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SC adjourns for July Ramdev's plea for clubbing of FIRs on his remarks on efficacy of allopathy to cure Covid-19

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned for July the hearing of a plea filed by Yog guru Baba Ramdev to club FIRs lodged against him in different States over his alleged remarks that allopathy cannot cure Covid-19.... read..

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Luxury cars, watches seized over alleged USD 650 million Covid-19 fraud

Italian financial police on Thursday said that it has arrested 22 people and seized assets worth more than 600 million Euros (USD 650 million) in connection with alleged fraud linked to the European Union's post-pandemic recovery fund, CNN reported on Fri... read..

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Centre was "dragged into" providing free COVID-19 vaccinations by Opposition, Supreme Court: Congress

Asserting that it is hard to forget the "extent of the mismanagement" by the NDA government that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Congress on Friday claimed that the Centre was "dragged into" providing free vaccinations on the insistence of the ... read..

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma tests positive for COVID-19

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.... read..

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CDC issues guidelines for individuals, organisations to curb COVID-19 spread

In response to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have provided comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of respiratory viruses.... read..

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AIIMS starts molecular autopsy to find out reason behind sudden deaths post Covid-19

India's top medical body Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) conducted a study in collaboration with AIIMS Delhi to find out whether there is any link between sudden young adult deaths, Covid-19 and vaccination.... read..

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Global financial crisis in 2008 wasn't as serious as COVID-19, UPA govt should have handled with sincerity: FM Sitharaman

Stressing that the global financial crisis in 2008 wasn't as serious as the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the then Congress-led UPA government should have handled it with sincerity and transparency.... read..

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China's National Health Commission warns COVID-19 cases may rise during spring festival: Report

China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Sunday said that at present, the COVID-19 epidemic is at a low level in China. However, the recent surveillance data showed that positive case reports have witnessed a slight rise, suggesting that the epidemic i... read..

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COVID-19 epidemic in Japan has been heating up for 9 consecutive weeks as new mutant strains spread

Taipei [Taiwan], January 28 (ANI/CNA): The Covid-19 epidemic in Japan has been heating up for nine consecutive weeks as new mutant strains have spread.... read..

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Chinese health authorities say COVID-19 infections may rebound in January

The number of patients received at fever clinics in medical institutions in China has witnessed a decline since New Year's Day. However, there is a possibility of a rebound in the COVID-19 infection epidemic in China in January, Chinese health authorities... read..

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Chinese officials say COVID-19 infections may rebound in country in January

The number of patients received at fever clinics in medical institutions in China has witnessed a decline since New Year's Day. However, there is a possibility of a rebound in the COVID-19 infection epidemic in China in January, Chinese health authorities... read..

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Pakistan: 3 passengers test positive for JN.1 Covid-19 variant at Karachi airport

Three travellers who landed at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi tested positive for JN.1 sub-variant of coronavirus, ARY News reported on Sunday.... read..

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NZ's Mitchell Santner to miss first T20I against Pakistan, tests positive for COVID-19

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner will not be featuring in the first T20I of the five-match series against Pakistan on Friday after being tested positive for COVID-19.... read..

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar demands public cooperation to deal with Covid-19 cases in the state

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in his remark on covid cases in the state said "We are conducting a daily review of the covid situation in Maharashtra. All the officials of the administration and health department have been instructed to take... read..

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760 new Covid-19 infections in India, two deaths

New Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI) A single-day rise of 760 new cases of Covid were recorded in the country as two more deaths have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours--one each in Kerala and Karnataka, according to data provided by the Unio... read..

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Covid-19: Five new cases detected in Odisha, active caseload at 27

Five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Odisha on Wednesday, taking the total active cases to 27, said an official.... read..

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COVID-19: Himachal Health Department instructs districts to examine cases of respiratory illness

Amid rising concerns over the surge in the Coronavirus cases given the emergence of the new JN.1 variant, the Health Department of Himachal Pradesh on Monday held a meeting to review the situation across the state.... read..

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Maharashtra reports 131 fresh COVID-19 cases; people infected with JN.1 variant remains 10

As many as 131 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Maharashtra on Sunday, the health department said.... read..

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172 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra today

A total of 172 cases of Covid-19 were eported in Maharashtra today, as per the data shared by the Public Health Department.... read..

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Madhya Pradesh: 58-year-old man tests positive for Covid-19 in Gwalior; Bhopal records 2 fresh Covid cases, Indore one

A 58-year-old man has been tested positive for COVID-19 in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district and his sample sent for examining the new JN.1 variant of Covid-19, an official said.... read..

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COVID-19: 32 fresh cases reported in Greater Mumbai area

As many as 32 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the Greater Mumbai Area on Saturday, the health department said.... read..

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Maharashtra reports 129 fresh COVID-19 cases; number of people infected with JN.1 variant remains at 10

As many as 129 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Maharashtra on Friday, the health department said.... read..

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India reported 145 cases of Covid-19 JN.1 subvariant till December 28

India has reported a total of 145 cases of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 till December 28, official sources said on Friday.... read..

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Manipur reports first case of JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19

Manipur reported a fresh case of COVID-19 after a prolonged period without new infections. The infected individual, who hails from Paomata in Senapati district, had travelled from Delhi to Dimapur by air and subsequently from Dimapur to Senapati by road.... read..

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Delhi's Safdarjung hospital gears up to treat COVID-19 patients

Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases due to the JN.1 sub-variant in various states, after AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital in the national capital has also reserved beds for patients and made other arrangements including oxygen and testing.... read..

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Delhi reports two fresh Covid-19 cases, samples sent for Genome Sequencing

The national capital has reported two fresh cases of COVID-19, said the Medical Superintendent of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital.... read..

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India records six Covid-19 deaths, 692 new cases in 24 hrs; total active caseload at 4,097

India recorded 692 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The total active caseload increased by four, reaching 4,097, according to Union Health Ministry data.... read..

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COVID-19: "We are keeping watch on situation, have made adequate arrangements," says AIIMS medical superintendent

The national capital reported two new cases of coronavirus on Thursday and reports of both the infected patients were sent for genome sequencing to confirm whether they were instances of sub-variant, JN.1.... read..

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Delhi govt keeps vigilant eye on new Covid-19 variant JN.1, health minister visits hospital

Keeping a vigilant eye on the new variant JN.1 of the coronavirus, the Delhi government is in action mode, taking all the requisite steps.... read..

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DMDK leader Vijayakanth tests positive for Covid-19, put on ventilator support

DMDK founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth tested positive for Covid-19, the party informed on Thursday.... read..

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AllMS Delhi issues guidelines for Covid-19 suspected and positive patients

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) of Delhi has issued guidelines for Covid-19 suspected or positive cases that will be reported at hospitals following the sudden surge in the cases of Coronavirus in the country.... read..

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Maharashtra reports 87 fresh COVID-19 cases; people infected with JN.1 variant remains at 10

As many as 87 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths were recorded in Maharashtra on Wednesday, the health department said.... read..

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Telangana reports 10 fresh COVID-19 cases

Telangana on Monday reported 10 COVID-19 cases when 989 samples were tested in the state, said a COVID status bulletin released by the state government.... read..

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Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma holds Covid-19 review meeting with health department officials

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma held a review meeting with health department officials on Monday. The meeting comes against the backdrop of several parts of the country reporting an increase in COVID cases.... read..

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Maharashtra reports 28 fresh COVID-19 cases, including 10 cases of JN.1 variant

Maharashtra on Monday recorded 28 new cases of COVID-19 and at least 10 cases of JN.1 variant has been reported in the state to date, said the health department.... read..

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Maharashtra sees fresh 50 COVID-19 cases; nine patients of JN.1 variant

Amid the JN.1 scare, Maharashtra on Sunday reported 50 new COVID-19 cases, of which nine cases of the JN.1 variant were reported, bringing the total to 10 new variants in the state.... read..

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Rajasthan reports 11 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

Rajasthan has reported 11 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The state has witnessed seven cases in Jaipur and one each in the Alwar, Kota, Dausa and Sawai Madhopur districts, according to an official statement issued by the state health departmen... read..

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India reports 656 fresh Covid-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours

A total of 656 cases of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 and one death have been reported in the country for the past 24 hours, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.... read..

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Odisha Health Department issues guidelines amid surge of COVID-19 cases

In response to the emergence of the new COVID sub-variant JN.1, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department issued guidelines on Saturday. They urged vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and individuals with pre-existing health conditions,... read..

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Kerala reports 265 fresh Covid-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours

Kerala reported 265 fresh Covid-19 infections and one death in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.... read..

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Health experts advise patients with comorbidities to remain isolated as COVID-19 JN.1 variant sees spike

Rajasthan University of Health Science's Vice Chancellor Dr. Sudhir Bhandari asked fellow citizens not to panic about the new variant JN.1 due to the strong vaccination programme in the country.... read..

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Two fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan's Jaipur

Amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country, Rajasthan has reported two fresh cases, according to the Additional Director of Health, Ravi Prakash Sharma.... read..

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Rajasthan reports two fresh COVID-19 cases

In what appears to be a resurgence of deadly COVID-19, Rajasthan on Wednesday reported two fresh cases of COVID-19, according to an official statement by the Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO) Jaisalmer.... read..

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"No need to panic": NITI Aayog member VK Paul assures preparedness as COVID-19 variant sparks concern

NITI Aayog member Dr. VK Paul on Wednesday asked fellow citizens not to panic about the new COVID-19 variant JN.1 and assured that the Centre is taking the necessary precautions to combat the new variant.... read..

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Uttarakhand govt issues advisory on JN.1 sub-variant; hospitals on alert for COVID-19 prevention

The Uttarakhand government is on high alert regarding the new JN.1 sub-variant of coronavirus and has issued an advisory in this regard.... read..

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PM Modi extends wishes to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for speedy recovery from Covid-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his wishes to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for a speedy recovery from COVID-19.... read..

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COVID-19 Update: No cause for panic over JN.1 subvariant, says INSACOG Chief

India's COVID-19 situation remains under control, with an active caseload of 1,828 as of Monday. However, one death was reported in Kerala, where the JN.1 subvariant of the coronavirus was recently detected.... read..

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Kerala LoP slams state govt over delay in taking measures against Covid-19 subvariant

The Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly and Congress leader, VD Satheesan, took a jibe at the state government on Monday over its COVID outbreak management, saying that four deaths have been recorded, yet the Kerala government is w... read..

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After Covid-19, advanced MRI technology detects alterations in brain: Study

Researchers from Linkoping University in Sweden analysed the brains of 16 people who had previously been hospitalised for Covid-19 and still had symptoms. They discovered changes in brain tissue structure between patients who experienced persistent sympto... read..

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World Bank drives COVID-19 recovery in East Asia, Pacific with USD 1.9 billion commitment and vaccination success

Countries in East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) were among the first and hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the World Bank swiftly executed a comprehensive strategy, channelling funds into emergency operations, training medical staff, and rei... read..

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Pakistan withdraws Covid-19 vaccination certificate requirement for Haj visitors

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in Pakistan announced that those performing Haj next year would not need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, The News International reported.... read..

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