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Covid pandemic no longer determines how we live our lives: S African Prez
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that the country's economy is in a better state than before the Covid-19 pandemic and his government will work to ensure its continuous growth
 "Covid pandemic no longer determines how we live our lives: S African Prez")
Crowds surge at key streets as India steps in New Year sans Covid curbs
Large crowds thronged popular boulevards, tourist hubs across India and many joined special prayers at places of worship as people stepped out to celebrate the New Year without Covid restrictions
 "Crowds surge at key streets as India steps in New Year sans Covid curbs")
US announces testing for passengers from Hong Kong, China after Covid surge
The CDC said that starting from January 5, the United States would require international travellers coming from China to test negative for Covid-19 before entering the country
 "US announces testing for passengers from Hong Kong, China after Covid surge")
2022 saw the rise of multiple viral infections that are here to stay
With a looming threat of Covid-19 infection again to grab the country, the year 2022 has come to an end. After China and some other nations started reporting surge in the Covid cases
 "2022 saw the rise of multiple viral infections that are here to stay")
China Covid crisis: Consumer durable makers stocking up on inventories
Worried over soaring COVID-19 cases in China, consumer durable makers are stocking up on raw materials to deal with contingencies in case their global supply chains are disrupted again
 "China Covid crisis: Consumer durable makers stocking up on inventories")
Now, Canada and Australia impose Covid rules on travellers from China
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic
China Covid, macro data, global trends to drive markets this week: Analysts
Markets would also keep a track on rupee movement, Brent crude oil prices and foreign fund investment trends
 "China Covid, macro data, global trends to drive markets this week: Analysts")
India sees 265 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths; active tally at 2,706
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.17 per cent, while the weekly positivity was at 0.15 per cent, the health ministry said
Top headlines: Revellers celebrate New Year, China Covid fight in new phase
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
 "Top headlines: Revellers celebrate New Year, China Covid fight in new phase")
Revellers throng to New Year's parties across world after Covid hiatus
Some soldiers in Ukraine who said they usually celebrate the holiday with family decided to stay in the trenches as they sought to defend their country
Covid fight in new phase, tough challenges ahead for China, says Xi Jinping
It's the second time Xi spoke about the prevailing grim situation in China after his government abruptly relaxed the zero-Covid policy
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53 international arrivals found Covid positive as random testing continues
5,666 samples of passengers were collected for Covid-19 testing. Of the total samples collected, 53 international travellers tested positive for Covid, said the source
 "53 international arrivals found Covid positive as random testing continues")
RT-PCR test report must for travellers from China, 4 other countries
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on December 30, issued revised Covid guidelines for passengers arriving in international flights
 "RT-PCR test report must for travellers from China, 4 other countries")
India logs 226 fresh coronavirus cases; active tally increase to 3,653
India reported 226 fresh Covid cases on Saturday in the last 24 hours, a marginal decline against against the 243 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said
 "India logs 226 fresh coronavirus cases; active tally increase to 3,653")
LIVE: Oppn should work in a coordinated manner for 2024, says Rahul Gandhi
Live news updates: "My main focus right now is for a united India, we should fight against hatred. My focus is only to unite India," he said.
 "LIVE: Oppn should work in a coordinated manner for 2024, says Rahul Gandhi")
China's economic activity at slowest since 2020 as Covid-19 spreads
China's abrupt reversal of its Covid Zero policy pushed economic activity - its service sector in particular - to the slowest pace since February 2020, as the virus swept through major cities
 "China's economic activity at slowest since 2020 as Covid-19 spreads")
New Omicron subvariant accounts for over 40% of new Covid-19 cases in US
New Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is estimated to account for 40.5 per cent of Covid-19 cases in the US in the week ending December 31, nearly doubling from the previous week
 "New Omicron subvariant accounts for over 40% of new Covid-19 cases in US")
Recovery, expansion, Covid air pockets await Indian aviation sector in 2023
With tailwinds of high domestic air passenger traffic and airlines' ambitious expansion plans, the country's civil aviation sector is firmly on a V-shaped recovery trajectory
 "Recovery, expansion, Covid air pockets await Indian aviation sector in 2023")
WHO again urges China to regularly share data on Covid-19 situation
World Health Organization has again urged China to regularly share specific and real-time data on the COVID-19 situation in the country, amid a surge in coronavirus cases
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China factory activity worsens in Dec after sudden reversal of Covid Zero
The official manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to 47 this month from November's 48, the National Bureau of Statistics said Saturday
 "China factory activity worsens in Dec after sudden reversal of Covid Zero")