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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.

Amid Omicron threat, PM Modi says ‘monitor international arrivals, focus on at-risk countries’

PTI -
PM Modi was briefed on the Covid situation, especially the Omicron variant that has been spreading in southern Africa. He asked for a review of plans to ease international travel.

Omicron variant reminds the world that Covid pandemic is far from over

John Follain -
With escalating infections, restrictions and a new mutation, the battle against Covid has suffered a setback. A taste of deja vu is evident as the week comes to an end.

UK, EU to ban flights from southern African countries amid concerns over new Covid variant

Kevin Whitelaw -
South Africa hit back at UK's move, saying it was taken 'too hastily'. The new variant of the virus has the most mutations of any strain yet identified.

What’s the new Covid variant in South Africa, and why it’s of ‘serious’ concern even in India

Mohana Basu -
The new variant, B.1.1.529, seems to be dominating all infections in South Africa in less than two weeks. No cases in India yet, but scientists and Union health secy have raised alarm.

Delhi govt to hold meet on threat of new Covid variant from African countries

PTI -
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that experts have been asked to make a presentation to the DDMA Monday to suggest steps that should be taken.

Centre issues fresh advisory to states and UTs over new Covid variant

PTI -
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said the variant has significantly high number of mutations, and thus, has serious public health implications for the country.

Everyone was at risk during lockdown. But women were real superheroes in Covaxin’s journey

Balram Bhargava -
In 'Going Viral: Making of Covaxin', Dr Balram Bhargava unpacks the story of India's indigenous Covid-19 vaccine.

Covaxin was 50% effective among health workers in 2nd wave, real-world study from AIIMS shows

Mohana Basu -
Study published in Lancet Infectious Diseases journal assessed 2,714 hospital workers from AIIMS New Delhi, who were most exposed to Covid and were primarily offered Covaxin.

China is doubling down on strict Covid zero route as it battles delta

Bloomberg News -
The current resurgence already accounts for the most infections and the most days with new cases spurred by the delta variant since May.

Organise workplace Covid vaccination to improve coverage, Centre advises states

PTI -
Union Health Ministry also asks states to involve vaccinated influential figures and community leaders to motivate people to get vaccine jabs.
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