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Countries restrict entry of Chinese travellers as Beijing lifts Covid curbs
Uncertainty over the true scale of infections without reliable official figures is fueling concern that the rapid spread of the virus could lead to the emergence of new variants
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As travel roars back post Covid-19 lull, airlines face shortage of planes
As travel springs back and even China dismantles the last remaining Covid curbs, one stark truth is beginning to emerge - the world is running desperately short of planes
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Explainer: What will happen if Covid asylum restrictions in the US end
The change comes as surging numbers of people are seeking to enter the country through the southern border and with Republicans intent on making immigration a key issue when they take control
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India's nasal vaccine not for those who have taken booster: NTAGI chairman
The Indian nasal vaccine cannot be given to those who have allready taken a precaution or booster dose, the head of the country's vaccine task force said
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Air India Express lists Covid-19 guidelines for flyers from UAE to India
Air India Express on Tuesday issued guidelines for the maintenance of Covid-appropriate behaviour by travellers travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India
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China to reopen borders, abandon quarantine even as Covid-19 cases rise
Zero-Covid policy over: Quarantine for travellers to end starting Jan 8
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China to end quarantines for inbound travellers as 'Covid Zero' dismantled
People arriving in China will only be required to obtain negative Covid test results within 48 hours of departure, according to a statement from the National Health Commission Monday
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World shares advance after China relaxes more Covid-19 restrictions
World shares advanced after China announced it would relax more of its pandemic restrictions despite widespread outbreaks of Covid-19 that are straining its medical systems and disrupting business
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Daily vaccination rates in India surge two-fold amid global Covid scare
This despite an infection rate of about 150-200 cases a day; Vaccine makers say there are sufficient stocks to meet rising demand
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Corporate India gears up to hedge China supply risk amid Covid surge
The sectors in India that import from China include pharmaceutical (pharma), automotive (auto), textile, engineering, and electronic goods
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Maharashtra: Covid mock drills conducted at about 1,300 health facilities
Mock drills to assess preparedness for treating COVID-19 cases were conducted at about 1,300 health facilities in Maharashtra on Tuesday in view of a spurt in cases in China and some other countries
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2022: When the pendulum moved from great resignation to great return
The controls are back with employers, and WFO with a degree of flexibility is the office-way for now
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PFRDA restores pre-Covid norms for withdrawals by govt NPS subscribers
The government sector NPS subscribers will have to make a request for partial withdrawal of their National Pension System (NPS) corpus only through their associated nodal offices from January 1, 2023
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Delhi hospitals 'fully equipped' to fight any surge in Covid cases: Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the city govt-run hospitals are 'fully equipped' to fight any surge in Covid cases as mock drills were conducted at various medical facilities
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Doctors urge govt to allow fourth booster dose for medical fraternity
They say protective effect of vaccine lasts nine months to a year. For health workers that period is already over and this is the right time to boost their immunity
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Deja-vu moment as govt hospitals start mock drills to test Covid infra
India has 3,421 active Covid-19 cases currently, and reported 157 fresh cases in the last 24 hours
Maha's active Covid tally reaches 165, with 26 new cases; zero fatality
Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 26 new cases of coronavirus that raised the tally of infections to 81,36,552, an official from the state health department said.
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Academic load enough, can do without Covid deployment: Teachers on order
A section of teachers Tuesday wondered, burdened as they are with academic work, why they were chosen over civil defence volunteers for Covid duty at IGI Airport, even as the DDMA withdrew its order
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Covid mock drill held in Telangana hospitals as cases jump, says official
Telangana is fully geared up to tackle any situation with regard to Covid-19, Dr Ramesh Reddy, Director of Medical Education said on Tuesday
LIVE: Yogi Adityanath says may move SC after HC setback on ULB polls in UP
Live news updates: The delay in getting Central govt's clearance for the semi high-speed rail project SilverLine may also be discussed in the meeting
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