#Unite2FightCoronaGenome Sequencing by INSACOG shows variants of concern and a Novel variant in India.https://t.co/hs3yAErWJR pic.twitter.com/STHjcMnkMhGenome sequencing and analysis have been carried out on samples from arriving international travellers, contacts of those positive for VOC and community samples from most of the States at INSACOG partner laboratories which are 10 in number."The analysis of samples from Maharashtra has revealed that compared to December 2020, there has been an increase in the fraction of samples with the E484Q and L452R mutations.

Such mutations confer immune escape and increased infectivity. These mutations have been found in about 15-20% of samples and do not match any previously catalogued VOCs.

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Over 30 lakh daily Covid-19 vaccinations in India for second day in row

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Fourth covid wave targets the young and restless

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India records nearly 90,000 covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

coronavirus infections in last 24 hours, describing a deteriorating situation of second wave of covid-19 in the country. With over 89,129 new cases, eight states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh have shown a steep rise in the daily covid-19 new cases.

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President Kovind's health improves, shifted from ICU

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232 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals

Latest figures from the Health Service Executive show that as of last night, there were 232 patients with Covid-19 in hospital.

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Reserve beds for Covid patients, charge fixed rates: Rajasthan asks hospitals

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently decided to discharge the Covid-19 patients who are asymptomatic in order to vacate hospitals beds for those with serious symptoms.The civic body said in an order that no asymptomatic Covid-19 patients without comorbidity would be allotted a hospital bed in any public or private hospitals.It described the "needy" patient as the one with "mild or serious symptoms or a Covid-19 patient with comorbidities".Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Australia to continue using AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine despite blood clot case

Australia will continue its COVID-19 inoculation program with AstraZeneca, health officials said on Saturday, after a blood clotting case raised concern about the safety of the vaccine.A 44-year-old man was admitted to a Melbourne hospital with clotting, days after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine, suffering serious thrombosis, a condition that prevents normal blood flow through the circulatory system.

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No forgiveness for failure in vaccine programme

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Mercedes gets 1st 5 career hits, White Sox beat Angels 12-8

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California OKs indoor sports, concerts as COVID cases plunge

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sports, theater and music fans will be able to take their seats again in California as the state's coronavirus cases plummet and vaccinations jump.

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Noida: New covid cases push active caseload to over 400

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Vancouver restaurant owner defies COVID-19 orders

The owner of Gusto restaurant in Vancouver vowed to remain open for indoor dining, despite a provincial order banning the practice, meant to stop a spike in COVID-19 cases. Paul Johnson reports.

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Classes at Karnataka high school suspended after 26 students test Covid positive

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Rita Wilson says she and husband Tom Hanks have not received Covid-19 vaccine

Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were among the first celebrities to confirm they had tested positive for Covid-19, when they announced the news one year ago.

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Hong Kong bars incoming Singapore Airlines flights until April 16 over Covid-19

SINGAPORE : Hong Kong has barred until mid-April incoming passenger flights from Singapore operated by Singapore Airlines, after an arriving passenger tested positive for COVID-19 infection.Three passengers on the carrier's March 31 flight also failed to comply with disease precautions, Hong Kong authorities said on Friday.Singapore Airlines confirmed the order but said passenger services from Hong Kong to Singapore would not be affected by the suspension, which runs until April 16.A transit passenger on the SQ882 flight had a negative pre-departure test result, but subsequently tested positive on arrival in Hong Kong, the airline said."SIA has taken immediate steps to strengthen checks at the point of embarkation to ensure our customers

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Covid-19 surge: Schools shut again in several states

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Covid cases at all-time high but positivity rate lower than September: Chhattisgarh minister

Chhattisgarh has increased over the past few days, the positivity rate is not as high as compared to September last year, said state health minister TS Singh Deo. "In September, the maximum daily cases recorded was 3,900 from about 27,000 tests.

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Study on Covid-19 mask finds layering, material choice matter

face mask can protect yourself and others from Covid-19, but the type of material and how many fabric layers used can significantly affect exposure risk, found a new study from the Georgia Institute of Technology.The study measured the filtration efficiency of submicron particles passing through a variety of different materials.

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Churches make safety preparations for Easter services to prevent spread of COVID-19

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Canada sees another Easter weekend with rising COVID-19 cases, tough restrictions

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Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds

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Goa administration to enforce strict preventive protocols as Covid-19 cases surge

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Vancouver restaurateur vows to defy COVID-19 ban on indoor dining

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Rita Wilson Reveals Why She And Tom Hanks Still Haven’t Been Vaccinated Against COVID-19

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Covid-19: Florida bans vaccine passports, citing ‘freedom’

vaccine passports" in the southeastern US state, citing "individual freedom."The Republican governor's executive order prohibits government offices from issuing any "standardized documentation" certifying that an individual has been immunized against Covid-19.It also prohibits private companies in Florida from requiring any type of document from their customers certifying their vaccination, or immunity after they have recovered from the coronavirus.The order by DeSantis, an ardent supporter of former president Donald Trump who is seen as a future potential presidential candidate, argues that "so-called Covid-19 vaccine passports reduce individual freedom and will harm patient privacy."Earlier this week De Santis said such requirements

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India has so far administered over 7 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses: Govt

anti-Covid jabs administered across the country has zoomed past the seven-crore mark, the Union health ministry said on Friday. As many as 7,06,18,026 vaccine doses were administered till 8 pm, including 6,13,56,345 people who received their first dose.The ministry said that 12,76,191 doses were given only on Friday -- the 77th day of the countrywide vaccination drive -- as India registered the highest single-day rise in new infections in the last six months.While 12,40,764 people received the first dose, 35,427 beneficiaries got the second dose, as per the provisional report by late night.The second dose of the vaccine has been administered to 92,61,681 people.

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2 Calgary restaurants temporarily close due to positive COVID-19 tests

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Linda Torres dead: Big Ang star, 67, dies 'of Covid after she was put on ventilator'

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 2

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Interior Health apologizes to Central Okanagan teachers over cancelled vaccine rollout

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Millions of Canadians are now partially vaccinated against COVID-19. So does that mean they still need to wear a face mask? Can they hold parties with other partially vaccinated people? Abigail Bimman reports.

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Hotels taking advantage of Canada’s COVID-19 quarantine rules, some travellers allege

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Calls to rethink Canada’s strategy for COVID-19 vaccinations

Canada’s strategy to vaccinate older people first against COVID-19 means many younger people, who are essential workers, aren’t being prioritized for the shot as the third wave gains steam. As Travis Dhanraj reports, that’s fuelling calls to rearrange the rollout.

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LEADING OFF: All-Star Game needs new home, Harvey's new try

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Ontario prepares for new COVID-19 restrictions

At 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Ontario’s new COVID-19 restrictions will go into effect amid a growing number of cases. Erica Vella speaks with people ahead of the new restrictions.

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Critics say Ontario’s COVID-19 shutdown misses the mark

As Ontario gets set to enter a four week shutdown, those in the medical and scientific communities are saying little will change. As Caryn Lieberman reports, critics say the Ford government missed the mark.

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Junior hockey: BCHL’s Interior teams anxious for puck drop, but also vigilant about COVID-19

After putting their season on pause back in November of 2020. the British Columbia Hockey League is finally set to drop the puck on their 2020-21 season.

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Partiers at B.C. ski resort asked to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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