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Covid-19: Odisha logs 17 new cases, one fatality in last 24 hours

The state now has 121 active cases, while 12,78,605 patients have recovered from the disease so far, including 17 on Thursday

44 children in Noida tested positive for Covid in last 7 days: CMO

After a decline, the Covid infection rate is again showing an upward trend in Noida and the number of active cases has crossed the 150 mark

Temporarily close specific wing in school where Covid is detected: Sisodia

The department also said students and staff must wear masks and maintain social distancing to the extent possible

More Chinese cities look to lockdown as coronavirus outbreak spreads

Shanghai, home to the world's largest port and large parts of China's financial markets including the stock exchange, remains under a strict lockdown

UP: 44 children test positive for Covid in Noida in past seven days

The active cases in the country stand at 11,191 which is 0.03 per cent of the total cases.

Global Covid caseload rises to 502.8 million, fatalities at 6.19 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 502.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.19 million and vaccinations to over 11.15 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

South Korea to remove most virus restrictions as Omicron slows

People will be allowed to eat inside movie theaters, religious facilities, bus terminals and train stations starting on April 25.

Data story: India logs 949 new cases; active cases see slight rise

India has so far administered 1,863,062,546 vaccine doses. That is 4328.67 per cent of its total caseload, and 132.82 per cent of its population

Africa not yet out of Covid-19 despite decreasing infections: WHO

South Africa has recorded the most Covid-19 cases in Africa with 3,733,919 cases

Delhi govt to issue Covid-19 guidelines for schools amid surge in cases

Delhi on Thursday reported 325 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with a case positivity rate of 2.39 per cent.

Shanghai logs 3,200 local, 19,872 asymptomatic Covid-19 cases

The recent spike in COVID cases in the global financial hub Shanghai, which has caused a major disruption in supply chains, has been attributed to family infections and logistics transmission.

Madhya Pradesh records two Covid cases, lowest single-day rise this year

Madhya Pradesh on Thursday recorded two new coronavirus cases and no pandemic-related deaths, a health official said here. This was the lowest daily rise in infections recorded since the start of 2022, he added. The COVID-19 case tally in the state reached 10,41,224, while death toll remained unchanged at 10,734. The case positivity rate (infections found per 100 tests) stood at 0.02 per cent. The recovery count increased by seven to touch 10,30,448, leaving the state with 42 active cases, the official informed. With 8,713 samples examined during the day, the number of coronavirus tests in MP went up to 2,89,71,702. A total of 11,68,98,172 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far in the state, including 4,484 on Thursday. Coronavirus figures in MP are as follows: Total cases 10,41,224, new cases 2, death toll 10,734, recoveries 10,30,448, active cases 42, number of tests so far 2,89,71,702.

Covid-19: Anti-virus shutdowns in China spread as infections rise

Shanghai is easing rules that confined most of its 25 million people to their homes after complaints they had trouble getting food

Covid-19 pandemic: Delhi reports 325 fresh cases and zero fatality

On Monday, the positivity rate was 2.7 per cent -- the highest in two months. It was 2.87 per cent on February 5

Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat sees 11 new cases; active tally at 162

Gujarat on Thursday registered 11 new cases of coronavirus that raised the tally of infections to 12,24,118, an official from the state health department said. The count of recoveries reached 12,13,023 after five patients were discharged from hospitals, while the toll remained steady at 10,942, as no new casualties were reported, he said. The state is now left with 162 active cases, the official said. No new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the adjoining Union Territory of Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in the last 24 hours, it was stated. Gujarat COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 12,24,118, new cases 11, deaths 10,942, discharged 12,13,023 active cases 162 and people tested so far - figures not released.

Covid-19 pandemic: Tamil Nadu reports 25 fresh cases, no fatalities

Chennai added eight new cases, the maximum among the districts while 28 of them (total 38) reported zero new cases today

Covid-19: 15 children among 44 new cases in Noida in last 24 hours

The number of active cases in the district has crossed the 100-mark to reach 121 now, the health department said

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.

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

China reports 2,999 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases

China on Wednesday reported 2,999 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said on Thursday.Of these new locally transmitted cases, Shanghai reported 2,573 cases, Xinhua reported.China's financial hub, Shanghai, has been facing the worst COVID-19 outbreak and has been desperately seeking medical care and basic supplies like food.Shanghai authorities have imposed draconian lockdown measures since March that have locked 25 million residents in their homes.On April 3, the Chinese government announced the deployment of thousands of military personnel to Shanghai to assist in the mandatory testing of all 25 million residents for the virus that causes Covid-19.On April 4, Shanghai authorities said the city would indefinitely remain under lockdown - meaning that residents are not allowed to leave their homes, as it reviews the results of the mass Covid testing.Meanwhile, horrifying videos have emerged showing Shanghai residents screaming from their windows