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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.

Delhi HC asks drug controller to inquire into politicians buying Covid medicines in bulk

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The court observed that while BJP MP Gautam Gambhir must have been distributing the medicines to the best of his intention, the gesture unintentionally did a disservice.

On-site Covid vaccine registration for 18-44 age group now enabled on CoWin

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Union health ministry announced the feature Monday, saying it is being enabled only for govt Covid Vaccination Centers (CVCs), and is not present for private CVCs yet.

Mucormycosis to be treated for free under health schemes: Maharashtra govt tells Bombay HC

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The govt further said that free medicines for the infection will be provided in selected hospitals and private hospitals will be restrained from raising 'astronomical bills.'

Covid pandemic: Japan starts mass vaccination before Olympics, Israel to reopen cinemas

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As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

This country’s vaccine troubles could turn into a global shortage of semiconductors

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By shunning vaccines from China and warning of more chip shortages, Taiwan is risking its competitive edge in semiconductors over the long term.

Registration process of migrant workers too slow, needs to be expedited, says Supreme Court

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Stressing the need to register migrant workers, the apex court said the benefits of schemes during the pandemic can be extended to them after they are identified by authorities.

What happens when Covid test camp is held in remote Bihar village? Nothing. No one turns up

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Jiroga is part of Laukahi, one of the 21 development blocks of Madhubani district. Testing camp at Jiroga was held 3 days after 13 Covid cases were detected in neighbouring village.

Singapore approves new test that screens breath for Covid, delivers result in a minute

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Breathonix test, that works like a standard breathalyzer, achieved sensitivity of 93% and specificity of 95% in one early Singapore-based pilot study of 180 patients.

India’s Covid death toll crosses 3 lakh-mark, third country after US, Brazil

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The country registered 2.22 lakh new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest figures in 38 days. The national Covid recovery rate has improved to 88.69%.

In Haryana’s Jind, mobile ‘corona havan’ with fumes from 50 herbs aims to kill ‘mystery virus’

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Organised by an Arya Samaj gurukul in Kalwa, the havan travels from village to village, hoping the smoke will make the areas disease-free.
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