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Video Opinion: Uncertainty over coronavirus has taken a toll on mental health
Dr Shweta Sharma talks about paranoia, anxiety and depression triggered by uncertainty over coronavirus pandemic. She also lists ways to deal with…
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Video analysis: Coronavirus impact - strategic competition and beyond
Major General S B Asthana (Retd) analysis the strategic situation in the Indo-Pacific region as the coronavirus fear grips the world.
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Trump sent COVID test kits to Putin while Americans died? Explosive new book reveals his shocking betrayal
'War,' a book by Bob Woodward, has revealed that allegedly, Trump, when…
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'Much better scenario': World better positioned against mpox than for Covid, says vaccine alliance
The Covid catastrophe brought with it "important learnings, and those learnings were drawn upon", said Gavi chief Sania Nishtar
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Covid scare back in Europe and US as new contagious variant XEC becomes dominant
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has urged people to maintain good hygiene and improve access to clean air.
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Covid vaccine: Single-dose nasal drop protects against virus and variants, can be a gamechanger
A new Covid vaccine candidate could be a game changer, according to its developers, as it offers broad protection against the virus and its variants. What makes it unique is that it can be…
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Virus that causes Covid is widespread among wildlife species in US: Study
The study found that genetic monitoring in wild animals verified the existence of SARS-CoV-2 and distinct viral mutations with lineages closely resembling versions that were circulating in humans…
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'Coronavirus', which literally translates into 'the virus with a halo' has alarmed the whole world after China quarantined the epicentre of the outbreak, Wuhan shutting down essential services in the city.
With the number of cases rising daily, the virus threatens millions of people, especially in developing regions. Several countries have cancelled or suspended flights to China as the country grapples with the deadly virus.
India: More than 200 fresh Covid cases, one death recorded in last 24 hours in Kerala
There are rising concerns in India about the emergence of new variant of coronavirus
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India: Noida in Uttar Pradesh state reports its first Covid case in months
The patient is a 54-year-old man who is a resident of Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar. While his identity is yet to be revealed, as per reports, he works at a multinational company in Gurugram
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India: Number of active Covid cases cross 2,000-mark in Kerala; Goa tops list of JN.1 cases ahead of Christmas
The number of active COVID-19 cases across India, according to the data from the ministry of health, stood at 2,669, as of Thursday (Dec 21) at 8:00 am (local time).
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Covid scare returns: With JN.1 spreading fast, do you need to worry? Experts speak
JN.1 variant in India: The variant is characterised by increased transmissibility, its symptoms overlap with other viral infections, including fever, cough, runny nose, shortness…
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WHO labels JN.1 Covid strain as a ‘variant of interest’, says its health risk is low
WHO said that people can be protected from JN.1 strain of COVID-19 as well as its other variants with the current vaccines
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JN.1 Covid variant drives fresh outbreak, more than six countries affected
First detected in Luxembourg, JN.1 is believed to have evolved from the Pirola variant (BA.2.86), which itself stems from the Omicron sub-variant
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India: Advisory issued to states amid recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases, new variant concerns
The states were advised to put in place requisite public health measures and other arrangements to minimise the risk of Covid
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Nearly 50% of those who contracted COVID-19 in Africa are suffering from long Covid: Study
Long Covid has been defined as a condition where symptoms of being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus persist for three months or more.
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India: Kerala sees uptick in COVID-19 spread with over 750 active cases in state
Kerala Covid cases: Indian state of Kerala has seen a sudden spike in Covid cases, with active cases rising sharply from 33 to 768 within a month.
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HIV drug could prevent coronaviruses, if given at right concentration: Study
The research team has previously shown that a booster drug (cobicistat) could have antiviral properties against a SARS-CoV-2 variant circulating in Europe in early 2020
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Boris Johnson's apologies over COVID-19 pandemic handling met with signs of 'dead can't hear'. Watch!
As Boris Johnson began to say his apologies, four people holding signs "the dead can't hear your apologies" stood up
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Boris Johnson says 'deeply sorry' to families of Covid victims at inquiry into Britain's handling of pandemic
At the start of the hearing, Johnson said how glad he was to give evidence and how sorry he was for the suffering of victims and their families
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Study uncovers startling 77% surge in US prison deaths during COVID-19 crisis
As per the study, there was a staggering 77 per cent increase in mortality rates within US prisons during 2020. This is more than three times the rise observed in the general population during the…
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CDC reports nearly threefold increase in Covid variant BA.2.86’s prevalence in US
As per the CDC's report released on Monday, BA.2.86 variant is nearly three times more prevalent than the previous estimate just two weeks ago
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Another Covid-like scare from China? Experts tell WION what exactly it is
China is grappling with an increase in respiratory infections among children as the nation approaches its first full winter season since lifting severe COVID-19 limits in December. Will it reach…
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People who strictly adhered to Covid rules have bad mental health now: Study
The study of course does not say that Covid restrictions or any other curbs prescribed by authorities in view of a health crisis should not be followed. The study is an observation of what…
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Explained | Islamophobia, antisemitism, Xenophobia: The many faces of hate in the US
"Antisemitism, Islamophobia and all other forms of hatred go against everything we stand for as a nation," said Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in a statement. However, hate crimes,…
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Did Boris Johnson really ask if Covid could be killed by hairdryer up the nose?
Last year, Johnson was ousted by Conservative MPs after a string of scandals, including 'Partygate' controversy around lockdown-breaching parties in 10, Downing Street.
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Brain health of those 50 and above declined rapidly during the pandemic: Study
An expert said that the findings of the study 'raises the important question of whether people are at a potentially higher risk of cognitive decline, which can lead to dementia'
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India's biggest data breach? Covid information of over 800 million people leaked
The report said that when investigators tried to contact the threat actor, they learned that they were willing to 'sell the entire Aadhaar and Indian passport dataset for $80,000"'
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Trump dodges questions about his friendship with Putin, says 'I don't comment on that'—what is he hiding?
On Tuesday, during an appearance at the Economic Club of Chicago, the interviewer asked Trump about his rumoured friendship with Putin, but the ex-president refused to comment and said, "No, I don…
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Trump sent COVID test kits to Putin while Americans died? Explosive new book reveals his shocking betrayal
'War,' a book by Bob Woodward, has revealed that allegedly, Trump, when…
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'Much better scenario': World better positioned against mpox than for Covid, says vaccine alliance
The Covid catastrophe brought with it "important learnings, and those learnings were drawn upon", said Gavi chief Sania Nishtar
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Covid scare back in Europe and US as new contagious variant XEC becomes dominant
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has urged people to maintain good hygiene and improve access to clean air.
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Covid vaccine: Single-dose nasal drop protects against virus and variants, can be a gamechanger
A new Covid vaccine candidate could be a game changer, according to its developers, as it offers broad protection against the virus and its variants. What makes it unique is that it can be…
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Virus that causes Covid is widespread among wildlife species in US: Study
The study found that genetic monitoring in wild animals verified the existence of SARS-CoV-2 and distinct viral mutations with lineages closely resembling versions that were circulating in humans…
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'Outdated, abandoned, labyrinthine': Covid inquiry finds how UK's health system failed people during pandemic
The report said that the UK government's sole pandemic strategy from 2011, was "outdated and lacked adaptability".
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‘I had a lot of dizziness’: Montreal resident shares his suffering with Long Covid for three years
Researchers are trying to solve the mystery of Long COVID, even while it is extremely difficult to ascertain the exact number of these cases across the world
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Is Covid back with summer wave as cases rise in UK and US?
Data by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed that laboratory tests conducted across the nation, the majority of which involved swabs taken from patients receiving healthcare.
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UK not prepared for ‘inevitable’ next pandemic, says ex-chief scientific adviser
The future pandemics need 'continual government focus and attention' and yet 'by 2023 the G7 had sort of forgotten about it'
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Another Covid-like threat? Scientists in China create virus in lab that can kill in THREE days
The researchers highlighted that their aim was to replicate Ebola symptoms in a controlled laboratory environment
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Covid in India: Tamil Nadu health official says no need for any panic
The official data revealed that as many as 290 cases of KP.2 and 34 cases of KP.1 have been found in India
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India reports 324 cases of COVID-19 sub-variants KP.1 and KP.2. Here's what you need to know
The report highlighted that there is no rise in hospitalisation or serious instances, therefore there is no need for alarm or panic.
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Is Covid back? Singapore advises wearing masks amid sharp rise in cases, recommends jabs for vulnerable
The predominant Covid variants are still JN.1 and its sub-lineages, including KP.1 and KP.2 globally
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Chinese Covid whistleblower due to be released after 4 years in prison
Zhang Zhan was convicted by a Shanghai court for 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble' and sentenced to four years imprisonment in December 2020
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New family of Covid-19 variants nicknamed ‘FLiRT’ are on the rise in US | All you need to know
The letters in FLiRT variants are based on the technical names of their mutations, one which includes the letters F and L, and another one includes the letters R and T. Within this group of…
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AstraZeneca Covid vaccine: Court case, rare side effects, admission of guilt, and more. All you need to know
This damning revelation can potentially pave the way for AstraZeneca to cough up millions of dollars in legal payout. Here's all you need to know
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AstraZeneca admits in court that its Covid vaccine can ‘in very rare cases, cause TTS’
AstraZeneca is facing class action suits over claims that its COVID-19 vaccine, developed in conjunction with Oxford, caused serious injury or death in dozens of cases
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72-year-old dies after living with Covid for record 613 days, virus mutated over 50 times
The scientists at the University of Amsterdam's Centre for Experimental and Molecular Medicine said that Covid in his body later acquired over 50 mutations
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Artificial intelligence tool detects COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images: Study
The university said, 'The findings culminate an effort that started early in the pandemic when clinicians needed tools to rapidly assess legions of patients in overwhelmed emergency rooms'
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In pics | As WHO says Covid no longer health emergency, here's how outbreak gripped the world
Almost three years after the Covid virus, which originated in China's Wuhan city, wreaked havoc across the globe, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, said that the virus was no longer a
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COVID Horror: Six pictures show reality of coronavirus outbreak haunting China
The recent Covid-19 outbreak that has hit China is more troublesome than ever.
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Newborn babies, fish, stray dogs and more...what will China test for Covid next?
For more than two years, the coronavirus pandemic has been a major global health concern. During this time, countries have started large-scale covid testing efforts during this time.
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Inside high-security Swiss lab tasked to stop next pandemic
The Spiez Laboratory in Switzerland is known for its detective work on chemical, biological and nuclear threats since World War-II.
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'Like Covid never happened': Thousands sway to music as Ibiza's nightclubs reopen - See pics
A crowd dances to the pulsing beat of electronic music, hands in the air, at the Pacha nightclub near the main marina on the Spanish holiday island of Ibiza.
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In Pics | ‘Tearful relief’: Babies, toddlers get first Covid jabs in US
COVID-19 vaccination for babies and toddlers has finally started in the United States on Tuesday. Several children were given shots on thighs and arms.
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In pics: Japan eases Covid restrictions for foreign tourists
As countries slowly limp back to normal life after two years of brutal Covid lockdown, Japan seeks to balance its commercial interests and public safety.
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Saudi Arabia welcomes first foreign pilgrims after COVID-19 hiatus
Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed its first batch of hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted authorities to sharply restrict the annual ritual. (Text: AFP)
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In pics: North Korea deploys army to curb virus outbreak
North Korea has mobilised its military to distribute COVID medications and deployed more than 10,000 health workers to help trace potential patients as it fights a sweeping coronavirus wave, state
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In pics| Thousands of faithful Catholics pray at Portuguese shrine despite fears of new Covid wave
Happy but cautious at being able to join a mass religious event for the first time since the pandemic began, thousands of Catholic faithful gathered at a sanctuary in Portugal on Friday, as authori
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In Pics: For first time, North Korea reports Omicron cases, goes for lockdown
North Korea confirmed its first-ever Covid cases on Thursday and declared a "serious emergency", with leader Kim Jong Un ordering lockdowns across the country. (Text: AFP)
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New Zealand welcomes Australian visitors with warm hugs, tears and Maori performers
New Zealand welcomed hundreds of travellers from Australia with emotional scenes on Wednesday as it opened its borders to its trans-Tasmanian neighbour for the first time since mid-2021.
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In pics: Beijing’s Temple of Heaven misses tourists during China's biggest holiday week
As the number of cases in Beijing increases day by day, here are a few before and after covid images which show how the pandemic affected this World Heritage Site.
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Taiwan to host Asian Pride Games after two years despite spike in COVID-19
Taiwan opened the inaugural Asian Pride Games with a colourful ceremony drawing hundreds of athletes and spectators.
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Visitors trickle back, but climbing mecca Nepal seeks more - see pics
Nepal is putting a 21st-century spin on a tourism sector dominated by activities unchanged for generations as it looks to boost a vital part of an economy decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic and soa
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COVID-19: Singapore lifts all covid restrictions except wearing masks
Office workers queued for trains, restaurants, and elevators and delivery riders raced from building to building as the buzz returned to Singapore's business district on Tuesday, its first day free
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In pics: Brazil holds first carnival after two years of pandemic
Rio de Janeiro's carnival, a glittering, sequin-studded festival of the flesh, exploded back to life Friday with the first famed samba school parades since Covid-19 hit Brazil.
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Covid fourth wave in India? Here's what we know so far
After reporting low cases, India is seeing a sharp uptick in new Covid infections, forcing the government to reintroduce some of the restrictions that were lifted a few weeks ago.
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Plastic everywhere: Hong Kong's zero-Covid facilities have become an environmental nightmare
Plastic is everywhere in quarantine hotels for Hong Kong arrivals: Cellophane wraps remote controls, the pillows are enveloped in plastic bags, and meals are served with plastic flatware.
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International cruise ships return to Australia after two-year Covid ban - see pics
After a widespread COVID-19 outbreak, a cruise liner docked in Sydney Harbour on a bright Monday morning (April 18) with a giant banner saying "We're home." (Source: AFP)
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The five stages of the covid Pandemic, as told by Dr Anthony Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci, top medical advisor to the US President Joe Biden said we are still in the first phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci said there are five stages of the pandemic. Read Article →
Video Opinion: Uncertainty over coronavirus has taken a toll on mental health
Dr Shweta Sharma talks about paranoia, anxiety and depression triggered by uncertainty over coronavirus pandemic. She also lists ways to deal with mental health issues. Read Article →
