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Thirty-one students tested COVID-19 positive in Theni Government Secondary School in Theni district, Tamil Nadu on July 8. Additionally, 10 parents were also COVID-19 positive. According to the health authorities, pupils and parents at the school have been instructed to isolate themselves. The school has been closed temporarily by the District Education Department. The health department is working to locate potential contacts. District health… read-more

Former US President Barack Obama has been tested positive for the COVID-19. On March 13, he tweeted, “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple of days, but am feeling fine otherwise". Obama also encouraged others to get vaccinated even if the infections have decreased to more than 35,000 in number than last month. Notably, Barak Obama's wife Michelle Obama tested negative for COVID-19.

Two plate ICC World Cup U-19 matches have been cancelled as nine players from team Canada tested positive for COVID-19. As per reports, the players were isolated soon after they turned positive, and their welfare will be monitored by the medical team of the event. Notably, plate play-off semifinal match of Canada and Scotland has been cancelled on January 29.

At least 4,570 fresh COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Andhra Pradesh in last 24 hours, taking overall percentage to 15%. In addition, 669 COVID-19 patients recovered, & one died in 24 hours. The health department, on January 16, confirmed 21,06,280 positive cases, 20,65,000 recovered, and 14,510 deceased cases. Also, the active caseload increased to 26,770, with hotspots in Chittoor & Visakhapatnam, with 1,124 and 1,028 fresh… read-more

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases and Omicron concern, 12 employees of Municipal Council in Kashmir's Sopore have tested positive, following which they have been asked to self-isolate. Officials said that the preventive measures were being taken by the authorities even as rest of the employees have been asked to go for testing. Notably, 184 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 48 hours in Sopore town of Kashmir.