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Beijing to distribute Pfizer antiviral drug amid unprecedented Covid wave
Beijing will begin distributing Pfizers Covid 19 drug Paxlovid to the citys community health centres in the coming days, state media reported on Monday
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Covid under control in Rajasthan as cases spike in world, says CM Gehlot
Although Covid cases have increased in many countries, the situation in Rajasthan is stable as immunity against Covid and vaccination rate is quite high here, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said Monday
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Let govt hospitals, labs do genomic sequencing of Covid samples: Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu govt directed private hospitals and labs across the State to send Covid-19-positive samples to government lab for whole genomic sequencing (WGS) to monitor existing variants
 "Let govt hospitals, labs do genomic sequencing of Covid samples: Tamil Nadu")
Mandaviya interacts with IMA doctors, asks them to join fight against Covid
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday virtually interacted with about 100 doctors from across the country and members of the Indian Medical Association
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Karnataka makes masks mandatory in public places, increases Covid testing
State govt tells revellers to end New Year celebrations before 1 am; Centre readies for mock drills today
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Crucial to prevent infodemic and share only verified information: Mandaviya
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday stressed on the importance of preventing an infodemic and sharing only authentic and verified information on Covid-19
Delhi schools teachers to be deployed at IGI Airport to enforce Covid norms
Several Delhi govt school teachers during the coming winter vacation will be deployed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to ensure people there follow Covid-appropriate protocols
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NPS partial withdrawal rule changing for these subscribers from Jan 1
PFRDA had launched the online partial withdrawal facility in January 2021 to help subscribers cope with the Covid-19 pandemic
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Pakistan ill-prepared for another Covid-19 wave, says local media report
At the country's airports, no protective measures like rapid testing and screening of inbound travellers have been put in place to detect Covid-19 cases, the Dawn reported
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Amid Covid surge in China, here's what you need to know about BF.7 variant
So far, scientists have found that symptoms shown by a person infected with BF.7 are not different than those shown by other Omicron subvariants
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Factories forced to close in China as workers fall sick amid Covid surge
Many factories have been forced to shut down for weeks because of sick workers and lack of orders, according to Chinese media
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Delhi govt sanctions Rs 104 cr for hospitals to procure general medicines
'The surge in Covid cases globally is a matter of concern for everyone. Delhi hospitals have been asked to prepare well in advance and stay vigilant'
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China hands daily Covid data duty to local CDC as nations seek transparency
China's National Health Commission (NHC) has stopped publishing daily Covid-19 case data, handing over the charge to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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States, UTs to hold mock drills to ensure readiness to deal with Covid-19
Mock drill will be held on Wednesday in several states and Union territories to ensure their readiness to deal with any eventuality related to COVID-19, following an advisory by the Centre.
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What is Covid variant XBB that accounts for more than 18% of US cases?
The XBB subvariant of Covid-19's Omicron variant is fast emerging as the dominant type in India, and now it accounts for more than 18 per cent of cases in the US as well
Two persons returning from abroad test Covid positive at Kolkata airport
Patients are kept in quarantine in Beliaghata ID Hospital
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Packed hospitals, crowded crematoriums as Covid-19 roils Chinese towns
Experts have forecast between a million and 2 million deaths in China through the end of next year
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Covid preventive measures to be implemented step by step, says Karnataka CM
Speaking to reporters, he said, all these things will be discussed at a high-level meeting later in the day
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Modelling data foresee low circulation of Covid virus in J&K, says expert
Modelling data from credible agencies do not foresee any major Covid wave in Jammu and Kashmir, a leading pulmonologist said, but advised people to take precautionary measures
 "Modelling data foresee low circulation of Covid virus in J&K, says expert")
Delhi authorities start taking stock of Covid arrangements in hospitals
A mock drill will be conducted across all city government hospitals on Tuesday following the Centre's directions
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