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COVID-19: Mask usage declining; WHO warning against it, says NITI Aayog's
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): Dr VK Paul, Member-Health of NITI Aayog, on Friday expressed concern over the decline in the use of face masks in the country and said that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against it as the global scene of the Omicron variant of COVID-1
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Times Applaud felicitates Covid-19 warriors from different sections of soc
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9 (ANI/Target Media): In the corona era, if the common person could live their lives safely and comfortably, it is all because of covid warriors.
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Omicron: Delhi CM Kejriwal urges people to be cautious
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): In view of the emergence of the COVID-19 variant Omicron, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to the people to be cautious and wear masks while stepping out of their houses.
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Delhi govt to organise grand play on life of Dr Ambedkar
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): On the 66th death anniversary of Babasaheb B R Ambedkar, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that the Union Territory government would be organising a grand play on the life of the maker of the Constitution of India, which would be sh
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Study reveals masks, distancing worked to keep germs at bay
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 23 (ANI): A Houston Methodist study showed a rapid return of seasonal respiratory viruses after COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed in Texas, demonstrating the effectiveness of masking, distancing and other precautionary measures at stopping the spread of many respir
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Avoid crowded places, wear N95 masks, suggests expert amid worsening air q
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): Expressing concerns over worsening air quality in Delhi and its effects on one's health, experts are suggesting that people should avoid going to crowded places and use N95 masks.
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More than 25,000 tons of COVID-19 protection waste floats in oceans
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Sofia [Bulgaria], November 10 (ANI/Novinite): Since the start of the 2020 pandemic, many have become accustomed to using personal protective equipment, which is often disposable and not used for a long time. The problem of mass pollution of the environment with used masks, gloves and bottles
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COVID-19: BMC collects Rs 77 cr so far as fine from people not wearing mas
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has collected a total penalty of Rs 77.37 crore (Rs 77,37,41,000) for not wearing masks since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out last year.
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Reopening schools with in-person learning in United States during pandemic
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): A study has found that reopening schools with in-person learning in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with increased case and death rates from the disease, particularly in counties that do not require staff to wear masks at school
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Dalgona becomes popular with 'Squid Game' sensation, Halloween costumes ar
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], October 12 (ANI/Global Economic): The distribution industry is enjoying an unexpected peak due to the popularity of Netflix original series 'Squid Game.' Sales of game items such as dalgona candy, slap-match, and beads significantly jumped, and sales of snacks and ramen
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Indian Railways extends Covid guidelines, imposed Rs 500 fine on passenger
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Railways on Thursday extended the COVID-19 guidelines for six months, or till further order, adding that not wearing a mask on railway premises or in trains can attract a fine of up to Rs 500.
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COVID-19: PM Modi lauds India's journey from being an importer to an expor
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], October 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the country's capability to battle the COVID-19 pandemic and recalled India's journey from being an importer to an exporter of masks and kits.
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