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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
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Covid-19 still a global health emergency despite drop in cases: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the pandemic remains a public health emergency, advising countries to be prepared to scale up Covid-19 response rapidly.
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US extends mask mandate for public transportation, flights until May 3: CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Wednesday that it is extending its Covid-19 mask mandate for public transportation and airplanes until May 3.
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Delhi sees over 100% jump in new Covid cases in last 24 hours
On Wednesday, 299 new cases were reported, a marked rise from 137 cases on Monday, according to the latest data shared by the health department
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10 more children test Covid positive in Noida, active cases at 90
The Gautam Buddh Nagar health department said 33 more people have tested positive for the infection in the district since Tuesday morning, including the 10 children
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India reports 1,088 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours: Health ministry
India saw a single day rise of 1,088 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,30,38,016, while the active cases dipped to 10,870, according to the Union Health Ministry
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China defends measures amid growing criticism on 'zero-Covid policy'
China on Tuesday defended its coronavirus measures that reportedly have resulted in hardship in several Chinese cities including the global financial hub Shanghai.
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Two new Omicron sublineages discovered by South African scientists
The lineages have been named BA.4 and BA.5
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Mandaviya takes stock of 'XE variant', directs officials to boost vaccine
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who chaired a meeting of the country's key experts on the new XE variant' of coronavirus
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Keeping close watch on Covid situation in Delhi, no need to panic: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said his government is keeping a close watch on the Covid situation in the capital and there is no major reason to panic at present.
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Global Covid caseload rises to 499.8 million, fatalities at 6.18 million
India accounts for the second highest caseload
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India reports 796 new Covid-19 cases, 19 deaths: Health min
India recorded 796 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,30,36,928, while the active cases dipped to 10,889
US orders consular staff to leave Shanghai amid coronavirus outbreak
The US has ordered all non-emergency consular staff to leave Shanghai, which is under a tight lockdown to contain a Covid-19 surge.
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China reports 1,251 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs
China on Monday reported fresh1,251 locally transmitted confirmed Covid-19 cases, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday.
Make boosters free
Private channel alone will not be enough
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Paid Covid-19 booster shots: Experts divided on govt intervention
Centre may have to step in to ensure universal coverage, some say; also call for shift in focus to strengthen surveillance, testing and gathering data
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Covid-19 pandemic: Telangana reports 24 fresh cases and nil death
No fresh fatality occurred today and the death toll continued to be 4,111
No reason to worry until new Covid 'variant of concern' detected, says Jain
Daily cases count in Delhi is being reported in range of 100-200, we are keeping an eye on hospital admissions, and that is going down. Focus shouldn't be on positivity rate much as of now, Jain said
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Pondicherry records 12th day of zero fresh Covid-19 infections
As many as 92 samples were tested during last twenty-four hours and no fresh infection were detected.
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Over 9,500 precaution doses of Covid-19 vaccines given on Sunday
India on Sunday began administering precaution dose of Covid-19 vaccines to all aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres.
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