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India records 2,876 Covid-19 infections, 98 fatalities in 24 hours

India logged 2,876 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,29,98,938, while the active cases dipped to 32,811

India to start Covid vaccination for children aged 12-14 years from today

India will start vaccinating children against Covid-19 in the age group of 12-14 years from Wednesday.

India rethinking employee-wellness amid the pandemic

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Global Covid caseload tops 456.9 mn, deaths surge to over 6.02 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 456.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.04 million and vaccinations to over 10.68 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Major Chinese cities impose restriction as Covid-19 cases surge

Amid a rapid resurgence of Covid-19 cases in China, two of the country's biggest cities, Shenzhen and Shanghai, have imposed strict virus measures.

Covid-19 cases in South Korea above 350,000 for 2nd Day in row

New Covid-19 cases in South Korea remain above 350,000 for the second day in a row, marking the highest peak since the onset of the pandemic due to the rapid spread of the Omicron strain

China returns to mass shutdowns as Covid-19 infections surge

China has once again resorted to mass shutdowns of its cities, including schools and markets as the country experiences the most significant surge in Covid-19 cases

China new Covid cases hit 2-year high; 2,000 infections infections reported

Coronavirus cases in China has hit two-year high as health officials have reported about 2,000 new infections in different parts of the country, including 20 in Beijing.

India records 3,116 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hrs; lowest in 676 days

India logged 3,116 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 676 days, while the active cases dipped to 38,069

Global Covid caseload tops 453 mn as deaths surge to over 6 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 453 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.02 million and vaccinations to over 10.65 billion

India records 4,194 new Covid-19 infections; active cases dip to 42,219

India logged 4,194 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,29,84,261, while the active cases dipped to 42,219

Covid deaths worldwide 18 million, three times official tally: Study

The pandemic's death toll may be three times higher than official Covid-19 records suggest, according to a study that found stark differences across countries and regions

India records 4,575 Covid-19 cases,145 fatalities in last 24 hours

India logged 4,575 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,29,75,883, while the active cases dipped to 46,962

WHO calls for health, humanitarian principles in resolving Ukraine crisis

A World Health Organization (WHO) official has urged that health and humanitarian principles should play as key drivers of peace in Ukraine.

India records 4,362 cases of Covid-19, 66 fatalities in last 24 hours

India has recorded its lowest daily Covid-19 cases since May 17, 2020, at 4,362, which took the total tally to 4,29,67,315

Hong Kong reports record Covid cases; movements may be restricted

Hong Kong's leader said people's movements may be restricted during mandatory testing this month of the entire population for the coronavirus, as health officials reported a record 55,353 daily cases

US to launch Covid antiviral pills at pharmacies, health centres for free

The US is set to launch a new programme that will enable Americans who test positive for Covid-19 to receive antiviral pills for free at local pharmacies and community health centers.

Cerebral palsy: The condition that led to Satya Nadella's son's demise

As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's son Zain, who was born with Cerebral Palsy (CP), died on Tuesday at the age of 26, this rare congenital disorder that he suffered from, has been abuzz today.While Cerebral means related to the brain, Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. Hence, Cerebral Palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture.Nadella, in October 2017, had shared one of the experiences when his wife was pregnant with Zain in a blog post titled 'The moment that forever changed our lives'. He had mentioned that his son was born at 11:29 pm on August 13, 1996, all of three pounds and he did not cry."Zain was transported from the hospital in Bellevue across Lake Washington to Seattle Children's Hospital with its state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Anu began her recovery from the difficult birth. I spent the night with her in the hospital and immediately went to see Zain the next morning. Little did I know then how ...

Delhi records 258 new Covid cases, zero death; positivity rate 0.71%

Delhi on Monday reported 258 fresh Covid-19 cases and zero death, while the positivity rate stood at 0.71 per cent, according to the data shared by health department.

Covid entering endemic phase, but annual vaccines will be needed: Moderna

Even as the number of Covid cases are declining in several parts of the world, US drug maker Moderna has said that the pandemic will end in 2022, yet annual vaccinations are needed