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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry To Issue First Report On Preparedness
A public inquiry examining Britain's response to the COVID-19 outbreak will issue its first report on Thursday, focusing on how well prepared the nation was for handling such a pandemic.
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Why Some People Are Protected Against Covid-19, Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study reveals that some people never contract COVID-19 due to a rapid immune response in nasal tissues.
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Chinese Citizen Journalist Arrested For Reporting On Covid Released After 4 Years
Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for her coverage of Beijing's COVID-19 response, according to a video released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders.
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"Bamboozled" Boris Johnson Struggled To Retain Covid Info, Inquiry Told
Boris Johnson was "bamboozled" by data during the Covid-19 pandemic, a public inquiry into his government's response to the global health crisis heard on Monday.
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Australia Launches 12-Month Long Investigation Into Its Covid Response
Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, including its use of fortress-like travel restrictions and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout.
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PM Modi's US Visit Will "Catalyze": Ex-White House Covid Response Coordinator
Former Covid-19 response coordinator of the White House, Ashish Jha, on Friday, said that the state visit of PM Narendra Modi will catalyze and the strong partnership between the US and India will become even stronger and better in the next 15 years.
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India Records 5,880 Covid Cases In 24 Hours: Do Not Ignore These Symptoms Of The XBB.1.16 Variant
The new Covid-19 variant, XBB.1.16 is responsible for the surge in cases in India. According to the Health Ministry data, India has reported a total of 5,880 covid cases in the last 24 hours.
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Poor Sleep The Night Before Vaccine Shot Can Decrease Effectiveness: Study
Sleeping less than six hours the night before you get a vaccination shot may limit your body's response to the vaccine, reducing protection against the virus or bacteria, according to a new study.
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High Court Pulls Up Delhi Government On Delay In Construction Of School
The Delhi High Court Monday sought the response of the Delhi government to a plea seeking construction of a new building of a school which was earlier being run in tents and porta cabins and was demolished during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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David Malpass: From Trump's Campaign Advisor To World Bank President
In his four years as World Bank President, David Malpass oversaw its response to crises ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and food and energy shortages.
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China Needs "Good Covid Booster" Like Covovax, Says Adar Poonawalla
China needs a good COVID-19 booster vaccine like Covovax, but so far there hasn't been a positive response from China, said Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India (SII), Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday.
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New Zealand's Next PM Chris Hipkins Vows To "Get Things Done"
New Zealand's former Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins vowed Saturday to "get things done" and win a looming October general election after being chosen as the only candidate to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister.
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Chris Hipkins To Be New Zealand PM After Jacinda Ardern Decides To Quit
New Zealand's former COVID-19 response minister Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after receiving the only nomination from fellow MPs, the ruling Labour Party said Saturday.
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Cases Of Covid Variant Behind US Spike Rises To 26 In India
The number of cases of COVID-19's XBB.1.5 variant, responsible for the rise in cases in the US, has gone up to 26 in India, according to INSACOG data on Monday.
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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry To Issue First Report On Preparedness
A public inquiry examining Britain's response to the COVID-19 outbreak will issue its first report on Thursday, focusing on how well prepared the nation was for handling such a pandemic.
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Why Some People Are Protected Against Covid-19, Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study reveals that some people never contract COVID-19 due to a rapid immune response in nasal tissues.
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Chinese Citizen Journalist Arrested For Reporting On Covid Released After 4 Years
Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for her coverage of Beijing's COVID-19 response, according to a video released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders.
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"Bamboozled" Boris Johnson Struggled To Retain Covid Info, Inquiry Told
Boris Johnson was "bamboozled" by data during the Covid-19 pandemic, a public inquiry into his government's response to the global health crisis heard on Monday.
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Australia Launches 12-Month Long Investigation Into Its Covid Response
Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, including its use of fortress-like travel restrictions and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout.
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PM Modi's US Visit Will "Catalyze": Ex-White House Covid Response Coordinator
Former Covid-19 response coordinator of the White House, Ashish Jha, on Friday, said that the state visit of PM Narendra Modi will catalyze and the strong partnership between the US and India will become even stronger and better in the next 15 years.
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India Records 5,880 Covid Cases In 24 Hours: Do Not Ignore These Symptoms Of The XBB.1.16 Variant
The new Covid-19 variant, XBB.1.16 is responsible for the surge in cases in India. According to the Health Ministry data, India has reported a total of 5,880 covid cases in the last 24 hours.
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Poor Sleep The Night Before Vaccine Shot Can Decrease Effectiveness: Study
Sleeping less than six hours the night before you get a vaccination shot may limit your body's response to the vaccine, reducing protection against the virus or bacteria, according to a new study.
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High Court Pulls Up Delhi Government On Delay In Construction Of School
The Delhi High Court Monday sought the response of the Delhi government to a plea seeking construction of a new building of a school which was earlier being run in tents and porta cabins and was demolished during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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David Malpass: From Trump's Campaign Advisor To World Bank President
In his four years as World Bank President, David Malpass oversaw its response to crises ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and food and energy shortages.
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China Needs "Good Covid Booster" Like Covovax, Says Adar Poonawalla
China needs a good COVID-19 booster vaccine like Covovax, but so far there hasn't been a positive response from China, said Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India (SII), Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday.
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New Zealand's Next PM Chris Hipkins Vows To "Get Things Done"
New Zealand's former Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins vowed Saturday to "get things done" and win a looming October general election after being chosen as the only candidate to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister.
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Chris Hipkins To Be New Zealand PM After Jacinda Ardern Decides To Quit
New Zealand's former COVID-19 response minister Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after receiving the only nomination from fellow MPs, the ruling Labour Party said Saturday.
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Cases Of Covid Variant Behind US Spike Rises To 26 In India
The number of cases of COVID-19's XBB.1.5 variant, responsible for the rise in cases in the US, has gone up to 26 in India, according to INSACOG data on Monday.
