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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.

Civic polls put off in Andhra Pradesh amid COVID-19 scare; uncertainty looms large in Bengal

PTI -
While elections to rural and urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh have been put off indefinitely, gram panchayat polls were suspended for six weeks.

Indian national tests positive for Coronavirus in UAE after a holiday abroad

PTI -
UAE so far has 85 confirmed cases, with the total number of those who have recovered from the disease at 23.

Coronavirus cases rise to 107 in India, with 12 fresh ones reported in Maharashtra

PTI -
Govt has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission.

Kerala prisoners churn out 6,000 masks in 2 days to fight shortage amid coronavirus panic

Rohini Swamy -
Kerala government has engaged prisoners to manufacture face masks amid shortage. They have been priced at Rs 15-20 apiece.

Uttarakhand govt shuts schools, colleges & cinema halls over coronavirus fear

PTI -
The decision was taken at a meeting of the state council of ministers. Medical colleges will, however, remain open.

Will coronavirus make Indians rediscover the joys of being at home or is it a kill-joy?

ThePrint Team -
In India, authorities have shut schools, malls and cinemas and advised people against attending unnecessary gatherings to prevent the virus spread.

Coronavirus shock can be contained and reversed

Mohamed A. El-Erian -
Government, corporate and household leaders should help draw the path ahead that acknowledges the inconvenient reality of further economic damage before the bottom is reached.

218 Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Italy evacuated, to be quarantined in ITBP facility

PTI -
A special Air India flight brought back the evacuees including 211 students.

Why closing schools due to the Coronavirus pandemic may not be feasible

Andreas Kluth -
Elders are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 than children and closing schools may be inconvenient for single parents, the self-employed or those in the gig economy.

Don’t forget to dry your hands to prevent COVID-19. Washing isn’t enough

Michelle Sheehan -
Research shows that drying hands properly - on disposable paper towels rather than hot air dryers - could be vital to avoid transmission of COVID-19.
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