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Page 8 - Latest Updates on Covid-19
Covid-19 brings about shift in insurance preference; group biz on the rise
While the pandemic has made corporates take up the responsibility of providing insurance coverage to their employees via group insurance, it has pushed back individuals from buying into insurance
 "Covid-19 brings about shift in insurance preference; group biz on the rise")
Tamil Nadu adds 5,996 new cases of Covid-19, total tally at 296,901
The total number of people tested in the last 24 hours was 68,179, said the State Health Department
 "Tamil Nadu adds 5,996 new cases of Covid-19, total tally at 296,901")
West Bengal govt puts cap on advance deposit for private hospitals
Private hospitals in West Bengal cannot charge patients more than 20 per cent of the estimated cost of treatment or a maximum of Rs 50,000 at the time of admission
PM condoles loss of lives in fire incident at Vijaywada Covid-19 centre
PM expressed anguish at the death of patients in a fire incident at a COVID facility in Vijaywada as the Prime Minister's Office announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of those killed.
 "PM condoles loss of lives in fire incident at Vijaywada Covid-19 centre")
Little evidence coronavirus transmitted in schools, UK study indicates
One of the world's largest studies of its kind is expected to conclude that there is little evidence that coronavirus is transmitted in schools, according to a UK media report
 "Little evidence coronavirus transmitted in schools, UK study indicates")
Covid situation in Delhi under control, recovery rate improving: Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the Covid-19 situation in Delhi is under control and the recovery rate is improving.
 "Covid situation in Delhi under control, recovery rate improving: Kejriwal")
Quickly process claims under insurance scheme for Covid-19 workers: Centre
The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to quickly process claims under the Rs 50-lakh insurance scheme for frontline healthcare workers
Goa to get second Covid-19 care facility in Ponda, tweets CM Sawant
The sub-district hospital in Ponda in north Goa will be converted into a Covid-19 facility, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant tweeted on Sunday.
 "Goa to get second Covid-19 care facility in Ponda, tweets CM Sawant")
Kia Motors expects delay in new model launches due to Covid-19 pandemic
The company is currently working in two-shifts at its plant with monthly production touching "five digits"
 "Kia Motors expects delay in new model launches due to Covid-19 pandemic")
Saudi Aramco CEO sees oil demand picking up as Covid-19 lockdowns ease
Saudi Aramco's Chief Executive Amin Nasser said on Sunday that he sees oil demand recovering in Asia as economies gradually open up after the easing of coronavirus lockdowns.
Saudi Aramco half-year profits plunge 50% due to Covid-19 pandemic impact
The company said it will uphold its commitment to pay out dividends of $18.75 billion for the second quarter
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Covid-19 vaccine: Early-stage clinical trial begins in Singapore
The early-stage clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine has started in Singapore, with the first vaccinations expected to be given to volunteers next week, a media report has said.
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Bengal docs warn of Covid-dengue co-infections
Small-scale Ganpati in Mumbai this year, cases spike in North east, Modicare shifts to private sector--roundup of news on how the country is coping with the pandemic
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Scientists develop low-cost way to test mask against viral droplets
Scientists have developed a simple method to visualise how effectively different types of masks prevent the spread of droplets
Masks in class? Many questions and confusions as Germans go back to school
Germany has seen some 217,000 confirmed cases and 9,200 deaths, and brought down a peak of some 6,000 new daily infections in March to the low hundreds
 "Masks in class? Many questions and confusions as Germans go back to school")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Top-5 oil firms cut value of assets by $50 bn
New Zealand marks 100 days of no domestic virus, Brazil deaths hit 100,000, Japanese scientists turn to silkworms for vaccine, and other pandemic-related news across the globe
Sanjay Dutt admitted to hospital, says he tested negative for Covid-19
The 61-year-old star said at the Lilavati Hospital, he was tested for Covid-19 that turned out to be negative. He also assured his fans that he is "doing well".
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Covid-19 recovery rate rises to 68.32%, fatality dips to 2.04%: Centre
India has one of the lowest cases per million at 1,469 as against the global average of 2,425, health ministry said
 "Covid-19 recovery rate rises to 68.32%, fatality dips to 2.04%: Centre")
13 districts with high Covid-19 mortality told to address low testing
13 districts in eight states and Union Territories reporting Covid-19 mortality higher than the national average were advised to ensure timely hospitalisation.
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Abhishek Bachchan tests negative for coronavirus, discharged from hospital
Actor Abhishek Bachchan on Saturday said that he has tested negative for Covid-19
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