Coronavirus becoming an endemic
As India continues to witness an upward trend in the daily cases, experts are now divided on when the current Covid-19 wave will reach its peak
 "Expert disagrees with Centre's claim of Coronavirus becoming an endemic")
Mask mandates for children may do more harm than good: Public health expert
Though there are no Covid related guidelines, about 200 private-run schools in the national capital have already made masks compulsory for students and staff members in view of the rising numbers
 "Mask mandates for children may do more harm than good: Public health expert")
No indications variant XBB.1.16 leading to infection among kids: Bhardwaj
"I would advise people with low immunity or those with severe illnesses to avoid crowded places and wear masks. The transmissibility of this variant is high," he said
 "No indications variant XBB.1.16 leading to infection among kids: Bhardwaj")
Delhi govt working on guidelines for school amidst Covid surge: Atishi
Amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases here, Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Thursday said that the government is reviewing the situation and guidelines for schools will be issued soon