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Internet Remembers Teacher Who Spent His Final Hours Grading Students In Hospital
The teacher made the effort to bring his laptop and charger even though he was having a health problem and knew he was going to the emergency room.
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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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UK's Focus On Brexit Seriously Hampered Covid Planning, Says Inquiry
The UK government's focus on Brexit seriously hampered pandemic planning, an inquiry examining the country's handing of the Covid-19 health emergency was told on Tuesday.
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US To End Covid Emergency Declarations On May 11
President Joe Biden's administration on Monday said it will end COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11, nearly three years after the United States imposed sweeping pandemic measures to curb the spread of the illness.
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Covid Still An International Emergency, Says WHO
Three years to the day after the World Health Organization sounded the highest level of global alert over Covid-19, it said Monday the pandemic remains an international emergency.
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Delhi Government Sanctions Rs 104 Crore For Hospitals Amid Covid Scare
The Delhi government on Monday approved a budget of Rs 104 crore for hospitals to procure general medicines as part of preparations to deal with emergency situations amid a surge in Covid cases in some countries.
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'Get Your Booster Shot At Earliest': Top Indian Doctors' Body's Warning
It appealed to the government to upscale the preparedness "for any such situation as seen in 2021" by issuing necessary instructions to the concerned Ministries and Departments to make available the emergency medicines, oxygen supply, and ambulances.
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Foxconn Continues Closed Loop Production as China Imposes Lockdown on 600,000 People Around iPhone Plant
Foxconn on Wednesday said that its Zhengzhou park, the largest iPhone manufacturing plant in the world "maintains closed-loop operation", as Chinese authorities imposed lockdowns on 600,000 people in the area surrounding the factory. China is the last major economy committed to a zero-Covid strategy, persisting with snap lockdowns, mass testing and...
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6 Ways Governments Drive Innovation – and How They Can Help Post-Pandemic Resilience
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, governments are attempting to further innovation to drive economic recovery. However, attempts to accelerate existing or emerging industry clusters have been more successful, instead of building new industry clusters is also incredibly costly, which could take decades to pay dividends. Here’s how governments...
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Novavax's Covid Vaccine Gets Emergency Use Nod For Kids Aged 12-17 In India
Novavax Inc said on Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine has got emergency-use authorization from the Drugs Controller General of India for children aged 12 to 17 years.
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CES 2022 to Now End a Day Earlier Than Planned as Omicron Cases Surge
CES 2022 will now end a day earlier than planned, the organiser of the event said, after companies including Amazon and GM dropped out of attending in person due to Omicron concerns.
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Indian Epidemiologist In Advisory Group For Origins Of Covid-Like Pathogens
Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, a leading Indian epidemiologist, has been named to an expert group launched by the WHO that will examine origins of emerging and re-emerging pathogens of epidemic and pandemic potential, including SARS-CoV-2.
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COVID-19 Misinformation at US Public Forums Vexes Social Media Platforms, Big Tech
Videos of local government meetings have emerged as the latest vector of COVID-19 misinformation, broadcasting misleading claims about masks and vaccines to millions and creating new challenges for Internet platforms trying to balance the potential harm against the need for government openness.
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Employees In India May See Bigger Pay Rises Next Year. Here's Why
Employees in India will see bigger pay rises next fiscal year as firms expect to emerge from lockdowns and the supply of applicants lags demand, according to recruiters.
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May Need COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots For Emerging Variants: AIIMS Chief
With various mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 emerging in the near future, there might be a need for the country to adopt a booster dose with second-generation COVID-19 vaccines, said AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria.
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Internet Remembers Teacher Who Spent His Final Hours Grading Students In Hospital
The teacher made the effort to bring his laptop and charger even though he was having a health problem and knew he was going to the emergency room.
-
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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UK's Focus On Brexit Seriously Hampered Covid Planning, Says Inquiry
The UK government's focus on Brexit seriously hampered pandemic planning, an inquiry examining the country's handing of the Covid-19 health emergency was told on Tuesday.
-
US To End Covid Emergency Declarations On May 11
President Joe Biden's administration on Monday said it will end COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11, nearly three years after the United States imposed sweeping pandemic measures to curb the spread of the illness.
-
Covid Still An International Emergency, Says WHO
Three years to the day after the World Health Organization sounded the highest level of global alert over Covid-19, it said Monday the pandemic remains an international emergency.
-
Delhi Government Sanctions Rs 104 Crore For Hospitals Amid Covid Scare
The Delhi government on Monday approved a budget of Rs 104 crore for hospitals to procure general medicines as part of preparations to deal with emergency situations amid a surge in Covid cases in some countries.
-
'Get Your Booster Shot At Earliest': Top Indian Doctors' Body's Warning
It appealed to the government to upscale the preparedness "for any such situation as seen in 2021" by issuing necessary instructions to the concerned Ministries and Departments to make available the emergency medicines, oxygen supply, and ambulances.
-
Foxconn Continues Closed Loop Production as China Imposes Lockdown on 600,000 People Around iPhone Plant
Foxconn on Wednesday said that its Zhengzhou park, the largest iPhone manufacturing plant in the world "maintains closed-loop operation", as Chinese authorities imposed lockdowns on 600,000 people in the area surrounding the factory. China is the last major economy committed to a zero-Covid strategy, persisting with snap lockdowns, mass testing and...
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6 Ways Governments Drive Innovation – and How They Can Help Post-Pandemic Resilience
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, governments are attempting to further innovation to drive economic recovery. However, attempts to accelerate existing or emerging industry clusters have been more successful, instead of building new industry clusters is also incredibly costly, which could take decades to pay dividends. Here’s how governments...
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Novavax's Covid Vaccine Gets Emergency Use Nod For Kids Aged 12-17 In India
Novavax Inc said on Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine has got emergency-use authorization from the Drugs Controller General of India for children aged 12 to 17 years.
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CES 2022 to Now End a Day Earlier Than Planned as Omicron Cases Surge
CES 2022 will now end a day earlier than planned, the organiser of the event said, after companies including Amazon and GM dropped out of attending in person due to Omicron concerns.
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Indian Epidemiologist In Advisory Group For Origins Of Covid-Like Pathogens
Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, a leading Indian epidemiologist, has been named to an expert group launched by the WHO that will examine origins of emerging and re-emerging pathogens of epidemic and pandemic potential, including SARS-CoV-2.
-
COVID-19 Misinformation at US Public Forums Vexes Social Media Platforms, Big Tech
Videos of local government meetings have emerged as the latest vector of COVID-19 misinformation, broadcasting misleading claims about masks and vaccines to millions and creating new challenges for Internet platforms trying to balance the potential harm against the need for government openness.
-
Employees In India May See Bigger Pay Rises Next Year. Here's Why
Employees in India will see bigger pay rises next fiscal year as firms expect to emerge from lockdowns and the supply of applicants lags demand, according to recruiters.
-
May Need COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots For Emerging Variants: AIIMS Chief
With various mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 emerging in the near future, there might be a need for the country to adopt a booster dose with second-generation COVID-19 vaccines, said AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria.
