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ALSO READ: Amid Covid surge, see state-wise precautions taken to keep infections in check In a review meeting held on April 7, Mandaviya had urged state health ministers to visit hospitals and oversee the mock drills. Officials have also been urged to identify emergency hotspots by monitoring trends of influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infection cases, ramping up testing and vaccination, and ensuring readiness of hospital infrastructure.

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday emphasized on the need to monitor the Covid-19 situation in the country on a regular basis and enhance testing of all severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) cases along with ramping up genome sequencing. During a high-level meeting to assess the Covid-19 and Influenza situation in the country in terms of preparedness of health infrastructure, logistics, status of the vaccination campaign, emergence of new Covid-19 variants, Influenza types and their public health implications for the country, Modi advised following respiratory hygiene & adherence to Covid appropriate behaviour.

H3N2 influenza virus. Several states of the country, including Tamil Nadu, are witnessing rising cases of the H3N2 influenza virus.

Glenn Close will no longer attend the 95th annual Academy Awards. On Sunday, the 75-year-old's rep confirmed that she contracted COVID-19, and will miss the ceremony.«She was very much looking forward to taking part in the show,» Close's publicist told CBS News in a statement.

travellers from China from 5 January 2023 due to surge of infections. It had stated that all travellers to the US from China will be required to take a COVID-19 test no more than two days before travel and provide a negative test before boarding their flight.  China was battered with a surge in cases after it abruptly abandoned its zero-COVID policy in early December, unleashing the virus on its 1.4 billion population.

ALSO READ: Wearing masks did 'little to nothing' to help curb Covid spread, study reveals For the fourth quarter, the laboratory operator's sales declined about 9% to $3.67 billion and missed estimates of $3.74 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. However, it beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit, helped by growth in sales in the company's base business, which excludes COVID-19 testing.

Camilla, Queen Consort has tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday, Buckingham Palace announced that the royal tested positive after experiencing symptoms of a cold.

Sir Ringo Starr has cancelled his tour after testing positive for COVID-19 again - just three days after revealing he had tested negative and was getting back on the road.The Beatles icon, 82, took to Twitter on Thursday to share a selfie, captioned: 'I’m sure you’ll be as surprised as I was I tested positive again for Covid the rest of the tour is off I send you peace and love Ringo.'The announcement comes just three days after the singer revealed he had restarted his tour after testing negative for COVID-19 -  after being forced to cancel gigs when he contracted the virus.The positive test means the hitmaker will pull out of shows in San Jose, California on October 14, Paso Robles on October 15, Los Angeles on October 16, and two dates in Mexico City on October 19 and 20. Shock: Sir Ringo Starr has cancelled his tour after testing positive for COVID-19 again - just three days after revealing he had tested negative and was getting back on the roadThis comes days after the musician took to Instagram wearing his negative test as a badge of honour, while thanking fans for their patience.  He threw one hand up in a peace sign while using the other to open his jacket and expose the home testing kit he was wearing round his neck. Sir Ringo captioned the snap: 'On the road again I will see you in Seattle on Tuesday the 11th Portland Wednesday I am negative peace and love everybody thanks for waiting.

Ringo Starr has pulled the plug on his tour after testing positive for COVID-19 for the second time in less than two weeks.

All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested ! Shefali Shah, the Bollywood actress who portrayed Bachchan's wife in the 2005 film Waqt, previously acknowledged that she had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Shah released a statement about the matter on her Instagram account. Also Read: WHO alert on ‘new' Covid variants in coming days amid rise in hospitalisation, deaths In the past few months, a number of actors from Bollywood tested positive for COVID-19.

NEW DELHI : Covid-19 surveillance, including testing and sequencing, has declined significantly, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan warned, as India reported a surge in cases. The slide in surveillance, she said, is making it increasingly difficult to assess the impact of variants on transmission, disease characteristics and the effectiveness of counter-measures. She also noted that diagnostics, treatments and vaccines are not being deployed effectively, although the pandemic is not over yet.

vaccination in many states undergoing the present surge," said VK Paul, member (health) of Niti Aayog.  In view of this, Paul urged the states to improve the testing in areas with high positivity, increase surveillance as per the revised surveillance strategy and speed up Covid vaccination. Further, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan directed that all districts reporting higher positivity rates need to undertake adequate testing with a higher proportion of RT-PCR tests.  “Any laxity will result in deterioration of the situation in these districts," he said, adding that states should conduct surveillance as per a revised surveillance strategy issued on 9 June.  Stated were also directed to report district-wise SARI (severe acute respiratory illness) and ILI (influenza-like illness) cases on a daily basis.

filmmaker had tested negative for Covid-19, and is likely to be discharged today, the source added. The Ponniyin Selvan director was working on the post-production of his historical drama, which is slated for release on September 30. This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.

Chris Stapleton postponed three shows of his "All-American Road Show" tour after testing positive for COVID-19.  Stapleton announced his coronavirus diagnosis via Instagram. "To all my friends in Salt Lake City and Denver, I am very sorry to let you all know that I have tested positive for Covid and will be unable to perform this weekend's shows," the country music star said.

Sad news for Chris Stapleton fans.

Martha Stewart revealed her plans to host agarden party at The Plaza on Tuesday night were thwarted after learning she contracted coronavirus.The entrepreneur, 80, announced to her more than 1.6 million followers that she was 'sad to report' that she 'tested positive for COVID-19' via Instagram.'I am feeling fine but I am sticking to the rules and isolating,' she captioned a video of the party. 'I'm heartbroken to be missing the celebration of over 50 years of amazing skincare and the launch of 'The Martha Facial' at their NYC flagship - which is a special offer of the facial I've been receiving there for more than forty years!.' Bummer: Martha Stewart revealed her plans to host a garden party at The Plaza on Tuesday night were thwarted after learning she contracted coronavirus She concluded: 'Cheers to what I'm sure will be a fabulous event.' Her post received more than 30,110 views in under an hour as well as 200 comments, many from fans wishing her a speedy recovery.Below her post, photographer Douglas Friedman wrote: 'Rest up MS' while one of her followers commented: 'Get well soon!' Devastating: The entrepreneur, 80, revealed to her more than 1.6 million followers that she was 'sad to report' that she 'tested positive for COVID-19' via Instagram 'I am feeling fine but I am sticking to the rules and isolating,' she captioned a video of the party.

Fritz Hager wasn’t able to take to the “American Idol” stage as planned on Sunday after contracting COVID-19 but he still managed to wow the judges.

Amy Schumer was forced to cancel herperformance at the 2022 Netflix Is A Joke Festival just hours before she was scheduled to hit the stage after testing positive for COVID-19.The 40-year-old stand-up comedian revealed the news to her11.6 million followers in a video posted to her Instagram Story on Saturday.'I am sad to say I have to cancel my show in LA tonight. I am the first woman to ever get COVID,' the mother-of-one revealed to her fans.

Sad news for Amy Schumer fans.

Gallery: ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ : 10 revelations from Kanye West’s Netflix documentary (BANG Showbiz)Her followers flooded the comments with messages of support as many of Brandi's fans wished her a "speedy recovery". One fan wrote: "So sorry you got it, sending healthy vibes and love, hope you’re feeling much better soon!" Another added: "You got this @brandicarlile !!!! Don’t rush it and get a lot of rest.

A health worker takes a swab sample from a man to be tested for Covid-19 at a testing site in Zhongguancun in Beijing on April 26, 2022. (JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images) BEIJING - Workers put up fencing and police restricted who could leave a locked-down area in Beijing on Tuesday as authorities in the Chinese capital stepped up efforts to prevent a major COVID-19 outbreak like the one that has all but shut down the city of Shanghai.People lined up for throat swabs across much of Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 of the city's 16 districts.Another 22 cases were found in the last 24 hours, Beijing health officials said at a late afternoon news conference, bringing the total to 92 since the outbreak was discovered five days ago.

vaccines that still offer very strong protection against COVID-19’s worst outcomes, said Dr. Beth Bell of the University of Washington, an adviser to the U.S.

Stephen Colbert has tested positive for COVID-19 but that won’t stop him from cracking the jokes.

Covid-19 tests again will start from Monday. It will start showing from Tuesday’s bulletin. District administrations will soon be formally directed to intensify the testing and tracking strategy," this person said, asking not to be named as reported by Hindustan Times.

AP report.

Europa League tie against West Ham United this evening despite reportedly testing positive for Covid-19 this morning.It's understood that the 24-year-old took another test this afternoon which came back negative, but his inclusion in the match-day squad raises all manner of questions and health concerns.Reports indicate that Paqueta first tested positive on Wednesday and was subsequently sent home to isolate, but after a change in fortune a few hours ago Lyon decided to roll the dice and reverse their decision, naming him on the bench.Naturally, Hammers fans have been up in arms on social media since the news broke."Paqueta magically recovered for covid an hour before the game, no point in even having squad lists if the club can just change it last minute," one fan tweeted."How is Paqueta involved? The guy literally tested positive for Covid this morning," wrote another.A third said: "This is ridiculous, no one gives a s*** about Covid safety anymore do they? Thought Paqueta was positive."Should Paqueta be allowed to play? Let us know what you think in the comments section.David Moyes' side head into tonight's clash with everything still to play for after drawing 1-1 during a tense encounter at the London Stadium last week.Jarrod Bowen initially gave the home side the lead before former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele hit back a few minutes later to level the tie, and the Hammers were frustratingly denied a late chance by a pitch-invader who brainlessly stormed the field while they were counter-attacking.Victory tonight would see the east London side head into their first proper European semi-final in 46 years, so here's hoping Paqueta doesn't infect them all out there!

Kelsea Ballerini can’t be at the 2022 CMT Music Awards after testing positive for COVID-19, but that’s not stopping her from celebrating!

If you have COVID-19 symptoms but have been testing negative on a rapid antigen test, you may not be alone. Caryn Lieberman explains.

Matthew Broderick will not be stepping onstage for the Tuesday, April 5 Broadway performance of “Plaza Suite”.

Matthew Broderick has tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 mandates still in place.Guelph Eramosa Township Coun. Corey Woods, who is unvaccinated and tested positive for the virus last Thursday, accused the federal and provincial governments of fear-mongering and said society is villainizing people who choose not to get the required shots.

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Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra announced Thursday that come April, when testing rules change for those entering Canada by land and air, people on board cruise ships that enter the country will still need to get a COVID-19 test no more than one day before departure but won’t need a second test before disembarking the vessel.

Canada’s Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced Thursday that Canada was dropping its requirement for a pre-arrival COVID-19 test before entering the country at the air or land borders starting April 1 for those fully vaccinated. He cautioned, random testing would still be possible on entering Canada.

Sources tell Global News that Ottawa is planning to do away with pre-arrival COVID-19 testing as a travel requirement. Shallima Maharaj reports.

Global’s Keith Baldrey has more on when the federal government could ease some of the cross border travel requirements like rapid antigen testing.

Dylan O’Brien has cancelled the rest of his press plans for The Outfit.

Holly Willoughby is set to miss the Dancing on Ice semi-finals after testing positive for Covid-19.

COVID-19 testing.Christine Elliott made the remarks while speaking to reporters at Queen’s Park Thursday.“Unless we have a rapid surge in cases, it’s not anticipated that we will return to widespread PCR testing because we do have the rapid tests so conveniently available now,” Elliott said. Lecce defends end date for Ontario school mask mandate amid calls for more time But when there last was a rapid surge in cases at the beginning of the Omicron wave, that’s when PCR testing was restricted to higher-risk settings as the system came under immense strain.PCR tests are considered to be more reliable and accurate when compared with rapid tests.Eligibility has expanded slightly since then, but it remains restricted to certain individuals.

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If you are symptomatic or a household contact, you can now order rapid antigen tests (RATs) through the newly launched RAT requester site. 

COVID-19.Global News has agreed to not identify the woman in this story, over concerns of public stigma.“On the Sunday I went to get a test,” the woman said. “I still had very mild symptoms, definitely didn’t think I had COVID, I just wanted to be careful.” Masks now mandatory in Winnipeg, surrounding areas The woman said she was experiencing a slight sore throat and sniffles, but thought it could just be a cold.She waited four days in isolation with no test results, adhering to the public health orders.

COVID-19 assessment and testing centres are shifting to online booking of appointments.As of Thursday, residents requiring a coronavirus test can now book online by visiting www.HamiltonCovidTest.ca.It’s a response to a surge in demand for testing, which has doubled in recent weeks.Associate medical director of health Dr. Nhin Tran says the public health phone lines are taking, on average, about 2,000 calls each day from concerned residents looking to book a test.

1,058 Nova Scotia tests on Thursday at the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab.A review of Nova Scotia’s daily coronavirus updates indicates its only the fourth time that the province has completed more than 1,000 tests since Nova Scotia announced an expanded testing regime on April 5.

LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling for an expansion of COVID-19 testing within the U.S.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – On the south side of the Orange County Convention Center, there was a steady stream of vehicles Tuesday waiting for most of the day after the temporary coronavirus testing site expanded its testing to include antibody tests with results while you wait.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As coronavirus cases increase in Central Florida, state lawmakers are ramping up testing sites. The new site in Orange County comes in the form of a drive-thru tent.