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Uttar Pradesh: Two Cases Of Kappa Variant Of Covid-19 Identified
Uttar Pradesh has reported two cases of Kappa variant of Covid-19. The cases have been confirmed by Lucknow's King George’s Medical College where the genome sequencing of 109 samples took place. Out of these, 107 samples reported the presence of the Delta Plus variant “Both the variants are not new for the state. The facility of genome sequencing is being increased in the state,” said CM Yogi Adityanath.
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SC Refuses Bail Extension To Convicts Released Over COVID-19 Outbreak
The Supreme Court on March 1 refused to extend bail to 2,674 prisoners from Delhi who were released to decongest jails, following the COVID-19 outbreak. The apex court has ceded the convicts, 15 days to surrender before the jail authorities. While prisoners contested that cells are still overpopulated, with 17,000 inmates against sanctioned 10,000, the bench maintained that it would deal with overcrowding later. However, the Court asked to… read-more
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Veteran TV Host Larry King Dies At 87 Owing To COVID-19 Ailments
Veteran Television host and interviewer Larry King, noted for his celebrity interviews, political debates, and topical discussions, passed away on January 23. The 87-year-old died at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he had been hospitalized due to a COVID-19 related infection. With a career spanning over six decades, King was most celebrated for his CNN chat show "Larry King Live" that earned him a Peabody award and 10… read-more
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