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Japan sees 8th wave of Covid pandemic, records 206,943 new cases

Amidst an ongoing eighth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Japan registered 206,943 new cases, marking the first time that the single-day tally has surpassed the 200,000-mark since August 25

Bihar govt issues order to conduct random Covid-19 tests at crowded places

Conforming to the Centre's advisory, random Covid tests will be conducted at airports, railway stations and bus stands of Bihar, state health officials said on Thursday

India logs 185 new Covid infections; active cases decline to 3,402

India logged 185 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,402, according to the Union Health Ministry data

PM Modi to review Covid related situation in country at high-level meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the situation related to Covid-19 in the country at a high-level meeting Thursday afternoon, officials said

Ensure genome sequencing, boost scrutiny as Covid surges: Centre to states

Amid a fresh global surge in Covid-19 cases, the central government has briefed all states to conduct genome sequencing of samples, the additional chief secretary of Health informed

Odisha govt issues Covid advisory after new Omicron BF.7 strain detected

The letter further said Covid-19-appropriate behaviour needs to be ensured along with testing, tracking, treating, contact tracing and vaccination

Mamata asks health officials to form panel, keep tab on Covid situation

The current Covid-19 positivity rate in Bengal stands at 0.16 per cent with only 43 active cases

Zero Covid-19 deaths, says China, but panic spreads across globe

Dozens of hearses queue outside Beijing crematoria; firms suffer supply snags, demand falls as cases spread

WHO "very concerned" about reports of severe COVID in China

WHO said it is very concerned about rising cases across China after it largely abandoned its zero Covid policy, warning that its lagging vaccination rate could result in large numbers of infections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As Covid cases spike in China, experts ask Indians to stay vigilant

Dr Sangita Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, on Tuesday cautioned the government to act swiftly on policy regarding air travel to and from China

Mandaviya to review Covid situation amid spurt in cases in US, China

He highlighted that India with its focus on the five-fold strategy of test-track-treat-vaccination and adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour has been able to restrict the transmission of virus