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TopicCoroanvirus

Topic: Coroanvirus

US CDC is tracking a new lineage of the virus that causes COVID

The lineage is named BA.2.86, and has been detected in the United States, Denmark and Israel, the CDC said in a post on messaging platform X.

Covid-19: Thailand opens for vaccinated tourists, island nation Tonga locks down after 1st case

ThePrint brings you some important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic.

If India has to spend to save lives, livelihoods, it must ignore deficit & spend: Rajiv Kumar

There is a high probability of a third wave in India, NITI Aayog's Kumar said, by way of supporting his prescription to overlook fiscal considerations until the pandemic is curbed.

Even mild Covid can cause significant brain changes, research shows

The 'brain fog' that is one of the key issues reported by those suffering long-term consequences after Covid could be related to exactly what this new research has found.

AY.1 — The new Covid variant on world radar stems from Delta variant, linked to immune escape

The first sample of AY.1 was isolated in March from Europe. In India, the variant was first found in April. So far, 156 samples have been sequenced around the world.

SubscriberWrites: Modi govt must drop its hubris, accept mistakes and give a fresh shot at procuring vaccines

Since it was Modi who took the credit for India being a saviour to the world at international forums, the blame must also be his.

70 cops died of Covid, polls in AP, Tamil Nadu may have led to spike in cases — Andhra DGP

In an interview to ThePrint, Andhra Pradesh DGP Gautam Sawang says nearly 8.6 per cent of the total state police has tested Covid positive in this wave.

Thai ‘call girl’ dies of Covid in Lucknow, BJP MP denies son’s ‘link’ to her, demands probe

The Thai woman, who was in India on 'tourist visa', died of Covid in a Lucknow hospital and was cremated by Lucknow police, with no one coming forward to claim her body.

Started as a hobby for most, ‘Covid tiffins’ are now lifeline for many battling the pandemic

Covid tiffins, which are home-cooked options, are gaining prominence as whole families are testing positive and single patients are struggling at home without support systems. 

The biggest Covid challenge now for India & what world must learn from its experience

Virologist Shahid Jameel answers questions on the causes of India's devastating second wave, misconceptions about the virus, and how the country can get out of its Covid nightmare.

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What ambassador Xu Feihong expects from youth in China and India

China and India are home to 1.2 billion young people. They’re the pioneers in advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.