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22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
As per report, only one-third of countries meet WHO standards for high-quality mortality reporting. Around half of the data have low or very low-quality data, or no reliable mortality data systems in place.
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Old Hantavirus Tweet Goes Viral: Experts Warn Against Panic, See List Of Reliable Resources
- Friday May 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A viral 2022 tweet resurfaced during the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, fuelling panic online. Experts explain why misinformation spreads during health scares and how people can verify facts before sharing alarming posts.
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www.ndtv.com
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Canine Coronavirus: Can The Infection In Dogs Spread To Humans Easily?
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Canine coronavirus primarily affects dogs, but emerging research suggests possible human infection risks. Here's what experts say about zoonotic transmission, symptoms, and whether pet owners should be concerned.
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www.ndtv.com
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Cicada COVID Variant BA. 3.2: Why Children Are 5 Times More Likely To Get Infected And Tips To Safeguard Them
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
The new cicada COVID variant BA.3.2 can infect children 5 times more than the Omicron variant. This is why you need to get your children a booster dose and follow the established protocol to safeguard them.
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Covid-19 Cicada Variant: Can Current Vaccines Protect Against BA.3.2 Subvariant?
- Friday April 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
The BA.3.2 sub-variant was first detected in South Africa in late 2024. The variant has been detected in at least 23 countries worldwide.
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Covid-19 Cicada Variant Spreads To 29 US States: Is India At Risk?
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
BA.3.2 has been designated a Variant Under Monitoring by the World Health Organisation (WHO), meaning it is under close observation.
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New Cicada Covid-19 Variant BA.3.2 Detected In The US: Key Facts, Symptoms, Risk Factors Explained
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new Covid-19 subvariant, BA.3.2, nicknamed Cicada, is being tracked in the US and other countries. Experts say it carries multiple mutations, may evade immunity, but currently shows no clear rise in severe illness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Covid Variants Over Time: Alpha To Omicron To Stratus, Tracked And Explained
- Friday October 3, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Since SARS-CoV-2 first emerged in late 2019 the virus has spawned dozens of lineages, a handful of global "variants of concern" that changed the course of the pandemic.
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www.ndtv.com
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New COVID-19 Variant 'Stratus' Dominant In US: What We Know So Far
- Friday October 3, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Stratus, which belongs to the Omicron family, is a recombinant variant, originating from two variants, LF.7 and LP.8.1.2.
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www.ndtv.com
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All About COVID-19 Variant 'Stratus' That Is Fuelling Cases In US
- Thursday October 2, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
As per the WHO, the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines are expected to remain effective against this variant.
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www.ndtv.com
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New COVID-19 Variant Spreading In US: All You Need To Know About XFG Variant
- Sunday August 10, 2025
- World News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
COVID-19 Cases In the US: XFG is a variant that is a recombinant of the lineages LF.7 and LP.8.1.2.
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www.ndtv.com
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Covid-19 Summer Wave In The US: 25 States See Significant Increase In Cases, Reports CDC
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- Health | NDTV
According to a Johns Hopkins report, several virological, behavioural, and environmental factors drive summer Covid-19 waves.
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www.ndtv.com
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22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
As per report, only one-third of countries meet WHO standards for high-quality mortality reporting. Around half of the data have low or very low-quality data, or no reliable mortality data systems in place.
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www.ndtv.com
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Old Hantavirus Tweet Goes Viral: Experts Warn Against Panic, See List Of Reliable Resources
- Friday May 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A viral 2022 tweet resurfaced during the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, fuelling panic online. Experts explain why misinformation spreads during health scares and how people can verify facts before sharing alarming posts.
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www.ndtv.com
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Canine Coronavirus: Can The Infection In Dogs Spread To Humans Easily?
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Canine coronavirus primarily affects dogs, but emerging research suggests possible human infection risks. Here's what experts say about zoonotic transmission, symptoms, and whether pet owners should be concerned.
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www.ndtv.com
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Cicada COVID Variant BA. 3.2: Why Children Are 5 Times More Likely To Get Infected And Tips To Safeguard Them
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
The new cicada COVID variant BA.3.2 can infect children 5 times more than the Omicron variant. This is why you need to get your children a booster dose and follow the established protocol to safeguard them.
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www.ndtv.com
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Covid-19 Cicada Variant: Can Current Vaccines Protect Against BA.3.2 Subvariant?
- Friday April 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
The BA.3.2 sub-variant was first detected in South Africa in late 2024. The variant has been detected in at least 23 countries worldwide.
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www.ndtv.com
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Covid-19 Cicada Variant Spreads To 29 US States: Is India At Risk?
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
BA.3.2 has been designated a Variant Under Monitoring by the World Health Organisation (WHO), meaning it is under close observation.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Cicada Covid-19 Variant BA.3.2 Detected In The US: Key Facts, Symptoms, Risk Factors Explained
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new Covid-19 subvariant, BA.3.2, nicknamed Cicada, is being tracked in the US and other countries. Experts say it carries multiple mutations, may evade immunity, but currently shows no clear rise in severe illness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Covid Variants Over Time: Alpha To Omicron To Stratus, Tracked And Explained
- Friday October 3, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Since SARS-CoV-2 first emerged in late 2019 the virus has spawned dozens of lineages, a handful of global "variants of concern" that changed the course of the pandemic.
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www.ndtv.com
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New COVID-19 Variant 'Stratus' Dominant In US: What We Know So Far
- Friday October 3, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Stratus, which belongs to the Omicron family, is a recombinant variant, originating from two variants, LF.7 and LP.8.1.2.
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www.ndtv.com
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All About COVID-19 Variant 'Stratus' That Is Fuelling Cases In US
- Thursday October 2, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
As per the WHO, the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines are expected to remain effective against this variant.
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www.ndtv.com
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New COVID-19 Variant Spreading In US: All You Need To Know About XFG Variant
- Sunday August 10, 2025
- World News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
COVID-19 Cases In the US: XFG is a variant that is a recombinant of the lineages LF.7 and LP.8.1.2.
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www.ndtv.com
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Covid-19 Summer Wave In The US: 25 States See Significant Increase In Cases, Reports CDC
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- Health | NDTV
According to a Johns Hopkins report, several virological, behavioural, and environmental factors drive summer Covid-19 waves.
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www.ndtv.com