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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.

Delta variant 8 times less sensitive to vaccine antibodies than original strain, study says

PTI -
The study was conducted on more than 100 healthcare workers at three centres in India, and found that the variant generates greater transmission among the fully vaccinated workers.

CBSE announces special assessment for 2021-22 board exams, syllabus to be divided over 2 terms

Kritika Sharma -
The decision to come up with a special assessment scheme has been taken after CBSE had to cancel Class 10 and 12 exams for the academic session 2020-21.

India offering CoWIN as technology tool to be used for greater public good, says Vardhan

PTI -
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said India is inching closer to administering 36 crore doses of Covid vaccine, a feat achieved in less than 6 months since the launch of vaccination drive.

Delhi records 54 new Covid infections, lowest daily caseload since 15 April last year

PTI -
According to the Delhi health department data, the positivity rate dropped to 0.09% while two more deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.

Indemnity issue still holding up US vaccines for India as doses reach Pakistan, Bangladesh

Nayanima Basu -
India’s neighbours, including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, have received millions of doses of American vaccines over the past few days.

Don’t buy just any mask or PPE kit, no one knows if they’ve passed quality checks

Himani Chandna -
As the number of PPE kit manufacturers grows, industry players say it’s time to introduce strict checks and audits on the quality of the kits being sent to the market.

Religious places & malls open, transport at full capacity in Karnataka as govt eases curbs

PTI -
The new guidelines announced by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa Saturday came into effect from 6 am on 5 July and will be in force up to 6 am on 19 July.

How to get 11,000 athletes from 200 countries to Tokyo for Olympics in 16 days amid Covid?

Katrina Nicholas -
Even the fastest woman alive, Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, can’t avoid all the logistical hurdles along the road to this year’s extraordinary Olympics.

Bharat Ratna for entire medical fraternity, says Kejriwal to Modi

PTI -
In a letter to the prime minister, Kejriwal said necessary changes should be made in rules so that the medical community can be awarded the highest civilian award.

Lakshadweep denies entry to Congress MPs, says their ‘political actions’ can disturb peace

ANI -
While rejecting application of Congress's Hibi Eden and TN Prathapan for entry, the Lakshadweep administration also said their visit might cause a possible surge in Covid cases.
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