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Global coronavirus tally surpasses 3.8 million
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 08 (Sputnik/ANI): The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease worldwide has surpassed 3.8 million, while the death toll has exceeded 267,000, according to the latest data provided by Johns Hopkins University.
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South African cricketer Solo Nqweni contracts COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], May 7 (ANI): South African cricketer Solo Nqweni on Thursday tested positive for the coronavirus, the disease which has brought the world to a standstill.
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Delhi HC grants interim suspension of sentence for 45 days to convict suff
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Delhi High Court has granted interim suspension of sentence for 45 days to a convict suffering from schizophrenia saying he is vulnerable to disease in prison during the COVID-19 crisis as he may not be able to take precautions and maintain hygiene.
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ADB approves $500 million for Bangladesh's COVID-19 response
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], May 7 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved an additional 500 million dollar loan to bolster the efforts of Bangladesh government to manage the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the country's economy and public health.
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Total COVID-19 positive cases in Rajasthan reach 3240
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 6 (ANI): With 47 new cases reported on Wednesday afternoon, the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Rajasthan stands at 3240, while three have scummbed to the disease today, said Rajasthan Health Department.
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Consumption of liquor can weaken immunity, increase chances of COVID-19 in
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] May 6 (ANI): Consumption of alcohol, especially its heavy use, weakens the immune system and reduces body's ability to cope with infectious diseases such as COVID-19, say doctors.
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Indore municipal corporation app adds feature to monitor COVID-19 patients
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 6 (ANI): A new 'Home Isolation' feature has been added to existing Indore 311 application of the Municipal Corporation, in which with suspected or no symptoms of COVID-19 disease will be monitored at home.
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Punjab testing up to 2,800 samples daily: Captain Amarinder Singh
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 5 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said that his State is testing up to 2,800 samples daily for the coronavirus disease.
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Dr Vardhan reviews preparedness for vector-borne diseases with officials o
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday held a review meeting with Delhi government officials and the city's municipal corporations over the preparedness to check vector-borne diseases in the national capital.
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Nepal reports 7 new COVID-19 cases, tally at 82
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 5 (ANI): As many as seven new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Nepal on Tuesday morning, taking the countrywide tally to 82.
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Manufacturing output plummets amid COVID-19 lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): There was an unprecedented contraction in Indian manufacturing output during April amid the national lockdown restrictions to help stem the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which in turn led to widespread business closures.
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UP MLA, others held in Uttarakhand for violating lockdown norms
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 4 (ANI): Independent MLA from Nautanwa Uttar Pradesh Aman Mani Tripathi and others were arrested allegedly for violating lockdown norms and misbehaving with government officials on Sunday.
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