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India reports over 10,000 new covid cases, 38 deaths in a day

New Delhi: India saw a sharp rise in covid-19 cases as the country reported 10,542 new cases and 38 deaths in a day, as per data shared by the health ministry on Wednesday. The daily positivity rate has climbed to 4.39%, and the weekly positivity rate was at 5.14%. The number of active cases touched 63,562.

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Facemasks no longer mandatory in healthcare settings

The wearing of face masks in hospitals and other healthcare settings is no longer required from today.

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High-risk Americans granted FDA approval for COVID booster shot

Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, specifically for older individuals and those with compromised immune systems. The Food and Drug Administration also took steps to make coronavirus vaccinations simpler for everyone, saying that anyone getting a Pfizer or Moderna dose — whether it's a booster or their first-ever vaccination — will get the newest formula, not the original shots. The FDA said those 65 or older can opt to roll up their sleeves again for another booster as long as it's been at least four months since their first dose of the so-called bivalent vaccine that targets omicron strains.

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Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - JUNE 16: St. Luke's Work Well Clinic Medical Assistant Crissy Parmeter gives a tetanus shot to an Iowa resident at the St.

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Covid hospitalizations rising, wards filling up, warn doctors

New Delhi: India experienced a modest decline in daily covid-19 cases, with 7,000 new infections reported on Tuesday, down from the average 10,000 daily cases. However, hospitals across major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Gurugram are witnessing a significant influx of patients. Contrary to the government’s assertions of low hospitalizations, medical professionals from various hospitals confirm that covid-19 wards are operating at full capacity, accommodating patients across all age groups.

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Covid-19 preparedness: 5 Essential health gadgets that you must keep handy!

health gadgets that you should have on hand to prevent infection or as a precautionary measure against Covid-19 infection. Covid-19 infection can cause fluctuations in an individual's pulse and oxygen levels. Low oxygen levels can pose a severe threat to health.

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COVID Cases: Total number drops to 7,633 new infections in the past 24 hours

9,111 cases. The active cases in the country now stands at 61233. The daily positivity rate is at 3.62 percent while weekly positivity rate is at 5.04 percent. The death toll in the country increased to 531,152.

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The findings of the research suggested smell loss, known as anosmia, caused by long Covid is linked to a change

Covid infection, and people who had never tested positive for Covid-19. The findings of the research suggested smell loss, known as anosmia, caused by long Covid is linked to a change in the brain that stops smells from being processed properly.

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Mask rules change at hospitals in Kitchener and Guelph

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Self-testing could mask real Covid number, sales increase to 15% in April: Report

COVID-19 testing which give faster results in just 10 minutes. Other approved are Mylab Discovery’s Coviself that gives results in 15 minutes, Abbott Rapid’s Panbio COVID-19 Antigen rapid test device, Meril Diagnostics’ CoviFind, Angstrom Biotech’s Angtech, Healgen Scientific Limited’s CliniTest, SD Biosensor Healthcare’s ULTRA Covi-Catch SARS-CoV-2 home test, Nulife Care’s AbCheck. Meanwhile, India registered 9,111 new coronavirus infections, and the count of active cases in the country has increased to 60,313, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on 17 April.

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Covid-19: India reports 9000 fresh cases, 27 deaths in a day

Active cases comprise 0.13% of total infections, and the recovery rate stands at 98.68%, according to the health ministry. Case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19%. New Delhi: India reported 9,111 fresh coronavirus infections and 27 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the health ministry on Monday.

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India's daily Covid tally drops below 10k-mark with 9,111 new cases in 24 hours

India has registered a single-day rise of 9,111 new coronavirus infections, and the count of active cases in the country has increased to 60,313, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The tally of Covid cases in the country was recorded at 4.48 crore (44,827,226), it showed.

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A man who died due to Covid is found alive after two years in Madhya Pradesh

Covid in 2021, Kanwan police station in-charge Ram Singh Rathore said citing a family members' statement. However, despite receiving medical attention, Patidar passed away and was declared dead by the attending doctors. His family members received the body from the hospital and performed the last rites.

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In 2023, THIS state saw 60% of Covid deaths in first half of April

Also Read: COVID Arcturus variant likely to peak in India in…, Expert snubs ‘coronavirus becoming endemic’ claim Senior office from the health department on condition of anonymity told HT that the first Covid-related death this year was reported in January, later in February, the deaths were less but again a rise was seen in March. "It is only since the last two weeks of March that the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths started to increase.

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New daily COVID cases drop slightly but remain above 10,000 new cases

Covid-19 cases on Saturday. While on Friday, Delhi logged 1,527 Covid-19 cases and two deaths, the health department said in a bulletin. After witnessing a spike in daily Covid-19 cases, a health expert has advised people to wear masks in crowded places and follow Covid-appropriate behavior.

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House Speaker McCarthy rounds 100 days in office, faces tough road ahead

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks during a news conference outside of his office at the U.S. Capitol on January 24, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Delhi's COVID-19 positivity rate rises to highest in 15 months; schools, hospitals revert to mask mandates

ALSO READ: 'Its not a panic situation': Dr Randeep Guleria on rising COVID-19 cases Meanwhile, AIIMS Delhi has issued an advisory making it mandatory for all hospital staff to wear masks inside the premises and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour. The notice issued on April 8 also urged employees to avoid gatherings of five or more persons in canteens or offices and asked those at higher risk to take extra precautions.

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Is human composting the next frontier in death care?

Death is probably everyone’s least favorite subject, so it’s understandable that most of us put off discussing the inevitable question: what is going to happen to our bodies when we die?But by ignoring the inevitable, are we making things worse for ourselves, our loved ones, and the planet?“Our huge fear of talking about dying is killing us,” Micah Truman says. “We are unable — because we cannot face it — to talk about reasonable, considered solutions that make sure that our last act on this planet is not to pollute it.” Read more: Italy landslide dumps hundreds of cemetery coffins into the sea Truman works in death care.

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'Its not a panic situation': Dr Randeep Guleria on rising COVID-19 cases

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: The Covid19 cases have increased, but hospital admissions haven't increased. It's not a panic situation. High-risk groups and the elderly need to take extra precautions: Dr Randeep Guleria, former AIIMS-Delhi Director pic.twitter.com/vlKyrEl49Z Earlier in the day, the Union Health Ministry data said that India's active caseload has gone up to 53,720.

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Covid: India reports more than 10K fresh cases for second day in a row

The Union health ministry has directed states and union territories to follow a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection New Delhi: India reported 10,753 new coronavirus infections over the last 24 hours, pushing up the active case tally to 53,720, the Union health ministry said in an update on Saturday. Positivity rate stands at 6.78%, with total reported cases so far at 44.9 million and death toll at 531,091.

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India's active COVID-19 cases exceed 53,000, signaling pandemic concerns

COVID-19 cases in the country, a health expert has advised people to wear masks and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour. Dr Sandeep Nayar, Pulmonologist, HOD, BLK Hospital said that masks should be made mandatory in crowded places. "Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, it is most important that people start wearing masks.

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Doctors test Covid-19 positive at Delhi AIIMS, other hospitals; positivity rate at 27%

mandatory advisory for all staff to wear face masks while inside the hospital premises. "Must use reusable cloth face cover /surgical mask in the workplace. Ensure proper cleaning and frequent sanitation of the workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces," the advisory reads.

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Vaccinating on the Borderlands, Mali

With a population of just over 20 000, Ménaka is the largest outpost in the Malian southeast frontier with Niger.

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COVID spike: State-wise measures to contain spread of virus as daily cases cross 11,000 mark

active cases have also gone up to 49,622, according to the Union Health Ministry and the death toll has climbed to 5,31,064, with 29 more deaths reported. As a result of this surge, several states have announced new precautions to contain the spread of the virus. Here are list of precautions imposed by states to keep Covid in check: The Tamil Nadu government has decided to ramp up the RT-PCR testing process, increasing the daily number of tests from 4,000 to 11,000.

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Will we ever know how many people died of covid-19 in China?

Subscribers can sign up to Drum Tower, our new weekly newsletter, to understand what the world makes of China—and what China makes of the world. Stories relating to the pandemic can be found on our coronavirus hub.

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New COVID-19 rules for Haryana; here’s all you need to know

Also Read: Covid cases continue to rise; over 11,000 cases in last 24 hours; details here The number of COVID cases in India escalated on April 14, with 11,109 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, indicating a 9% increase from the previous day. The active caseload now stands at 49,622.

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Kerala logs over 1,100 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, govt issues guidelines

coronavirus infection in Kerala. So far, the state has reported 67,71,367 recoveries since the pandemic began in India. In Kerala, one person succumbed to the Covid-19 virus in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths to 71,675. Following the spike in daily Covid-19 cases, State Health Minister Veena George has announced that the use of masks is now mandatory for pregnant women, elderly individuals, and those with lifestyle diseases. The minister also stated that testing has been increased and while there has been a slight rise in admission cases, only a small percentage of patients require oxygen or ICU beds.

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Covid-like deadly pandemic could hit the world in next decade

Covid-19 could take place in the next decade as viruses emerge more frequently, with rapid vaccine rollout the key to reducing fatalities, according to a predictive health analytics firm. Climate change, growth in international travel, increasing populations and the threat posed by zoonotic diseases contribute to the risk, according to London-based Airfinity Ltd.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India logs over 11,000 new Covid infections in a day

Check all the live updates on coronavirus cases in India at Livemint. Amid the daily spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, a health expert has advised people to wear masks and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.Dr Sandeep Nayar, Pulmonologist, HOD, BLK Hospital said that masks should be made mandatory in crowded places."Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, it is most important that people start wearing masks. One should wear a mask while going to any crowded place.

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India sees jump in daily Covid infections. Over 11,000 cases in last 24 hours

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Covid surge: Delhi sees 1527 fresh cases, over 350 more than yesterday

Delhi has registered a total of 1,527 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the tally of active cases in the national capital to 3962. A total of 909 Covid-19 patients recovered in the past day. Two patients have also succumbed to the infection.

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New Covid 'Arcturus' variant cases confirmed in UK as mask rules return in India

A new Covid-19 variant that has forced India to reinstate mask rules has been found in the UK.

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Covid-19: India records over 10,000 fresh cases, 19 deaths

According to epidemiologists, covid cases have been doubling every four to five days. Scientists have said that the XBB.1.16 variant of coronavirus is responsible for the current surge. But in a relief, the infection is supposed to be milder in nature New Delhi: India reported 10,158 fresh coronavirus infections and 19 deaths in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said in an update on Thursday.

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Tackling Covid surge: State-wise measures implemented to curb infections

witnessed a significant increase in Covid-19 cases, with 7,830 new cases reported on Wednesday, a notable surge from Tuesday's count of 5,675 cases. Earlier on Tuesday, the ministry announced that a successful two-day mock drill for Covid-19 was conducted in 35 states and union territories, covering 724 districts, as part of India's nationwide efforts to combat the pandemic. The mock drills were subsequently undertaken on April 10 and 11in a total of 33,685 health facilities, including 28,050 govt.

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Experts identify new symptoms of Arcturus, a highly transmissible Covid variant

new Covid-19 variant are high fever, cough, and itchy conjunctivitis or pinkeye. Speaking to Fortune, Richard Reithinger, an infectious disease epidemiologist at RTI International said it is probably too early to tell if the virus' symptoms set has truly shifted and conjunctivitis has previously been reported as a Covid symptom. Researchers at Nebraska Medicine’s Truhlsen Eye Institute had also witnessed the virus in the eye’s tear film which could lead to conjunctivitis. They said that the symptoms of conjunctivitis include tearing, or watery eyes, redness, swelling, pain or irritation, itching, and discharge.

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Covid spike: India logs 10,158 new corona cases, 30% more than yesterday

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi has issued an advisory for its staff to follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour after a few of them were tested positive for the infection. "Must use reusable cloth face cover/surgical mask in the workplace.

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AIIMS Delhi issues new advisory; mandates face masks amidst Covid surge

With the surge in Covid-19 cases, AIIMS Delhi has issued a mandatory advisory for all hospital staff to wear face masks while inside the hospital premises. This precautionary measure is part of the country's ongoing efforts to prevent a potential resurgence of the disease. "Must use reusable cloth face cover /surgical mask in the workplace.

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Serum Institute could resume Covishield production as Covid cases rise

Covishield is a version of an AstraZeneca shot. The world's biggest vaccine maker already has a stock of 6 million doses of Covovax, a version of a Novavax vaccine, the spokesperson added as quoted by Reuters. Dr Amitav Banerjee - an epidemiologist who leads DY Patil Medical College in Pune has earlier said that Covishield carried a ‘double whammy of risk’. He noted that its use had been discouraged in most European countries due to blood clots.

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Covid-19 surge: Delhi records 1,149 fresh cases, one death

nationwide mock drills were conducted to check the preparedness for the emergency Covid-19 situation at public and private health facilities. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya himself monitored mock drills at some hospitals.

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Residents encouraged to get Covid-19 Spring booster jabs as NHS Ayrshire & Arran roll out vaccination clinics

Eligible patients across Ayrshire are being encouraged to get their Covid-19 spring booster jabs as the health board hosts vaccination clinics in venues across the region.

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New 'Arcturus' Covid variant as surge of cases sees face mask rules return

Cases of a new Covid-19 variant Arcturus have surged in India causing havoc across the country.

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India reports over 7,830 new covid cases in a day

According to epidemiologists, the increasing number of covid cases is now doubling every 4-5 days. Scientists have said that the XBB.1.16 variant of coronavirus is responsible for the current surge in cases. New Delhi: India continued to report a spike in covid-19 infections with the country logging 7,830 new cases in a day, the health ministry’s update showed on Wednesday.

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SII recommends Covovax to elderly as booster dose amid covid surge

Last month Dr N K Arora, chief of covid-19 working group had recommended to the health ministry to include the jab over CoWIN platform as a heterologous booster dose for adults. New Delhi: Amid covid surge and poor coverage of booster dose, Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla on Tuesday recommended elderly people to take Covovax booster dose. He informed that the vaccine is now available on CoWIN portal and is excellent against all the variants.

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India reports 5,676 new covid cases, 21 deaths in a day

India reports 5,676 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths in the last 24 hours, with the number of cases doubling every 4-5 days. The XBB.1.16 variant is responsible for the current surge but is said to be milder, and Indians have hybrid immunity due to vaccination and natural exposure. The health ministry urges people to complete their vaccination doses and follow a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection.

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Covid-19 cases decline marginally today; active cases stand at 37,093

Covid in the past 24 hours in the country. Three each in Delhi Punjab and Rajasthan; Two in Kerala, and one each in Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, respectively. Yesterday Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed a mock drill for Covid -19 preparedness at RML hospital in Delhi.

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US President Joe Biden signs legislation ending Covid national emergency

Also Read: Biden won't veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency The Covid-19 virus was declared a public health emergency by the health secretary of the Trump administration on 31 January 2020, whereas former US President Donald Trump declared it a national emergency in March of that year. President Joe Biden has broadened the use of emergency powers since he took office in January 2021. The national emergency response to covid has allowed the U.S.

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Covid jab Covovax to be available on CoWIN soon; to cost ₹225 per dose

₹225 per dose plus applicable GST. The move comes after a letter was written by Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Serum Institute of India (SII) to the Union health ministry on March 27, the sources said. As per an official source, Singh had reportedly stated in his letter to the ministry that Covovax, which has been approved by DCGI, WHO, and USFDA, is a world-class vaccine.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei, China, and has since spread globally, resulting in the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, sputum production, diarrhea, and sore throat are less common.

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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0