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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.

All educational institutes, cinema halls in J&K shut till 31 March amid coronavirus scare

PTI -
However, board and competitive examinations will be conducted as per schedule, Director National Health Mission (NHM), Bhupinder Kumar added.

Two test positive for coronavirus in Mumbai

PTI -
The two, who are the first coronavirus positive cases from Mumbai, had come in close contact with two Pune residents who had returned from Dubai recently.

Funny videos, TikTok dances, serious info — how social media has responded to coronavirus

Angana Chakrabarti -
From handwashing songs to ‘distracted boyfriend’ memes, social media users are doing their bit to spread awareness on COVID-19.

Scindia gets drenched in saffron on Holi & BJP opens doors for ‘refugees’ of rival parties

Shubhangi Misra -
Best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Coronavirus patients shed virus even after their symptoms subside, says German study

Himani Chandna -
The researchers, affiliated to multiple German institutes, say in their pre-print that it is unclear whether 'shedding' is infectious and advise further investigation. 

Hello & Goodbye for Scindia, #CoronagoCorona and NYT’s sedition reminder

Shubhangi Misra -
The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Situation in coronavirus-hit Italy & Iran a cause of great concern, says S Jaishankar

PTI -
Over 6000 Indian nationals in various province of Iran are stranded which includes about 1,100 pilgrims mainly from Ladakh, J&K and Maharashtra.

India concerned by coronavirus situation in Italy — Full text of Jaishankar’s speech in Rajya Sabha

ThePrint Team -
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar apprised Rajya Sabha on the govt's efforts in countries where Indians are stranded due to coronavirus.

How China’s authoritarianism ‘aided’ its fight against coronavirus

Mohana Basu -
A Yale sociologist has noted how China’s authoritarian approach may have helped it quickly reduce the number of new cases despite having the widest outbreak.

How self-quarantine can ‘flatten the epidemic curve’ as coronavirus cases rise

Kairvy Grewal -
Experts suggest that self-quarantine can go a long way in limiting the rapid spread of coronavirus, as well as reduce the burden on health systems.
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Economy

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

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Defence

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

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At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

National Interest

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Shekhar Gupta -
Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.

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