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Bats With Covid-Like Viruses Found In China's Neighbour Laos: Study
Scientists have discovered another clue to the origins of the virus that causes Covid-19, with bats living in caves in Laos found to be carrying a similar pathogen that experts suggest could potentially infect humans directly.
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Now State BJP Working Committee Member Criticises UP's COVID-19 Handling
Criticising the handling of the COVID-19 crisis in Uttar Pradesh, a ruling party leader has claimed that at least 10 people died in every village during the second wave as no lessons were learnt from the first one.
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Mumbai Police's Tweet On Covid Safety Has Star Cast - Tom And Jerry
Mumbai police deployed humour in its tweets along with a dose of Tom and Jerry, the legendary cat and mouse cartoon strip, to ask people to adhere to COVID-19 norms in the metropolis.
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Congress Slams Centre For "Profiteering" Amid Row Over Vaccine Prices
The Congress on Sunday accused the centre of "profiteering of Rs 1,11,100 crore" in the middle of a pandemic and stepped up its attack on a "most discriminatory and insensitive vaccination policy", underlining growing tension over vaccine prices
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Centre Keeps Close Watch On 10 States With High Positivity Rates
The Home and Health ministries on Thursday evening said they are monitoring Covid data - mortality, medical facilities and infrastructure shortage - from the 10 states with higher positivity rates than the national average
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COVID-19 Infection Gives Some Immunity, But Virus Can Still Be Spread, Study Finds
People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months, but there is evidence that those with antibodies may still be able to carry and spread the virus, a study of British healthcare workers has found.
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"Dawai Bhi, Kadaai Bhi": PM Modi's Mantra For 2021, Ahead Of Vaccination
Preparations for administering the coronavirus vaccine on Indians are in the last stages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, a day after government-appointed experts reviewed the emergency-use applications filed by three drugmakers.
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No Chief Guest This Year At RSS Vijaydashmi Event Amid COVID-19
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to refrain from inviting any chief guest for the annual Vijaydashmi address by its Sarsanghchalak.
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Now Asymptomatic People Don't Need Covid Test After Exposure, Says US
After previously encouraging people without Covid-19 symptoms to get tested if they have been exposed to someone diagnosed with the virus, US health authorities have abruptly reversed their position without a clear explanation.
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US Adds Over 46,000 COVID-19 Cases In Last 24 Hours: Report
The United States added 46,321 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours Monday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
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Covid Spreading in Unexplained Ways, Nations Consider More Lockdowns
As countries across Asia Pacific struggle with resurgences of the coronavirus, one data point is steering government responses: the share of cases with no clear indication of how infection occurred.
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Rahul Gandhi Quotes Einstein In Barb At Government Over COVID-19
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been critical of the government's handling of coronavirus crisis, today quoted Albert Einstein - one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century - as he made a fresh attack on the centre over the spike in COVID-19 cases across India.
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Researchers In Thailand Testing Horseshoe Bats To Check If They Carry Coronavirus
Researchers in Thailand began collecting samples from horseshoe bats to test them for coronavirus amid concerns they may pose a threat to local residents, a government statement said on Saturday.
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Delhi Metro Working On Protocols For Social Distancing, Other Safety Norms
Protocols for social distancing and other safety norms are being worked upon for passengers for using metro trains and station premises whenever services are ordered to be resumed, officials said on Wednesday.
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Coronavirus Lockdown: Green Court NGT Issues Instructions On Its Functioning From May 4
The National Green Tribunal today issued instructions regarding its functioning from May 4, when the Covid-19 lockdown is slated to be relaxed, stating that the Chairperson, Members and officers (Deputy Registrars and above) will attend the Office with 100 per cent attendance.
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Bats With Covid-Like Viruses Found In China's Neighbour Laos: Study
Scientists have discovered another clue to the origins of the virus that causes Covid-19, with bats living in caves in Laos found to be carrying a similar pathogen that experts suggest could potentially infect humans directly.
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Now State BJP Working Committee Member Criticises UP's COVID-19 Handling
Criticising the handling of the COVID-19 crisis in Uttar Pradesh, a ruling party leader has claimed that at least 10 people died in every village during the second wave as no lessons were learnt from the first one.
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Mumbai Police's Tweet On Covid Safety Has Star Cast - Tom And Jerry
Mumbai police deployed humour in its tweets along with a dose of Tom and Jerry, the legendary cat and mouse cartoon strip, to ask people to adhere to COVID-19 norms in the metropolis.
-
Congress Slams Centre For "Profiteering" Amid Row Over Vaccine Prices
The Congress on Sunday accused the centre of "profiteering of Rs 1,11,100 crore" in the middle of a pandemic and stepped up its attack on a "most discriminatory and insensitive vaccination policy", underlining growing tension over vaccine prices
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Centre Keeps Close Watch On 10 States With High Positivity Rates
The Home and Health ministries on Thursday evening said they are monitoring Covid data - mortality, medical facilities and infrastructure shortage - from the 10 states with higher positivity rates than the national average
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COVID-19 Infection Gives Some Immunity, But Virus Can Still Be Spread, Study Finds
People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months, but there is evidence that those with antibodies may still be able to carry and spread the virus, a study of British healthcare workers has found.
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"Dawai Bhi, Kadaai Bhi": PM Modi's Mantra For 2021, Ahead Of Vaccination
Preparations for administering the coronavirus vaccine on Indians are in the last stages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, a day after government-appointed experts reviewed the emergency-use applications filed by three drugmakers.
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No Chief Guest This Year At RSS Vijaydashmi Event Amid COVID-19
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to refrain from inviting any chief guest for the annual Vijaydashmi address by its Sarsanghchalak.
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Now Asymptomatic People Don't Need Covid Test After Exposure, Says US
After previously encouraging people without Covid-19 symptoms to get tested if they have been exposed to someone diagnosed with the virus, US health authorities have abruptly reversed their position without a clear explanation.
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US Adds Over 46,000 COVID-19 Cases In Last 24 Hours: Report
The United States added 46,321 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours Monday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
-
Covid Spreading in Unexplained Ways, Nations Consider More Lockdowns
As countries across Asia Pacific struggle with resurgences of the coronavirus, one data point is steering government responses: the share of cases with no clear indication of how infection occurred.
-
Rahul Gandhi Quotes Einstein In Barb At Government Over COVID-19
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been critical of the government's handling of coronavirus crisis, today quoted Albert Einstein - one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century - as he made a fresh attack on the centre over the spike in COVID-19 cases across India.
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Researchers In Thailand Testing Horseshoe Bats To Check If They Carry Coronavirus
Researchers in Thailand began collecting samples from horseshoe bats to test them for coronavirus amid concerns they may pose a threat to local residents, a government statement said on Saturday.
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Delhi Metro Working On Protocols For Social Distancing, Other Safety Norms
Protocols for social distancing and other safety norms are being worked upon for passengers for using metro trains and station premises whenever services are ordered to be resumed, officials said on Wednesday.
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Coronavirus Lockdown: Green Court NGT Issues Instructions On Its Functioning From May 4
The National Green Tribunal today issued instructions regarding its functioning from May 4, when the Covid-19 lockdown is slated to be relaxed, stating that the Chairperson, Members and officers (Deputy Registrars and above) will attend the Office with 100 per cent attendance.
