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Mankind, BDR Pharma join hands to launch anti Covid-19 pill Molulife
The tie-up is a licensing arrangement where production is by BDR Pharma and marketing, selling, promotion, distribution is by Mankind Pharma
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Rise in active Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra alarming: Health Minister Tope
On Tuesday, Maharashtra reported 2,172 fresh coronavirus cases, up by 50 per cent from 1,426 infections recorded a day before, and 22 new deaths
 "Rise in active Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra alarming: Health Minister Tope")
Not a single Omicron patient needed Oxygen support so far: Delhi minister
On Tuesday, Delhi reported 496 new Covid-19 cases with one death in the previous 24 hours
 "Not a single Omicron patient needed Oxygen support so far: Delhi minister")
Covid infections in South Africa decline by nearly 40% in a week
The seven day rolling average for new infections plummeted by 35 per cent from an all-time high of 23,000 cases nine days ago to 15,000 on Monday
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Long queues outside many stations as DMRC trains run with new Covid norms
In view of latest guidelines issued by city government for containment of coronavirus in Delhi, travel inside the metro will be allowed, with certain restrictions, DMRC officials said
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Rapid antigen tests have reduced sensitivity against Omicron: US FDA
Although rapid antigen tests can detect the Omicron variant it may be less sensitive, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
 "Rapid antigen tests have reduced sensitivity against Omicron: US FDA")
Containment zone returns in Chennai, as Omicron cases rise to 45
State Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Wednesday said there was no need to panic as all the cases detected so far are asymptomatic
 "Containment zone returns in Chennai, as Omicron cases rise to 45")
100% vaccination or Covid negative certificate must for parties in Goa: CM
Tourist footfalls to the coastal state have peaked in the wake of Christmas and New Year celebrations
 "100% vaccination or Covid negative certificate must for parties in Goa: CM")
India may see Covid surge within days, says Cambridge University's tracker
. The country is already gearing up to prevent another massive outbreak even though only 781 cases of the highly-mutated omicron have been identified so far.
 "India may see Covid surge within days, says Cambridge University's tracker")
One more tests Omicron positive in Odisha; state's tally rises to 9
A 31-year-old man, who has returned from Dubai, tested positive for Omicron variant of the coronavirus
 "One more tests Omicron positive in Odisha; state's tally rises to 9")
RAI dubs Delhi govt Covid restriction measures as 'partial lockdown'
Retailers Association of India (RAI) dubbed as 'a partial lockdown' the Delhi government's restrictions on shops, restaurants and malls amid the spread of the Omicron variant
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Israel facing unprecedented Covid wave triggered by Omicron: PM Bennett
Israel is facing an "unprecedented" wave of the Covid-19 pandemic triggered by the new Omicron variant, said Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
 "Israel facing unprecedented Covid wave triggered by Omicron: PM Bennett")
Coronavirus severely increases levels of oxidative stress, damage
US researchers have found that people hospitalised with Covid-19 infection have significantly raised levels of oxidative stress, oxidant damage and markedly reduced levels of glutathione
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As Covid-19 cases rise, testing in 4 most affected cities slowing
Better testing is key to identifying new areas of the surge before they turn into hotspots.
DATA STORY: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi see steep spike in new cases
India has so far administered 1,431,535,641 vaccine doses. That is 4112.55 per cent of its total caseload, and 102.33 per cent of its population
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Asia keeps Omicron variant at bay, but a surge may be inevitable
Strict quarantine rules for arrivals and widespread mask wearing have helped slow the spread of the highly contagious variant in Asia
 "Asia keeps Omicron variant at bay, but a surge may be inevitable")
Don't delay Assembly elections, major political parties in UP urge EC
The ECI is on a three-day visit to Lucknow to assess the ground situation
 "Don't delay Assembly elections, major political parties in UP urge EC")
Overall risk from Omicron Covid variant remains 'very high', says WHO
The overall risk related to the new variant of concern Omicron remains "very high", the WHO said as the world continues to witness the surge in global Covid-19 cases.
 "Overall risk from Omicron Covid variant remains 'very high', says WHO")
Is the end in sight of Covid-19 pandemic that began two years ago?
The Covid-19 pandemic that began in December 2019 continues to rage like wildfire, threatening human lives, mental peace as well as the economy.
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Mizoram reports 207 fresh coronavirus cases in last 24 hours
Mizoram reported 207 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, said to the Department of Information and Public relations on Wednesday