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Delhi: 290 new COVID-19 cases, highest since June 10, positivity rate at 0
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): Delhi's daily COVID-19 cases have crossed the 200-mark for the second consecutive day as the city recorded 290 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, the highest since June 10.
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Well prepared to tackle COVID surge: Assam Health Minister on Omicron
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 26 (ANI): In view of the surging cases of the Omicron across the country, Assam Health Minister Keshab Mahanta has said that the state government is well-prepared to tackle a possible surge in COVID-19 cases.
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COVID-19 lockdown increased chronic pain in women: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 25 (ANI): COVID-19 lockdowns caused more chronic pain in women than men, a recent study has found.
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Study finds immune memory less durable post severe COVID
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Texas [US], December 24 (ANI): According to new research, infection-fighting B cells retain better memory of the coronavirus spike protein in patients who recover from less-severe cases of COVID-19 than in those recovering from severe COVID-19.
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China locks down 13 million residents of Xi'an city after COVID cluster fo
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 24 (ANI): In sweeping restrictions, China on Wednesday locked down the entire 13 million residents of Xi'an city after the COVID-19 cluster was found in the area.
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China locks down Xi'an amid COVID-19 surge
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 23 (ANI): China on Thursday shut down Xi'an, the capital city of the country's Shaanxi province in a bid to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak amid the growing global threat of Omicron variant across the world, local media reported.
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Australia reluctant to impose lockdown despite spread of Omicron
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], December 22 (ANI): The nature of Omicron is such that the response has to go beyond the action of governments and individuals and communities need to take action as well, said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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Elton John hosts Zoom party with 'The Lockdown Sessions' album collaborato
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 22 (ANI): British singer-composer Elton John hosted a joint Zoom call on Tuesday with all of his collaborators from 'The Lockdown Sessions', his album made entirely during the pandemic.
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Chinese economic growth rate to slump below 5 per cent
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 20 (ANI): Grim days are ahead for the Chinese economy as the growth rate is to slump below 5 per cent following the property crisis, industrial slump, weak consumption and the fallout from COVID-19-led lockdowns.
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COVID-19 lockdowns caused more chronic pain in women than men
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 20 (ANI): A new study has found that the pandemic lockdown caused an increase in chronic pain, especially in women.
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COVID Omicron variant: Netherlands re-imposes strict lockdown, UK too mull
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], December 19 (ANI): Across Europe there is a looming sense of dread over the surge in COVID-19 Omicron variant cases, forcing the Netherlands on Sunday to re-impose strict lockdown and UK mulling over new restrictive measures to contain the virus.
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Netherlands to go into lockdown due to 'fifth wave with Omicron'
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], December 19 (ANI/Xinhua) The Dutch government announced a stricter lockdown on Saturday out of fear for the rise of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the country.
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