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519 Covid Cases Yesterday, Only 110 Were Reported In Last 10 Days
The Health Ministry, in a review meeting involving health ministers from various states, underscored the need for a "Whole Of Government" approach to effectively combat the emerging JN.1 coronavirus variant.
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As New Viral Strains Of Covid Emerge, Should We Start Wearing Masks Again?
One thing that can be guaranteed about COVID is that evolution will provide us with a more or less constant stream of new coronavirus variants, some of which will be more successful at infecting people.
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COVID-19 Still A Global Health Threat, New Variant Under Scanner: WHO Chief
Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus on Friday said though COVID-19 is no longer a health emergency for the world, it is still a 'global health threat' and a new variant of coronavirus is already under the scanner.
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Covid Still Kills One Person Every Four Minutes
After more than three years, the global Covid emergency is officially over.
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Pandemic As Deadly As Covid Could Strike In Next Decade
There's a 27.5% chance a pandemic as deadly as Covid-19 could take place in the next decade as viruses emerge more frequently, with rapid vaccine rollout the key to reducing fatalities, according to a predictive health analytics firm.
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Nationwide Drill From Today To Check Covid Preparedness As Cases Rise
A nationwide mock drill is planned today and tomorrow to review emergency preparedness of both public and private hospitals amid a spike in Covid-19 cases.
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Spike In Daily Covid Cases Sets Off Alarm Bells, Centre's Big Meet Today
As India continues to witness a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, the top medical body tasked with making containment strategies for coronavirus will meet today to discuss the emerging situation.
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In Covid-Hit China, Getting A Hospital Bed Depends On Who You Are
As Covid ripped across China and filled emergency wards, privileged patients cut hospital queues because they knew someone, offered a bribe or paid people with connections, said three people who accessed care through such means.
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Budget 2023: Centre Must Promote Research, Give Incentives To Boost Investment- Pharma Sector
The government is likely to retain its focus on the pharmaceutical sector in the upcoming Union Budget as India emerges from multiple waves of the coronavirus pandemic.
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More Risk Of New Covid Variants As Cases Spike In China, Warn Experts
An explosion of Covid-19 cases in China as the country lifts its zero-Covid measures could create a "potential breeding ground" for new variants to emerge, health experts warn.
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"The ICU Is Full": China Hospitals Scramble To Cope With Covid Tsunami
In more than three decades of emergency medicine, Beijing-based doctor Howard Bernstein said, he has never seen anything like this.
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Focus On Oxygen, Mandatory Test For China Arrivals: India's Covid Steps
The Health Ministry has given a fresh six-point advisory to the states to face any Covid emergency amid rising cases in neighbouring China. India has reported a handful of the BF.7 strain that's running amok in China.
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As New Covid Variant Threatens China, Expert Cites India's Example
The tsunami of Covid-19 that's taking hold across China is spurring concern that a dangerous new variant could emerge for the first time in more than a year, just as genetic sequencing to catch such a threat is dwindling.
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Covid Remains A Global Emergency But End Could Be In Sight: WHO
The coronavirus pandemic remains a global emergency but the end could be in sight if countries use the tools at their disposal, a spokesperson for the World Health Organisation said.
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Scientists Discover "Weak Spot" Across All Major Covid Variants: Study
A team led by an Indian-origin researcher has discovered a key vulnerability across all major variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, including the recently emerged BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron subvariants.
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519 Covid Cases Yesterday, Only 110 Were Reported In Last 10 Days
The Health Ministry, in a review meeting involving health ministers from various states, underscored the need for a "Whole Of Government" approach to effectively combat the emerging JN.1 coronavirus variant.
-
As New Viral Strains Of Covid Emerge, Should We Start Wearing Masks Again?
One thing that can be guaranteed about COVID is that evolution will provide us with a more or less constant stream of new coronavirus variants, some of which will be more successful at infecting people.
-
COVID-19 Still A Global Health Threat, New Variant Under Scanner: WHO Chief
Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus on Friday said though COVID-19 is no longer a health emergency for the world, it is still a 'global health threat' and a new variant of coronavirus is already under the scanner.
-
Covid Still Kills One Person Every Four Minutes
After more than three years, the global Covid emergency is officially over.
-
Pandemic As Deadly As Covid Could Strike In Next Decade
There's a 27.5% chance a pandemic as deadly as Covid-19 could take place in the next decade as viruses emerge more frequently, with rapid vaccine rollout the key to reducing fatalities, according to a predictive health analytics firm.
-
Nationwide Drill From Today To Check Covid Preparedness As Cases Rise
A nationwide mock drill is planned today and tomorrow to review emergency preparedness of both public and private hospitals amid a spike in Covid-19 cases.
-
Spike In Daily Covid Cases Sets Off Alarm Bells, Centre's Big Meet Today
As India continues to witness a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, the top medical body tasked with making containment strategies for coronavirus will meet today to discuss the emerging situation.
-
In Covid-Hit China, Getting A Hospital Bed Depends On Who You Are
As Covid ripped across China and filled emergency wards, privileged patients cut hospital queues because they knew someone, offered a bribe or paid people with connections, said three people who accessed care through such means.
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Budget 2023: Centre Must Promote Research, Give Incentives To Boost Investment- Pharma Sector
The government is likely to retain its focus on the pharmaceutical sector in the upcoming Union Budget as India emerges from multiple waves of the coronavirus pandemic.
-
More Risk Of New Covid Variants As Cases Spike In China, Warn Experts
An explosion of Covid-19 cases in China as the country lifts its zero-Covid measures could create a "potential breeding ground" for new variants to emerge, health experts warn.
-
"The ICU Is Full": China Hospitals Scramble To Cope With Covid Tsunami
In more than three decades of emergency medicine, Beijing-based doctor Howard Bernstein said, he has never seen anything like this.
-
Focus On Oxygen, Mandatory Test For China Arrivals: India's Covid Steps
The Health Ministry has given a fresh six-point advisory to the states to face any Covid emergency amid rising cases in neighbouring China. India has reported a handful of the BF.7 strain that's running amok in China.
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As New Covid Variant Threatens China, Expert Cites India's Example
The tsunami of Covid-19 that's taking hold across China is spurring concern that a dangerous new variant could emerge for the first time in more than a year, just as genetic sequencing to catch such a threat is dwindling.
-
Covid Remains A Global Emergency But End Could Be In Sight: WHO
The coronavirus pandemic remains a global emergency but the end could be in sight if countries use the tools at their disposal, a spokesperson for the World Health Organisation said.
-
Scientists Discover "Weak Spot" Across All Major Covid Variants: Study
A team led by an Indian-origin researcher has discovered a key vulnerability across all major variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, including the recently emerged BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron subvariants.
