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Thailand Reverses Covid Vaccination Entry Rule For Visitors
Thailand has rescinded an entry policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, its health minister said on Monday, citing sufficient immunisation levels in China and globally.
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China Lifting Covid Lockdown Could Kill Upto 2.1 Million People: Report
Between 1.3 and 2.1 million lives could be at risk if China lifts its zero-COVID policy given low vaccination and booster rates as well as a lack of hybrid immunity, according to London-based global health intelligence and analytics firm.
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China Administers Over A Million Vaccine Doses A Day As Covid Cases Rise
China raced to vaccinate its most vulnerable people on Thursday in anticipation of waves of COVID-19 infections, with some analysts expecting the death count to soar after a loosening of strict controls that kept the pandemic at bay for three years.
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Twitter Stops Enforcing COVID-19 Misinformation Policy, Experts Express Concerns Over False Claims
Twitter has rolled back its COVID-19 misinformation policy, as public health experts and researchers have expressed concern that the change would have major repercussions as the virus continues to spread and vaccination numbers remain low. The company's new CEO, Elon Musk, has signalled an interest in rolling back many of Twitter's previous rules m...
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Compensate Families Of Those Dead Due To Covid Vaccine Side Effects: Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to "expeditiously" frame a policy for identifying those who died due to after effects of COVID-19 immunisation and compensating their dependents.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Changes In Covid Vaccination Policy
The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Ministry to decide on a representation of a person seeking modification of COVID-19 policy to allow voluntary re-vaccination of persons who have received the Sputnik-V.
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Amazon Terminates Paid COVID-19 Paid Leave Policy for Workers in the US
Amazon has updated its policy following the availability of COVID-19 vaccines and revised guidance from the US’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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"Bodily Autonomy Protected Under Constitution": 5 Big Vaccine Order Points
The Supreme Court today said no one can be forced to take vaccines for the Covid infection, while adding that authorities can impose curbs on individuals' rights in the interest of public health.
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"No One Can Be Forced To Get Vaccinated": Supreme Court's Big Order
No one can be forced to take the vaccine, the Supreme Court said today, adding that the current policy "cannot be said to be manifestly arbitrary".
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Despite Economic Resilience, India Faces Geopolitical Challenges: RBI Report
Flagging risks of disruptive spillovers from geopolitical hostilities, an RBI article said India faces these challenges from a position of strength
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Policy "Run Its Course"? Canada Eyes Lifting Covid Curbs Amid Protests
Canada's Saskatchewan province announced Tuesday the lifting of all Covid restrictions including wearing of masks and proof of vaccination for indoor dining -- as truckers continued occupying Ottawa with similar demands.
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Google Will Dock Pay, Fire Staff Who Avoid Vaccines: Report
Google has threatened to reduce pay or even fire staff who fail to comply with internal policies on Covid 19 vaccinations, CNBC reported, citing internal documents.
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New York's Covid Hospitalizations Jump By 70% In Weeks
New York's Covid-19 hospitalizations have jumped by 70% since the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, prompting officials and businesses alike to reassess their policies in an attempt to blunt a winter virus surge and the onset of the new omicron variant.
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Booster Dose Policy For Special Cases Soon: Covid Panel Chief To NDTV
A comprehensive policy on additional Covid vaccine doses for immunocompromised people will be drawn up over the next two weeks, Dr NK Arora, chairman of the country's Covid Task Force, has told NDTV.
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Plan To Vaccinate Over 44 Crore Children Ready, Says Covid Panel Chief
With the emergency of new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron', COVID-19 task force chairman Dr N K Arora said that a comprehensive policy on the booster and additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be announced in two weeks.
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Thailand Reverses Covid Vaccination Entry Rule For Visitors
Thailand has rescinded an entry policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, its health minister said on Monday, citing sufficient immunisation levels in China and globally.
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China Lifting Covid Lockdown Could Kill Upto 2.1 Million People: Report
Between 1.3 and 2.1 million lives could be at risk if China lifts its zero-COVID policy given low vaccination and booster rates as well as a lack of hybrid immunity, according to London-based global health intelligence and analytics firm.
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China Administers Over A Million Vaccine Doses A Day As Covid Cases Rise
China raced to vaccinate its most vulnerable people on Thursday in anticipation of waves of COVID-19 infections, with some analysts expecting the death count to soar after a loosening of strict controls that kept the pandemic at bay for three years.
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Twitter Stops Enforcing COVID-19 Misinformation Policy, Experts Express Concerns Over False Claims
Twitter has rolled back its COVID-19 misinformation policy, as public health experts and researchers have expressed concern that the change would have major repercussions as the virus continues to spread and vaccination numbers remain low. The company's new CEO, Elon Musk, has signalled an interest in rolling back many of Twitter's previous rules m...
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Compensate Families Of Those Dead Due To Covid Vaccine Side Effects: Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to "expeditiously" frame a policy for identifying those who died due to after effects of COVID-19 immunisation and compensating their dependents.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Changes In Covid Vaccination Policy
The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Ministry to decide on a representation of a person seeking modification of COVID-19 policy to allow voluntary re-vaccination of persons who have received the Sputnik-V.
-
Amazon Terminates Paid COVID-19 Paid Leave Policy for Workers in the US
Amazon has updated its policy following the availability of COVID-19 vaccines and revised guidance from the US’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
-
"Bodily Autonomy Protected Under Constitution": 5 Big Vaccine Order Points
The Supreme Court today said no one can be forced to take vaccines for the Covid infection, while adding that authorities can impose curbs on individuals' rights in the interest of public health.
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"No One Can Be Forced To Get Vaccinated": Supreme Court's Big Order
No one can be forced to take the vaccine, the Supreme Court said today, adding that the current policy "cannot be said to be manifestly arbitrary".
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Despite Economic Resilience, India Faces Geopolitical Challenges: RBI Report
Flagging risks of disruptive spillovers from geopolitical hostilities, an RBI article said India faces these challenges from a position of strength
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Policy "Run Its Course"? Canada Eyes Lifting Covid Curbs Amid Protests
Canada's Saskatchewan province announced Tuesday the lifting of all Covid restrictions including wearing of masks and proof of vaccination for indoor dining -- as truckers continued occupying Ottawa with similar demands.
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Google Will Dock Pay, Fire Staff Who Avoid Vaccines: Report
Google has threatened to reduce pay or even fire staff who fail to comply with internal policies on Covid 19 vaccinations, CNBC reported, citing internal documents.
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New York's Covid Hospitalizations Jump By 70% In Weeks
New York's Covid-19 hospitalizations have jumped by 70% since the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, prompting officials and businesses alike to reassess their policies in an attempt to blunt a winter virus surge and the onset of the new omicron variant.
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Booster Dose Policy For Special Cases Soon: Covid Panel Chief To NDTV
A comprehensive policy on additional Covid vaccine doses for immunocompromised people will be drawn up over the next two weeks, Dr NK Arora, chairman of the country's Covid Task Force, has told NDTV.
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Plan To Vaccinate Over 44 Crore Children Ready, Says Covid Panel Chief
With the emergency of new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron', COVID-19 task force chairman Dr N K Arora said that a comprehensive policy on the booster and additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be announced in two weeks.
