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New nanoparticle-based rapid Covid-19 test is more sensitive, durable
The test, described in the journal ACS Sensors, works under more extreme conditions than antibody-based tests.
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Data story: India logs 1,007 cases; Active cases rise after 80 days
India has so far administered 1,862,276,304 vaccine doses. That is 4326.94 per cent of its total caseload, and 132.76 per cent of its population
India logs 1,007 new covid cases, active case tally rose to 11,058
India logged 1,007 new covid infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 43,039,023, while the active cases rose to 11,058, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.
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Covid-19 still a global health emergency despite drop in cases: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the pandemic remains a public health emergency, advising countries to be prepared to scale up Covid-19 response rapidly.
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US extends mask mandate for public transportation, flights until May 3: CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Wednesday that it is extending its Covid-19 mask mandate for public transportation and airplanes until May 3.
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Delhi sees over 100% jump in new Covid cases in last 24 hours
On Wednesday, 299 new cases were reported, a marked rise from 137 cases on Monday, according to the latest data shared by the health department
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Mumbai sees largest one-day rise in Covid-19 cases after March 17
With no fresh fatality due to COVID-19, the death toll in Mumbai remained unchanged at 19,560, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) bulletin said
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Covid-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, says WHO
New cases and deaths are falling in every region of the world, including the Western Pacific, where a surge of infections has triggered severe lockdown measures in China
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10 more children test Covid positive in Noida, active cases at 90
The Gautam Buddh Nagar health department said 33 more people have tested positive for the infection in the district since Tuesday morning, including the 10 children
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New Covid vax offers better protection to immunocompromised patients: Study
A newly developed Covid-19 vaccine induces a robust immune response in immunocompromised patients, including those with cancers like leukaemia and lymphoma
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Indian Consulate in Shanghai closes in-person services due to Covid crisis
The Indian Consulate in Shanghai has announced the suspension of in-person consular services as China's gleaming business hub with 26 million people struggled with mounting COVID-19 cases
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Thane records 9 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths, total tally crosses 700K
With the addition of nine new cases of coronavirus, the infection count in Maharashtra's Thane district has gone up to 708,858, an official said on Wednesday.
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India logs 1,088 fresh Covid cases, 26 deaths in 24 hrs: Union Ministry
India reported 1,088 fresh Covid-19 infections in the past 24 hours, against previous day's 796 cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday morning.
India reports 1,088 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours: Health ministry
India saw a single day rise of 1,088 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,30,38,016, while the active cases dipped to 10,870, according to the Union Health Ministry
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Reduce time gap for Covid vaccine booster dose to 6 months: SII to govt
SII CEO Adar Poonawalla stated that all across the world, the gap between second dose and booster shot is six month or less
COVID-19: 64 students test positive in six days at Gujarat NLU
The number of students who have been detected with coronavirus in the Gandhinagar-based Gujarat National Law University over the last six days has touched 64 after nine more students tested positive
Mandaviya takes stock of 'XE variant', directs officials to boost vaccine
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who chaired a meeting of the country's key experts on the new XE variant' of coronavirus
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Keeping close watch on Covid situation in Delhi, no need to panic: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said his government is keeping a close watch on the Covid situation in the capital and there is no major reason to panic at present.
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India reports 796 new Covid-19 cases, 19 deaths: Health min
India recorded 796 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,30,36,928, while the active cases dipped to 10,889