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Japan reports all-time high 456 coronavirus deaths in a single day

There were concerns that the Covid infection and death numbers would only go up with the New Year festivities

China seeks to minimise Covid-19 risk during Lunar New Year travel rush

"People using public transport should wear masks and pay special attention to their health and personal hygiene"

India logs 228 new coronavirus infections, active cases decline to 2,503

The daily positivity was recorded at 0.11 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 0.12 per cent

Covid testing jumps 57% in a fortnight, still lower than November level

Among metros, Pune has highest positivity rate of 1.05%; 7 of Kerala's 14 districts have positivity rate of over 1%

Covid cases surge in China after govt abandons Zero-COVID policy: Report

Covid cases have surged in China after the government abandoned its Zero-COVID policy, according to CNN

Covid's XBB.1.5 variant cases rise to seven in India: INSACOG figures

The INSACOG data also showed that seven cases of BF.7 strain which is apparently driving China's COVID-19 wave have been found

XBB prevalent Covid variant in international travellers, show India's tests

Omicron variant blamed for 40% of all cases being reported in the US

Himachal Pradesh govt seeks 1 million doses of Covishield vaccine

The government said it is fully geared up to tackle any possible threat due to COVID virus and the basic health infrastructure is being strengthened in all health institutions

Health workers facing Covid 'burnout', must address health concerns: Expert

More than 80 percent of (study) participants reported the need for mental health services (care), experts added.

India records 188 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths; active tally drops to 2,554

The daily positivity has been recorded at 0.10 per cent while the weekly positivity has been pegged at 0.12 per cent, the ministry said

Biden raises concern over China's Covid management after WHO questions data

Chinese health officials have said only deaths caused by pneumonia and respiratory failure in patients who had the virus are classified as Covid deaths

Maharashtra reports 16 new Covid cases, zero death; active tally at 140

The coronavirus death toll remained unchanged at 1,48,417. On Tuesday, Maharashtra had reported 22 COVID-19 cases and zero fatality

WHO worried about surge of Covid cases in China amid lack of information

WHO emergencies chief Dr. Michael Ryan said the testing protocols implemented by some countries were not a restriction against travel

Urban India leaves rural way behind as vaccinations surge 44% nationwide

This is despite the prevalence of a much larger population in the country's villages and a greater number of vaccination centres in these areas, compared to urban

Genome sequencing detects four cases of Omicron sub-variant BF.7 in Bengal

The condition of the four patients is stable

Covid-19 vaccine safe in children, adolescents with MIS-C : Study

The researchers found that there were no reports of serious complications including myocarditis or MIS-C reoccurrence

India logs 175 Covid infections in a day, active caseload declines to 2,570

India recorded 175 new Covid infections in a day while active caseload declined to 2,570

China urges 'final victory' over Covid as global concern mounts over spread

China has been particularly critical of decisions by some countries to impose a requirement for a Covid test on its citizens, saying they are unreasonable and lack scientific basis

No reason China should retaliate over Covid travel restrictions: US

China has said it would hit back at nations that impose new rules on its travelers, dismissing the measures as "political goals

Five cases of Covid's XBB.1.5 variant found in India, says INSACOG

COVID-19 variant Omicron and its sub-lineages continue to be the dominant variant in India with 'XBB' being the most prevalent sub-lineage circulating all over the country, said INSACOG