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US imposes new restrictions, travellers from China to show negative Covid-
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In a new set of restrictions amid a spike in covid infections in China, the United States (US) will require all visitors from China to present a negative Covid-19 test result before boarding a flight to the country, CNN reported on Wednesday.
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US calls for 'comprehensive' immigration reforms after Supreme Court exten
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The White House on Tuesday called for 'comprehensive' reforms in the US immigration system after the Supreme Court extended Trump-era border restriction known as Title 42 as a result of which federal officials will be able to continue to swiftly expel migrants at US borders, CNN reported.
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Factories forced to shut down in China amid COVID surge
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Chinese economy was already struggling when Beijing abruptly relaxed its stringent zero-Covid policy. Retail sales had contracted in November because of widespread lockdowns, and unemployment had surged to the highest level in six months.
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Rameswaram island celebrates Christmas after 2 pandemic years
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
This is their first full-fledged celebration after a gap of two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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China's new COVID variant a threat to Pakistan: NCOC
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
As per the NCOC, there is a risk that the new variant may enter Pakistan after China decided to lift the lockdown and travel restrictions.
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Ban on TikTok's use on US government devices likely to trigger more prohib
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Congress may pass even more restrictions on the use of app after reports that employees at TikTok's Chinese parent, ByteDance, used the app to track the physical movements of some of its users, including two journalists.
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China shifts how it counts Covid deaths as crematoriums fill up
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the latest guidelines from the National Health Commission, only those whose death is caused by pneumonia and respiratory failure after contracting the virus are classified as Covid deaths, said Wang Guiqiang, a top infectious disease doctor.
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No COVID restrictions will be imposed in state: Goa CM
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that the state is "alert" but no restriction will be imposed there.
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China's suffers "double whammy" with rise in COVID-19 cases and economic c
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases and economic crisis in the country, China is stuck in a dilemma as the imposition of the zero-Covid policy is saving people's lives but at the same time, impacting its economy, effectively putting the second largest economy in a "double whammy," Inside Over r
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India keeping an eye on Covid situation in China says MEA
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
China's recent exit from zero-Covid could lead to nearly 1 million deaths, according to CNN. After lifting covid curbs this month, the second-largest country braces for an unprecedented wave of infections from its major cities.
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US condemns Taliban's decision to ban women from universities, calls it "u
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price called education an "internationally recognized human right" and warned that the Taliban's "unacceptable stance" will have consequences for them.
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China was 'under-prepared' for COVID surge, experts predict three waves th
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Although the Chinese government has remained silent on the number of deaths. However, the Chinese authorities have warned of successive waves of COVID infections in the coming months, as cases continue to increase.
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