Page 90 - Latest Updates on Coronavirus
Genome sequencing of all positive samples in Maha, don't panic: official
Maharashtra's state surveillance officer said all swab Covid positive samples will be sent for genome sequencing to track any new variant
 "Genome sequencing of all positive samples in Maha, don't panic: official")
Delhi CM calls emergency meeting to review preparations agnst Covid spread
Reports have said Covid cases are rising in some countries, including China
 "Delhi CM calls emergency meeting to review preparations agnst Covid spread")
Rising Covid cases in China a concern but India need not panic: SII CEO
Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla expressed concern over reports of a rising Covid-19 graph in China but said there is no need to panic as the vaccination coverage in India is excellent
 "Rising Covid cases in China a concern but India need not panic: SII CEO")
Covid's China syndrome
Another booster and some basic precautions needed
 "Covid's China syndrome")
Omicron BF.7 case detected in Sep in Odisha, person now in US: Officials
The infected woman had came out asymptomatic at the time of test
 "Omicron BF.7 case detected in Sep in Odisha, person now in US: Officials")
Wave of Covid-19 infections in China triggers widespread drugs shortage
An unprecedented Covid infections in China has triggered widespread drug shortage, as people scramble to buy fever medicines and painkillers to alleviate flu-like symptoms, according to media report
 "Wave of Covid-19 infections in China triggers widespread drugs shortage")
Delhi CM Kejriwal directs health dept to ramp up genome sequencing
Delhi government is keeping a watch on Covid situation and Kejriwal has directed the health department to ensure genome sequencing of samples and take other steps needed to meet any eventuality
 "Delhi CM Kejriwal directs health dept to ramp up genome sequencing")
New Covid-19 outbreak in China: India Inc says no need to panic yet
With global economy worried about impact of another Covid-19 outbreak in China, India Inc is cautiously optimistic that the resilience of the Indian economy will help avoid any large-scale disruptions
 "New Covid-19 outbreak in China: India Inc says no need to panic yet")
Markets wilt for second day as fresh Covid worries spook investors
The Sensex slumped 635 points while the Nifty finished below the 18,200-mark on Wednesday as surging Covid cases in China and concerns over renewed outbreaks in other countries sapped risk appetite
 "Markets wilt for second day as fresh Covid worries spook investors")
Govt reviews Covid situation; advises people to mask up, get vaccinated
In view of a sudden spurt in cases in China, health minister reviewed the situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, get vaccinated
 "Govt reviews Covid situation; advises people to mask up, get vaccinated")
Why just Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong after Mandaviya's letter on Covid concerns
Accusing the govt of selectively picking on Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress said BJP was taking out yatras in Karnataka and Rajasthan and asked if health ministery had sent letters to their organisers too
 "Why just Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong after Mandaviya's letter on Covid concerns")
Karnataka to start screening international passengers at airport: Minister
The Karnataka government will start screening international passengers He, however, did not specify from which date the screening process will begin at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here
 "Karnataka to start screening international passengers at airport: Minister")
3 cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 detected in India, shows report
Three cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7, apparently the strain driving China's current surge of Covid cases, have been detected in India so far, official sources said Wednesday
 "3 cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 detected in India, shows report")
AP health dept asked to send samples testing positive for genome sequencing
With the sudden spurt of Covid-19 cases in several countries, the Arunachal Pradesh govt has directed district health authorities to ensure genome sequencing of samples testing positive for the virus
 "AP health dept asked to send samples testing positive for genome sequencing")
New study shows loss of smell among most prevalent symptoms of long Covid
The study reveals that almost a third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss, with almost a fifth experiencing loss of taste
 "New study shows loss of smell among most prevalent symptoms of long Covid")
US reports severe Covid community transmission amid holiday season
US Covid-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths continue to rise, stressing the healthcare system and resulting in staffing shortages
Covid-19 cases in the US surpass 100 million: Johns Hopkins University
The number of Covid cases registered in the US since the start of the pandemic in early 2020 exceeded a staggering 100 mn, Johns Hopkins University has said, amid a sharp spike in caseloads globally
 "Covid-19 cases in the US surpass 100 million: Johns Hopkins University")
No plans for mass Covid testing in state now: Maharashtra Health Secretary
Maharashtra Health Secretary Sanjay Khandare said that there are no plans to conduct mass testing in the state now
 "No plans for mass Covid testing in state now: Maharashtra Health Secretary")
CM Kejriwal directs health dept to ramp up genome sequencing: Officials
Delhi has recorded 20,07,097 Covid cases and 26,519 deaths since the pandemic started in early 2020
Mansukh Mandaviya chairs review meeting on India's Covid situation
Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meeting with senior officials and experts to review the Covid-19 situation in India
 "Mansukh Mandaviya chairs review meeting on India's Covid situation")