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Covid-19 "Still Circulating, Changing, And Killing": UN health Agency Chief
Almost 10,000 Covid-19 deaths were reported in December, the WHO said on Wednesday, as it warned the virus remained a major threat despite partially passing under the radar.
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North Korea's Covid Conundrum: Managing Without Vaccines, Mass-Testing
North Korea on Monday reported eight more deaths from "fever" after recently announcing its first Covid cases, with the military deployed to resolve "supply of medicines" issues.
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WHO Suspends UN Supply Of Covaxin; No Impact On Efficacy, Says Bharat Biotech
The World Health Organisation said on Saturday it has suspended supply through United Nations agencies of COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, produced by India's Bharat Biotech, to allow the manufacturer to upgrade facilities.
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UN's Warning Linked To "2,40,000 Lives Stolen In India" During Delta Wave
A United Nations report said on Thursday that the deadly wave of COVID-19 Delta variant stole 240,000 lives in India between April and June in 2021 and disrupted economic recovery, and warned that "similar episodes" could take place in the near term.
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India Highlights Efforts In Preventing Spread Of Covid At UN Roundtable: Report
India highlighted its efforts in preventing the spread of coronavirus and development of new drugs, vaccines, and other innovative measures for curing infected patients at United Nations-Commission on Science and Technology for Development.
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India's Economy To Contract By 5.9% In 2020 Amid Covid: UN Report
Impacted by disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, India's economy is forecast to contract by 5.9 per cent in 2020, the UN has said in a report, warning that while growth will rebound next year, the contraction is likely to translate into a permanent income loss.
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Nitrogen Dioxide Levels Fell Over 70% During Lockdown In Delhi: UN Report
Levels of nitrogen dioxide fell by more than 70 per cent during the lockdown in New Delhi, a UN policy brief said today, warning that the environmental gains could be temporary if the cities re-open without policies to prevent air pollution and promote de-carbonisation.
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Pompeo Says No Sight Of North Korea's Kim, Real Risk Of Famine In Country
The United States has caught no sight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and is watching reports about his health, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, adding there was a real risk of famine in the country amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Not Seen Kim Jong Un, "Real Risk" Of Famine In North Korea: Mike Pompeo
The United States has caught no sight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and is watching reports about his health, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, adding there was a real risk of famine in the country amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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COVID-19: UN Report Says About 400 Million Indian Workers May Sink Into Poverty
About 400 million people working in the informal economy in India are at risk of falling deeper into poverty due to the coronavirus crisis which is having "catastrophic consequences", and is expected to wipe out 195 million full-time jobs or 6.7 per cent of working hours globally in the second quarter of this year, the UN's labour body has warned.
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Panic Buying Could Impact Global Food Supply Chain: United Nations Arm
United Nations agency World Food Programme (WFP) said global markets for basic cereals are well-supplied and prices generally low.
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"Coronavirus Matter Of Concern," Says Foreign Minister; Cases Climb To 74
Coronavirus outbreak is a "matter of concern", Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told parliament today as the number of cases of the highly contagious disease climbed to 74 across India. "Exceptional situations require exceptional responses," Mr Jaishankar said, adding that "travel at this time is not recommended as it only heightens risks". Stepping u...
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Covid-19 "Still Circulating, Changing, And Killing": UN health Agency Chief
Almost 10,000 Covid-19 deaths were reported in December, the WHO said on Wednesday, as it warned the virus remained a major threat despite partially passing under the radar.
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North Korea's Covid Conundrum: Managing Without Vaccines, Mass-Testing
North Korea on Monday reported eight more deaths from "fever" after recently announcing its first Covid cases, with the military deployed to resolve "supply of medicines" issues.
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WHO Suspends UN Supply Of Covaxin; No Impact On Efficacy, Says Bharat Biotech
The World Health Organisation said on Saturday it has suspended supply through United Nations agencies of COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, produced by India's Bharat Biotech, to allow the manufacturer to upgrade facilities.
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UN's Warning Linked To "2,40,000 Lives Stolen In India" During Delta Wave
A United Nations report said on Thursday that the deadly wave of COVID-19 Delta variant stole 240,000 lives in India between April and June in 2021 and disrupted economic recovery, and warned that "similar episodes" could take place in the near term.
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India Highlights Efforts In Preventing Spread Of Covid At UN Roundtable: Report
India highlighted its efforts in preventing the spread of coronavirus and development of new drugs, vaccines, and other innovative measures for curing infected patients at United Nations-Commission on Science and Technology for Development.
-
India's Economy To Contract By 5.9% In 2020 Amid Covid: UN Report
Impacted by disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, India's economy is forecast to contract by 5.9 per cent in 2020, the UN has said in a report, warning that while growth will rebound next year, the contraction is likely to translate into a permanent income loss.
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Nitrogen Dioxide Levels Fell Over 70% During Lockdown In Delhi: UN Report
Levels of nitrogen dioxide fell by more than 70 per cent during the lockdown in New Delhi, a UN policy brief said today, warning that the environmental gains could be temporary if the cities re-open without policies to prevent air pollution and promote de-carbonisation.
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Pompeo Says No Sight Of North Korea's Kim, Real Risk Of Famine In Country
The United States has caught no sight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and is watching reports about his health, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, adding there was a real risk of famine in the country amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Not Seen Kim Jong Un, "Real Risk" Of Famine In North Korea: Mike Pompeo
The United States has caught no sight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and is watching reports about his health, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, adding there was a real risk of famine in the country amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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COVID-19: UN Report Says About 400 Million Indian Workers May Sink Into Poverty
About 400 million people working in the informal economy in India are at risk of falling deeper into poverty due to the coronavirus crisis which is having "catastrophic consequences", and is expected to wipe out 195 million full-time jobs or 6.7 per cent of working hours globally in the second quarter of this year, the UN's labour body has warned.
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Panic Buying Could Impact Global Food Supply Chain: United Nations Arm
United Nations agency World Food Programme (WFP) said global markets for basic cereals are well-supplied and prices generally low.
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"Coronavirus Matter Of Concern," Says Foreign Minister; Cases Climb To 74
Coronavirus outbreak is a "matter of concern", Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told parliament today as the number of cases of the highly contagious disease climbed to 74 across India. "Exceptional situations require exceptional responses," Mr Jaishankar said, adding that "travel at this time is not recommended as it only heightens risks". Stepping u...
