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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on new Covid variant: Will protect you and your family

COVID-19 variant of serious public health implications has been reported.

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Covid-19 active cases rise after 7 days in India

COVID-19 cases rose to 3,45,55,431, while the active cases rose to 1,10,133, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated today. An increase of 193 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

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South Africa new Covid-19 variant ‘cause of concern’; Here's what we know so far. 10 points

South Africa's new Covid-19 variant: What we know so far

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Even if you are fully vaccinated, continue wearing masks, says WHO amid new covid strain scare

#COVID19 pandemic. Vaccines save lives, but they do not fully prevent transmission. So please be careful and:Wear a mask. Keep distance. Avoid crowds. Open windows. Clean hands. pic.twitter.com/p2crxQvGuu

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Six countries to move onto Scotland's red list amid fears over new Covid variant

New travel restrictions will be put in place for six counties amid concerns over a potential 'vaccine evading' variant.

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'Worst Covid variant so far' lands South Africa back on UK red travel list

Covid variant described as the "worst we've seen so far" rages on across the world.Health Minister Sajid Javid has confirmed from noon tomorrow, flights from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini and Zimbabwe will be temporarily banned and UK travellers must quarantine.UK scientists have raised the alarm on Thursday night over the new B.1.1.529 variant, which they described as the "worst we've seen so far".

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Six African countries to be put on travel 'red list' as scientists raise alarm over 'worst ever' covid variant

Six African countries will be put on England's travel 'red list' imminently due to concerns about a new covid variant officials said is the 'worst one we’ve seen so far'.

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New COVID-19 variant identified in South Africa has scientists concerned

COVID-19 variant in small numbers and are working to understand its potential implications, they said on Thursday.The variant – called B.1.1.529 – has a “very unusual constellation” of mutations, which are concerning because they could help it evade the body’s immune response and make it more transmissible, scientists told reporters at a news conference.

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Covid Botswana 'super variant' with 'horrific' 32 mutations found in three countries

A new Covid-19 variant is believed to be the "most evolved strain" of the virus and could be escaping existing vaccinations, scientists have warned.

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'Super strain' Covid with 32 mutations goes international and could resist vaccines

Covid “super variant” has been identified in three different countries.The B.1.1.529 strain, which has 32 spike mutations, has been detected in South Africa, Botswana Hong Kong.

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Americas and Asia drive rising global COVID-19 cases

With the world well into its third surge, COVID-19 cases rose last week for the seventh week in a row, led by spikes in the Americas and Western Pacific regions, with deaths up sharply in the latter, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its weekly snapshot of the pandemic.

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Global COVID-19 cases rise 12% in past week

According to the latest data from the World Health Organization's (WHO's) weekly situation report, global COVID-19 cases rose 12% in the past week, with all regions except the Americas and Africa reporting increases. Cases have risen globally since the beginning of the month.

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Diamond believed to be world's third-largest discovered in Botswana

wrote in a tweet. Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi holds a gem diamond in Gaborone, Botswana, on June 16, 2021. (Photo by MONIRUL BHUIYAN/AFP via Getty Images) Photos showed the large diamond being presented Wednesday to Masisi and members of his cabinet. The mine where the diamond was discovered is operated by Debswana, a major mining company with four diamond mines in the country.

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Continuing the fight: WHO donors and partners support COVID-19 response around the world

COVID-19 vaccination campaigns have officially been rolled out in over 100 countries and are providing hope. But the pandemic continues and much essential work remains to be done. This week, we highlight a recent selection of WHO’s activities in regions and countries around the world with the support of Gavi, ECHO, Canada, USAID and many other key partners.

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Thirteen further countries added to 'high-risk' list

Another thirteen countries have been added to the Government's list of 'high-risk' category.

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People arriving from 20 states face 14-day mandatory self-quarantine

An additional 18 states have been added to the Government's coronavirus 'high-risk' list of countries.

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Visitors from two African countries added to Scots travel ban amid threat of new covid strain

travel ban on people coming into Scotland from two African countries will come into force at 4am tomorrow. The Scottish Government has said the UK ban on visitors from the southern Africa region remains in place and as of tomorrow morning will be extended to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania.

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Elephants can lose two bathtubs full of water in a single day when it gets hot

Loxodonta africana) drink at a water hole at Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana. By Christa Lesté-LasserreWhen the weather is warm, elephants can lose up to 10% of all the water in their bodies in a single day, according to a new study.

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Global leaders warn 2020 is seeing ‘disturbing’ crackdowns on journalists

journalists in an increasingly hostile world.Irwin Cotler, the former Liberal justice minister and international human rights lawyer, made the recommendation in a report he authored for a coalition of independent international legal experts.The report was released Monday at an international conference on media freedom co-hosted by Canada and Botswana, and which saw the Belarusian Association of Journalists granted the inaugural Canada-U.K. Media Freedom Award for their work advocating the rights of journalists amid press crackdowns.U.K.

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SA sends buses out for migrantsIt’s not just in India that industry is worried about how to lure migrant workers back to jobs after an unplanned covid-19 lockdown left thousands of them without food and money. South Africa’s gold and platinum miners are racing to bring back thousands of skilled migrant workers who are crucial to production, following the easing of lockdown.

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Meghan Markle Recreates the Place She and Prince Harry Fell in Love for Second Wedding Anniversary

Meghan Markle made sure her and Prince Harry's second wedding anniversary was one to remember.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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