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Core inflation still elevated despite muted demand, easing supply situation
Some economists believe that firms are using the excuse of supply disruptions, earlier due to Covid-19 and now the Russia-Ukraine war, to increase prices, calling it 'excuseflation'
 "Core inflation still elevated despite muted demand, easing supply situation")
US President Biden ends Covid national emergency after Congress acts
Legislators last year did extend for another two years telehealth flexibilities that were introduced as Covid hit, leading health care systems around the country to regularly deliver care by phone
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China's weak inflation fuels calls for ease in policy to aid recovery
While the economy has been recovering post-Covid, the figures indicate domestic demand remains weak, giving authorities space to roll out more supportive policies
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Health Dept is on high alert in view of rising Covid-19 cases: Delhi Min
"If anyone has a cold, fever, or cough, do not go to public places, and wear a mask when you go out," he said
 "Health Dept is on high alert in view of rising Covid-19 cases: Delhi Min")
Delhi adds 484 fresh Covid-19 cases, positivity rate 26.58%, shows data
Delhi on Monday logged 484 fresh Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 26.58 per cent, meaning that nearly one in every four people tested returned a positive result
 "Delhi adds 484 fresh Covid-19 cases, positivity rate 26.58%, shows data")
Maharashtra sees 328 fresh Covid -19 cases, one fatality in a day
Maharashtra on Monday reported 328 fresh Covid-19 cases, a fall of more than 50 per cent compared to the previous day, taking the overall tally of infections to 8,150,257
Sleep disturbances common among people with long Covid, shows study
"Sleep difficulties and fatigue are widely reported by people with long Covid but little is known about the severity and factors associated with these symptoms," said lead author Cynthia Pena Orbea
 "Sleep disturbances common among people with long Covid, shows study")
Hospitals conduct Covid mock drills as positivity rate nears 7%
As of Sunday, Kerala topped the list of Covid cases with the number crossing more than 12,000. Other states with high case counts include Maharashtra and Delhi
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SC junks plea on efficacy of Remdesivir, Favipiravir for treatment of Covid
In October 2020, the Supreme Court had sought Centre's reply on the plea alleging that Remdesivir and Favipiravir are being used for treatment of Covid-19 without approval
Face masks mandatory in civic-run hospitals in Mumbai as Covid cases rise
The step has been taken as a safety measure, said the BMC after a coronavirus review meeting conducted by municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal at the civic headquarters in south Mumbai
 "Face masks mandatory in civic-run hospitals in Mumbai as Covid cases rise")
Covovax as booster to be available on CoWIN soon; will cost Rs 225 per dose
In view of rising cases of Covid-19 in various parts of the country, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is learnt to have approved the inclusion of Serum Institute's Covovax on the CoWIN portal
 "Covovax as booster to be available on CoWIN soon; will cost Rs 225 per dose")
Nationwide Covid mock drill underway to take stock of preparedness
Amid a spike in Covid-19 cases, mock drills to take stock of hospital preparedness are being held in several public and private facilities across the country on Monday
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People with flu-like symptoms should wear masks, says Saurabh Bharadwaj
Covid cases in Delhi are expected the rise in the coming days as the city is densely populated, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said Monday
 "People with flu-like symptoms should wear masks, says Saurabh Bharadwaj")
India logs 5,880 Covid-19 infections, active cases rise to 35,199
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 6.91 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 3.67 per cent
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Top Headlines: Home loan rates to get dearer, Covid-19 tests up 84% & more
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Indian pharma market back to pre-Covid level in FY23, says report
After a Covid-hit FY21 (when the IPM grew by only 2.2 per cent), the market posted a growth of 14.7 per cent in FY22, on a low base
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Nationwide drill in hospitals on Mon, Tue to check Covid preparedness
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit AIIMS, Jhajjar on April 10 to oversee the mock drill, officials said on Sunday
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Daily Covid-19 tests up 84% in a month, just shy of 140,000 mark: ICMR data
Technicians conducting over 60,000 more tests daily than a month ago; slight drop in number of positive cases at 5,357, though daily and weekly positivity rates are still above 3%
 "Daily Covid-19 tests up 84% in a month, just shy of 140,000 mark: ICMR data")
Delhi adds 699 fresh Covid-19 cases, positivity rate of 21.15%: Govt data
Four people suffering from COVID-19 died in the city. However, the health bulletin stated that COVID-19 was the primary cause of death in just one case
 "Delhi adds 699 fresh Covid-19 cases, positivity rate of 21.15%: Govt data")
Latest LIVE news: Maharashtra reports 788 new Covid cases in a day
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