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Karnataka makes wearing of face masks mandatory in indoor locations
Karnataka decided to conduct mandatory testing of Influenza Like Illness and SARI in the state amid a spurt in Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world, including China
 "Karnataka makes wearing of face masks mandatory in indoor locations")
Persistency ratio must improve for life insurance customers: CEOs at BFSI
Work done by life insurance industry led to economic revival amid Covid
 "Persistency ratio must improve for life insurance customers: CEOs at BFSI")
Indian shares extend losses amid concerns of Covid-19 cases, inflation
Indian shares extended fall for a third straight session, with broad-based declines, after the Reserve Bank of India's latest monetary policy minutes revealed strong concerns about inflation and Covid
 "Indian shares extend losses amid concerns of Covid-19 cases, inflation")
Centre advises higher surveillance, booster dose amid global surge in Covid
Health Minister said states have been asked to focus on heightened surveillance within the community, undertake requisite control and containment measures, and ensure coverage of precaution doses
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Traders associations in Delhi ask shop owners to follow Covid norms
Many trader associations across Delhi have asked shop owners to wear masks, use sanitisers and follow social distancing norms amid concerns over the surge in Covid cases in some countries
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Mandatory Covid tests for all international passengers if needed, says Govt
India has started 2% random sampling of international travellers coming to the country and may consider making it mandatory for all if necessary, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday
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PM Modi reviews Covid-19 situation in country at high-level meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the situation related to Covid-19 in the country
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Test, vax details could be asked for those from nations with Covid surge
Centre examining reintroduction of 'air suvidha' forms with details of RT-PCR test conducted 72 hours prior to travel or complete vaccination proof for passengers coming from China and other countries
Cong will follow Covid guidelines, but Yatra will not be stopped: Khurshid
The Congress will follow all Covid-related guidelines, but the Bharat Jodo Yatra will not be stopped, senior party leader Salman Khurshid said on Thursday
 "Cong will follow Covid guidelines, but Yatra will not be stopped: Khurshid")
Karnataka CM seeks public cooperation for Covid-19 preventive measures
Amid Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world and cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 found in the country, Karnataka CM Bommai appealed for public cooperation in implementing the preventive measures
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After 2 years of Covid lull, Delhi restaurants decked for X'mas, New Year
Business closures, slashed menus, empty seats, furloughed staff -- restaurant and cafe owners in Delhi wish to put these unpleasant memories behind them as they prepare for Christmas and New Year
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Govt coming up with excuses to stop Bharat Jodo Yatra, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said the govt is coming up with excuses to stop 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', days after Union Health Minister wrote to him to consider suspending march if Covid protocols could not be followed
 "Govt coming up with excuses to stop Bharat Jodo Yatra, says Rahul Gandhi")
Punjab CM to hold meeting with state health officials on Covid situation
As the entire nation gears up for a possible increase in number of Covid cases in the next few days, Punjab CM has called a meeting of the officials of the state health department over the situation
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Taj Mahal on alert, no entry for tourists without Covid-19 testing
With surge in Covid cases in China and other countries, one of the most popular tourist attractions of the country Taj Mahal in Agra is put on alert, confirmed the District Health Information Officer
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Covid-19: TN health deptt issues alert against new Omicron variant BF.7
The TN health department has issued an alert to all the District Medical Officers against the reported Omicron variant BF.7 and the increase in the number of Covid positive cases in several countries
LNJP director asks people to wear masks, take Covid-19 precaution dose
LNJP Hospital medical director Suresh Kumar on Thursday urged people to take the precaution dose of Covid-19 and not let their guard down during the upcoming festive season
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Uttarakhand CM orders drive to administer Covid-19 vaccines booster doses
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami asked the state health department to launch a drive to administer booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines to the beneficiaries for effectively controlling the pandemic
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Step up surveillance, wear masks: Mandaviya says in LS amid Covid concerns
Amid a spurt in Covid cases in some parts of the world, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked states to remain alert and create awareness about wearing face masks and using hand sanitisers
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No need to panic, but should voluntarily follow Covid norms: Anil Vij
"We are fully prepared to fight against corona. Taking experience from the previous Covid waves, we are ready in all respects"
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Delhi CM Kejriwal should stop BJY over Covid scare: Swami Chakrapani
Swami Chakrapani Maharaj, National President of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, has asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to stop the Bharat Jodo Yatra in the wake of Covid scare
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