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Thousands gather in China's Wuhan to celebrate New Year amidst covid wave
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In this new year celebration, Civilians released balloons into the sky when the clock struck 12, as per the tradition in Wuhan, where the Covid story has begun.
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With new phase of COVID-19, China facing "tough challenges" : Xi
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"We have now entered a new phase of COVID response where tough challenges remain," Xi said in his new year message to the nation.
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Canada joins list of countries imposing COVID rules on China arrivals
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Canadian government announced that this new requirement will come into effect on January 5, at which point travellers aged two and older will need to provide proof of a negative test before leaving for Canada.
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Covid data is transparent, says China's Health Ministry
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"China has always been publishing information on COVID-19 deaths and severe cases in the spirit of openness and transparency," Jiao Yahui, head of the Bureau of Medical Administration under the National Health Commission, said at a press briefing held on Thursday.
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China sees fall in manufacturing indicators after zero-Covid revocation
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Chinese manufacturing sector saw a sizeable contraction in December along with a spike in cases of Covid-19 in the country as the workforce is prevented from going to work, The Global Times reported.
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Mathura all set to welcome devotees on New Year 2023
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ahead of the New Year, the temple city of Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a large number of devotees, who have thronged in Mathura to offer puja before Lord Banke Bihari.
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European nations enact strict COVID-19 measures for travelers from China
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Due to an apparent surge in covid infections in China, the European nations have enacted stricter COVID-19 regulations for travelers arriving from China, NHK World reported.
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53 international travellers test positive for COVID during random sampling
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A total of 53 international travellers have tested positive for COVID during the random sampling at airports across the country amounting to only 0.94 per cent of the total samples collected so far, sources said on Saturday.
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Principal Secretary to PM chairs high-level meeting with top officials, re
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The meeting was held on directives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued during a high-level review meeting on December 22, 2022, said sources.
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Year-ender 2022: Despite vaccine strides, India not out of Covid-19 shadow
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Till now, four confirmed BF.7 cases have been reported in the country and the Centre has put an advisory, asking citizens to mask up and ensure Covid-appropriate behaviour when outdoors.
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Deaths attributed to COVID in China increase to 9,000 per day: Data firm
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
British-based research firm Airfinity has doubled the number of people it estimates are dying from COVID in China as the number of infections soar.
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UP Minister reaches Bareilly Covid hospital, takes stock of preparedness
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Forest Minister Dr. Arun Kumar reached Bareilly's Covid hospital on Saturday to take stock of the health department's preparations to tackle Covid-19.
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