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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.

PM Modi asks ministers to spread awareness about vaccination to keep third wave at bay

PTI -
Chairing a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers, PM Narendra Modi asked them to ensure people are vaccinated and remain vigilant to contain the spread of the virus.

India records current account surplus of 0.9% despite Covid’s impact on economy

PTI -
The RBI said the current account balance swung into surplus territory on the back of a sharp contraction in the trade deficit to $102.2 billion from $157.5 billion in 2019-20.

NDMA ‘failed to perform duty’: SC gives it 6 weeks to decide ex gratia for Covid victims’ kin

Bhadra Sinha -
The Supreme Court said the 'reasonable amount' to be provided to the Covid victims' families is left to the 'wisdom of the national authority'.

Need to utilise capabilities across the world to deal with Covid pandemic, says Jaishankar

PTI -
Addressing a virtual session with former British PM Tony Blair at India Global Forum, Jaishankar emphasised on the need for international collaboration to deal with global challenges.

Centre seeks urgent report on dubious Covid vaccination camps operating in West Bengal

PTI -
West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari pointed that in some of the camps, none of the beneficiaries have received any vaccination certificates generated from Co-WIN.

Delhi child rights body says 2,029 kids have lost one or both parents to Covid in the capital

Sravasti Dasgupta -
Covid pandemic, especially the second wave, has robbed many children of parents — while some children have been orphaned, many others find themselves in single-parent households.

No scientific evidence suggests Covid vaccination can cause infertility, health ministry says

PTI -
The statement comes in the wake of media reports expressing concerns regarding infertility due to vaccination and whether the vaccination is safe for lactating women.

Cabinet approves Rs 6.29-lakh crore Covid relief package announced by Nirmala Sitharaman

PTI -
As a part of the package to support the pandemic-hit economy, the Modi govt has announced a slew of measures as states start lifting restrictions due to declining Covid cases.

There’s a moral & legal case to make vaccines compulsory. Social psychology is another story

Andreas Kluth -
Saving the life & health of the one getting jabbed is only the secondary purpose of inoculation. The primary goal is to approximate herd immunity & stop the virus from spreading.

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till 31 July

PTI -
The aviation regulator also said that the suspension will not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it.
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