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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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Two new Omicron sublineages discovered by South African scientists

The lineages have been named BA.4 and BA.5

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

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.

Global Covid caseload rises to 499.8 million, fatalities at 6.18 million

India accounts for the second highest caseload

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

China reports 1,164 new local Covid-19 infections in past 24 hours

Besides the locally transmitted cases, 20 new imported Covid-19 cases were also reported on Sunday