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Coronavirus does less well in warm, humid weather: Trump
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 24 (ANI): Citing a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report, President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that coronavirus has a less chance of surviving in a warm and humid environment as opposed to cold and dry weather where it stays put.
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EPFO settles 10.02 lakh claims including 6.06 lakh COVID-19 cases in 15 da
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 22 (ANI): The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has settled 10.02 lakh claims, including 6.06 lakh COVID-19 cases, under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) in 15 working days.
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COVID-19 pandemic highlighted weaknesses in healthcare systems: G20 Health
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 20 (ANI): The G20 health ministers acknowledged that the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted systemic weaknesses in healthcare systems and vulnerabilities in the global community's ability to prevent and respond to pandemic threats.
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Excessive consumption of alcohol during lockdown can weaken immune system
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 19 (ANI): As the COVID-19 lockdown has most people staying indoors, many booze lovers are planning to spend the days with their favourite alcohol.
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Experts suggest excessive drinking amid lockdown can weaken immune system
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 13 (ANI): Planning to welcome the lockdown extension orders with a drink in your hand? Well, better to drop the idea as the recent study reveals that excessive drinking while staying indoors can have a negative impact on your immune system.
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ADB assures $2.2 billion support package to India for battling COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], April 10 (ANI): Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa on Friday assured Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of 2.2 billion dollars (about Rs 16,820 crore) support to India in its fight against novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Ind-Ra revises energy infrastructure sector FY21 outlook to negative
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 10 (ANI): India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised its outlook for energy infrastructure companies to negative from stable for FY21 as the COVID-19-driven lockdown is likely to affect liquidity level in all companies across the power sector value ch
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China's leading think tank backs PM Modi's initiatives to fight COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 9 (ANI): At the Extraordinary G20 Virtual Summit held last month in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the G20 leaders to come out with a plan putting the focus on human lives. He urged for a plan to reduce the hardships faced by e
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Sensex slips by 173 points in choppy trade, banking stocks suffer
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Apr 8 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices closed half a per cent lower in Wednesday's volatile session with banking stocks sliding in the last hour amid weak global cues.
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Weak consumption during COVID-19 lockdown to drag down GDP growth: KPMG
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The countrywide lockdown is likely to have a sizeable impact on the economy, most significantly on consumption which is the biggest component of GDP, KPMG India said on Monday.
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Study focuses on evaluating grip strength to identify early diabetes
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 6 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have developed a valuable new grip strength metrics that provide healthcare practitioners with an easy-to-perform and time-efficient screening tool for type 2 diabetes (T2DM). The study advocates that healthcare practitioners
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Salt rich diet may lead to weaker immune system
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 4 (ANI): While consuming a high-diet salt can result in high blood pressure, a recent study has revealed a link between salt-rich diet and weaker immune system.
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