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Covid cases surge in China after govt abandons Zero-COVID policy: Report
Covid cases have surged in China after the government abandoned its Zero-COVID policy, according to CNN
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Covid's XBB.1.5 variant cases rise to seven in India: INSACOG figures
The INSACOG data also showed that seven cases of BF.7 strain which is apparently driving China's COVID-19 wave have been found
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XBB prevalent Covid variant in international travellers, show India's tests
Omicron variant blamed for 40% of all cases being reported in the US
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G20 Presidency: India to focus on health emergency prevention, preparedness
As the pharmacy of the world India has exported drugs and vaccines to over 150 countries globally during the pandemic, the health ministry said
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11 Omicron sub-variants found during tests of int'l travellers: Report
Of the 19,227 international travelers tested during the period, 124 were found Covid positive, they said, adding that all of them were put in isolation
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Beds run out at Beijing hospital as Covid-19 brings in more patients
Over the past week, EU nations have reacted with a variety of restrictions toward travelers from China, disregarding an earlier commitment to act in unity
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China's services activity shrinks in Dec as surging Covid cases hit demand
The Caixin/S&P Global services PMI rose to 48.0 in December from 46.7 in November, but remained below the 50-point mark, which indicates contraction in activity, for a fourth straight month
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India records 188 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths; active tally drops to 2,554
The daily positivity has been recorded at 0.10 per cent while the weekly positivity has been pegged at 0.12 per cent, the ministry said
 "India records 188 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths; active tally drops to 2,554")
Covid wave in China has Indian electronics cos worried about parts shortage
Chinese suppliers are already not assuring the delivery timelines for orders placed in the past few weeks due to high Covid-19 infections
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Biden raises concern over China's Covid management after WHO questions data
Chinese health officials have said only deaths caused by pneumonia and respiratory failure in patients who had the virus are classified as Covid deaths
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China under-representing true impact of Covid-19, especially deaths: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that China is "under-representing the true impact" of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country, especially the exact number of deaths.
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US is concerned about China's handling of Covid-19, says Joe Biden
The United States is concerned about China's handling of Covid-19, US President Joe Biden said Wednesday and noted that Beijing is not that forthcoming
RS dy chair showcases Parliament's work during Covid at Commonwealth meet
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, who is leading the Indian delegation to CSPOC in Australia, presented an overview of the steps taken by the Indian Parliament during Covid-19 pandemic
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Omicron subvariants BA.5.2, BF.7 responsible for China Covid outbreak: WHO
The organization further said that a few other Omicron sublineages were also detected, albeit in low percentages in China; presently, no new variants of the coronavirus have been found
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Maharashtra reports 16 new Covid cases, zero death; active tally at 140
The coronavirus death toll remained unchanged at 1,48,417. On Tuesday, Maharashtra had reported 22 COVID-19 cases and zero fatality
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WHO worried about surge of Covid cases in China amid lack of information
WHO emergencies chief Dr. Michael Ryan said the testing protocols implemented by some countries were not a restriction against travel
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Oil dips 4% on mounting worry about global economy, rising Covid cases
Both benchmarks also plunged more than 4% on Tuesday, with Brent posting its biggest daily decline in more than three months
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Urban India leaves rural way behind as vaccinations surge 44% nationwide
This is despite the prevalence of a much larger population in the country's villages and a greater number of vaccination centres in these areas, compared to urban
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Genome sequencing detects four cases of Omicron sub-variant BF.7 in Bengal
The condition of the four patients is stable
China markets start 2023 with a bang as Covid policy shift hastens
Beijing has pledged to expand fiscal spending as part of efforts to boost economic growth
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