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"Living With Covid": Where The Pandemic Could Go Next
As the third winter of the coronavirus pandemic looms in the northern hemisphere, scientists are warning weary governments and populations alike to brace for more waves of COVID-19.
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Mumbai's Covid Test Positivity Rate Crosses 15% Twice This Week
The COVID-19 test positivity rate (TPR) in Mumbai jumped over 15 per cent twice in the current week, civic officials said on Friday, as the metropolis battles a fresh surge in cases after the third wave of the pandemic waned earlier this year.
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Covaxin, Covishield Recipients Had Same Infection Rate In 3rd Wave: Study
Seventy per cent of people who received a booster dose of Covid vaccine did not get infected during the third wave, according to a new study that covered around 6,000 people in India.
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Delhi Liquor Licenses Extended Under New Policy For 2 Months
The Delhi government's excise department has extended the licenses of liquor wholesalers and establishments such as bars and restaurants under a new policy for two months, in view of disruption caused by the third Covid wave and subsequent lockdown.
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No Proposal To Lift Face Mask Rule Though Covid Wave Almost Ended: Maharashtra Minister
Amid demands from certain quarters to reconsider the face mask rule in view of the declining Covid graph in Maharashtra, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Sunday ruled out any such relaxation though he said that third wave of the pandemic
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Omicron Found In 95% Of Latest Covid Samples In Mumbai
Around 95% of swab samples examined in the latest round of genome sequencing in Mumbai were found infected with Omicron variant that triggered the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in late December and which has now ebbed in the metropolis.
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Covid "May Never Go Away", Will Likely Trigger New Waves: Scientists
As a virus-weary world limps through the third year of the outbreak, experts are sending out a warning signal: Don't expect omicron to be the last variant we have to contend with - and don't let your guard down yet.
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Third Wave May Get Over By Mid-March As Cases Declining: Maharashtra Minister
Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope on Friday said the number of COVID-19 cases had begun declining statewide and predicted that the third wave of the pandemic might get over by the second or third week of March.
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Slightly Younger Population Infected More In Covid 3rd Wave: Top Medical Body
A comparatively younger population with an average age of 44 years has been infected more in this Covid wave, the government said on Thursday, highlighting there was significantly less use of drugs for treatment this time.
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Old Photos: Minister On Reports Of Workers' Mass Exodus During 3rd Wave
Media reports about mass exodus of migrant workers amid the third wave of the pandemic were untrue and states have been asked to be wary of rumour mongering on this issue, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
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Parliament Starts Today With Opposition Flagging Pegasus: 10 Points
The Union Budget session of the parliament starting Monday under the shadow of the third Covid wave and days ahead of assembly elections in five states is expected to be stormy with opposition parties ready with several hot button issues
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Maharashtra's 3rd Covid Wave Seems To Be Declining, Says Health Minister
The "third wave" of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be declining in the state though in some cities cases are showing an uptick, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday.
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Delhi Government Extends Driving Licence Validity Till March 31
According the Transport Department, the validity of learner's licence was earlier extended to January 31, 2022 and has extended the date further as driving tests were cancelled to prevent the spread of the third wave of COVID-19.
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Hospitalisation Much Lower During Third Wave: Top Delhi Hospital's Study
A comparative study of all admitted COVID-19 patients in Max Healthcare hospitals suggests that during the ongoing third wave, occupancy of ICU beds and oxygen requirement is not higher compared to the prior two waves of the coronavirus infection.
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Hospitalisation Significantly Lower In Third Covid Wave, Government Says
Comparison of key indices during the second and third surges shows that the mortality rate is significantly lesser and the vaccinated population is much larger.
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"Living With Covid": Where The Pandemic Could Go Next
As the third winter of the coronavirus pandemic looms in the northern hemisphere, scientists are warning weary governments and populations alike to brace for more waves of COVID-19.
-
Mumbai's Covid Test Positivity Rate Crosses 15% Twice This Week
The COVID-19 test positivity rate (TPR) in Mumbai jumped over 15 per cent twice in the current week, civic officials said on Friday, as the metropolis battles a fresh surge in cases after the third wave of the pandemic waned earlier this year.
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Covaxin, Covishield Recipients Had Same Infection Rate In 3rd Wave: Study
Seventy per cent of people who received a booster dose of Covid vaccine did not get infected during the third wave, according to a new study that covered around 6,000 people in India.
-
Delhi Liquor Licenses Extended Under New Policy For 2 Months
The Delhi government's excise department has extended the licenses of liquor wholesalers and establishments such as bars and restaurants under a new policy for two months, in view of disruption caused by the third Covid wave and subsequent lockdown.
-
No Proposal To Lift Face Mask Rule Though Covid Wave Almost Ended: Maharashtra Minister
Amid demands from certain quarters to reconsider the face mask rule in view of the declining Covid graph in Maharashtra, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Sunday ruled out any such relaxation though he said that third wave of the pandemic
-
Omicron Found In 95% Of Latest Covid Samples In Mumbai
Around 95% of swab samples examined in the latest round of genome sequencing in Mumbai were found infected with Omicron variant that triggered the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in late December and which has now ebbed in the metropolis.
-
Covid "May Never Go Away", Will Likely Trigger New Waves: Scientists
As a virus-weary world limps through the third year of the outbreak, experts are sending out a warning signal: Don't expect omicron to be the last variant we have to contend with - and don't let your guard down yet.
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Third Wave May Get Over By Mid-March As Cases Declining: Maharashtra Minister
Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope on Friday said the number of COVID-19 cases had begun declining statewide and predicted that the third wave of the pandemic might get over by the second or third week of March.
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Slightly Younger Population Infected More In Covid 3rd Wave: Top Medical Body
A comparatively younger population with an average age of 44 years has been infected more in this Covid wave, the government said on Thursday, highlighting there was significantly less use of drugs for treatment this time.
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Old Photos: Minister On Reports Of Workers' Mass Exodus During 3rd Wave
Media reports about mass exodus of migrant workers amid the third wave of the pandemic were untrue and states have been asked to be wary of rumour mongering on this issue, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
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Parliament Starts Today With Opposition Flagging Pegasus: 10 Points
The Union Budget session of the parliament starting Monday under the shadow of the third Covid wave and days ahead of assembly elections in five states is expected to be stormy with opposition parties ready with several hot button issues
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Maharashtra's 3rd Covid Wave Seems To Be Declining, Says Health Minister
The "third wave" of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be declining in the state though in some cities cases are showing an uptick, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday.
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Delhi Government Extends Driving Licence Validity Till March 31
According the Transport Department, the validity of learner's licence was earlier extended to January 31, 2022 and has extended the date further as driving tests were cancelled to prevent the spread of the third wave of COVID-19.
-
Hospitalisation Much Lower During Third Wave: Top Delhi Hospital's Study
A comparative study of all admitted COVID-19 patients in Max Healthcare hospitals suggests that during the ongoing third wave, occupancy of ICU beds and oxygen requirement is not higher compared to the prior two waves of the coronavirus infection.
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Hospitalisation Significantly Lower In Third Covid Wave, Government Says
Comparison of key indices during the second and third surges shows that the mortality rate is significantly lesser and the vaccinated population is much larger.
