TopicCoronavirus

Topic: Coronavirus

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a viral disease that turned into a pandemic in early 2020. The first known case was recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Coronavirus has multiple variants such as Delta and Omicron, and its most common symptoms are fever, chills and sore throat.

11 million girls might not return to school due to Covid-19. Education system needs a reset

Ruma Bhargava - February 19, 2022

We are turning back decades of progress toward gender equality & putting girls at risk for adolescent pregnancy, early and forced marriage and violence.

India reports 25,920 fresh Covid cases, 492 deaths in last 24 hours

PTI - February 18, 2022

With a reduction of 40,826 cases, the active caseload further declined to 2,92,092. National Covid recovery rate has improved to 98.12 per cent, the health ministry says.

Covaxin supplies, trial group size — why there’s a delay in Covid vaccine for younger kids

Abantika Ghosh - February 18, 2022

Monthly Covaxin output between 5.5-6.5 cr. Country needs at least 15 cr doses for full coverage 15-18 age group. Choice of 6 μg dose reduced manufacturing capacity, says Bharat Biotech.

Mansukh Mandaviya to release book on PM Modi’s leadership in India’s fight against Covid-19

ANI - February 18, 2022

The book titled 'A Nation To Protect' is author Priyam Gandhi Mody’s third book. It highlights the Prime Minister’s role and motivation during the Covid crisis in the past two years.

India reports 30,757 fresh Covid cases, 541 deaths in last 24 hours

PTI - February 17, 2022

Daily Covid-19 cases have been recorded at less than one lakh for the last 11 consecutive days, while the recovery rate crossed 98% for the first time since 5 January.

UK reports Delta x Omicron combine variant, leading Indian virologist says no reason to panic

Mohana Basu - February 16, 2022

UK Health Security Agency has added ‘Delta x Omicron Recombinant (UK)’ under list of Covid variants being monitored and investigated. Experts say such cross mutations are expected.

India reports 30,615 new Covid infections in 24 hrs, active cases dip to 3.7 lakh

PTI - February 16, 2022

The active cases comprise 0.87 % of the total infections. The death toll has climbed to 5,09,872 with 514 fresh fatalities, the health ministry data showed.

Modi kits, oxygen langars, mangrove planting — Lok Sabha MPs list their ‘Covid achievements’

Abantika Ghosh - February 16, 2022

The Lok Sabha secretariat has published a compilation of MPs’ initiatives to alleviate suffering during the pandemic. Full details will eventually be uploaded on the House website.

‘Price I’m willing to pay’ — Djokovic says would sacrifice trophies than take Covid vaccine

ANI - February 15, 2022

The tennis star says he isn't against vaccination but supports freedom to choose what to put in the body. He couldn't participate in Australian Open after a row over vaccine status.

Biden’s faltering global vaccine push echoes his stalled domestic inoculation efforts

Josh Wingrove - February 15, 2022

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has acknowledged that the globe isn't on pace to meet target of vaccinating 70% of human population by 2022-end, set in 2021 by Biden and WHO.

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