Tag: COVID 19

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday

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China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. The latest lockdown started on Monday in Fenyang city in northern China’s Shanxi province after a…

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How COVID damages heart found, may lead to new treatments

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How COVID damages heart found, may lead to new treatments Researchers have discovered how COVID-19 infection damages the heart tissue, paving the way for better treatments for the condition. Melbourne, Oct 3 (PTI) Researchers have discovered how COVID-19 infection damages the heart tissue, paving the way for better treatments for the condition. The study conducted on a small group of people found that COVID-19 damaged the DNA in heart tissue, which was not detected in influenza samples. The researchers noted that while COVID-19 and influenza are both severe respiratory viruses,…

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Israel rolls out 5th COVID-19 vaccination campaign targeting omicron

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Israel rolls out 5th COVID-19 vaccination campaign targeting omicron Israel has launched its fifth vaccination campaign, urging people in at-risk groups and those over 65 to get the additional COVID shot. Israel has launched its fifth vaccination campaign, urging people in at-risk groups and those over 65 to get the additional COVID shot. The fifth vaccine available to Israelis is one that specifically targets the Omicron strain of the coronavirus, which makes up the majority of cases in the country. Israel’s Health Ministry says the new vaccine is expected to…

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President Joe Biden says pandemic is over, experts claim remarks could hamper efforts to battle COVID-19

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Biden says pandemic is over, experts claim remarks could hamper efforts to battle COVID-19 A day after POTUS Joe Biden abruptly announced the end of the pandemic in the United States, a number of lawmakers and public health experts criticised him. Even though the United States continues to grapple with COVID-19 infections that kill hundreds of Americans daily, President Joe Biden was quick to announce that the “pandemic is now over in the country”. The latest remarks from Biden came during an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes, where he advocated…

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US president Biden claims COVID-19 is ‘over’ in US; says ‘everybody seems to be in pretty good shape’

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Biden claims COVID-19 is ‘over’ in US; says ‘everybody seems to be in pretty good shape’ Even though the US continues to grapple with COVID-19 infections, President Joe Biden was quick to announce that e the “pandemic is now over”. Even though the United States continues to grapple with COVID-19 infections that kill hundreds of Americans daily, President Joe Biden was quick to announce that the “pandemic is now over in the country”. The latest remarks from Biden came during an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes, where he advocated for…

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India reports 6,298 fresh Covid infections, active cases above 46K-mark : Corona update

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India reports 6,298 fresh Covid infections, active cases above 46K-mark : Corona update The 19 new deaths recorded in the last 24 hours include seven from Maharashtra and three from Delhi. India added 6,298 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,22,777, while the active cases climbed 46,748, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll climbed to 5,28,273 with 23 fatalities which includes four deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 2.04…

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New Zealand removes most remaining COVID rules as cases wane

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New Zealand removes most remaining COVID rules as cases wane New Zealand removed most of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions Monday as the government signaled a return to normalcy for the first time since the pandemic began. New Zealand removed most of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions Monday as the government signaled a return to normalcy for the first time since the pandemic began. People will no longer be required to wear masks in supermarkets, stores, busses or planes. The last remaining vaccine mandates — on health care workers — will end.…

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China :Beijing under COVID-19 alert after a school, university report fresh cases

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Beijing under COVID-19 alert after a school, university report fresh cases The Chinese capital issued a fresh coronavirus alert on Thursday after it reported 21 local COVID-19 infections a day earlier, three of which were from a high school and the rest from a university, health officials said. The Chinese capital issued a fresh coronavirus alert on Thursday after it reported 21 local COVID-19 infections a day earlier, three of which were from a high school and the rest from a university, health officials said. In view of the fresh…

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President Joe Biden announces launch of annual COVID19 vaccines for Americans above 12 years of age

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President Joe Biden announces launch of annual COVID19 vaccines for Americans above 12 years of age US President Joe Biden has announced the launch of an annual COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans above 12 years of age, a move which he said would protect his fellow countrymen against this deadly disease and its variants Washington, Sep 7 (PTI) US President Joe Biden has announced the launch of an annual COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans above 12 years of age, a move which he said would protect his fellow countrymen against…

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