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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.

India records single day spike of 44,111 fresh Covid-19 infections, 738 fatalities

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The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.35 percent. It has been less than 5 percent for 26 consecutive days, the ministry said.

Delta variant continuing to mutate, ‘very dangerous period’ of pandemic on, WHO chief says

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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Delta variant is dangerous and requires constant evaluation and careful adjustment of the public health response.

Flexible, agile Covid vaccination plan vital to saving lives in India, Lancet report says

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The report published by Lancet Global Health said its analysis demonstrates that even limited vaccination resources could be marshalled for maximum impact if deployed flexibly.

CSIR working on making 56 bulk drugs in India as Modi govt wants to cut imports from China

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China is the biggest supplier of ingredients for drug production in India. Govt has drawn up list of 56 APIs for essential drugs with plans to make them in India.

After final analysis, Bharat Biotech announces an efficacy of 77.8% of Covaxin

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The Hyderabad-based company claims that the efficacy data demonstrates 63.6 per cent protection against asymptomatic Covid-19.

India expects EU to recognise CoWIN vaccination certificate for travel, says MEA

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MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said EU has instituted a 'digital Covid certificate' for exempting travel restrictions & expects Indians with CoWIN certificates to be treated at par.

Pregnant women now eligible for Covid vaccination, can walk-in to nearest centre

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The matter has been examined by experts based on evidence that indicate that pregnant women are at an increased risk for severe illness from Covid compared to non-pregnant women.

UP govt allows opening of gyms, cinema halls, sports stadiums at 50% capacity from 5 July

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Under the new guidelines, gyms, cinema halls will be allowed to open between 7 am to 9 pm five days a week with strict compliance of Covid appropriate behaviour.

UAE prohibits its citizens from travelling to India, 13 other countries in view of Covid

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According to the statement, UAE diplomatic missions, emergency treatment cases, official delegations & previously authorised business delegates are exempted from this order.

Govt stresses on vaccination, says second wave of Covid not over yet

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Addressing a press conference on the pandemic situation, an official said 71 districts reported Covid case positivity rate of more than 10% in the week from 23-29 June.
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