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New Bat Virus With Potential To Infect Humans Discovered In Thailand: Report
The new virus which is yet to be named was found in a Thai cave where local farmers source bat faeces to fertilise their fields.
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New Covid Variant Drives Surge In Cases: Symptoms To Look Out For
A sudden rise in Covid cases driven by a new variant named JN.1 has triggered concerns across the country. Several states have started issuing mask advisories while experts suggest aggressive testing.
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China Witnesses Over 40% Rise In Covid Positive Test Rates In May
China witnessed a more than fivefold surge in the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 at hospitals across the country since April.
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"Fully Prepared, No Need To Panic": Delhi Mayor On Rise In Covid Cases
Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Wednesday said all civic-run hospitals are "fully prepared" to deal with the coronavirus situation and appealed to people not to panic.
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Delhi Government's Mask Advisory As Daily Covid Cases, Positivity Spike
The Delhi government today issued a mask advisory to symptomatic people as coronavirus cases surge in the national capital.
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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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China Under-Representing Covid Deaths, Concealing Data, Says WHO
China said it had been open in sharing coronavirus data with the World Health Organization, countering criticism that it hasn't provided enough information about the Covid surge within its borders.
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"Covid Spread May Have Reached 70% Of Shanghai's Population": Top Doctor
A senior doctor at one of Shanghai's top hospitals has said 70 per cent of the megacity's population may have been infected with Covid-19 during China's huge surge in cases, state media reported Tuesday.
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Share Specific, Real-Time Info On Covid Situation, WHO Tells China
The World Health Organization on Friday once again urged China's health officials to regularly share specific and real-time information on the COVID-19 situation in the country, as it continues to assess the latest surge in infections.
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Recession Will Hit A Third Of The World In 2023, Warns IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva
The statement comes at a time when the ongoing conflict in Ukraine shows no signs of abating after more than 10 months, with spiralling inflation, higher interest rates and the surge in coronavirus infections in China fuelled by the Omicron variant.
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UK To Require Negative Covid Tests For Travellers From China
The UK has joined a growing list of countries, including India, to introduce curbs on travellers from China amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country after Chinese authorities relaxed the strict "zero-COVID" rules.
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After Criticism, Chinese Officials Discuss Covid Situation With WHO
China's health officials on Friday discussed with the WHO experts on the current massive surge of the COVID virus in the country after the organisation's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asked Beijing to share more information.
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Insurance Regulator Wants Discount For Policyholders With 3 Vaccine Doses
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in several countries, regulator Irdai has asked insurers to consider giving discount on renewal of general and health insurance policies to policyholders who have taken three shots of COVID-19 vaccine.
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China Covid Surge Is Walloping Its Economy, Too
China's economy continued to slow in December as the massive Covid-19 outbreak spread across the country, with activity slumping as more people stay home to try and avoid getting sick or to recover.
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Viral Video: Chinese Couple Devises A Hack While Shopping Amid COVID-19 Surge
China is currently dealing with its biggest coronavirus outbreak and people are finding new ways to deal with the growing spread of the virus.
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New Bat Virus With Potential To Infect Humans Discovered In Thailand: Report
The new virus which is yet to be named was found in a Thai cave where local farmers source bat faeces to fertilise their fields.
-
New Covid Variant Drives Surge In Cases: Symptoms To Look Out For
A sudden rise in Covid cases driven by a new variant named JN.1 has triggered concerns across the country. Several states have started issuing mask advisories while experts suggest aggressive testing.
-
China Witnesses Over 40% Rise In Covid Positive Test Rates In May
China witnessed a more than fivefold surge in the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 at hospitals across the country since April.
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"Fully Prepared, No Need To Panic": Delhi Mayor On Rise In Covid Cases
Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Wednesday said all civic-run hospitals are "fully prepared" to deal with the coronavirus situation and appealed to people not to panic.
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Delhi Government's Mask Advisory As Daily Covid Cases, Positivity Spike
The Delhi government today issued a mask advisory to symptomatic people as coronavirus cases surge in the national capital.
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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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China Under-Representing Covid Deaths, Concealing Data, Says WHO
China said it had been open in sharing coronavirus data with the World Health Organization, countering criticism that it hasn't provided enough information about the Covid surge within its borders.
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"Covid Spread May Have Reached 70% Of Shanghai's Population": Top Doctor
A senior doctor at one of Shanghai's top hospitals has said 70 per cent of the megacity's population may have been infected with Covid-19 during China's huge surge in cases, state media reported Tuesday.
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Share Specific, Real-Time Info On Covid Situation, WHO Tells China
The World Health Organization on Friday once again urged China's health officials to regularly share specific and real-time information on the COVID-19 situation in the country, as it continues to assess the latest surge in infections.
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Recession Will Hit A Third Of The World In 2023, Warns IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva
The statement comes at a time when the ongoing conflict in Ukraine shows no signs of abating after more than 10 months, with spiralling inflation, higher interest rates and the surge in coronavirus infections in China fuelled by the Omicron variant.
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UK To Require Negative Covid Tests For Travellers From China
The UK has joined a growing list of countries, including India, to introduce curbs on travellers from China amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country after Chinese authorities relaxed the strict "zero-COVID" rules.
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After Criticism, Chinese Officials Discuss Covid Situation With WHO
China's health officials on Friday discussed with the WHO experts on the current massive surge of the COVID virus in the country after the organisation's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asked Beijing to share more information.
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Insurance Regulator Wants Discount For Policyholders With 3 Vaccine Doses
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in several countries, regulator Irdai has asked insurers to consider giving discount on renewal of general and health insurance policies to policyholders who have taken three shots of COVID-19 vaccine.
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China Covid Surge Is Walloping Its Economy, Too
China's economy continued to slow in December as the massive Covid-19 outbreak spread across the country, with activity slumping as more people stay home to try and avoid getting sick or to recover.
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Viral Video: Chinese Couple Devises A Hack While Shopping Amid COVID-19 Surge
China is currently dealing with its biggest coronavirus outbreak and people are finding new ways to deal with the growing spread of the virus.
