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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.

Current situation can’t be taken for granted, health ministry warns ahead of festive season

PTI -
Health ministry joint secretary Lav Agarwal Thursday asked people to watch 'October, November, December' as a Covid resurgence is possible during the festive season.

India logs 22,431 new Covid infections, active cases lowest in 204 days

PTI -
The single-day rise for Covid cases has been below 13,000 for 13 straight days, according to the Union health ministry. With 318 new fatalities, the death toll stands at 4,49,856.

Modi govt drives hard bargain, ZyCov-D vaccine could cost Rs 275/dose or even less

Abantika Ghosh -
The world’s first DNA vaccine for Covid manufactured by Gujarat-based Zydus Cadila is delivered using a special applicator costing Rs 30,000.

Steroid use, diabetes among 5 reasons why India has 71% of world’s black fungus cases: Study

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Diabetes, high steroid use, unsanitary conditions, changes in iron metabolism and lack of ventilation are the most likely reasons for this medical crisis, researchers said.

14% young Indians depressed in Covid times, most unwilling to talk about it: UNICEF report

Abantika Ghosh -
UNICEF’s latest ‘State of the World’s Children’ report, first to focus on mental health, says social stigma makes children and young adults unwilling to share their problems.

India registers 18,346 new Covid infections, lowest daily caseload in 209 days

PTI -
The daily rise in Covid cases remained below 30,000 for 11th straight day. The health ministry said more than 91.54 crore vaccines have been administered throughout the country so far.

Vaccines cut Covid transmission risk but only 90-day protection against Delta: Oxford study

Mohana Basu -
Study, yet to be peer-reviewed, says vaccinated individuals infected with Delta have lower odds of spreading virus if they got Pfizer shot than if they received AstraZeneca-Oxford.

Have big plans for Covid ‘revenge travel’? ICMR study warns it could worsen 3rd wave

Mohana Basu -
Study conducted by ICMR and Imperial College London says travelling with a vengeance after being cooped up at home could cause a higher peak in February-March 2022.

70% of India’s eligible population have got first dose of Covid vaccine, Mandaviya says

PTI -
Mandaviya said under PM Modi, India is achieving new landmarks in the fight against the pandemic. According to officials, 25% of the population have got both the doses.

Covid-19: Delta variant causes surge in isolated Alaska, and Israel’s new vaccine pass rules

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