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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.

Coronavirus could be ‘reactivating’ in cured patients, Korean CDC says

Kyunghee Park -
Rather than being infected again, virus may have been reactivated in cured patients as they tested positive again shortly after release from quarantine.

Coronavirus spread in China was twice faster than earlier assessment, US study says

Naomi Kresge -
Each person infected early in epidemic in Wuhan probably passed virus to average of 5.7 other people, says analysis by Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Rising new infections in Europe is casting a cloud over ending lockdowns

John Follain -
Italy recorded 3,836 new coronavirus cases, highest in 3 days. In Spain, they rose the most in 4 days, while UK reported record number of coronavirus deaths.

‘First quiet Shab-e-Barat, but for right reasons’: Delhi Muslims mark prayer night indoors

Fatima Khan -
The 'night of forgiveness' is marked by Muslims visiting graveyards and mosques to pray for the deceased. But Delhi streets wore a deserted look Wednesday.

Can China be brought before an international court over Covid pandemic? Yes

Vanshaj Jain -
The court action would require significant international cooperation and willpower to implement. But to avoid another pandemic, it must be done.

Fears of second wave of infection rise as China reports 63 new Covid-19 cases

K J M Varma -
The Chinese health authority said two deaths were reported, taking the total death toll in the country to 3,335 while overall cases stand at 81,865.

Smoking makes it easier for coronavirus to get into lung cells, study finds

Corinne Gretler -
Smokers may have elevated levels of an enzyme called ACE-2, which helps virus enter cells in their lungs, European Respiratory Journal study shows.

India’s decision to send hydroxychloroquine to US ‘will not be forgotten’: Trump thanks Modi

Nayanima Basu -
US President Donald Trump lauds PM Modi for ‘strong leadership’ and calls him ‘terrific’. Modi responds, says India-US partnership 'stronger than ever' now.

New academic calendar, vacations, how to conduct college exams — latest task for Modi govt

Kritika Sharma -
Govt has formed seven-member panel to work on a contingency plan for higher education sector disrupted by Covid-19 pandemic. Announcement expected after 14 April. 

This is the strategy behind Yogi govt locking up Covid-19 ‘hotspots’ in UP

Swagata Yadavar -
The containment strategy implemented in UP’s Covid-19 ‘hotspots’ is similar to the one employed by China in Wuhan, where the pandemic originated.
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Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

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A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

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Economy

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

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Defence

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

National Interest

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

Shekhar Gupta -
How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?

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