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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.

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Baiju Kalesh -
Before the arrival of the second wave of Covid, India’s markets were full of optimism. So far in 2021, IPOs in India have raised nearly $3 billion, the best start to the year since 2018.

China’s top govt body mocks India’s cremation pyres, deletes posts after backlash

Bloomberg News -
Chinese social media space expressed shock and anger at the insensitivity of the post. In reply, China's foreign ministry said attention should be paid to support being given to India.

EC orders FIRs over celebratory congregations in anticipation of poll victories

PTI -
The Election Commission had recently banned victory processions on the counting day to curb the spread of Covid-19. Counting of votes is underway in 4 states and a Union Territory.

Covishield production in full swing, will return to India in few days, says Adar Poonawalla

PTI -
Poonawalla made the announcement soon after he spoke out about pressures he was under over the production of Covid vaccines to meet India's ever-increasing demand amid shortages.

Smooth in Lucknow, a last-minute sprint in Mumbai — how 1st day of vaccination went for 18+

ThePrint Team -
While Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were among the states that didn’t start the drive, citing unavailability of vaccines, UP rolled it out in seven districts.

Max doctor on Covid duty found hanging at Delhi home, ‘suicide note mentions no trigger’ 

Ananya Bhardwaj -
Dr Vivek Rai, a student of DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in Family Medicine, was treating Covid patients and had been on duty in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

This is how CBSE schools will assess Class 10 results in the absence of board exams

Kritika Sharma -
CBSE Saturday listed the method schools should adopt to tabulate results. It asks schools to form a result panel consisting of the principal and seven teachers to ensure fairness. 

World shaken by India’s Covid situation, Modi govt focussed on brand-building: Rahul Gandhi

PTI -
Criticising Modi govt for being 'blindly overconfident', Gandhi claimed there was no coherent strategy to deal with the second wave of Covid and said vaccination is the only solution.

Lockdown in Delhi extended by a week, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

ANI -
The lockdown, which has been in place since 20 April, will now continue till 10 May.

India receives first consignment of Sputnik V Covid vaccine from Russia

PTI -
The consignment arrives after the Centre last month allowed emergency use of imported vaccines to curb spread of coronavirus infection and waived customs duty on their import.
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