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China's Shanghai reports eight more Covid deaths, toll goes up to 25
Apart from Shanghai, 17 other provincial-level regions on the mainland saw new local Covid-19 cases, including 95 in the north-eastern province of Jilin, and one in Beijing, the Commission report said
 "China's Shanghai reports eight more Covid deaths, toll goes up to 25")
New Zealand reports 10,294 new community cases of coronavirus today
New Zealand recorded 10,294 new community cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the country's Ministry of Health said in a statement.Of the new community infections, 2,274 were detected in the largest city of Auckland, according to the ministry. In addition, 66 new cases of COVID-19 were detected at the New Zealand border, said the ministry.Currently, 524 patients are being treated in New Zealand hospitals, including 14 in intensive care units. The ministry also reported 18 more deaths from COVID-19.New Zealand has reported 858,576 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic in the country.
 "New Zealand reports 10,294 new community cases of coronavirus today")
India reports 2,380 new coronavirus infections, 56 deaths in 24 hours
The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said
 "India reports 2,380 new coronavirus infections, 56 deaths in 24 hours")
Data story: India logs 2,380 cases; Delhi sees massive spike of 1,009 cases
India has so far administered 1,867,215,865 vaccine doses. That is 4337.32 per cent of its total caseload, and 133.12 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 2,380 cases; Delhi sees massive spike of 1,009 cases")
With surge in fresh infections, China reports 2,830 new Covid-19 cases
China on Wednesday reported 2,830 locally transmitted confirmed cases, the National Health Commission said
 "With surge in fresh infections, China reports 2,830 new Covid-19 cases")
Over 187 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt
The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 187 crore on Wednesday, according to the Union health ministry
 "Over 187 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt")
Covid-19 cases spike across India; Delhi brings back mask rule
233 out of 727 districts in India report rise in positivity rate between April 16 and 19
 "Covid-19 cases spike across India; Delhi brings back mask rule")
Delhi logs 1,009 new Covid cases, makes facemasks must again in public
Authorities have been asked to keep a close watch on social gatherings and ramp up testing in the national capital.
 "Delhi logs 1,009 new Covid cases, makes facemasks must again in public")
Covid-19: Delhi sees 1,009 fresh cases, 1 death; positivity rate 5.7%
This was the maximum number of cases recorded in Delhi since February 10 when 1,104 infections were reported
 "Covid-19: Delhi sees 1,009 fresh cases, 1 death; positivity rate 5.7%")
Maharashtra records 162 new Covid cases, zero death; active tally at 690
On Tuesday, the state recorded 137 coronavirus cases and three deaths linked to the disease.
 "Maharashtra records 162 new Covid cases, zero death; active tally at 690")
Masks to be mandatory again in Delhi; Rs 500 fine for violators
The DDMA meeting emphasised strict enforcement of the SOPs for schools by the school management concerned
 "Masks to be mandatory again in Delhi; Rs 500 fine for violators")
India's R-value, used to track Covid, crosses worrying mark: Researcher
India's effective reproduction number for Covid, an indicator of how quickly the infection is spreading, has increased to over one for first time since January, estimates researcher
Global coronavirus update: Total Covid caseload tops 505.8 million
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 505.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.20 million and vaccinations to over 11.19 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University
Omicron subvariant makes up nearly three quarters of new Covid cases in US
The BA.2 variant represented 74.4 per cent of the new Covid-19 cases in the country for the week ending April 16
 "Omicron subvariant makes up nearly three quarters of new Covid cases in US")
Rising Covid cases: DDMA to meet on Wednesday to discuss measures
The meeting, which will be chaired by the Delhi Lt Governor at 12.30 pm, is also expected to hold discussions on hybrid mode of education for schools, official sources said
 "Rising Covid cases: DDMA to meet on Wednesday to discuss measures")
Covid LIVE: Centre writes to UP, Delhi, 3 other states over rising TPR
India recorded 1,247 new Covid infections on Monday; number of active cases rose to 11,860
 "Covid LIVE: Centre writes to UP, Delhi, 3 other states over rising TPR")
Kerala govt rejects reports that it didn't give daily Covid data to Centre
Health Minister Veena George said the digital evidences could not be covered up
India records 1,247 new Covid infections; active cases rise to 11,860
The daily positivity rate was recorded as 0.31 per cent and the weekly positivity rate as 0.34 per cent
US announces second global Covid-19 summit virtually on May 12
The White House has announced that the United States will co-host the second global Covid-19 summit virtually on May 12
 "US announces second global Covid-19 summit virtually on May 12")
Shanghai reports seven more Covid deaths as virus situation remains grim
Shanghai reported seven more deaths due to Covid-19 as the Chinese financial hub grapples with a record outbreak