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Topic: COVID-19

Why long Covid could help us understand other chronic diseases

Studies of Covid long-haulers might eventually help us understand other diseases, from chronic fatigue syndrome to cancer to Alzheimer’s.

Nearly 64% of over 88 lakh Covid vaccine doses given in rural areas on 21 June, govt says

India achieved a 'historic milestone' by administering 88.09 lakh Covid vaccine doses in a single day Monday with MP administering the maximum number of jabs, a govt official said.

In a LinkedIn post, Modi lauds ‘Centre-state bhagidari’ for quick reforms amid Covid

PM lists reform measures brought in by the states since Modi govt linked the increase in borrowing limits, as demanded by states, to the completion of 4 reforms.

‘Centre-State partnership’ approach helped states raise an extra Rs 1.06 lakh crore: Modi

In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, PM Modi praises Centre-states partnership, says his govt's economic response to Covid didn't follow a ‘one size fits all’ model. Read the full post here.

UGC draws flak as ‘Thank you PM Modi’ posters for free vaccines spring up at universities

DU was among institutions that put up posters expressing gratitude for PM Modi. The message read: 'Vaccine for All. Free for all. World’s largest vaccination camp. Thank you Modiji.'

Bombay HC tells Maharashtra govt, BMC to form ‘SOS’ policy to avoid fake vaccination drives

The High Court further said the state or municipal authorities must have information of private vaccination camps by housing societies & offices to ensure citizens do not suffer.

Maharashtra reports 21 cases of Delta plus Covid variant

State Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the samples have been collected since 15 May and highest of 9 cases were reported from Ratnagiri district and two cases were detected in Mumbai.

India reports 42,640 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, active cases below 7 lakh

According to the health ministry data, India administered 86.16 lakh Covid vaccine doses, the highest ever single-day vaccination achieved in the world so far.

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan calls Yoga ‘ray of hope’ in fight against Covid-19

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan marked the 7th International Day of Yoga by performing the exercise in Delhi and said it increases immunity against Covid.

J&K admin cancels Amarnath Yatra due to Covid, devotees can still attend virtual ‘aartis’

Yatra will be symbolic and virtual aartis will allow devotees to pay obeisance while avoiding travel and exposure to the infection, said J&K L-G Manoj Sinha.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

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.

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

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

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

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.

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

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?