Disease X

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Disease X Can Cause Another Pandemic, Says Expert

A UK health expert said that Disease X, the name of the World Health Organisation (WHO), can cause another pandemic deadlier than Covid-19. In an interview to Daily Mail, Kate Bingham, who served as the chair of the UK's Vaccine Taskforce from May to December 2020, said the new virus could have a similar impact to the devastating pandemic. According to WHO, Disease X could be a new agent.

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 05:21 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Disease X, health expert, pandemic, No Vaccine, World Health Organisation

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MoHFW

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Here's Updated Guidelines For COVID-19 By MoHFW

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has released updated guidelines for COVID-19. As per the released guidelines on July 19, the ministry removed the random Coronavirus testing for international arrivals. In addition, the requirement of RT-PCR testing has also been dropped by the ministry, in effect from July 20 midnight. The updated guidelines came after a significant drop in COVID-19 cases, but ministry asked to follow… read-more

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 05:55 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Covid-19, new guidelines, pandemic, MoHFW, RT-PCR

Courtesy: The Economic Times

Coronavirus

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Coronavirus Is Made In China Virus, Confirms China Sources

There has been a big disclosure about China on the deadly pandemic Novel Coronavirus. The coronavirus was China's 'Made in China' virus, said several sources. However, now its 'verified' and a report from China has confirmed it. China is responsible for the deaths due to this virus worldwide, as it created it to attack India. "Corona hamare chin ka secret mission."

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 - 09:03 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: India, china news, pandemic, Covid-19, China Attack, virus

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WHO

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WHO Alerts For Another Deadlier Than COVID-19 Pandemic

The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issued a warning that the world must get ready for the next pandemic, which might be "even deadlier" than the COVID-19 pandemic, at a time when COVID cases are somewhat stabilising around the world. "The end of COVID-19 as a global health emergency is not the end of COVID-19 as a global health threat," Mr Tedros said.

Wed, 24 May 2023 - 02:56 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: WHO, WHO Chief, Covid-19, pandemic, alert

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Singapore PM

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Singapore PM Lee Tests Covid-19 Positive

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has tested positive for COVID-19 after recent visit to South Africa and Kenya, confirmed sources. He tweeted and posted a statement on Facebook, “I tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time this morning." Mr Lee, 71, said doctors have prescribed him the antiviral medication because of his age, and prescribed for home isolation.

Mon, 22 May 2023 - 06:43 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: PM Lee, Covid-19, pandemic, Singapore PM, Medication

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Coronavirus

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India Covid-19 Cases Decreases To 21,406 Active Cases

India witnessed a dip in the Coronavirus cases, after it recorded 2,109 fresh cases. With this, the active cases dipped to 21,406 from 22,742, confirmed the Union Health Ministry data on Wednesday. The COVID-19 tally now stands at 4.49 crore (4,49,74,909). Furthermore, the death toll climbed to 5,31,722 with eight fatalities. In addition, the active cases rate is at 0.8%, recovery at 98% and fatality rate at 1.18%.

Wed, 10 May 2023 - 11:25 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Coronavirus, Indian Ministry, Health Data, pandemic

Covid-19 vaccine

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India Covid-19 Active Cases Crosses 40k Mark

India reported the highest, 7830 new cases of the Novel Coronavirus, confirmed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). With the new cases, India's active Covid-19 cases stood at 40,215. In addition, besides new cases, the nation registered 16 new fatalities. With this, the recovery rate dropped to 98.72%, fatality rate is at 1.19% and active case rate is 0.7%, raising concerns and urging people to be cautious.

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 12:52 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: India Covid-19 cases, ACTIVE CASES, pandemic, MoHW, Data

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Novel Coronavirus

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India Registers 6,050 New COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours

India continues to register over 5,000 new cases of Coronavirus. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed 6,050 new single day cases, over 600 cases than the previous day's 5,335 cases. Besides new cases, the nation registered 14 deaths, taking the tally to 5,30,943. The active cases stood at 28,303 comprising 3.39% daily positivity rate. In addition, the experts suggest precaution, believing new variant XBB.1.16 reason of surge.… read-more

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 - 11:05 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: India Covid-19 cases, Indian Health Ministry, pandemic, NEW VARIANT, XBB.1.16 Variant

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COVID-19 cases

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India COVID-19 Cases Rises With Over 1,500 New Cases

India is continuing to record a hike in the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, with `1,590 single-day cases. On March 25, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed 1,590 new cases, with six fatalities. With this, active cases is now at 8,601 and fatalities increased to 5,30,824, with daily positivity rate at 1.33%. The Union Health Department urged people to take precautions and follow the proper guidelines of COVID-19.

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 - 12:41 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Union Health Ministry, Coronavirus, Indian States, pandemic, Union Minister

Mohammed Shami

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Indian Skipper Mohammed Shami Tests Negative For Covid-19

India's star bowler Mohammed Shami tested negative for COVID-19, the pacer announced on his Instagram account on September 28. The fast bowler had tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of India's T20I series against Australia and was subsequently ruled out of the series.  Umesh Yadav was called in the squad as Shami's replacement. Moreover, Shami has also been ruled out of the South Africa T20Is.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 06:46 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Mohammed Shami, Indian Cricketer, Covid-19, pandemic, sports