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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.

China defends visa curbs against Indians, says measures apply to all inbound travellers

PTI -
Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said the curbs are appropriate and don't target India alone but apply to everyone equally, including Chinese citizens coming from overseas.

Covid led to biggest decrease in life expectancy since World War II, Oxford study finds

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The study found that 27 of 29 nations spanning Europe, the US and Chile saw reductions in life expectancy in 2020, and at a scale which wiped out years of progress on mortality.

India registers 26,041 new Covid infections, 276 deaths in last 24 hours

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Active cases declined to 2,99,620 and comprise 0.89% of the total infections and the national recovery rate was recorded at 97.78%, according to health ministry data.

Must ensure no one is left out of vaccine’s circle of safety: PM Modi says in ‘Mann ki Baat’

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In his monthly radio address, Modi said India is creating 'several records in vaccination drive', and urged people to keep following Covid protocols even if they are fully inoculated.

Canada allows direct flights from India after 5-month Covid ban

PTI -
Travellers must have negative Covid test report from approved lab at Delhi airport taken within 18 hours of scheduled departure, Transport Canada tweeted Saturday.

Double vaccination halves risk of developing long-lasting Covid symptoms

Claire Steves -
One of the best ways to reduce your risk of getting long Covid is to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible.

CoWin vaccine certificates to mention full date of birth for those travelling abroad

PTI -
The new feature on the CoWin certificates of fully vaccinated beneficiaries is being introduced in compliance with WHO norms and is likely to be available from next week.

Maharashtra allows cinema halls, theatres to reopen from 22 October

PTI -
The decision came after CM Uddhav Thackeray had a meeting with filmmakers Rohit Shetty and Kunal Kapoor, among others.

Covid pandemic mask rules are making less sense by the day

Faye Flam -
Studies have shown that the virus travels on small airborne particles which means the longer people spend indoors together, the more likely transmission will occur.

ICMR drops Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine from clinical guidelines for Covid management

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Issuing a set of revised guidelines, ICMR advised that Remedesivir should be used only in select Covid patients and use of Tocilizumab should also be in specific circumstances.
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