Page 47 - Latest Updates on Coronavirus
Covid cases in Delhi may peak in couple of weeks: LNJP's medical director
A newborn diagnosed with Covid-19 has been admitted to LNJP Hospital, its medical director said, as he cautioned that coronavirus cases in the national capital will peak in the next couple of weeks
 "Covid cases in Delhi may peak in couple of weeks: LNJP's medical director")
AIIMS Delhi mandates face masks to staffers amid surge in Covid cases
The staff has also been advised to quarantine themselves if they feel unwell
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'India sees surge in Covid cases; virus moving towards endemic stage'
Since its detection in 2021, Omicron has spawned more than 1,000 sub-lineages, including XBB. 1. 16 and XBB. 1. 5, according to Dr N.K Arora, co-chair of INSACOG
 "'India sees surge in Covid cases; virus moving towards endemic stage'")
India reports more than 10,000 new Covid cases, highest in nearly 8 months
The number of active cases has increased to 44,998
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India's wheat stocks dwindle to a 6-year low of 8.34 MMT, down 57% YoY
Last year, in the month of April, the wheat stocks in the country stood at 18.9 MMT and there were concerns regarding the wheat stocks in the country
 "India's wheat stocks dwindle to a 6-year low of 8.34 MMT, down 57% YoY")
Be smart and use masks, doctors advise caution as Covid-19 cases surge
Doctors have said that the number of Covid cases has increased rapidly over the past two to three weeks, and this calls for increased awareness of Covid-19-appropriate behaviour
 "Be smart and use masks, doctors advise caution as Covid-19 cases surge")
Singapore sees new Covid wave as mask mandates dropped, cases mostly mild
"Singapore continues to expect new Covid infection waves from time to time, similar to other endemic respiratory diseases such as influenza"
 "Singapore sees new Covid wave as mask mandates dropped, cases mostly mild")
Singapore sees new Covid wave as mask mandates dropped, cases mostly mild
"Singapore continues to expect new Covid infection waves from time to time, similar to other endemic respiratory diseases such as influenza"
Delhi reports 1,149 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death; active tally at 3,347
With the addition of the fresh cases, Delhi's infection tally has risen to 20,17,250. The death toll stands at 26,546, the bulletin stated
 "Delhi reports 1,149 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death; active tally at 3,347")
Gujarat fully prepared to tackle Covid with 95,000-plus beds :Minister
In the last 24 hours, Gujarat reported 397 new coronavirus positive cases and two deaths
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Maharashtra single-day Covid-19 count crosses 1,000-mark after 7-month gap
With the new cases, the state's COVID-19 tally rose to 81,52,291 and toll to 1,48,470. On Tuesday, the state had recorded 919 cases and one fatality
Make Covid hospitals functional, situation under control: UP CM Adityanath
He said municipal elections are scheduled to be held in the state next month and there is a possibility of the infection spreading during election campaigning and voting
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Covid-19: Serum Institute of India restarts manufacturing Covishield
Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday said it has restarted manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccine Covishield amid rising numbers of cases of the virus infection
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Covid entering endemic stage in India, cases to subside after 10-12 days
The current rise in Covid cases is being driven by XBB.1.16, which is a sub variant of Omicron
 "Covid entering endemic stage in India, cases to subside after 10-12 days")
India logs 7,830 new Covid cases, active infections breach 40,000-mark
In the last 24 hours, India reported 7,830 new Covid-19 cases, pushing the country's overall caseload to 40,215, according to the latest Union Health Ministry data
Two-day nationwide Covid-19 mock drill concludes at 35 States and UTs
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on April 7, chaired a meeting with state health ministers and urged them to conduct mock drills of all health facilities
Top headlines: Vedanta may issue NCDs, IMF cuts FY24 India growth forecast
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Maharashtra sees 919 Covid-19 cases, one death; active tally at 4,875
Of the latest cases, Mumbai recorded 242 infections, followed by 105 cases in Nagpur city, 58 in Pune, and 57 in Navi Mumbai, a bulletin issued by the health department stated
15 Covid-19 related deaths reported in last 12 days in Delhi: Data
More than 5,500 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the last two weeks, while the active cases tally has risen by 150 per cent in the same period, according to official data
Amid Covid surge, face masks at public places made mandatory in Gurugram
"It is mandatory to wear face masks in public places, malls, government/private offices where more than 100 people gather in the district to prevent the spread of Covid infection"
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