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New COVID-19 cases dip to 2.22 lakh, death toll crosses 3-lakh mark
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New COVID-19 cases dip to 2.22 lakh, death toll crosses 3-lakh mark

New Delhi, May 24: Fresh COVID-19 infections in India dipped to 2,22,315, the lowest in round 38 days, pushing the total tally of coronavirus cases to 2,67,52,447, while the death toll crossed the 3-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll...
Women can get Covid vaccine anytime after delivery: Experts
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Women can get Covid vaccine anytime after delivery: Experts

New Delhi, May 23: A woman can get vaccinated against COVID-19 anytime after the delivery of her baby, healthcare experts have said and stressed on the need to permit vaccination of even pregnant women to protect them from the infection.The government recently allowed vaccination for lactating...
India reports 8,848 cases of black fungus
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India reports 8,848 cases of black fungus

New Delhi, May 22: India has so far reported approximately cases of 8,848 mucormycosis or black fungus, one of the rapidly spreading infections observed in those recovering from Covid-19.Taking note of the increasing numbers, the Central government has emphasised upon expediting the allocation of...
India records 2.57 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, 4,194 fatalities
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India records 2.57 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, 4,194 fatalities

New Delhi, May 22: The daily rise in coronavirus cases in India remained below the 3 lakh-mark for the sixth consecutive day, with 2.57 lakh new cases recorded in a single day, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. With the fresh cases, India's tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to...
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 165.8 million
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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 165.8 million

Washington, May 22: The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 165.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.43 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Saturday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed...
Record 20.61 lakh COVID tests done in a day in India; daily positivity rate dips at 12.59%: Govt
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Record 20.61 lakh COVID tests done in a day in India; daily positivity rate dips...

New Delhi, May 21: More than 20.61 lakh tests for detection of COVID-19 were conducted in a span of 24 hours in the country, the highest-ever tests done in a single day, while the daily positivity rate has declined to 12.59 per cent, the Union health ministry said on Friday. India's COVID-19...
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 165.2 million
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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 165.2 million

Washington, May 21: The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 165.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.42 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Friday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed...
Aerosol can travel to 10 mtrs from infected person: Govt advisory
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Aerosol can travel to 10 mtrs from infected person: Govt advisory

New Delhi, May 20: The government on Thursday said that the aerosol can travel up to ten metres from the infected person, and that aerosol through the infected person can fall within two meters but can be carried to ten meters through the air."Aerosol and droplets are key mode of transmission of the...
India conducts 20.55 lakh COVID-19 tests in single day
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India conducts 20.55 lakh COVID-19 tests in single day

New Delhi, May 20: More than 20.55 lakh COVID-19 tests were conducted in a span of 24 hours, the highest-ever conducted in a single day in India, while the daily positivity rate stands at 13.44 per cent, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday. Cumulatively, 20,55,010 tests were conducted...
3rd wave possible if vaccination not ramped up, COVID norms not followed: Scientist
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3rd wave possible if vaccination not ramped up, COVID norms not followed:...

New Delhi, May 20: If the vaccination drive against coronavirus is not ramped up and COVID-19 appropriate-behaviour is not maintained, there is a possibility of a third wave of the pandemic in 6-8 months, said M Vidyasagar, a scientist involved in the Sutra Model which uses mathematics to project...
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India's active caseload decreased to 36,73,802 on Saturday

New Delhi, May 15: India's total active caseload has decreased to 36,73,802 on Saturday that comprises 15.07 per cent of the country's total positive cases.A net decline of 31,091 cases was recorded in the active caseload in the last 24 hours.The report comes when India on Saturday cumulatively...
Blow conch shells to keep Covid at bay: Yoga experts
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Blow conch shells to keep Covid at bay: Yoga experts

Lucknow, May 14: Yoga experts are now advising people to blow conch shells in order to strengthen the respiratory system.The age-old practice of blowing conch shells, known as 'shankh', after prayers, is said to help in fighting Covid by enhancing the lung power.Yoga expert, Ratan Sinha of...
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