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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.

India’s Covid-19 surge may decline by middle to end May, says vaccinologist Gagandeep Kang

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Kang said there could be one or two more peaks of Covid-19 cases but they may not be as bad as the current one. She also expressed concern over the declining number of tests.

Medical infrastructure in shambles, Delhi govt like ‘ostrich with head in sand’: High Court

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The Delhi High Court directed Delhi govt to provide facility for medical treatment as required by all residents in the national capital who are suffering from Covid-19.

UK & Indian Covid strains two most widely circulated mutant variants in India, scientists find

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INSACOG says of all samples tested across 27 states, 3,523 were variants of concerns and variants under investigation. Of these, 1,877 were UK variant & 1,527 were Indian variant.

Arvind Kejriwal thanks PM Modi after Delhi receives 730 MT of oxygen on 5 May

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In a letter, the Delhi Chief Minister said it was the first time the national capital received more than 700 metric tonnes of oxygen. He urged the Centre to send this quantity everyday.

PIL in HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt to set up Covid vaccination centres at RWAs, NGOs

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A Delhi High Court bench asked the authorities concerned to treat the plea as a representation and take a decision in accordance with the law.

Here’s what more RBI can do to help Indian economy as Covid rages on

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From easing loan repayment rules for sectors badly hit by the pandemic to maintaining 'accommodative' stance, a look at what RBI can consider to ease the Covid’s hit to the economy.

Delhi’s Covid patients under home isolation can apply for oxygen online

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Delhi govt has set up a portal on its official website to streamline the distribution of oxygen to Covid patients in home isolation, non-Covid hospitals, nursing homes & ambulances.

Started as a hobby for most, ‘Covid tiffins’ are now lifeline for many battling the pandemic

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Covid tiffins, which are home-cooked options, are gaining prominence as whole families are testing positive and single patients are struggling at home without support systems. 

Kerala to impose 9-day lockdown from 8 May amid steep rise in Covid cases

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Strict lockdown-like restrictions are already in place in Kerala. The decision of complete lockdown came after the state recorded highest single-day spurt of 41,953 cases Wednesday.

Auto-ambulances with oxygen support launched in Delhi

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Launched by AAP MP Sanjay Singh, these modified autos have been started with the aim to help patients, having oxygen levels between 85 to 90, reach hospitals on time.
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