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Covid found in raccoon dogs in China, strengthens natural origin theory
A new analysis of genetic samples collected from a seafood market in central China's Wuhan city shows the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in raccoon dogs sold at the venue
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Covid could settle down this year, may pose similar threat to flu: WHO
"I think we're coming to that point where we can look at Covid-19 in the same way we look at seasonal influenza," WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan told a press conference
 "Covid could settle down this year, may pose similar threat to flu: WHO")
No, Israel has NOT found two cases of a new variant of coronavirus
Media reports said that the new variant is a combination of BA.1 or Omicron and BA.2, a sub-variant of Omicron. But is that even true?
796 fresh Covid infections in India, active cases cross 5K after 109 days
India on Friday recorded a single-day rise of 796 coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases surpassed 5,000 after 109 days, according to Union health ministry data
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As Covid cases spike, Centre asks six states to keep a strict vigil
Among the states, Maharashtra has reported a rise in weekly cases from 355 to 668
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Influenza H3N2 or Covid-19 XBB 1.16? Here's how you can differentiate
As cases of Influenza H3N2, and Covid-19 variant XBB 1.16 are on the rise, here's how you can differentiate between the two
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Less expensive approach developed to isolate nanobodies against Covid
Nanobodies can squeeze into parts of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that larger antibodies cannot reach, studies have shown
Omicron XBB.1.5 variant is highly transmissible and infectious: Lancet
This indicated that an individual with the XBB.1.5 variant could infect 1.2 times more people in the population than someone with the parental XBB.1 variant
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India reports 754 new Covid-19 cases, one death; active tally at 4,623
Active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.80 per cent, according to the health ministry website
Maternal mortality rate in US soared 40% during Covid-19 pandemic
Wider access to insurance coverage to improve prenatal and follow-up care, and increasing transportation to medical facilities could help lower the death rate, according to the CDC
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Eric Garcetti: Everything you need to know about new US ambassador to India
Eric Garcetti's tenure as mayor of Los Angeles saw several high points, like adopting a $15 minimum wage and his regular briefings during the Covid-19 pandemic. But, it had some setbacks as well
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China's post-Covid rebound gets off to unbalanced start, says CNBS
Industrial output was less impressive in the January-February period - expanding a slower-than-expected 2.4 per cent year on year
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China economy rebounds from Covid slump as consumer spending picks up
Retail sales rose 3.5% from the same period last year, figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday, in line with forecasts and reversing from a 1.8% drop in December
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'Closely monitoring H3N2 situation': Tamil Nadu Health Department
Also, the Primary Health Centres have been asked to provide information on the number of fever cases being reported
H3N2 attacking kids, elderly; doctors say time to follow Covid protocols
H3N2 virus is attacking kids and elderly so it is time to follow Covid protocols yet again - wearing masks, following social distancing and other rules followed during the pandemic, say doctors
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After 'decisive Covid victory', China reopens borders to tourists
Since abandoning Covid Zero, Communist Party has been prioritising a return to strong growth, with China's new Premier Li Qiang calling for more effort to meet a 5 per cent expansion target for 2023
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China to reopen its borders to tourists, resume all visas Wednesday
China will reopen its borders to tourists and resume issuing all visas on Wednesday after a three-year halt during the pandemic as it sought to boost its tourism and economy
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India logs 402 new Covid infections in a single day, active cases at 3,903
India reported a single-day rise of 402 coronavirus cases while the active cases have increased to 3,903 in the country, according to the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday.
The complex health challenge of AMR and the need for One Health Approach
Often referred as a silent pandemic, AMR is one of the top 10 global health threats facing humanity according to WHO
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China's zero Covid response 'completely right', highly effective: Li Qiang
China's new Premier Li Qiang on Monday strongly defended the much-hated 'zero Covid' strategy followed by the country for over three years which hurt its economic growth also led to public protests
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