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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.

Full advance of Rs 1,732.50 cr released to SII for 11 cr Covishield doses: Health Ministry

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Media reports alleging that the Centre has not placed any fresh order for Covid-19 vaccines are 'incorrect and not based on facts', the Union Health Ministry said.

PM Modi thanks EU for support in Covid fight during talks with European Commission president

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The two leaders spoke ahead of India-EU Leaders' virtual meeting on 8 May. PM Modi said he was confident the meeting will provide new momentum to India-EU strategic partnership.

Covid hits IPL as KKR’s Chakravarthy, Warrier test positive, match with RCB postponed

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The match will be rescheduled later during the tournament, which will conclude on 30 May. Additionally, three CSK staff members and several DDCA groundsmen have tested positive.

Oil prices drop as second Covid wave slows India’s demand, dims recovery optimism

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Sales of petrol in India, world's third biggest importer, were the lowest in April since last August, while average daily diesel sales were the lowest since October 2020.

Lack of oxygen blamed as 24 patients, including 12 with Covid, die at Karnataka govt hospital

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Staff at Chamarajanagar district hospital say all patients died when the facility ran out of oxygen. District authorities say too early to reach that conclusion.

No entry for pilgrims & tourists, temples shut — how Ayodhya averted a Kumbh amid Covid surge

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Ayodhya district administration's prompt and even some 'not so popular' decisions, like shutting down all temples, helped authorities manage the situation.

Discussions on with Indian govt for expedited approval of Pfizer Covid vaccine, says CEO

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Pfizer is aware that access to vaccines is critical. Unfortunately, our vaccine is not registered in India although our application was submitted months ago, the CEO added.

India’s Covid crisis can push back the world’s economic recovery post-pandemic

Uma S Kambhampati -
If the leading powers fail to do everything they can to help out, India’s crisis will become a world crisis — for health and economy.

Covid-19 pandemic: 9 sacked for refusing vaccine in New Zealand, savings up in South Africa

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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.

Gasping Covid patients on floor with the dead, doctors at breaking point in east UP hospitals

Jyoti Yadav -
With just 1,400 hospital beds between them, East UP rural districts Ballia and Ghaizpur are struggling with a caseload of nearly 10,000 active cases.
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