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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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US Maternal Mortality Returned To Pre-Pandemic Level In 2022
The US maternal mortality rate in 2022 returned to the same level as two years prior, after a spike in 2021 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, health authorities announced Thursday.
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Daily Covid Cases On The Decline In India, But Centre Remains Alert
Daily COVID-19 cases in India have been declining over the past few weeks - down from over 750 on December 22 to just 269 on Tuesday, and the number of active cases is now only 2,556, the government said Wednesday.
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Active Covid Cases In India Stand At 4,423, 2 Deaths In Last 24 Hours: Centre
Covid Cases in India: India saw a single-day rise of 760 new cases of Covid while two more people succumbed to the viral disease, the health ministry said today.
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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's Respiratory Illness Surge Not As High As Pre-Covid: WHO Official
The spike in respiratory illnesses that China is currently going through is not as high as before the COVID-19 pandemic, a World Health Organisation official said, reiterating that no new or unusual pathogens had been found in the recent cases.
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Netflix Sees A Spike In Subscription Following Password-Sharing Crackdown
The recent spike also exceeded levels seen during the initial U.S. COVID-19 lockdowns in March and April 2020.
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Netflix Sees Jump in Daily Sign-Ups in US After Password-Sharing Crackdown, Says Data
Daily US sign-ups for Netflix have jumped in the first few days after the streaming giant's password-sharing crackdown came into effect on May 23, data from research firm Antenna showed. Looking for new ways to make money in a saturating market and a tough economy, Netflix moved to regulate the sharing of account passwords with friends and family ...
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Serum Institute Restarts Production Of Covishield Vaccine After Cases Rise
Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday said the company has restarted manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccine Covishield amid rising numbers of cases of the virus infection.
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Face Masks Mandatory At Civic-Run Mumbai Hospitals Amid Covid Spike
Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, the use of face masks has been made mandatory for employees, patients and visitors in all civic-run hospitals in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Monday.
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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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Hospitals Across India To Run 2-Day Drills Starting Tomorrow For Covid Preparedness
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, a nationwide mock drill to take stock of hospital preparedness will be held on April 10 and 11 in which both public and private facilities are expected to participate.
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Amid Covid Spike, Masks Mandatory For Pregnant Women, Elderly In Kerala
As COVID-19 cases are increasing in Kerala, Health Minister Veena George on Saturday said masks are mandatory for pregnant women, elderly and those with lifestyle diseases as it was important to protect elderly and bedridden patients from the disease
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Amid Covid Spike, Delhi Hospitals, Clinics Asked To Ramp Up Testing
Hospitals, polyclinics and dispensaries in Delhi have been instructed by health department authorities to scale up testing amid an upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Delhi.
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Amid Covid Spike, Health Minister Orders Mock Drills In States Next Week
Amid rising cases of coronavirus, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and be prepared for COVID-19 management.
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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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US Maternal Mortality Returned To Pre-Pandemic Level In 2022
The US maternal mortality rate in 2022 returned to the same level as two years prior, after a spike in 2021 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, health authorities announced Thursday.
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Daily Covid Cases On The Decline In India, But Centre Remains Alert
Daily COVID-19 cases in India have been declining over the past few weeks - down from over 750 on December 22 to just 269 on Tuesday, and the number of active cases is now only 2,556, the government said Wednesday.
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Active Covid Cases In India Stand At 4,423, 2 Deaths In Last 24 Hours: Centre
Covid Cases in India: India saw a single-day rise of 760 new cases of Covid while two more people succumbed to the viral disease, the health ministry said today.
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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.
-
China's Respiratory Illness Surge Not As High As Pre-Covid: WHO Official
The spike in respiratory illnesses that China is currently going through is not as high as before the COVID-19 pandemic, a World Health Organisation official said, reiterating that no new or unusual pathogens had been found in the recent cases.
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Netflix Sees A Spike In Subscription Following Password-Sharing Crackdown
The recent spike also exceeded levels seen during the initial U.S. COVID-19 lockdowns in March and April 2020.
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Netflix Sees Jump in Daily Sign-Ups in US After Password-Sharing Crackdown, Says Data
Daily US sign-ups for Netflix have jumped in the first few days after the streaming giant's password-sharing crackdown came into effect on May 23, data from research firm Antenna showed. Looking for new ways to make money in a saturating market and a tough economy, Netflix moved to regulate the sharing of account passwords with friends and family ...
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Serum Institute Restarts Production Of Covishield Vaccine After Cases Rise
Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday said the company has restarted manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccine Covishield amid rising numbers of cases of the virus infection.
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Face Masks Mandatory At Civic-Run Mumbai Hospitals Amid Covid Spike
Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, the use of face masks has been made mandatory for employees, patients and visitors in all civic-run hospitals in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Monday.
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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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Hospitals Across India To Run 2-Day Drills Starting Tomorrow For Covid Preparedness
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, a nationwide mock drill to take stock of hospital preparedness will be held on April 10 and 11 in which both public and private facilities are expected to participate.
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Amid Covid Spike, Masks Mandatory For Pregnant Women, Elderly In Kerala
As COVID-19 cases are increasing in Kerala, Health Minister Veena George on Saturday said masks are mandatory for pregnant women, elderly and those with lifestyle diseases as it was important to protect elderly and bedridden patients from the disease
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Amid Covid Spike, Delhi Hospitals, Clinics Asked To Ramp Up Testing
Hospitals, polyclinics and dispensaries in Delhi have been instructed by health department authorities to scale up testing amid an upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Delhi.
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Amid Covid Spike, Health Minister Orders Mock Drills In States Next Week
Amid rising cases of coronavirus, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and be prepared for COVID-19 management.
