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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.

Imported Covid-19 cases in China climb to 1,464, rise in asymptomatic cases

K J M Varma -
1,009 confirmed cases, including four deaths, have been reported in Hong Kong, 45 confirmed cases in the Macao and 393 in Taiwan.

Coronavirus deaths in India rise to 339, cases soar to 10,363

PTI -
Of the total 339 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 160 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 43, Delhi at 28, Gujarat at 26 and Telengana at 16.

Coronavirus cases in Delhi climb to 1,510, task force set up to identify suspected cases

PTI -
According to a Delhi government health department bulletin, 356 fresh cases were reported Monday — the highest spike in a day so far.

With just 1,955 cases and 86 deaths so far, Greece shows how to handle crisis

Ferdinando Giugliano -
For years, much of Europe has looked down on Greece as an insolvable problem. For all its intrinsic frailties, in this pandemic, Athens can walk with its head held high.

India can prevent long-term lockdown, contain Covid if 90% people download Aarogya Setu

Shivaji Sondhi -
With accurate and quick contact tracing using smartphones, patient zero can’t seed a new epidemic. This is similar to achieving a state where all are vaccinated.

Tirupur moves from H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, Marks & Spencer to making masks and PPE kits

Rohini Swamy -
Manufacturers in Tirupur say this not just an opportunity to help out right now, but has also opened the industry’s eyes to making technical textiles in future.

Modi govt is monitoring daily production of HCQ, drug inspectors posted at Zydus, Ipca sites

Himani Chandna -
Drug inspectors at 9 sites to oversee how much raw material being procured & used, and how many hydroxychloroquine tablets are produced.

Spit wide open. Covid-19 is a good excuse for Indians to kick the nasty habit

Unnati Sharma -
Due to the Covid-19 scare, a man was arrested in Kashmir for public spitting while two others from Bihar were arrested in Mohali for spitting on notes.

10 reasons why Covid-19 data on testing and fatalities might not be accurate

Cathy O'Neil -
Specific areas could see much worse death rates because of their poor health care systems or due to existing chronic diseases in population.

A unique SuperCloud is taking shape above coronavirus-hit India. It is unlike US and China

Jayant Sinha -
Through the coronavirus pandemic, we have come to appreciate India's digital infrastructure and the power of our smartphones. It's time to further build our SuperCloud.
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