Page 9 - Latest Updates on Coronavirus
Biden continues to recover from Covid, remains out of public view
Biden also plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House this week
 "Biden continues to recover from Covid, remains out of public view")
Forgotten pandemic lessons? India's ambulance system needs urgent reforms
A recent report revealed that the focus of the Indian ambulance market, valued at $1.5 billion in 2022, still remains largely on patient transfer rather than critical emergency care
 "Forgotten pandemic lessons? India's ambulance system needs urgent reforms")
Did Covid cut India's life expectancy by 2.6 years? Here's what Centre says
A recent report revealed that India saw a 2.6-year reduction in life expectancy from 2019 to 2020, with Muslims and Scheduled Tribes (STs) experiencing the most severe impacts
 "Did Covid cut India's life expectancy by 2.6 years? Here's what Centre says")
Health ministry terms study on Covid deaths in India as 'misleading'
In a response, the ministry stated that the paper erroneously argues for the need for such analyses claiming that vital registration system in low and middle income countries, including India, is weak
 "Health ministry terms study on Covid deaths in India as 'misleading'")
Biden faces intensified calls to step aside after diagnosed with Covid-19
Nearly two-thirds of Biden's own party say he should withdraw from the race, according to an Associated Press-NORC poll released hours before Biden's Covid diagnosis
 "Biden faces intensified calls to step aside after diagnosed with Covid-19")
N Korea to launch major tourism site in 2025 despite blocking tourists
Kim toured the Wonsan-Kalma zone with top deputies on Tuesday and discussed preparations for its opening by May 2025 as decided by a ruling party meeting in January
 "N Korea to launch major tourism site in 2025 despite blocking tourists")
President Biden's Covid announcement targets Musk, Trump in political jibe
Biden, 81, tested positive on Wednesday, a day after he attended the NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas
Risk of developing Long Covid falls, but remains substantial, shows study
The World Health Organization says tens of thousands of Covid cases are being reported globally. The actual number of infections is likely to be significantly higher
 "Risk of developing Long Covid falls, but remains substantial, shows study")
President Biden tests positive for Covid-19, has mild symptoms: White House
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the positive test for the 81-year-old Democrat after Biden cancelled a speech due to the diagnosis
 "President Biden tests positive for Covid-19, has mild symptoms: White House")
51% of applications under PM Cares scheme for Covid orphans rejected
9,331 applications were received for scheme, according to data shared by the Women and Child Development Ministry
 "51% of applications under PM Cares scheme for Covid orphans rejected")
Sanjay Singh surrenders in 2021 Covid norms violation case, gets bail
FIR was registered at the Bandhu Kala police station on April 13, 2021 in which it was alleged that Sanjay Singh held an election meeting at the Hasanpur village
 "Sanjay Singh surrenders in 2021 Covid norms violation case, gets bail")
Reliance Retail plans to launch sports format to compete with Decathlon
Reliance is in talks to lease 8,000-10,000 sq ft space across malls and high streets in top cities for the new venture. The name of the new brand has not been disclosed yet
 "Reliance Retail plans to launch sports format to compete with Decathlon")
Here's why Singapore govt is making life tougher for global talent
The programme was announced in 2022 to assess an employment pass's complementarity with the local workforce
 "Here's why Singapore govt is making life tougher for global talent")
High costs, safety worries hurt Paris Olympics turnout; hotel bookings drop
Flight bookings to the French capital - an indicator of tourist activity - are expected to increase by 10 per cent year-on-year from June 6 onwards
 "High costs, safety worries hurt Paris Olympics turnout; hotel bookings drop")
Anand Mahindra asks industry to boost capital investment to 'ride the tide'
India's emerging role as one of the vital nodes in future-proofed supply chains across industries opens the door for growth within the country and expansion beyond, he stated
 "Anand Mahindra asks industry to boost capital investment to 'ride the tide'")
3% more babies with low birth weight born during pandemic in India: Study
Babies born during the pandemic were also found to be at double the risk of having a low weight at birth
 "3% more babies with low birth weight born during pandemic in India: Study")
Covid norms violation case: AAP's Sanjay Singh skips hearing at UP court
Sanjay Singh's advocate Madan Singh said his client could not appear before the special MP-MLA court due to the ongoing Parliament session
 "Covid norms violation case: AAP's Sanjay Singh skips hearing at UP court")
India has taken lead in pushing 'one health' goals: Niti Aayog's Dr VK Paul
The 'One Health' approach that integrates the health of people, animals and the environment, is crucial for addressing complex health challenges such as zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance
 "India has taken lead in pushing 'one health' goals: Niti Aayog's Dr VK Paul")
Indian diaspora breaks record with $107 billion remittance surge in FY24
According to a survey by the Reserve Bank of India on post-Covid-19 remittances, the United States emerges as the primary contributor, constituting 23% of the total amount
 "Indian diaspora breaks record with $107 billion remittance surge in FY24")
Norway starts stockpiling grain, citing pandemic, war & climate change
The deal to store 30,000 tons of grain was signed by agriculture and food minister Geir Pollestad and four private companies
 "Norway starts stockpiling grain, citing pandemic, war & climate change")
