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China emerging as source of COVID-19, laboratory leak theory gaining tract
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In the latest development, some international researchers analyzed the early data of the COVID-19 pandemic uploaded by Chinese scientists to foreign databases and have found traces of raccoon dogs during the spread of COVID-19 to humans.
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Puducherry govt has taken appropriate steps to prevent spread of Covid-19:
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Puducherry Chief Minister Natesan Krishnasamy Rangasamy, while taking part in the Covid-19 review meeting held by Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday, said the spread of Covid-19 in Puducherry is under control.
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Impression of Achhi Aadat Campaign in Bokaro, Jharkhand
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Jharkhand [India], February 28 (ANI/PNN): JICA India launched Achhi Aadat Campaign (AAC) in 2021 which focuses on raising awareness and changing hand hygiene practices for preventing the spread of Covid-19 and other infectious diseases such as diarrhoea.
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COVID-19 vaccines prior to infection reduce transmission of Omicron: Resea
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A study in California prisons found recent vaccination and boosters reduce infectiousness, but Infection risk remains high. Vaccination and boosting, especially when recent, helped to limit the spread of COVID-19 in California prisons during the first Omicron wave, according to an analysis b
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Climate data can help model spread of Covid-19: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Covid-19 transmission can be more accurately modelled by incorporating meteorological factors, with ultraviolet (UV) radiation as the main driver, according to a new study.
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In a reciprocal move, US suspends 26 flights operated by Chinese carriers
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): The United States has suspended 26 passenger flights operated by Chinese carriers after Beijing's aviation agency took similar action to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) said on Thursday.
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US suspends 26 flights operated by Chinese carriers
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 26 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States suspended 26 passenger flights operated by Chinese carriers after Beijing's aviation agency took similar action to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the US Transportation Department said in an order.
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India able to limit COVID spread but no scope of complacency, rise in case
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): India has been able to limit the spread of COVID-19 compared to several other countries of the world but there can be no complacency as there are six states which are reporting more than 1,000 daily cases of COVID-19 and 181 districts in the country reported
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China's 'zero COVID policy' drastically affected country's economy
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 17 (ANI): China started its "zero COVID policy" with the intention to curb the spread of Covid-19 with widespread lockdowns and mass quarantines but in reality, it had slowed down the economic growth of the country.
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US donates 33,600 doses of Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to Bhutan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Thimpu [Bhutan], July 10 (ANI): In order to curb the spread of COVID-19, the United States delivered 33,600 doses of the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to Bhutan, in partnership with COVAX and the Bhutan Foundation, an official statement said on Sunday.
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Pakistan to implement NCOC guidelines amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 30 (ANI): In the light of the rising coronavirus cases across the country, Pakistan on Wednesday decided to "fully activate" the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) guidelines to curb the spread of COVID-19 infections.
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North Korea facing biggest challenge in history over Covid-19 outbreak: Ki
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], May 14 (ANI): North Korea is facing the biggest challenge since the foundation of the republic over the spread of COVID-19, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said, as quoted by the state-run KCNA news agency.
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