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Covid infection risk increases gradually after second Pfizer jab: BMJ study
The risk of Covid-19 infection gradually increases from 90 days after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, according to a study published in The BMJ
 "Covid infection risk increases gradually after second Pfizer jab: BMJ study")
116 more test Covid positive at Karnataka's medical college; 182 in total
Two hostels of the institution were sealed on Thursday
 "116 more test Covid positive at Karnataka's medical college; 182 in total")
Delhi govt calls DDMA meeting to discuss threat of new Covid-19 variant
The Delhi government has called a meeting of DDMA to discuss steps that need to be taken in view of threat of a new COVID-19 variant from African countries
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New Covid variant found in South Africa: What is known about B.1.1.529
A new variant of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 -- called B.1.1.529 -- has been identified in South Africa
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26/11 Mumbai attacks: Leaders pay tribute to victims, security personnel
Leaders from across the country paid homage to the victims and security personnel who lost their lives in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks
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India reports 10,549 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, 488 deaths
India reported 10,549 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said
 "India reports 10,549 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, 488 deaths")
Maharashtra: Thane reports 108 new coronavirus cases, death toll up by one
The coronavirus infection tally in Thane district of Maharashtra rose by 108 to reach 5,68,724 and the death of one patient took the toll to 11,579, an official said on Friday.
 "Maharashtra: Thane reports 108 new coronavirus cases, death toll up by one")
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz tests positive for Covid, is out of Davis Cup Finals
Carlos Alcaraz, the teenager touted as Rafael Nadal's heir and the biggest name in Spain's team at the Davis Cup Finals, tested positive for the coronavirus and was dropped from the squad.
 "Spain's Carlos Alcaraz tests positive for Covid, is out of Davis Cup Finals")
S Korea critical Covid cases hit record high but new infections below 4,000
South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed below 4,000 for the second straight day on Friday, but critical cases rose to a record high
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New strain found in South Africa marks 'big jump in evolution' of Covid-19
In the past two days, scientists detected the B1.1.529 variant after observing an increase in infections in South Africa's economic hub surrounding Johannesburg.
 "New strain found in South Africa marks 'big jump in evolution' of Covid-19")
About 27% of African health workers fully vaccinated against Covid: WHO
Only some 27 per cent of health workers in Africa have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, leaving the bulk of the workforce on the frontlines against the pandemic unprotected, the WHO said
 "About 27% of African health workers fully vaccinated against Covid: WHO")
Covid-19: Saudi to lift entry ban from six countries, including India, Pak
Saudi Arabia has announced that it will lift a travel ban on expats from six countries including India and Pakistan that was introduced to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Covid-19: Hong Kong and China move closer to partial border reopening
Delegations from the two governments met in the tech hub of Shenzhen on Thursday.
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Israel bans entry from 7 African countries as new Covid variant emerges
Israel has announced a ban on entry of travellers from seven African countries, after a new Covid-19 variant was detected in South Africa.
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European Commission proposes 9 months validity of Covid vaccination
A complete vaccination against Covid-19 will grant the EU citizens free movement within the bloc for nine months, starting from the date of the last shot
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Curbs imposed in Shanghai, eastern Chinese city on resurgent Covid
Shanghai city detected three domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases with confirmed symptoms for Nov. 25, official data from the National Health Commission (NHC) showed on Friday.
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15 more nations recognise India's Covid vaccination certificate: Centre
As many as fifteen more countries have recognised India's COVID-19 vaccination certificate, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said
WHO calls meeting over new Covid strain found in South Africa, Botswana
WHO is convening an emergency meeting Friday to discuss the potentially rapidly spreading COVID strain found in South Africa and Botswana
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UK suspends flights with 6 nations as new Covid variant emerges in Africa
UK announced a temporary suspension of flights from six countries after reports emerged that a new COVID variant is spreading in South Africa.
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India's health report card before Covid-19 pandemic: explained in 6 charts
Food poisoning and diarrhea were the main disease outbreaks in India before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. A look at India's health profile in 2019 through six charts
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