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Coronavirus: Study sheds light on origins of SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron
The SARS-CoV-2 subtype, later termed "Omicron," was discovered a year ago in South Africa and spread rapidly over the world. It is still unknown how, when, or where this virus developed.
 "Coronavirus: Study sheds light on origins of SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron")
Singapore to see new wave of Covid-19 infections: Health Minister
Singaporeans should expect a new wave of Covid-19 infections with more people travelling and due to the upcoming year-end festivities, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said
 "Singapore to see new wave of Covid-19 infections: Health Minister")
India's Covid tally rises by 226; active caseload declines to 4,529
India logged 226 new Covid infections in a day taking the tally of cases to 4.46 crore while active caseload has declined by 68 to reach 4,529
 "India's Covid tally rises by 226; active caseload declines to 4,529")
Premature to declare death of globalisation; geopolitics transforming trade
A US-China trade war, a global pandemic, Brexit and Russia's war in Ukraine have rattled the once-entrenched ways that the world's largest economies trade with each other
 "Premature to declare death of globalisation; geopolitics transforming trade")
Apple plans to shift production out of China in wake of violent protests
Apple is accelerating its plans to shift some of its production outside China and telling suppliers to plan more for assembling the product elsewhere in Asia, particularly India and Vietnam
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Maharashtra logs 37 new Covid-19 cases, zero fatality; active tally at 328
Maharashtra on Saturday recorded 37 new cases of coronavirus that raised the tally of infections to 81,35,937, an official from the state health department said
 "Maharashtra logs 37 new Covid-19 cases, zero fatality; active tally at 328")
Beijing and Tianjin scrap mandatory Covid-19 tests for public transport
Several Chinese cities like Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu and Shenzhen scrapped the mandatory Covid-19 tests for public transport, as authorities softened their stance on the stringent Zero-Covid policy
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Covid emergency phase closer to end but Omicron transmission remains: WHO
The reason behind is that "Omicron has proved to be significantly more transmissible than its predecessor, Delta, and continues to cause significant mortality due to the intensity of transmission"
 "Covid emergency phase closer to end but Omicron transmission remains: WHO")
11% of Covid cases that needed hospitalisations had lung scarring: Study
This scarring makes it difficult to breathe and get oxygen into the bloodstream. Lung damage caused by this may be irreversible and get worse over time
 "11% of Covid cases that needed hospitalisations had lung scarring: Study")
At Shanghai vigil, bold shout for change preceded crackdown amid covid woes
The Nov. 26 protest in Shanghai wasn't the first or the largest. But it was notable for the bold calls for change in China's leadership the most public defiance of the ruling Communist Party in decade
 "At Shanghai vigil, bold shout for change preceded crackdown amid covid woes")
Deadly Covid variants still transmissible between species, finds study
Computer simulations showed there is a still significant risk of mammalian cross-species infectivity
 "Deadly Covid variants still transmissible between species, finds study")
Pharma, consumer durables sectors likely to feel China curb heat
Industry players say lockdown could have an impact on the supply of components used in consumer durables
 "Pharma, consumer durables sectors likely to feel China curb heat")
RBI monetary policy: Pace of tightening set to slow
Our financial system needs more time for the broad-based transmission of the past concentrated increases in the repo rate (190 basis points in just four months)
China's 2023 F1 Grand Prix will not take place due to Covid-19 pandemic
Formula 1 is assessing alternative options to replace the slot on the 2023 calendar and will provide an update in due course, the organisation said in a statement available on its website
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Just when things look…: Beware the surprise that catches you unprepared
As the system emerges from the Covid trauma and India shifts its sights to long-term targets, attention must turn to the underlying weaknesses that may scupper ambitious aspirations, writes T N Ninan
WHO 'pleased' to see China ease harsh zero Covid-19 restrictions
WHO said the UN agency was pleased to see China loosening some of its coronavirus restrictions, saying it's really important that governments listen to their people when the people are in pain
 "WHO 'pleased' to see China ease harsh zero Covid-19 restrictions")
Covid-induced mental illnesses spike gender violence in urban areas: Study
Nearly 25 per cent Covid-hit patients suffered from mental health issues across Delhi, Gujarat and Jharkhand -- more in the urban areas than the rural settings
 "Covid-induced mental illnesses spike gender violence in urban areas: Study")
Hong Kong remains divided over recent Covid-19 protests in China
The recent wave of protests against China's anti-virus restrictions was a ray of hope for some supporters of Hong Kong's own pro-democracy movement after local authorities stifled it
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2-dose vax offers long-term protection against severe Covid in kids: Study
A two-dose experimental vaccine can provide protection against severe Covid even one year even after the jabs, researchers report
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French govt calls on high-risk groups to get 2nd Covid booster shot
There is currently a subvariant that is spreading fast in France, French government spokesperson Olivier Veran underlined
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