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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 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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'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'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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Heart attack deaths linked to severe COVID-19 cases? India's health minister issues warning
Amid rising heart attack cases, India's Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya warns severe COVID-19 patients against strenuous activities.
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Study finds mRNA from Covid vaccines in milk of breastfeeding mothers
It was found during the study that although the detected mRNA was largely fragmented, it retained 12 to 25 per cent of its original integrity. The researchers have said that more studies are…
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Another coronavirus on the way? This is what China's top virologist 'batwoman' thinks
Shi Zhengli, a renowned Chinese virologist widely recognised as "batwoman" due to her extensive research into viruses originating from animals, has delivered a concerning message. In a recent…
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Study reveals organ damage in long covid patients who required hospitalisation
MRI scans have shown that patients who required hospitalisation are three times more likely to exhibit abnormalities in multiple vital organs, including the lungs, brain, and kidneys.
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WHO urges China to reveal information about COVID-19 origins
There is no scientific consensus on COVID-19 origins and, as per WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, all options remained “on the table,” reports Financial Times
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WHO again asks China for 'full access' to determine Covid's origins: Report
Ghebreyesus has long pressed China to provide information concerning the origins of COVID-19, claiming that until this happens, all hypotheses remain open
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COVID-19 in animals: SARS-CoV-2 evolving rapidly in free-ranging white-tailed deer
The study mentioned that the researchers have detected that SARS-CoV-2 was introduced from humans into white-tailed deer more than 30 times in Ohio from November 2021 to March 2022
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UN committee calls on rich nations to waive Covid vaccine patents, cites racial discrimination concerns
As per UN's antiracism committee, Covid vaccine patents violate a guarantee against racial discrimination
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Canada detects first case of highly mutated coronavirus variant BA.2.86
Scientists have said that while it was important to monitor BA.2.86, it was unlikely to cause a devastating wave of severe disease and death given immune defences built up worldwide from…
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What is 'Pirola' variant of COVID-19? Experts say it may bypass immunity from vaccine
BA.2.86 (Pirola) has caused concerns among some virologists as it has a large number of mutations, and it may be able to bypass immunity from the vaccine or recent infection with a different…
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China relaxes entry rules: No more predeparture COVID-19 tests for inbound travellers
China announced that starting Wednesday (August 30) inbound travellers to the country will no longer be required to take up a predeparture antigen test for COVID-19
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Covid jabs before infection provided 60% protection against post-discharge mortality: Study
The study mentioned that the results are related to the patients who had been hospitalised during their initial Covid infection. Hence, they cannot be generalised to all Covid patients
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Explained: Is the COVID-19 scare coming back? Here's what you should know
A majority of people worldwide are vaccinated now and an expert said that the vaccine is still going to provide a great defence against 'illness and death'
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WHO, US tracking new Covid variant BA.2.86; cases detected in 4 nations so far
According to WHO, there are only four known sequences of the BA.2.86, and the United Nations health agency pointed out that the potential impact of the variant's mutations is presently unknown and…
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US: CDC keeps eye on new lineage of virus that causes Covid
Earlier on Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a post on X that it was considering BA.2.86 as a "variant under monitoring"
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Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine effective against emerging subvariants Eris and Fornax
Moderna said that it anticipates the availability of the updated COVID-19 vaccine in upcoming weeks for the fall vaccination season. However, its release hinges on approvals from health regulators…
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Cyprus to use human Covid vaccine to save cat population from fatal coronavirus strain
To save the beloved cats that roam the island, unused coronavirus vaccination meant for human use will be made available to the furry residents of Cyprus, announced officials on Thursday
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WHO designates new Covid strain ‘Eris’ as 'variant of interest' amid global surge in cases
The health risk related to the new Omicron subvariant is judged to be low but it is likely to drive a larger wave of infections
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New COVID-19 variants spark concerns in US, UK. Here’s what you can do if infected
EG.5’s global prevalence nearly doubled from mid-June to mid-July and has been detected in as many as 45 countries, reported WHO.
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Wuhan lab leak likely behind Covid pandemic, finds US investigation
The two-year-long investigation into the outbreak that killed 1.1 million Americans by the Republican-led House Select Subcommittee on the Pandemic concluded on Monday (Dec 2). It backs the theory…
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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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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 →
