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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.

Order directing distribution of seized oxygen concentrators among judges, cops, set aside

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Principal District and Sessions Judge Narottam Kaushal passed the order on a petition filed by the Delhi government seeking revision of an order passed by a magisterial court.

Rajasthan govt importing oxygen concentrators from Russia, China

PTI -
The Rajasthan government said Saturday that it also plans to purchase more than 28,000 such machines from different countries this month.

At least 8 Covid survivors die of black fungus ‘mucormycosis’ in Maharashtra

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According to Dr Tatyarao Lahane, Directorate of Medical Education & Research, cases of mucormycosis, which is caused by a fungus named mucor & found on wet surfaces, are on the rise.

SC forms 12-member task force to ensure scientific distribution of oxygen to states, UTs

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The top court said Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan will be ex-officio member of the task force.

‘Small time flu which got too much press’: Kangana Ranaut on Covid after testing positive

Fatima Khan -
Ranaut's dismissive attitude about the virus has drawn sharp reactions on the internet, with many calling her insensitive and tone deaf.

Delhi records 17,364 new Covid-19 cases, 332 deaths

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The positivity rate in the national capital remained below 25 per cent for the third consecutive day, according to a health bulletin.

Covid protocols up in the air in Hyderabad’s Eid markets, vendors say need to earn

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Locals & police point out that the crowd turning out is not even one-tenth of the usual. Vendors also note their necessity to earn. But this has meant laxity in Covid-apt behaviour.

‘Oxygen crisis to attacks on doctors, who is going to control this’: IMA asks govt to ‘wake up’

Apoorva Mandhani -
In scathing public statement, Indian Medical Association blames civil administration for current Covid mess, claims its suggestions have been receiving a cold response from govt.

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan says 180 districts were Covid free in the past 7 days

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Meanwhile, India reported 4,01,078 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the union health ministry.

DCGI approves anti-Covid drug developed by DRDO for emergency use

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The drug has been developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a leading laboratory of DRDO, in collaboration with Dr Reddy's Laboratories in Hyderabad.
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