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Travellers in a fix over govt announcement of mandatory RT-PCR testing
The rule applies to passengers arriving from five nations and calls for quarantine of infected/symptomatic flyers; travellers fear list may soon include more countries
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Genestrings ramps up manpower at Delhi airport for Covid-19 tests
Genestrings Diagnostic Centre, which is conducting coronavirus tests at Delhi airport, on Sunday said it has increased the number of lab technicians at the facility to ensure timely reporting
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Covid concerns fail to dampen Christmas spirit, people go out in Delhi
Hundreds thronged churches across the national capital for Christmas festivities after two years of muted celebrations in the shadow of the pandemic
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Amid Covid concerns, random post-arrival testing begins at Delhi Airport
Following the advisory issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has commenced random post-arrival testing for International arrivals at Delhi Airport
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International passengers tested for Covid at Andhra's Gannavapuram airport
Alerted by the new BF.7 Covid-19 variant, the officials at the Gannavaram airport here in Andhra Pradesh conducted Corona tests for international travellers.
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FPIs invest Rs 11,557 crore in equities during Dec; Covid to drive flows
Foreign investors have infused a net Rs 11,557 crore in Indian equities in December so far despite a market correction and increasing concerns over re-emergence of Covid
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Restaurants pull out the masks and gloves to keep new Covid wave at bay
Sanitisers find their way back at entry points; Christmas and New Year bookings sold out, no cancellations so far
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Bihar on alert, daily testing on large scale: CM Nitish Kumar on Covid-19
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that every day almost 45,000-50,000 COVID-19 tests are being conducted in the state.
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Delhi authorities to check hospitals' readiness, increase Covid testing
In view of a surge in Covid-19 cases in some countries, officials will physically visit all government hospitals in Delhi and ascertain their preparedness to deal with any eventuality
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LIVE: Covid rising in many nations; be careful, wear masks, says PM Modi
Catch all the live updates from across the globe here
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110 international passengers randomly tested for Covid-19 at Delhi airport
The recent 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' were followed accordingly, and 110 international passengers were tested randomly on day 1 at the Delhi IGI, Genestrings Diagnostic Centre said
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India has developed herd immunity; BF.7 variant may not be serious: CCMB
The severity of BF.7 variant of coronavirus in India may not be as serious as it is currently prevailing in China as Indian have already developed "herd immunity"
India reports 227 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally rises to 3,424
India recorded 227 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 3,424, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday
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BF.7 is Omicron with mutations, won't lead to severe disease, say experts
The current Covid surge in many countries including China is believed to be driven by Omicron sub-variant BF.7. India has also so far reported four cases of this variant
 "BF.7 is Omicron with mutations, won't lead to severe disease, say experts")
New Covid variant a threat to Pakistan, country fully prepared: NCOC
The new coronavirus variant spreading in China is a threat to Pakistan, the country's National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said on Saturday, according to a report by Geo News
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Singapore registers 1,017 fresh Covid-19 cases; zero casualties so far
Singapore has reported 1,017 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 2,195,980
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China claims 'adequate' medical supplies for Covid amid reports of shortage
Amid a rise in Covid-19 cases, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that they have "expanded production capacity" of medical supplies amid reports of a shortage of fever and cold drugs
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Expect close to 100 mn Covid-19 cases, 1 mn deaths in China: Doctor
Doctors are expecting approximately 100 million Covid-19 and one million deaths in China amid the recent rise in infection
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Nepal health ministry issues alert on new Covid-19 variant BF.7
It added that fever measurement, antigen testing and genetic testing of suspected travellers coming from international checkpoints and airports are currently being carried out in Nepal
Hold mock drills at health facilities: Govt to states as Covid cases rise
The preparedness of the Covid health facilities is crucial to ensure that all the districts are in a state of readiness to meet the increase in clinical care needs due to any spurt in cases