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China's withdrawal of Covid curbs could lead to over 2 mn deaths: Experts
New analyses by various modelling groups predict the reopening could result in as many as 2.1 million deaths
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China's Covid death reports spread as doubts grow about official virus data
Reports indicate the wave of fatalities that, until now, has been centered in the capital of Beijing, is quietly rippling through less prominent parts of the country
Los Angeles' Covid deaths, hospitalisations surpass last winter levels
Covid-19 deaths and hospitalisations continue to increase in Los Angeles County, the largest in the US, surpassing the figures recorded at this time of year in 2021
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India reports 112 new Covid-19 infections, active cases dip to 3,490
The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent, the ministry said
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Number of immigrants in S Korea down 2% in 2022 amid Covid pandemic
Among foreign nationals, those from China, including ethnic Koreans, accounted for 46.8 per cent, trailed by Vietnam with 13 per cent
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China's Covid-19 outbreak has US worried about new mutations of virus
The US is sending a delegation led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Beijing early in the new year
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Call centres' response time to customers dipped in 2022, says report
Period taken to connect to business representative increased to 56 seconds, from 45 seconds in 2021
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2 more Covid deaths reported in Beijing as millions hit by Omicron variant
Beijing, gripped by the fastest spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus, reported two more COVID-19 deaths on Monday as the virus struck the majority of the city's 21.54 million people, including foreign diplomatic missions, mounting massive pressure on health facilities.
Himachal CM Sukhu tests positive for Covid-19; Assembly session postponed
CM Sukhu was scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday but the meeting had to be postponed
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Latest news LIVE: India crosses milestone of 2.2 bn Covid vaccine doses
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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu tests positive for Covid-19
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was tested Covid-19 positive in New Delhi
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Those hired during pandemic 'facing lower productivity': Salesforce Co-CEO
Salesforce is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs amid leadership changes
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China reports 2 Covid deaths since curbs eased, but numbers don't stack up
China's Covid death toll is far lower than more vaccinated countries that went through reopening waves
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India sees 135 new Covid infections, active cases rise marginally to 3,559
The death toll stands at 5,30,674 with two fatalities reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated
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Latest LIVE: Govt's focus is on Tripura's all-round development, says PM
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India records 176 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally declines to 3,552
With 176 fresh cases, India's Covid-19 tally has climbed to 4,46,75,952 while the number of active cases has declined to 3,552, the Union health ministry said on Sunday
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Beijing witnesses rise in Covid-linked deaths after restrictions eased
Outside a funeral home in eastern Beijing, dozens of people were bundled up in parkas and hats against the freezing temperatures as workers in full protective suits wheeled out coffins one by one
Shanghai schools to go online as Covid cases soar in China: Report
Nurseries and childcare centres will also shut from Monday, according to Shanghai's education bureau, BBC reported
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Impossible to track exact number of Covid cases: Chinese health agency
With the Chinese government abandoning its zero-COVID policy, it has now become impossible to track the exact number of Covid cases in the country, China's top health agency has announced
Mucosal DNA vaccine found effective in stopping Covid in its tracks: Study
A mucosal DNA vaccine was proved effective in stopping COVID-19 in its tracks, a small-scale study conducted in mice has found
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