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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.

Modi says govt committed to safeguarding doctors, hails their contribution during Covid

PTI -
Speaking on the occasion of National Doctors' Day, Modi highlighted 'limitations' in medical infrastructure in India over several decades and how it was neglected in earlier times.

Will look at any text presented at WTO on vaccines IP waiver, says UK vaccines minister

PTI -
The minister's comments came as the NHS launched plans for vaccines booster jabs as part of a two-stage programme alongside the annual flu vaccination programme from September.

Vaccinate at least 10% population of every country by September, WHO chief says

PTI -
While addressing the virtual India Global Forum, Tedros Ghebreyesus said vaccine equity is not just the right thing, but the best way to combat Covid & reboot the global economy.

Full launch of Sputnik V vaccine in India could take more time, says Dr Reddy’s

Himani Chandna -
Dr Reddy's, through which Russia's Sputnik V is available in India, said the timeline was pushed a little further due to import dependency, quality checks.

Austria, Germany, Spain among 9 EU countries accepting Covishield vaccine for travel

PTI -
As part of the EU's 'Green Pass' coming into effect Thursday, persons who have taken vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency will be exempted from travel restrictions.

Delta variant to become dominant strain of Covid in few months, says WHO

PTI -
The WHO warned that the Delta variant, present in 96 countries, is ‘expected to rapidly outcompete other variants' and become the dominant variant globally.

India records 48,786 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, positivity rate at 2.54%

PTI -
The Covid death toll rose to 3,99,459 with 1,005 fresh fatalities, while the national recovery rate improved to 96.97% according to health ministry data released Thursday.

Zydus Cadila applies for approval to ZyCov-D, India’s 1st Covid vaccine tested on 12-18-yr-olds

Himani Chandna -
If ZyCov-D gets the approval, it will be the fifth vaccine authorised for use in India after Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V and Moderna.

Singapore wants to reopen, but isn’t willing to take even the necessary risks

Daniel Moss -
Singapore looks and feels like a place that wants the outward signs of being open for business, but the reality on the ground shows a lack of conviction.

Animal trials done, IISc-Bangalore promises booster shot that works for any Covid vaccine

Abantika Ghosh -
IISC in Bengaluru is getting ready for phase 1 trials and has sought financial support from the govt to run toxicity and clinical trials.
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