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BF.7 coronavirus variant not worrisome for India: Scientist Rakesh Mishra
Allaying fears about BF.7 variant of coronavirus, a prominent scientist said it is a sub-variant of Omicron strain and that India need not worry too much about its severity on the population
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Goa govt to discuss Covid-19 preparedness today amid fears of new surge
The Goa government will hold a meeting of various departments over rising Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world, wherein it will discuss its preparedness for a possible surge in infections
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Avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh Covid scare: IMA
The Indian Medical Association has advised people to avoid public gatherings such as wedding ceremonies, political or social meetings, and international travel amid a rising number of Covid cases
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Top Headlines: PM Modi cautions against Covid, GAIL's LNG hunt, and more
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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UP govt to make new policy for Covid management: CM amid fresh concerns
The Uttar Pradesh government will formulate a fresh policy for the prevention and management of Covid-19 in consultation with the state-level health advisory committee, CM Yogi Adityanath said
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China's soaring Covid-19 infections push economic activity off a cliff
Following the recent abrupt end to Covid Zero controls, more cities have been hit by an exit wave of infections in the past week, leading to crowded hospitals and queues at funeral parlors
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US ready to help China with vaccines to control Covid: State Secy Blinken
"We want to see China get this outbreak under control," Blinken told a press conference
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LIVE: Coronavirus' changing nature continues to pose danger, says Mandaviya
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Blinken raises concerns over China's Covid surge, Taliban and Ukraine war
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concern over the surging Covid cases in China, the Taliban banning women from universities and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war
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Bihar fully prepared to handle new Covid surge: Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday asserted that the state government is fully prepared to handle a surge in Covid-19 cases
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Maharashtra to test international passengers for Covid-19; masks advised
The Maharashtra health department said 2 per cent of the international passengers arriving at the state's airports will be tested randomly amid concern of a possible spike in Covid-19 cases
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Karnataka to conduct Covid-19 test of those with influenza-like illness
In view of the increase in coronavirus cases in several countries amid arrival of the new variant, the Karnataka government has decided to conduct Covid test of those with influenza-like illness
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Mandaviya to hold meeting with state health ministers over Covid surge
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a meeting with health ministers of states and Union territories on Friday over rising Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world
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'Mask up': PM Modi cautions against complacency at crucial Covid meet
States told to audit Covid-specific facilities, including hospital infrastructure
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Insurers settled over 225,000 death claims on account of Covid: Irdai
Over 225,000 death claims due to the Covid were settled by insurance companies up to March 2022, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India said in its annual report
NCDC testing sewage samples in Delhi to check for Covid-19: Officials
NCDC has been collecting sewage samples from seven sites across Delhi and testing them for the presence of coronavirus variants, officials said at a review meeting chaired by Arvind Kejriwal
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China likely seeing 1 mn Covid infections, 5,000 virus deaths every day
This current wave may see the daily case rate rise to 3.7 million in January, according to Airfinity Ltd., a London-based analytics firm
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As Covid-19 cases fall, Indians drag feet to get their booster shots
Less than 30,000 booster doses daily in December, vaccine coverage flat for two months
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Centre on mission to enhance public health by quality drugs: Mandaviya
Cente is on a mission to safeguard and enhance public health by ensuring top notch quality drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices along with maintaining their safety and efficacy, Health Minister said
Sudden Covid rise in China shows lack of efficacy of Chinese vaccines
China's sudden Covid outbreaks point towards a lack of efficacy of its vaccines. This acts as a cause of concern, especially for countries that China supplies its vaccines to, reported Tibet Press
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