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None of UK returnees since Dec 9 tested coronavirus positive in Telangana
None of the UK returnees here since December 9 have tested COVID-19 positive so far, according to Telangana Medical and Health Department
 "None of UK returnees since Dec 9 tested coronavirus positive in Telangana")
Returnee from Britain tests positive for coronavirus in Odisha
A 34-year-old United Kingdom returnee has tested positive for Covid-19 and hospitalised in the state capital, officials said on Wednesday
 "Returnee from Britain tests positive for coronavirus in Odisha")
11 of 950 passengers from UK test positive at Delhi airport: Genestrings
Eleven out of 950 passengers who came in four flights from the UK at Indira Gandhi International airport have tested positive for coronavirus, Director of Genestrings Diagnostic Centre said
 "11 of 950 passengers from UK test positive at Delhi airport: Genestrings")
34 people traced in Indore who came from Britain since December 9
Amid concerns about a new strain of Covid-19 found in the United Kingdom, Indore officials have traced 34 people who came to the city from the UK since December 9
 "34 people traced in Indore who came from Britain since December 9")
India issues SOPs for surveillance of new variant of Covid-19 found in UK
Ministry of Health issued SOPs at the point of entry and in the community for all international passengers who have travelled from or transited through the country in the past four weeks
 "India issues SOPs for surveillance of new variant of Covid-19 found in UK")
Mutated coronavirus variant from South Africa found in UK: Health minister
South Africa's health department said last week that a new genetic mutation of the virus had been discovered and might be responsible for a recent surge in infections there
 "Mutated coronavirus variant from South Africa found in UK: Health minister")
France reopens UK border for travellers who are Covid-free: Report
People arriving from Britain are required to have a virus test capable of detecting the new variant
 "France reopens UK border for travellers who are Covid-free: Report")
Brexit trade deal may be imminent, says senior European Union diplomat
An accord would ensure that the goods trade that makes up half of annual EU-UK commerce, worth nearly a trillion dollars in all, remains free of tariffs and quotas
 "Brexit trade deal may be imminent, says senior European Union diplomat")
Germany extends UK travel ban despite EU urging to lift restrictions
Germany extended its travel ban from Britain until January 6 amid concern over a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, despite a EC recommendation earlier for member states to lift the ban
 "Germany extends UK travel ban despite EU urging to lift restrictions")
Kerala Health Minister holds meeting amid concerns over new Covid strain
A high-level meeting chaired by Kerala health minister KK Shailaja was held on Tuesday in the backdrop of the new strain of coronavirus reported in the UK
 "Kerala Health Minister holds meeting amid concerns over new Covid strain")
NYS lab starts research of coronavirus variant discovered in Britain
The Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany has begun aggressive research of the new, highly contagious Covid-19 strain that has been discovered in the UK
 "NYS lab starts research of coronavirus variant discovered in Britain")
New Covid strain not detected in samples tested in India: ICMR-NARI
Mutant strain of coronavirus found in the United Kingdom was not seen in the samples tested from various parts of India, Dr Samiran Panda, director of ICMR-National AIDS Research Institute said
5 people with recent travel history to Britain quarantined in Karnataka
After the new strain of coronavirus found in the UK, people with recent travel history to the United Kingdom are now quarantined and COVID-19 test results are awaited
 "5 people with recent travel history to Britain quarantined in Karnataka")
Covid-19 mutations detected in Russia not linked to new strain in Britain
A total of 1,424 Covid-19 mutations have been detected in Russia, but none of them are linked to the highly infectious new strain recently reported in Britain
 "Covid-19 mutations detected in Russia not linked to new strain in Britain")
EU vows 'final push' in Brexit trade talks as rifts over fishing narrow
Britain is set to complete its departure from the EU when it leaves the bloc's single market and customs union on Dec. 31, meaning its current free trade arrangements expire
Wall Street tumbles as new Covid strain raises fears of economic disruption
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 20.05 points, or 0.07%, at the open to 30,159.00
 "Wall Street tumbles as new Covid strain raises fears of economic disruption")
Here's everything you need to know about Britain's new coronavirus variant
The governments of Australia, Italy and the Netherlands say they detected cases of the new strain
 "Here's everything you need to know about Britain's new coronavirus variant")
India suspends UK flights as 'abundant precaution' against new virus strain
Europe and regions from Canada to Hong Kong have already suspended travel links to the UK
 "India suspends UK flights as 'abundant precaution' against new virus strain")
Facebook, Twitter will face UK fines if they fail to limit harmful content
Tech platforms will also need to do more to protect children from being exposed to grooming, bullying and pornography, the government said
 "Facebook, Twitter will face UK fines if they fail to limit harmful content")
Facebook, Twitter face British fines if they fail on harmful content
Tech platforms will also need to do more to protect children from being exposed to grooming, bullying and pornography, the government said
 "Facebook, Twitter face British fines if they fail on harmful content")