COVID-19 Pandemic
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Major rise in world hunger, says UNFAO
There has been a major increase in the number of people that go to bed hungry in the world, as the globe reeled under the effects of prolonged conflicts and a global…
- World
Even deadlier: WHO chief cautions world over next pandemic
Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned all countries to gird up for the next pandemic which could be “even deadlier” than coronavirus. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who had…
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WTO needs to look at farm subsidy issue with open mind: Nirmala
Incheon: The World Trade Organisation (WTO) should look at the issue of farm subsidies with an open mind as it impacts the food security needs of emerging economies in the backdrop of…
- World
US reports over 10,000 weekly child Covid cases
Washington: More than 10,000 child Covid-19 cases were reported in the US in the week ending on April 27, according to the latest report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and…
- Technology
Social audio platform Clubhouse lays off over 50 per cent staff
New Delhi: Popular social audio platform Clubhouse, which gained popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, has laid off more than half of its staff. Founded by Paul Davison and Rohan Seth, Clubhouse said…
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Fox News parts ways with controversial host Tucker Carlson
Fox News has announced the departure of its influential host, Tucker Carlson, after months of speculation regarding the controversial figure’s future at the conservative news network. The announcement came as a surprise…
- Health
Indian diet, tea and turmeric lowered Covid severity, deaths: ICMR study
New Delhi: Indian diet rich in iron, zinc, and fibre, regular consumption of tea, and use of turmeric in meals lowered severity and death due to Covid in the country, according to…
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About 5% of new diabetes cases linked to Covid: Study
Toronto: Nearly 3-5 per cent cases of onset of diabetes is due to Covid-19, in other words roughly one person in 20 is a diabetic, according to an alarming study. The study,…
- Chennai
Masks made mandatory in TN’s Ranipet amid surge in Covid-19 cases
Chennai: Authorities in Tamil Nadu’s Ranipet have made wearing of face masks mandatory in the district amid surge in Covid cases in the state. District Collector S. Valarmathi has also directed people…
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Mock drill for COVID-19 preparedness
Mumbai: Healthcare workers participate in a mock drill to check COVID-19 preparedness amid rising cases of coronavirus, at JJ hospital in Mumbai, Monday, April 10, 2023. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) Mumbai: A healthcare…
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New method for early detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection
New Delhi: A new sandwich-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) for the detection of Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) could provide an efficient substitute for RT-PCR tests. According…
- India
Indian media strong enough to set narrative across world: Anurag Thakur
Nagpur: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has said the Indian media is strong enough and has the capability to set a narrative across the world. Some foreign media houses carried…
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Study reveals potential Covid-19 cases in Germany in Dec 2019
Berlin: Researchers have confirmed that a 71-year-old man from Germany was suffering from Covid-19 disease in December 2019. China made Covid-19 disease official on December 31, 2019. However, a day before doctors…
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COVID cases rise: Crowded Sarojni Nagar market
New Delhi: Crowd of visitors at the Sarojni Nagar market in New Delhi, Sunday, April 2, 2023. India saw a sharp jump in the number of active Covid-19 cases as it logged…
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Azerbaijan lifts ‘Covid passport’ requirement for foreign travelers
Baku: Foreign citizens travelling to Azerbaijan by air will be exempt from having a ‘Covid-19 passport’ — a document confirming full vaccination against or immunity to the virus, the country’s authorities announced.…
