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Singapore Experiencing New COVID-19 Wave, Warns Heath Minister
Singapore is experiencing another COVID-19 wave, with more people expected to fall sick and be hospitalised in the coming weeks, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung warned on Friday.
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A Fresh, But Mild, Covid Wave Is Rippling Through Asia
A number of Asian nations are reporting an uptick in Covid-19 infections as the region treats the virus as endemic, with the fresh wave exerting limited pressure on health-care systems.
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China Is Likely Registering 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths A Day: Report
China is likely experiencing 1 million Covid infections and 5,000 virus deaths every day as it grapples with what is expected to be the biggest outbreak the world has ever seen, according to a new analysis.
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We Are Facing A New Wave Of Covid: France's Vaccination Chief
France is facing a new wave of COVID-19 infections fuelled by new variants of the disease, French vaccination chief Alain Fischer said on Wednesday, as daily new cases reached an almost two-month peak the day before at more than 95,000.
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Singapore Expects Omicron Wave To Be "Several Times Larger" Than Delta: Minister
Singapore can expect an infection wave due to Omicron "several times larger" than the one caused by Delta, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in Parliament on Monday as he cited the latest variant's higher transmissibility.
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"Be Prepared For Any Eventuality": AIIMS Chief On Omicron Threat
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Sunday that in view of rising COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom, India should prepare itself for any eventuality.
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3rd Covid Wave Of Magnitude Comparable To 1st Two Unlikely: AIIMS Chief
A third Covid wave of a magnitude comparable to the first two is unlikely to hit India, AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria said Tuesday
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"Don't See Third Covid Wave Coming": Mumbai Civic Body Tells High Court
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation told Bombay High Court it does not apprehend a third wave of the COVID-19 in the city as the vaccination drive is going on smoothly, with over 42 lakh fully vaccinated and over 82 lakh having got the 1st dose.
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"Can't Stop Prosecution": Supreme Court On Gautam Gambhir, Covid Drug Row
The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not stop the prosecution of BJP MP Gautam Gambhir - in connection with politicians hoarding key drugs during the second Covid wave - noting it "cannot allow a group (to) distribute medicines".
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South Africa Has "Largely" Passed Peak Of Third Covid Wave: President
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said the country had "largely" passed the peak of its third coronavirus wave and eased restrictions, including a ban on alcohol sales.
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3rd Wave Likely Either Due To Virus Mutations Or Susceptible Population: Centre
The third Covid wave may occur either because of mutations in the virus or due to the available pool of susceptible population, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.
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2nd Covid Wave Not Over Yet, Warns Centre
The Centre on Friday warned that the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over in India, with 75 districts of the country still having over 10 per cent prevalence of coronavirus cases, while 92 districts have a 5 to 10 per cent prevalence.
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India's Vaccination Rate vs Required Pace: Explained In Graphics
Experts say rapid vaccinations and strict adherence to anti-Covid rules can help avoid a third wave of the pandemic.
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PM Failed To Stand With People In Need Of Medical Aid During Second Covid Wave: Kapil Sibal
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "without doubt" lost the moral authority to rule for not standing with people in need of medical aid during the second wave of COVID-19.
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People's Laxity May Bring About Third Covid Wave, Says Maharastra Minister
A possible third wave of the coronavirus infection could take place if people do not follow outbreak norms like maintaining hygiene and wearing masks, Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said on Friday.
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Singapore Experiencing New COVID-19 Wave, Warns Heath Minister
Singapore is experiencing another COVID-19 wave, with more people expected to fall sick and be hospitalised in the coming weeks, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung warned on Friday.
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A Fresh, But Mild, Covid Wave Is Rippling Through Asia
A number of Asian nations are reporting an uptick in Covid-19 infections as the region treats the virus as endemic, with the fresh wave exerting limited pressure on health-care systems.
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China Is Likely Registering 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths A Day: Report
China is likely experiencing 1 million Covid infections and 5,000 virus deaths every day as it grapples with what is expected to be the biggest outbreak the world has ever seen, according to a new analysis.
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We Are Facing A New Wave Of Covid: France's Vaccination Chief
France is facing a new wave of COVID-19 infections fuelled by new variants of the disease, French vaccination chief Alain Fischer said on Wednesday, as daily new cases reached an almost two-month peak the day before at more than 95,000.
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Singapore Expects Omicron Wave To Be "Several Times Larger" Than Delta: Minister
Singapore can expect an infection wave due to Omicron "several times larger" than the one caused by Delta, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in Parliament on Monday as he cited the latest variant's higher transmissibility.
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"Be Prepared For Any Eventuality": AIIMS Chief On Omicron Threat
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Sunday that in view of rising COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom, India should prepare itself for any eventuality.
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3rd Covid Wave Of Magnitude Comparable To 1st Two Unlikely: AIIMS Chief
A third Covid wave of a magnitude comparable to the first two is unlikely to hit India, AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria said Tuesday
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"Don't See Third Covid Wave Coming": Mumbai Civic Body Tells High Court
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation told Bombay High Court it does not apprehend a third wave of the COVID-19 in the city as the vaccination drive is going on smoothly, with over 42 lakh fully vaccinated and over 82 lakh having got the 1st dose.
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"Can't Stop Prosecution": Supreme Court On Gautam Gambhir, Covid Drug Row
The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not stop the prosecution of BJP MP Gautam Gambhir - in connection with politicians hoarding key drugs during the second Covid wave - noting it "cannot allow a group (to) distribute medicines".
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South Africa Has "Largely" Passed Peak Of Third Covid Wave: President
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said the country had "largely" passed the peak of its third coronavirus wave and eased restrictions, including a ban on alcohol sales.
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3rd Wave Likely Either Due To Virus Mutations Or Susceptible Population: Centre
The third Covid wave may occur either because of mutations in the virus or due to the available pool of susceptible population, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.
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2nd Covid Wave Not Over Yet, Warns Centre
The Centre on Friday warned that the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over in India, with 75 districts of the country still having over 10 per cent prevalence of coronavirus cases, while 92 districts have a 5 to 10 per cent prevalence.
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India's Vaccination Rate vs Required Pace: Explained In Graphics
Experts say rapid vaccinations and strict adherence to anti-Covid rules can help avoid a third wave of the pandemic.
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PM Failed To Stand With People In Need Of Medical Aid During Second Covid Wave: Kapil Sibal
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "without doubt" lost the moral authority to rule for not standing with people in need of medical aid during the second wave of COVID-19.
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People's Laxity May Bring About Third Covid Wave, Says Maharastra Minister
A possible third wave of the coronavirus infection could take place if people do not follow outbreak norms like maintaining hygiene and wearing masks, Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said on Friday.
