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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.

This Maharashtra district tops list for daily Covid caseload, but is also among top vaccinators

Manasi Phadke -
Between 6-12 July, Kolhapur district in Maharashtra had a weekly test positivity of 9.85% against the state’s record of 4.36% for the same period. However, it has vaccinated 76% of its 45+ population.

Uttar Pradesh govt cancels Kanwar Yatra a day after SC nudge

ANI -
The Supreme Court had given the UP government time till Monday to reconsider its decision on organising the religious event.

Union Health Ministry recommends screening all Covid positive patients for Tuberculosis

ANI -
In a press release, the ministry said Covid can make an individual more susceptible to developing active Tuberculosis, as it is an opportunistic infection like black fungus.

Neurology depts of Delhi private hospitals witness surge in cases of post-Covid complications

ANI -
Common manifestations are a state of confusion, drowsiness, vomiting, and constant anxiety. Among these patients, most are young to middle-aged people.

India to South Africa — Lack of internet access is affecting vaccine uptake

Charlotte Edmond -
Unequal access to high-speed internet and a computer or smartphone — as well as confidence navigating the web — can affect the number getting vaccinated.

First resident of Tokyo Olympic Village tests positive for Covid, organisers say

PTI -
Officials said the person is not an athlete but 'a games-concerned personnel', and has been placed in a 14-day quarantine. The Olympic games are scheduled to begin on 23 July.

SusbcriberWrites: Covid proves that systems need to change and it’s time to prioritise health

Dr Poonam Jain -
Poor planning, unscientific outlook were recipes for disaster during second wave of pandemic and doctors faced the disease in its most horrendous form, writes Dr Poonam Jain.

Vaccinations reduce chance of Covid death in India to 0.4%, says ICMR study

Bibhudatta Pradhan -
The findings underscore crucial role of vaccines in preventing extreme outcomes among Covid patients and allays doubts around vaccine efficacy, especially with respect to delta variant.

Not vaccinated? Your child can still go back to school, says US infectious diseases expert

Abantika Ghosh -
Dr Monica Gandhi, infectious disease specialist at University of California, says India will unlikely see a third wave since second wave would have caused natural immunity in many people.

47 districts reported over 10% Covid positivity rate for week ending 15 July, says govt

PTI -
The govt further said that the slow decline in daily cases is a warning that the situation is currently under control but it can deteriorate if Covid norms are not followed.
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