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Covid-19 disruption resulted in 63,000 more malaria deaths, says WHO
The coronavirus pandemic interrupted efforts to control malaria, resulting in 63,000 additional deaths and 13 mn more infections globally over two years, according to a report from WHO
 "Covid-19 disruption resulted in 63,000 more malaria deaths, says WHO")
China's looser anti-Covid measures met with relief, caution across nation
A day after China announced the rollback of some of its most stringent COVID-19 restrictions, people across the country are greeting the news with a measure of relief but also caution
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India reports 241 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally declines to 4,244
India logged 241 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases further declined to 4,244, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday
 "India reports 241 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally declines to 4,244")
Majority of China's population may contract Covid, warns health adviser
About 80 to 90% of the Chinese population may eventually be infected with the virus
Facebook, Twitter poised to beat suit over Covid vaccine misinformation
The proposed class-action lawsuit tried to get around law by claiming that Meta's Facebook and Twitter breached their contracts with users
 "Facebook, Twitter poised to beat suit over Covid vaccine misinformation")
PhysicsWallah, the unassuming underdog among edtech firms in India
While its rivals battled to stay afloat, PhysicsWallah has recorded consistent growth since the pandemic
 "PhysicsWallah, the unassuming underdog among edtech firms in India")
China eases covid curbs after protests, likely to scrap zero-Covid policy
After widespread protests, China on Wednesday rolled back major Covid-19 restrictions, moving a step closer to scrapping its dreaded zero-Covid policy, which drastically slowed down the economy
 "China eases covid curbs after protests, likely to scrap zero-Covid policy")
Stocks sputter as growth fears offset China's shift in Zero-Covid policy
World stocks eased on Wednesday and bonds remained supported after a chorus of Wall Street bankers warned about a likely recession ahead
 "Stocks sputter as growth fears offset China's shift in Zero-Covid policy")
Sri Lanka health ministry removes Covid curbs for international arrivals
Sri Lanka's Health Ministry on Wednesday said it has removed Covid-19 restrictions that were in place on for foreign arrivals
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Los Angeles sees surge in Covid-19 cases again; infections spike by 75%
The latest case rate doubled what it was just before Thanksgiving, and tripled the rate recorded in the first week of November
 "Los Angeles sees surge in Covid-19 cases again; infections spike by 75%")
Asian stocks lower as China 'drastically' scales back zero-Covid curbs
Experts say it might be at least mid-2023 before controls that disrupt travel, trade and industry can be lifted completely
 "Asian stocks lower as China 'drastically' scales back zero-Covid curbs")
China eases curbs in major shift in 'zero Covid' policy to quell discontent
New measures include accelerating vaccination among the elderly and forbidding local officials to designate large areas, like entire housing compounds, as high-risk
 "China eases curbs in major shift in 'zero Covid' policy to quell discontent")
India reports 166 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally dips to 4,255
India recorded 166 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 4,255, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday
 "India reports 166 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally dips to 4,255")
China's politburo shifts focus to boosting economic recovery in 2023
The economy is expected to face bigger pressure from spiking Covid cases in the early stages of China's reopening
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China's trade weakens to worst since first Covid lockdown as demand falls
The worsening trade performance is undermining a strong pillar of China's economy over the last two years, where the rise in exports to record levels have provided Chinese firms with stable demand
 "China's trade weakens to worst since first Covid lockdown as demand falls")
Covid-19: S Korea to decide on indoor mask mandate by end of month
The mandate is the last remaining Covid-19 restriction South Korea has kept in place following the scrapping of all other distancing rules
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India emerging as key investment destination amid China's zero-Covid policy
As foreign investors pumped money in stocks in India over the last week, Indian benchmark Indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, reached new highs, despite economic chaos at the global level
 "India emerging as key investment destination amid China's zero-Covid policy")
Emerging economies keen to replicate India's digital transformation: Kant
In an interview with PTI, Kant said he also highlighted the digital initiatives taken in the healthcare sector such as the Cowin app for implementing the Covid vaccination drive
 "Emerging economies keen to replicate India's digital transformation: Kant")
Hybrid immunity may be behind difference in India-China Covid numbers
While hybrid immunity is behind India's low Covid-19 numbers, a large section of China's population may not have this protection provided by a combination of vaccination and prior infection
 "Hybrid immunity may be behind difference in India-China Covid numbers")
Kerala facing 'unprecedented financial crisis', says finance minister
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal said the state is reeling under unprecedented financial crisis and attributed the "distorted" financial policies of the Centre, the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic
 "Kerala facing 'unprecedented financial crisis', says finance minister")