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Ten active cases of Covid-19, two of H3N2 influenza reported in Jharkhand
The state Health Department has alerted all the districts and blocks to take steps along the lines of Test-Track-Treat, to stop the spread of infection
 "Ten active cases of Covid-19, two of H3N2 influenza reported in Jharkhand")
Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 accounts for over 90% new Covid cases in US
The second most prevalent strain BQ.1.1 only accounted for 3.5 per cent in the latest week
 "Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 accounts for over 90% new Covid cases in US")
Covid report based on China samples puts suspicion back to animal origins
In some samples there was more animal genetic material than human genetic material indicating possible SARS-CoV-2 infections in animals, the report says
 "Covid report based on China samples puts suspicion back to animal origins")
Covid risks
Govt should revitalise the vaccination programme
'XBB' Covid variants unlikely to cause new wave, don't create panic: Expert
India on Monday recorded a single-day rise of 918 new Covid cases in the past 24 hours pushing the active cases to 6,350, according to the Union Health Ministry data
 "'XBB' Covid variants unlikely to cause new wave, don't create panic: Expert")
Underactive immune response may explain severe Covid in obese: Study
One of the major risk factors for severe COVID-19 is obesity, which is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of over 30, the researchers said
 "Underactive immune response may explain severe Covid in obese: Study")
India records 918 new Covid-19 infections, 4 deaths; active cases at 6,350
India saw a single-day rise of 918 fresh coronavirus cases, while the active cases rose to 6,350, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday
 "India records 918 new Covid-19 infections, 4 deaths; active cases at 6,350")
South Korea lifts years-long mask mandate for public transportation
The mandate however, remains in place for medical facilities, pharmacies and other vulnerable facilities, such as nursing homes
 "South Korea lifts years-long mask mandate for public transportation")
Maharashtra records 236 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 1,308
Mumbai reported 52 new cases, while 33 persons tested positive for the infection in Thane city, the official said
 "Maharashtra records 236 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 1,308")
India was world's No. 1 in handling Covid: Apollo Hospitals founder
In a Q&A, Prathap Chandra Reddy talks about the need to focus on medical tourism and medical education to meet the demand of 18 million professionals in the sector by 2030
 "India was world's No. 1 in handling Covid: Apollo Hospitals founder")
No need to panic, but precautions needed: Experts on rising H3N2 cases
Talking about the symptoms of the virus, Dr Anupam Sibal, a senior doctor of Delhi's Apollo Hospital, told ANI that the symptoms are similar to Covid but are staying for longer periods of time
 "No need to panic, but precautions needed: Experts on rising H3N2 cases")
India reports 1,071 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths; active tally at 5,915
The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total cases, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.8 per cent
 "India reports 1,071 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths; active tally at 5,915")
Jharkhand reports first case of H3N2, five fresh cases of Covid-19
Jharkhand reported its first case of H3N2 influenza, besides five fresh cases of COVID-19, a health department official said on Sunday
 "Jharkhand reports first case of H3N2, five fresh cases of Covid-19")
IPL 2023 players to undergo 7-day isolation after testing Covid positive
"From day five, they can undergo a RT-PCR, provided they must be must be asymptomatic without any medication for 24 hours," the IPL's medical guidelines said
 "IPL 2023 players to undergo 7-day isolation after testing Covid positive")
76 samples of new Covid-19 variant XBB1.16 found in India: INSACOG data
A total of 76 samples of COVID-19's XBB.1.16 variant have been found which might be behind the recent rise of cases in the country, according to INSACOG data
India's daily Covid tally crosses 800 after 126 days, active cases at 5,389
India's single-day tally of Covid-19 cases crossed 800 after 126 days on Saturday, while the number of active cases climbed to 5,389, according to Union health ministry data
WHO rebukes Chinese officials of withholding data on Coronavirus' origin
The World Health Organisation rebuked Chinese officials for withholding scientific research that may reveal the origin of the coronavirus, The New York Times reported
Universities race to recapture international students to shore up revenue
In Australia, where education is the fourth-biggest export, more than 28,000 Chinese returned to universities last month, with another 35,000 visa holders from the country still eligible
 "Universities race to recapture international students to shore up revenue")
China should share raccoon dog's genetic data in Covid Probe, says WHO
The data could have and should have been shared three years ago, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Friday at a press conference
 "China should share raccoon dog's genetic data in Covid Probe, says WHO")
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