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New COVID Variant 'Eris' Spreading Rapidly In UK, Experts Sound Alarm
Eris or EG.5.1 was classified as a Covid variant on July 31 after UKHSA recorded its prevalence in the country due to rising cases internationally, particularly in Asia.
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COVID-19 Caused Brain Damage In 2 Babies Who Contracted Infection In Womb: Study
US Researchers on Thursday reported what they believe are the first two confirmed cases of babies born with brain damage as a result of the COVID-19 virus crossing into their mothers' placenta.
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4 Covid Positive Cases Detected From 1,926 Samples At Maharashtra Airports
Four persons have tested positive for coronavirus after samples of 1,926 of the 97,805 passengers who arrived in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur international airports were examined since December 24, a Maharashtra health department official said on Friday.
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These 2 Countries Still Have Zero Covid Cases. Here's Why
According to separate WHO pages on the Covid situation in Turkmenistan and North Korea, the countries have not officially acknowledged any Covid case.
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Insurance Regulator Wants Discount For Policyholders With 3 Vaccine Doses
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in several countries, regulator Irdai has asked insurers to consider giving discount on renewal of general and health insurance policies to policyholders who have taken three shots of COVID-19 vaccine.
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Covid Remains A Global Emergency But End Could Be In Sight: WHO
The coronavirus pandemic remains a global emergency but the end could be in sight if countries use the tools at their disposal, a spokesperson for the World Health Organisation said.
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Covid Less Severe In Children Than Adults: Centre In Lok Sabha
Coronavirus infections among children and adolescents typically cause less severe illness as compared to adults, according to the WHO, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.
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Report Symptoms Of Monkeypox: Tamil Nadu's Appeal To Foreign Returnees
Tamil Nadu government has appealed to the members of public who arrive from various countries, including African nations, to report to the local health officer if they have any symptoms of monkeypox, a top official said on Sunday.
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US Doctors Reflect On Fatigue, Pain Of One Million Covid Deaths
Joseph Varon -- who is chief of intensive care at United Memorial, a small hospital that mainly treats minority patients in Houston -- made headlines when a photo of him hugging an elderly Covid patient during Thanksgiving in 2020 went viral.
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Malaysia To Ease Covid Restrictions, Eases Mask Mandate
Malaysia will ease more COVID-19 curbs from the start of next month, including lifting restrictions on those who are not vaccinated against the coronavirus and scrapping the need to wear masks outdoors, its health minister said.
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Covid Variant XE: What WHO And Health Experts Say About New Mutation
Mumbai today reported India's first case of the new coronavirus variant XE. The strain, which is more transmissible than Omicron, has recast the spotlight on the ongoing risk of the virus.
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As Covid Cases Rise Globally, WHO Lists 3 Misleading Claims On Omicron
TheWorld Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday said that several factors, including misinformation, are fueling the recent spike in cases across the world.
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"Tip Of The Iceberg": WHO On Global Covid Spike
Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO said on Tuesday, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus.
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Omicron Threat Remains High In East Europe: WHO
A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures.
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Risk Persists Even Though Covid Cases Plateauing In India: WHO
Even though some cities or states in India may be beginning to see plateauing of COVID-19 cases, the risk persists and focus must be on reducing transmission and implementing situation-specific measures, a senior WHO official said.
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New COVID Variant 'Eris' Spreading Rapidly In UK, Experts Sound Alarm
Eris or EG.5.1 was classified as a Covid variant on July 31 after UKHSA recorded its prevalence in the country due to rising cases internationally, particularly in Asia.
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COVID-19 Caused Brain Damage In 2 Babies Who Contracted Infection In Womb: Study
US Researchers on Thursday reported what they believe are the first two confirmed cases of babies born with brain damage as a result of the COVID-19 virus crossing into their mothers' placenta.
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4 Covid Positive Cases Detected From 1,926 Samples At Maharashtra Airports
Four persons have tested positive for coronavirus after samples of 1,926 of the 97,805 passengers who arrived in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur international airports were examined since December 24, a Maharashtra health department official said on Friday.
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These 2 Countries Still Have Zero Covid Cases. Here's Why
According to separate WHO pages on the Covid situation in Turkmenistan and North Korea, the countries have not officially acknowledged any Covid case.
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Insurance Regulator Wants Discount For Policyholders With 3 Vaccine Doses
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in several countries, regulator Irdai has asked insurers to consider giving discount on renewal of general and health insurance policies to policyholders who have taken three shots of COVID-19 vaccine.
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Covid Remains A Global Emergency But End Could Be In Sight: WHO
The coronavirus pandemic remains a global emergency but the end could be in sight if countries use the tools at their disposal, a spokesperson for the World Health Organisation said.
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Covid Less Severe In Children Than Adults: Centre In Lok Sabha
Coronavirus infections among children and adolescents typically cause less severe illness as compared to adults, according to the WHO, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.
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Report Symptoms Of Monkeypox: Tamil Nadu's Appeal To Foreign Returnees
Tamil Nadu government has appealed to the members of public who arrive from various countries, including African nations, to report to the local health officer if they have any symptoms of monkeypox, a top official said on Sunday.
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US Doctors Reflect On Fatigue, Pain Of One Million Covid Deaths
Joseph Varon -- who is chief of intensive care at United Memorial, a small hospital that mainly treats minority patients in Houston -- made headlines when a photo of him hugging an elderly Covid patient during Thanksgiving in 2020 went viral.
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Malaysia To Ease Covid Restrictions, Eases Mask Mandate
Malaysia will ease more COVID-19 curbs from the start of next month, including lifting restrictions on those who are not vaccinated against the coronavirus and scrapping the need to wear masks outdoors, its health minister said.
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Covid Variant XE: What WHO And Health Experts Say About New Mutation
Mumbai today reported India's first case of the new coronavirus variant XE. The strain, which is more transmissible than Omicron, has recast the spotlight on the ongoing risk of the virus.
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As Covid Cases Rise Globally, WHO Lists 3 Misleading Claims On Omicron
TheWorld Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday said that several factors, including misinformation, are fueling the recent spike in cases across the world.
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"Tip Of The Iceberg": WHO On Global Covid Spike
Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO said on Tuesday, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus.
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Omicron Threat Remains High In East Europe: WHO
A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures.
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Risk Persists Even Though Covid Cases Plateauing In India: WHO
Even though some cities or states in India may be beginning to see plateauing of COVID-19 cases, the risk persists and focus must be on reducing transmission and implementing situation-specific measures, a senior WHO official said.
