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Topic: COVID-19

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.

The virus spreads through liquid particles when the infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes – it has a high multiplication rate. Therefore, the world had taken measures to quarantine or isolate those infected. While the disease can be mild and recoverable, those older or with underlying medical conditions are more likely to be adversely affected. The disease caused according to WHO estimates 3 million deaths in 2020.

Man hurls racial abuses, kicks Indian-origin woman for not wearing mask in Singapore

Gurdip Singh -
The attack comes days after a similar incident reportedly took place on 2 May, when a man was caught on camera accusing family of Indian expatriates of spreading Covid-19.

Adhir Chowdhury writes to President Kovind seeking urgent Parliament session over Covid crisis

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Describing the pandemic situation as 'grave', Congress MP Chowdhury said there is a need to find a national solution to ease the lives of people suffering from the virus.

Covaxin doses to last 1 day, Covishield to last 3-4 days, says Delhi Health Minister

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On Sunday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had urged the Centre to direct manufacturers to increase vaccine supplies to the capital between May and July.

Australian court rejects petition challenging ban on citizens returning from India

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The application was filed by a 73-year old Australian stranded in Bengaluru, seeking to overturn the ban made by Health Minister Greg Hunt last month under the Biosecurity Act.

HC asks Centre, Delhi govt to prevent hoarding of medicines, equipment for Covid treatment

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The bench was hearing a PIL seeking directions to declare medicines and medical equipment meant for Covid treatment as essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act.

Pinjra Tod activist Natasha Narwal gets 3-week bail to perform last rites of father

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The Delhi High Court granted the relief as her brother is also infected with Covid and the state did not oppose the plea moved by her through an advocate.

Delhi HC says file application to request for early hearing of PIL against Central Vista

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The plea before the High Court has contended that the continuation of the project was concerning given the "crumbling" healthcare system and risk to the lives of workers employed.

US-India trade body expects Covid assistance from US to touch nearly $1 billion by May-end

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US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum CEO Mukesh Aghi said it's emotional for the Indian diaspora, almost everyone has someone who has been touched by Covid.

States to receive over 9 lakh fresh vaccine doses within next 3 days, says health ministry

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The ministry said nearly 18 crore vaccine doses have been provided free of cost to states and UTs and more than 1 crore doses are still available with them to be administered.

Covid pandemic: Tunisia hospitals struggle to ‘stay afloat’, Madrid mayor calls out partying

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