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COVID-19: Passengers flying to US will need to quarantine on arrival, says
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 22 (ANI): Passengers flying to the United States will be tested for COVID-19 before boarding a flight into the country, and they would need to undergo quarantine upon arrival, US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday.
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COVID-19 death toll in US likely to top 5,00,000 next month, says Biden
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Washington [US], January 22 (ANI): The United States' death toll from COVID-19 is likely to top 5,00,000 next month, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, while unveiling his national strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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Israel reports 7,575 new COVID-19 cases, 582,293 in total
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Tel Aviv [Israel], January 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Israel's Ministry of Health reported 7,575 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 582,293.
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Jharkhand Minister Mahto recovers from severe lung infection caused by COV
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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 22 (ANI): Jharkhand Education Minister Jagarnath Mahto has completely recovered from a severe lung infection caused by COVID-19, hospital officials said on Thursday.
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Kerala reports 6334 new COVID-19 cases
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Kerala [India], January 21 (ANI): Kerala on Thursday reported 6,334 new cases of coronavirus and 21 deaths.
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5,942 healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID-19 in Delhi today
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New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): The daily number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to healthcare workers in the national capital neared the 6,000-mark for the first time on Thursday with 5,942 newly administered vaccines.
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Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne test positive for Covid-19
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Colombo [Sri Lanka], January 21 (ANI): Ahead of Sri Lanka's tour of West Indies, Binura Fernando and Chamika Karunaratne have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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COVID-19: Nearly 10 lakhs vaccinated, CoWIN software enhanced
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New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): As many as 1,92,581 beneficiaries were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Thursday during inoculation drive in 27 states and UTs, taking the total number of beneficiaries who received jab to nearly 10 lakh, said Union Health Ministry.
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Glastonbury music festival called off for second year due to Coronavirus
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Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): Organisers of UK's biggest musical event, Glastonbury on Thursday (local time) revealed that they have decided to cancel the festival for a second consecutive year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Biden to direct agencies to use Defense Production Act in COVID-19 fight
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Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): US President Joe Biden will issue an executive order on Thursday directing agencies to use the Defense Production Act (DPA) and other powers to speed up the manufacturing of testing and vaccine supplies and other items needed to fight COVID-19 in the countr
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Sweden announces further extension of nationwide COVID-19 restrictions
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Stockholm [Sweden], January 21 (ANI/Sputnik): The Swedish government on Thursday decided to extend restrictive coronavirus-related measures over the surge in infections, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said.
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UAE authorises emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-1
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Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 21 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorized emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) confirmed on Thursday, noting that Phase III clinical trials were still ongoing in the UAE.
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