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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.

Why Europe is easing lockdowns, US replaces meat with substitutes & other global Covid news

Srijan Shukla -
As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe. 

India needs to give importance to economy & continue fighting Covid-19, PM Modi tells CMs

PTI -
In a video conference with the chief ministers, Modi highlighted the importance for states to enforce prescribed guidelines strictly in Covid-19 hotspots zones.

Covid-19 cases in Singapore cross 14,000 after majority of foreign workers test positive

PTI -
Singapore is now in an extended 'circuit breaker' period till 1 June to curb spread of coronavirus.

4 test positive for antibodies after recovering from Covid-19: BMC

ANI -
Maharashtra has highest number of Covid-19 cases at 8,068, of which 1,076 have recovered/discharged and 342 deaths have been reported.

Brad Pitt as Anthony Fauci clarifies Trump’s Covid-19 remarks on SNL’s 2nd remote episode

Revathi Krishnan -
Apart from Pitt, the late-night show also featured actors Adam Sandler and Paul Rudd, singer Miley Cyrus and comedian Pete Davidson.

Italy has a reopening plan with a caveat on second coronavirus wave

John Follain -
Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said his country will start easing lockdown restrictions on 4 May, setting up a key test of Europe’s efforts to restart public life.

Tech companies can appoint third party oversight on privacy risks in Covid-19 tracking

Sebastien Louradour -
Privacy risks in Covid-19 tracking can be addressed if tech companies take certain measures such as appointing an independent third party for oversight.

A new problem for coronavirus pandemic will be rise of superbugs in hospitals

Ronan Mccarthy -
Emerging data suggests that more than 90% of Covid-19 patients are also receiving antibacterial treatment. It increases threat of drug-resistance bacteria.

To ease or not to ease lockdown: Dailies discuss Delhi’s dilemma; GST relief coming soon?

Revathi Krishnan -
A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

Job loss, rent and exodus — Covid-19 crisis tells us migrants need housing security

Anindita Mukherjee -
Practising social distancing and staying home to fight the coronavirus is not possible for migrant workers without housing security.
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Economy

RBI’s policy-setting body keeps rates unchanged for 10th straight time, changes stance to ‘neutral’

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Defence

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National Interest

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