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As Shanghai struggles with coronavirus, focus on Beijing as cases rise

A Shanghai health official told a press briefing that the pandemic is still developing at a "high level" as the city of 25 million recorded more than 2,000 fresh cases and over 39 new deaths

Covid caseload at IIT Madras reaches 111: Tamil Nadu health secretary

The total number of active Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu stood at 362

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 510.1 mn; US continues to be worst hit nation

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 510.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.22 million and vaccinations to over 11.24 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

China logs 1,908 new local Covid-19 cases, 52 more deaths in 24 hours

The Chinese mainland reported 1,908 new locally transmitted confirmed Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours

Aviation industry, passengers confused by Covid restrictions: UK Lawmakers

"This resulted in a severe economic deficit for the aviation sector. Thousands of people lost their jobs. Many more could not visit their loved ones," Huw Merriman, who chairs the committee, added

Precaution dose of Covid vaccine will protect family, society, says expert

Asked about the dominant variant in the present surge, Dr Suresh Kumar said that the omicron sub-variant has been prevalent and ruled out the XE variant present in the incoming patients

Dollar ascends amid China's Covid-19 fears, Fed rate hike pace meanwhile

The price of the US Dollar has ascended amid China's fear on another impending wave of Covid-19 in the country. Meanwhile Fed rates have also peaked up.

Shanghai reports 1,661 new coronavirus cases, 15,319 asymptomatic carriers

Shanghai authorities have imposed draconian lockdown measures since March that have locked 25 million residents in their homes

Colombia to lift mandatory use of face masks in closed places from May 1

As of May 1, the use of face masks will be lifted in closed spaces, with the exception of health centers, elderly homes, transportation and closed spaces within educational facilities

US FDA approves first Covid-19 treatment Veklury for young children

Veklury is approved for young children who are hospitalised, or have mild-to-moderate Covid-19 and are at high risk for progression to severe Covid-19, according to the FDA

Beijing reports 29 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases: Authorities

A total of 70 local infections have been logged since Friday, said Pang Xinghuo, Deputy Head of the Beijing municipal disease prevention and control center

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China lockdown fears rip through markets as stocks, commodities, Yuan tank

A Covid flareup that shut down much of Shanghai appeared to worsen over the weekend after China ordered mandatory tests in a district of Beijing and locked down some areas of the capital

Akhilesh warns of panic in UP if fourth Covid wave hits state

Yadav alleged that the BJP government is proving to be more failure than ever on fronts of health, education, and law and order

Haryana adopts proactive strategy to combat recent Covid surge: Chief secy

Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal also said a massive vaccination drive has already been run across the state to arrest the spread of the virus

Covid-19: Delhi adds 1,011 new cases, positivity rate rises to 6.42%

Delhi on Monday reported 1,011 fresh COVID-19 cases and one death, while the positivity rate rose to 6.42 per cent, according to the health department. The infection tally in the national capital now stands at 18,75,887 and the death toll at 26,170, the bulletin stated. A total of 15,642 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the city the previous day, it said. Delhi on Sunday saw 1,083 COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 4.48 per cent, while one person died due to the disease. The capital had reported 1,094 COVID-19 infections on Saturday, the highest since February 10, with a positivity rate of 4.82 per cent and two deaths. Delhi had logged 1,042 cases with a positivity rate of 4.64 per cent and two fatalities on Friday. On Thursday, the city reported 965 COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 4.71 per cent and one death.

Gear up, Stalin tells officials amid concerns over one more Covid wave

Of the 6.33 crore eligible population, 74.75 per cent of them have received two doses, 91.5 per cent the first dose and 41.66 per cent the booster dose, he said

Mix-and-match booster shots offer best protection against COVID-19: Study

Individuals administered vaccines from February 2, 2021, to the prespecified trial end date of November 10, 2021, were evaluated

Covid-19: Beijing shoppers throng stores as district starts mass testing

Since Friday, Beijing has reported 70 locally transmitted cases in eight of its 16 districts, with Chaoyang accounting for 46 of the total, said a local health official on Monday

Mamata may attend PM Modi's virtual meet with CMs on Covid on April 27

Modi is set to hold a meeting with chief ministers on April 27 on the emerging Covid-19 situation