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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.

Over 230 Indians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran, quarantined in Jaisalmer

PTI -
This is the third batch of evacuees to arrive from Iran. The second batch of 44 Indian pilgrims was brought back on Friday.

Section 144 imposed in J-K’s Kishtwar, Ramban due to coronavirus scare

PTI -
Authorities said the order, which bans the gathering of more than 5 people, will remain in force for a month in Kishtwar and for 15 days in Ramban.

Hours after announcement, Modi govt makes U-turn on Rs 4L ex-gratia for coronavirus deaths

Himani Chandna -
The government released a revised notification where it deleted the clause on ex-gratia and cost of hospitalisation for all coronavirus patients.

Modi govt defers Padma award ceremony over coronavirus outbreak

Moushumi Das Gupta -
Former finance minister Arun Jaitley, former MEA Sushma Swaraj, and former Goa CM Manohar Parrikkar are set to be awarded posthumously this year.

Only 6 of 15 Supreme Court benches to hear 12 urgent matters due to coronavirus scare

PTI -
In wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the Supreme Court has decided to restrict apex court functioning in order to avoid overcrowding of courtrooms.

Coronavirus cases rise to 84, stranded Indian students to be brought back from Italy

PTI -
The health ministry said that seven patients have been discharged and a plane to bring back stranded Indians from Italy will leave Saturday.

Move aside Giloy & cow urine, Indian businesses have now found ‘anti-coronavirus’ mattresses

Remya Nair -
Manufacturing firm Arihant has advertised its 'coronavirus-resistant' mattresses that are priced at Rs 15,000 each.

Indian military bans all non-essential foreign travel amid coronavirus pandemic

Snehesh Alex Philip -
While the Indian Air Force has a limited team abroad currently, the Navy has several personnel out in the international waters.

How 5 of the worst-hit countries around the world are responding to coronavirus outbreak

Srijan Shukla -
China, South Korea, Italy, Iran and the US are some of the worst-hit countries by the coronavirus pandemic, and all have come up with their own unique responses.

Monkey ‘gang war’ erupts over a single banana in coronavirus-hit Thailand

Kairvy Grewal -
Monkeys were filmed brawling over a banana in Thailand's Lopburi, where the coronavirus has led to a sharp fall in the number of tourists.
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