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COVID-19: Contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease quickly spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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German man vaccinated against Covid 217 times had no side-effects [Video]

German man vaccinated against Covid 217 times had no side-effects

Doctors report a man from Germany has been vaccinated 217 against the COVID-19 virus with no negative medical symptoms.

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Study Investigates Link Between COVID, Mental Health and Insomnia [Video]

Study Investigates Link Between COVID, Mental Health and Insomnia

Study Investigates Link Between, COVID, Mental Health and Insomnia. PsyPost reports that a new study by Phenikaa University in Vietnam has highlighted one of the more common and lingering symptoms..

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Bereaved families pay tribute at Covid Memorial Wall [Video]

Bereaved families pay tribute at Covid Memorial Wall

Families who have lost loved ones to Covid-19 have gathered at the National Covid Memorial Wall to commemorate their lives. Volunteers for the National Covid Memorial Wall were joined at noon on..

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Why are billions of euros worth of COVID drug Paxlovid going to waste in Europe? [Video]

Why are billions of euros worth of COVID drug Paxlovid going to waste in Europe?

European countries rushed to buy the antiviral drug in January 2022, but now it’s going to waste. Why?

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NFL Salary Cap Rises $30.6 Million [Video]

NFL Salary Cap Rises $30.6 Million

NFL Salary Cap , Rises $30.6 Million. On Feb. 23, the NFL announced that its 2024 season salary cap will be $255.4 million per team, a record high, ESPN reports. That is 13.6% more than last..

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Abhishek Ghosalkar Case: Know all about Mauris Noronha aka 'Mauris bhai' | Oneindia News [Video]

Abhishek Ghosalkar Case: Know all about Mauris Noronha aka 'Mauris bhai' | Oneindia News

In a tragic turn of events, Abhishek Ghosalkar, son of a prominent Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, was shot dead during a Facebook live session earlier today. The assailant, identified as Mauris Noronha, then..

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Elton John and Keir Starmer attend Derek Draper's funeral [Video]

Elton John and Keir Starmer attend Derek Draper's funeral

Famous faces including Elton John and Sir Keir Starmer were spotted arriving at the funeral of Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper. Derek's funeral took place in north-west London, four weeks after he..

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WHO Warns 'Disease X' Could Be 20 Times Worse Than COVID-19 Pandemic [Video]

WHO Warns 'Disease X' Could Be 20 Times Worse Than COVID-19 Pandemic

WHO Warns 'Disease X' , Could Be 20 Times Worse , Than COVID-19 Pandemic. 'The Hill' reports that the World Health Organization has issued a warning to government leaders that the planet may face a..

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The first minister of Wales was concerned that the UK government's handling of COVID was a "genuine threat" to the future of the union, the public inquiry has heard.
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COVID-19 'pandemic babies' born with 'fascinating' protection against common condition

Lockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic saw changes in newborn babies that may have protected them against allergies, according to a study.
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COVID inquiry chair vows to 'do utmost' to probe Wales decisions

The UK COVID inquiry has begun its first hearing in Wales, looking at the decisions taken by the Welsh government during the pandemic.
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Scrap Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897: Law panel

In its most recent report, the law panel suggested repealing the colonial era's 127-year-old Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897 and replacing it with new legislation that would give authorities more teeth..
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Medical student, 19, becomes pro Ironman triathlete

Matt Kaminer, a 19-year-old medical student from north London who started training when the Covid pandemic cancelled his GCSEs, becomes a professional Ironman triathlete.
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Sturgeon admits Whatsapp use 'too common' - but says COVID decisions not made over app

Nicola Sturgeon has admitted that the Scottish government's use of Whatsapp was "too common" during the COVID pandemic - but says decisions were not made over the messaging app.
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'The virus is still evolving at an incredible rate': How widespread is COVID now - and how many people are dying with it?

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'I will regret COVID care home deaths for rest of my life', ex-Scottish health secretary tells inquiry

Jeane Freeman has told the UK COVID-19 Inquiry she will 'regret for the rest of her life' care home deaths caused by Scottish government decision-making.
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Humza Yousaf admits 'winging it' as Scotland's health secretary during COVID

Messages have emerged of Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf admitting to "winging it" during his role as health secretary at the height of the COVID pandemic.
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Incomes up since Covid, but poorest 20% still below FY16 level: Study

Average household income in India has increased around 12% since the Covid pandemic-induced fall, with the poorest seeing an over 75% jump, according to a survey by PRICE. The survey also revealed that..
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Scottish government would not accept COVID was 'here to stay', inquiry hears

The Scottish government did not accept that COVID was "here to stay", the UK COVID-19 inquiry has heard.
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WRU wants break from Covid loan interest payments

Welsh Rugby Union says changes needed after a damning report on its culture could be cut otherwise.
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How Canada court has exposed Justin Trudeau's double standards on protests

The Federal Court of Canada has criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government for unjustifiably using emergency powers during the 2022 "freedom convoy" protests. Justice Richard Mosley ruled..
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'Complacent abomination': Sturgeon fury at Aberdeen FC over COVID rules breach revealed in text message

Nicola Sturgeon branded a statement issued by Aberdeen FC during the COVID pandemic as a "complacent abomination", text messages have revealed.
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India logs 1,640 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1

Andhra Pradesh recorded 219 JN.1 cases while Kerala registered 156 cases of the variant and Gujarat recorded 127 such cases.West Bengal recorded 96 JN.1 cases, Goa 90 and Tamil Nadu 89. Rajasthan has..
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COVID adviser denies daily purge of WhatsApps - despite 'pre-bed ritual' message

Professor Jason Leitch has said his claim of deleting WhatsApp messages as a "pre-bed ritual" was a "flippant exaggeration".
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Twice-a-year CBSE boards from 2024-25 session

Students who commence their class X and XII from the 2024-25 academic session will be the first batch to get the opportunity to sit for the multiple board format. The Central Board of Secondary..
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Sturgeon's pandemic WhatsApp messages 'all deleted', COVID inquiry hears

All of Nicola Sturgeon's WhatsApp messages during the pandemic appear to have been deleted, the UK COVID inquiry has heard.
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Shock fall in retail sales at COVID lockdown levels in key shopping month

There has been a shock fall in retail sales in the key December shopping period, sharpening the decline seen in recent months, official figures show.
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Biological E gets WHO EUL for Corbeva

Biological E's Covid vaccine, Corbevax, has received WHO emergency use listing, following approval in India. The vaccine, developed on the protein sub-unit platform, received authorization for various..
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'COVID is not finished': Scots share pandemic stories as inquiry resumes

People in Scotland have been sharing their stories of how the pandemic has affected their lives - as the UK COVID inquiry resumed in Edinburgh.
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Covid cases in India: Country reports 180 new cases, 3 deaths in last 24 hours

India has logged 180 new cases of Covid, while the number of active cases of the infection has declined to 2,804, the health ministry said on Tuesday. Three deaths have been reported from Maharashtra..
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At 15.2 crore, record number of Indian flyers in 2023

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Highest ever: At 15.2 crore, last year saw more domestic flyers than pre-Covid 2019

India's domestic air travel not only rebounded to pre-Covid levels but also surpassed last year's figures. DGCA data for January-December 2023 reveals a record-breaking 15.2 crore domestic air..
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India reports 272 fresh cases of Covid, no deaths in last 24 hours

India reports 272 fresh Covid cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 2,990. No deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours. The number of daily cases started increasing after the..
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After 5-week rise, 25% dip in Covid cases

After a five-week rise, Covid-19 cases in the country registered a 25% fall in the week ending Saturday as compared with the previous seven days. Deaths from the virus too decreased to 22, down from 31..
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Maharashtra reports 86 new cases of COVID-19

The recovery rate in the state is 98.17 percent, while the case fatality rate is 1.81 percent. A total of 12,917 tests were conducted in the state on Saturday.
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India reports 609 new Covid cases, six deaths in 24 hours

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COVID 19: India logs 514 fresh cases in 24 hours, 3,422 active cases nationwide amid JN.1 variant spike

India witnessed a spike of 514 coronavirus in single day amid JN.1 variant spike.
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Spain is to reintroduce the mandatory wearing of face masks in hospitals after a spike in flu and COVID cases.
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Thierry Henry "cried almost every day" early in the COVID pandemic, the World Cup winner has said, as he opened up on depression.
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Four fresh Covid deaths recorded in country

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682 cases of JN.1 recorded in 12 states till Jan 6: Report

A total of 682 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19 have been reported in 12 states across India. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified JN.1 as a variant of interest distinct from..
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COVID-19: India witnesses 605 fresh cases, total COVID case tally stands at over 4.5 crore

The active cases have increased to 4,002, while the country's overall COVID case tally stands at over 4.5 crore (4,50,18,792)
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Weekly Covid cases up 5%; fall in Kerala, but rise in 2 states

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Weather change triggers surge in Covid, flu cases, says health expert

As winter intensifies, experts warn of a surge in viral infections, including swine flu, influenza, and COVID-19. Dr. Nikhil Modi, a pulmonologist, explains that the colder temperature, increased..
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The death toll due to COVID-19 cases in India has risen to, 5,33,387 reflecting an increase of two deaths in the last 24 hours.
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COVID-19 in India: Karnataka makes RT-PCR test mandatory for patients with respiratory, flu-like illnesses

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Gut microbes can affect COVID vaccine response, study finds

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619 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 reported from 12 states till January 4

The number of COVID-19 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant reported from 12 states rose to 619 as of January 4. The majority of those infected are opting for home-based treatment, indicating mild illness...
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