3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus updates | November 28, 2021

The Netherlands confirmed 13 cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus on Sunday and Australia found two as the countries half a world apart became the latest to detect it in travelers arriving from southern Africa. - PTI National Government to review decision on restarting international flights, SOP for incoming passengers The government on Sunday decided to review the decision on resuming scheduled commercial international passenger services as well as SOP on testing and surveillance of incoming passengers, especially from countries identified as 'at risk', in the wake of the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant of concern 'Omicron'. Australia Australia detects first Covid Omicron infections Health officials in Australia said Sunday they had detected the COVID-19 Omicron strain for the first time after testing two passengers from southern Africa who flew into Sydney. -Reuters, AP International Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mauritius, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Maldives suspend flights with South African countries over Omicron Bangladesh on Saturday suspended travel from South Africa immediately, joining a growing list of countries banning travel to the country amid fears of the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, first detected there. Pakistan on Saturday imposed a complete travel ban on six African countries and Hong Kong in the wake of the discovery of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, first detected in South Africa.

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1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise

India TV News

COVID-19 update: The World Health Organisation has urged countries in South-East Asia to strengthen surveillance given the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. "For this, countries must strengthen surveillance and sequencing, and ensure sharing of data," said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director, WHO South-East Asia. "As people travel and …

1 year, 3 months ago

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution

News 18

It’s time for the public to stop being surprised by the rise in Covid-19 cases and recognise coronavirus as a permanent part of their lifestyle, former Indian Council of Medical Research scientist Dr Raman Gangakhedkar has told News18.com. The country’s top epidemiologist, who was the face of India’s apex medical research agency during government briefings on Covid-19 last year, said …

1 year, 8 months ago

Withdrawal of COVID-19 testing for international travellers likely to boost foreign arrivals

The Hindu

The Central government’s decision to ease COVID-19 guidelines for international travellers is set to boost the arrival of foreign tourists in Tiruchi. Of the total number of arrival of inbound travellers on international flights, two per cent of them were subjected to COVID-19 testing. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tiruchi was attracting 20 lakh to 25 lakh domestic tourists and …

1 year, 8 months ago

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, the Union health ministry has eased the guidelines for international visitors on Wednesday. The earlier requirement of RT-PCR testing for a random two per cent subset of international travelers has been dropped. Under the revised guidelines, all international travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated as per the approved …

1 year, 11 months ago

Many Asian Nations Seeing Covid Rise, India, Singapore on List. Are Countries Planning Curbs?

News 18

A recent spike in Covid-19 cases is seen among Asian nations with the fresh wave exerting pressure on the healthcare systems. India, on the other hand, has touched daily cases of 10,000, the highest in nearly eight months, while Indonesia’s caseload is near a four-month high, Bloomberg reported. Medical experts have said the virus’ new XBB.1.16 variant could be driving …

2 years ago

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?

The Hindu

The story so far: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week convened a high-level meeting of the COVID-19 task force. As of March 23, India officially reported 1,300 new coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period bringing the overall tally of active cases to 7,605. Editorial |No cause for alarm: On the Omicron recombinant XBB.1.16 in India He emphasised the need to …

2 years ago

Mutated version of Omicron is behind spike in case, health system on alert: Govt

Live Mint

Amid a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in India, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that currently a mutated variant of the Omicron sub-variant is spreading in the country and the health authorities are on alert. The health minister added that vaccines used by India have been found effective against all Covid-19 variants found till …

2 years, 1 month ago

New rules for flyers from 6 countries visiting India kicks in: 10 things to know

Live Mint

From today, India is lifting the mandatory Covid-19 test for travellers arriving from/via China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand and Japan, as infections related to the virus have fallen sharply globally. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, in a letter to his counterpart in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Rajiv Bansal, said his ministry was updating its 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' …

2 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 | Lurking presence

India Today

On January 23, 2023, India logged just 92 fresh Covid-19 infections and no deaths. China, on the other hand, which is grappling with a major Covid wave triggered by Omicron sub-variant BF.7 and lifting of restrictions, saw record hospitalisations—the highest since the onset of the pandemic, per World Health Organization reports. Since August 2022, a whole bouquet of Omicron sub-variants—BA.2.12.1, …

2 years, 2 months ago

China Suspends Travel Visa For South Koreans Amid Protests Of COVID Curbs

ABP News

The Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday announced the suspension of its short-term visa service for South Koreans in retaliation against the country's regulations travellers from the neighbouring country in the wake of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. China Welcomes First Batch Of International Travellers After Scrapping Quarantine Norms For the first time in three years, China on Sunday opened its …

2 years, 2 months ago

Centre Revises Covid-19 Guidelines For Passengers From High Risk Countries

News 18

India on Monday issued revised guidelines for international air passengers arriving from identified high-risk countries including China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan, mandating an RT-PCR test. “As per the revised guidelines, a mandatory requirement for pre-departure RT-PCR testing has been introduced for passengers in all international flights from these countries,” the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in …

2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 | RT-PCR must to get boarding passes for flyers from China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Japan

The Hindu

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has written to the airlines asking them to ensure that no boarding passes are issued to passengers from China and four other countries who fail to submit their self-declaration form, on the Air Suvidha portal. The Ministry letter has asked the airlines to ensure that their check-in processes must incorporate the changes to ensure that …

2 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus Live Updates December 30 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines Health Minister Mandaviya

ABP News

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked pharmaceutical companies on Thursday to maintain adequate supplies and availability of all drugs, particularly those for Covid management, in the supply chain up to the retail level, citing an increase in coronavirus incidence in several nations, according to an official statement. The New Delhi Municipal …

2 years, 2 months ago

Covid News Updates: India Makes RT-PCR Mandatory for Flyers from China, 5 Other Countries from Jan 1

News 18

Covid-19, Coronavirus Updates: RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for flyers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand from January 1, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. Filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, South Korea, …

2 years, 2 months ago

EU doesn’t follow Italy with COVID checks on China arrivals

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — The European Union is assessing Beijing’s rollback of its strict anti-infection controls but refrained Thursday from immediately following EU member Italy in requiring coronavirus tests for airline passengers coming from China. However, the EU’s executive arm said the BF.7 omicron variant prevalent in China was already circulating in Europe and that its threat had not significantly grown. Even …

2 years, 2 months ago

EU assesses impact China's rollback of COVID measures

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The European Union is assessing …

2 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. The officials said filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit the airport in Delhi on Thursday to take stock of …

2 years, 3 months ago

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle

NEW DELHI: The Union government is planning to make it mandatory for passengers arriving from China and five other places to have negative RT-PCR reports beginning next week. Meanwhile on Wednesday, the official sources, citing the pattern of previous outbreaks, said that the next 40 days will be crucial as India may see a Covid surge in January. As the …

2 years, 3 months ago

Next 40 days key to assessing spread of covid wave in India

Live Mint

Government officials warned that the next 40 days would be crucial in determining the possibility of a resurgence of covid-19 cases in India as they urged people to follow safety protocols and complete their vaccination doses. The government also plans to require RT-PCR testing for people returning from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and South Korea, the officials said. …

2 years, 3 months ago

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources

The Hindu

The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on December 28 citing the pattern of previous outbreaks. The sources said filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, …

2 years, 3 months ago

India to make negative Covid test mandatory for passengers from China: Report

Live Mint

The Indian government is likely to mandate a negative RT-PCR test for all passengers arriving from China, which is facing a massive surge in Covid cases, a person familiar with the matter told news agency PTI. The official said that filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international …

2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January

Firstpost

“Previously, it has been noticed that a new wave of COVID-19 hits India around 30-35 days after it hits East Asia…. This has been a trend,” an official said New Delhi: The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on Wednesday citing the pattern of …

2 years, 3 months ago

China to lift Covid-19 travel restrictions after 3 years of coronavirus lockdown

Hindustan Times

Come January, China will practically abandon its three-year-old zero Covid policy and its international isolation, fully opening its airports and ports for travel and trade amid the massive coronavirus outbreak in the country. China to finally lift Covid-19 travel restrictions after 3 years of coronavirus lockdown Starting from January 8, China will cancel nucleic acid tests for international arrivals, the …

2 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS December 28 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya oversaw the exercise at the Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi while health ministers took stock in their respective states and gave information on available beds, oxygen support and other equipment, medicines, vaccines, etc. India recorded a single-day rise of 157 new Covid-19 cases, while the count of …

2 years, 3 months ago

U.S. will require coronavirus testing for travelers from China

LA Times

The U.S. announced new coronavirus testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge in infections. But the CDC’s action may be less about stopping a new variant from crossing U.S. borders and more about increasing pressure on China to share more information, said Dr. David Dowdy, an infectious disease epidemiologist at …

2 years, 3 months ago

Covid Alert! 2 more returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Chennai

India TV News

2 more returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Chennai Covid Alert: Two passengers who returned to India from foreign countries tested positive for Covid-19 at Chennai airport on Wednesday. On Wednesday, two passengers who returned from Dubai and Cambodia found corona positive at the Chennai airport. Confirming that the two passengers had tested positive for the virus, state Health Minister …

2 years, 3 months ago

Two international passengers test positive for coronavirus at Kolkata airport

Firstpost

Earlier in the day, four international travellers from Myanmar tested positive for the coronavirus at Delhi airport. New instructions issued by the government have made it mandatory for airports to carry out random testing of 2 percent of international passengers Two persons returning from abroad have tested positive for the coronavirus infection at the Kolkata Aiport, ANI reported citing airport …

2 years, 3 months ago

Covid updates highlights: Himachal to map tourist inflow in state using drones

Hindustan Times

Experts have, however, assured that India's situation may not deteriorate like that of China's since the primary variant that's driving the spike in cases in the neighbouring nation is not a novelty here. With a global surge in Covid-19 cases in China and several other countries, India has begun to maintain a close watch on its pandemic situation, especially as …

2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries

India TV News

PM Modi on COVID-19 cases : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged people to be vigilant and take proper precautions against COVID-19 pandemic, as he noted that the coronavirus is spreading in many countries including-China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and United States. In his last 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast of the year 2022, PM Modi said that many people are …

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2 years, 3 months ago

India doesn\'t need to ban international flights or impose lockdown now: Experts

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: India's present Covid scenario does not warrant restricting international flights or imposing a lockdown, but there is a need for strengthened surveillance and vigilance in view of the rise in cases in some countries, experts have said. Asked whether a lockdown could be needed in the coming days, Dr Guleria said, "A fresh outbreak of severe Covid cases …

2 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid

Hindustan Times

India has issued an advisory to check spread of Covid-19, which includes random sampling of 2 per cent of foreign passengers, a rule that comes into effect on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya - both of whom held separate review meetings this week - have reiterated that the pandemic is not …

2 years, 3 months ago

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season

News 18

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked States to strengthen surveillance systems, ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure during a meeting with state health ministers on Friday regarding the Covid-19 situation in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit a government hospital in Delhi on Tuesday for a mock drill to review the emergency response in place …

2 years, 3 months ago

Virologist Gagandeep Kang says India doing fine, do not expect surge in cases due to Omicron's sub-variants XBB, BF.7

The Hindu

Renowned virologist Gagandeep Kang on December 23, 2022 said India has reported a few cases of Omicron sub-variants XBB and BF.7, but they have not driven an upsurge, and she does not expect a spike in COVID cases. "They are, like all Omicron sub-variants, very good at infecting people because they escape the immune response that prevents infection, but are …

2 years, 3 months ago

India doing fine, no surge expected in cases due to Omicron sub-variants: Virologist

Deccan Chronicle

NEW DELHI: Renowned virologist Gangandeep Kang on Friday said India has reported a few cases of Omicron sub-variants XBB and BF.7, but they have not driven an upsurge, and she does not expect a spike in Covid cases. "They are, like all Omicron sub-variants, very good at infecting people because they escape the immune response that prevents infection, but are …

2 years, 3 months ago

Scared by Possibility of Fourth Covid Wave? Fret Not, Situation in India Not as Severe as China

News 18

As Covid-19 cases are spreading rapidly through China again and in some other parts of the world, India is stepping up its virus combating measures especially as the BF.7 variant, behind the new surge, has been detected in the country. By October 21, 2021, India had administered a total of 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to its population, and by …

2 years, 3 months ago

‘India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation’: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Live Mint

New Delhi: Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today said the country is fully prepared to deal with the coronavirus situation. Scindia, who is in charge of the ministries of civil aviation and steel, said the country is fully prepared to deal with the coronavirus situation. Meanwhile, India logged 163 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,380, according to …

2 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS December 23 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with top government officials on Thursday to review the Covid situation and urged people to wear masks in crowded places and follow all protocols. PM Modi stressed the need to ensure that the entire Covid infrastructure in the country was maintained at a high-level …

2 years, 3 months ago

'Covid Not Over Yet': PM Modi Urges Wearing Of Masks, Asks States To Increase Testing

ABP News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with top government officials on Thursday to review the coronavirus situation and urged people to wear masks in crowded places and follow Covid appropriate behaviour. PM Modi also asked states to increase Covid testing and focus on genome sequencing of all positive cases. "The Prime Minister advised states to audit Covid-19 specific …

2 years, 3 months ago

'No Omicron BF.7 Case in Delhi': CM Kejriwal Tells Citizens Not to Panic As Covid Cases Surge in China

News 18

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday told citizens not to panic amid rising Covid-19 cases in China and said his government is fully geared up to tackle any eventuality. After attending a high-level meeting on the Covid-19 situation in the country, Kejriwal said not a single case of the Omicron BF.7 variant of Covid-19 has been detected in Delhi. …

2 years, 3 months ago

India finds four cases of Covid variant that is driving up disease numbers in China

The Independent

2 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to review Covid situation at high-level meeting today

Firstpost

In the last six months, India reported four cases of the BF.7 Omicron sub-variant, which is driving the current surge of infections in China New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to chair on Thursday afternoon a high-level meeting to review the Covid-19 situation and its related aspects in the county. In the last six months, India reported four …

2 years, 3 months ago

India logs 185 Covid cases; active cases dip to 3,402

Live Mint

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases globally, India has logged 185 new coronavirus infections, Union Health Ministry data updated on 22 December showed. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4.46 crore while the death toll stands at 5,30,681 with one fatality being reported from Delhi in the last 24 hours. Following the Union Health Ministry's top level …

2 years, 3 months ago

India on alert for new variants as Covid wave sweeps China

CNN

New Delhi CNN — India’s health minister has advised the public to take precautions against Covid-19, including getting vaccinated and wearing masks, as the country remains on alert for potential new variants that could emerge from the wave of infections sweeping neighboring China. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday told Parliament that India would begin randomly testing 2% of international …

2 years, 3 months ago

Covid cases rising: Indian exporters keeping fingers crossed over China situation

India TV News

Covid New Wave: Indian exporters are keeping their fingers crossed on account of rising Covid infections in China and other countries as it could again disrupt supply chains and affect demand for goods. Sahai said that if Chinese industries start shutting down due to rise in Covid cases, it would impact imports of key components for sectors such as pharmaceuticals, …

2 years, 3 months ago

Amid rising cases, PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation in India at high-level meeting

India TV News

COVID-19 India update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a review meeting with regard to Covid situation in the country. The development comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the coronavirus situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated. According to the data shared by the Union …

2 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: Govt mulls mandating forms with RT-PCR, vaccination details for air travellers from abroad

India TV News

Covid-19: Govt mulls mandating forms with RT-PCR, vaccination details for air travellers from abroad Covid-19: According to reports, the ministry will take a decision on it after examining the situation for the next few weeks. Covid-19: Amid the growing threat of the latest Omicron variant, the Union health ministry is mulling to reintroduce the mandatory 'air suvidha' forms with details …

2 years, 3 months ago

Should India worry about China's covid surge?

Live Mint

New Delhi: Covid-19 cases are rising in several countries including China, as the BF.7 variant of the omicron virus spreads rapidly. Experts say the BF.7 sub variant, which is a sub-lineage of the omicron variant BA.5., is more virulent, has shorter incubation period and greater transmissibility to infect large number of people. The BF.7 variant has been in circulation in …

2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 | Omicron subvariant BF.7, linked to China spike, first found in India in July

The Hindu

The BF.7 variant of COVID-19, believed to be driving the recent surge of cases in China, was first identified in India as far back as July. “A new and highly transmissible BF.7 strain of the Omicron variant has been found to be behind a wider surge of covid infections in China,” it added. The assessment of government officials involved in …

2 years, 3 months ago

With detection of Omicron sub-variant in India, medical experts sound an alarm, insist on adhering to COVID-19 protocols

The Hindu

Going by the media reports on the COVID-19 situation in China, Japan and the U.S., the situation once again looks grim, and it appears that the world is heading back to square one. With reports on detection of three cases of Omicron sub-variant — two in Gujarat and one in Odisha, it is even more pertinent that we go back …

2 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 cases in the US surpass 100 million, says report

Firstpost

According to health officials in China, Chinese cities are currently hit by the highly transmissible Omicron strains, mainly BA.5.2 and BF.7 Washington: The number of Covid-19 cases registered in the US since the start of the pandemic in early 2020 exceeded a staggering 100 million, Johns Hopkins University has said, amid a sharp spike in caseloads globally and the WHO …

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2 days, 6 hours ago

COVID-19 Lockdown: How India shut down and opened gradually to battle a pandemic

The Hindu

“If we are not able to adhere to this lockdown sincerely for 21 days, believe me, India will go back 21 years,” warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24, 2020, as India registered 10 deaths due to the spread of Coronavirus. In a bid to give India’s healthcare system, medical professionals, sanitation workers, scientists and others time to prepare …

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4 days, 12 hours ago

From the India Today archives (2020) | Life in the time of Corona

India Today

If I keep washing my hands, China virus can be kept away. The Delhi government has also begun offering hotel quarantine facilities, each room costing about Rs 3,000 per night, for those who don’t wish to stay in public quarantine. The impact of COVID-19 on the Indian economy could be between 0.5 and 1 per cent for the first quarter …

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2 weeks ago

Pandemic fears as NEW coronavirus is discovered in bats by China-linked scientist

Daily Mail

A new coronavirus feared to be able to spread to humans has been discovered by a China-linked scientist. The new coronaviruses were discovered after swabbing the noses and rectums of 15 different bat species The viruses are now being transferred to China. It comes three weeks after scientists in China revealed they had discovered yet another coronavirus that could spread …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Germany had intelligence reports about laboratory origin of COVID-19 in 2020

Op India

According to Germany’s foreign intelligence service in 2020, there was an 80% to 95% possibility that the coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic was unintentionally released from China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology. Last month, China’s foreign ministry declared that the Wuhan Institute of Virology was not engaged in the development or spread of the COVID-19 virus and that it never …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Five years on: The countries that never locked down for Covid-19

BBC

Five years on: The countries that never locked down for Covid-19 2 days ago Share Save Chris Baraniuk Share Save Alamy Most of the world found itself confined to their homes in March 2020 as Covid-19 spread at a blistering pace. Alamy For billions of people around the world, the lockdown measures imposed during the early stages of the Covid-19 …

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1 month ago

Five years after first Covid-19 infection Netherlands is even less prepared for pandemic

NL Times

Five years after the first coronavirus infection in the Netherlands, the country is even less prepared for a new pandemic than it was in 2020. There are even fewer intensive care beds available and funds for the “pandemic preparedness” plan have been cut, Parool reports. When the first Covid-19 infection was confirmed in the Netherlands on 27 February 2020, exactly …

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1 month ago

Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats, but it’s not a public health threat

CNN

CNN — Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have discovered a new lineage of a coronavirus in bats that can enter human cells in a similar fashion as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, according to a recently published study. Pointing to the fact that researchers have not detected any infections in humans, the US Centers for …

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1 month ago

Another pandemic? What is HKU5-CoV-2, new Covid-like bat virus found in Wuhan?

Firstpost

Chinese researchers have found a new bat virus called HKU5-CoV-2, which can enter human cells using the same gateway as the highly contagious SAR-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. However, researchers say the newly discovered germ is much less capable of rapidly spreading among people than SARS-CoV-2 Security personnel keep watch outside Wuhan Institute of Virology during the visit by the …

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1 month ago

Another pandemic? What is HKU5-CoV-2, new Covid-like bat virus found in Wuhan?

Firstpost

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New Bat Coronavirus Could Infect Humans Like COVID-19: Chinese Virologists

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1 month ago

New Bat Coronavirus Could Infect Humans Like COVID-19: Chinese Virologists

Deccan Chronicle

A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a media report said.The study was led by Shi Zhengli, Chinese virologist from the controversial Wuhan Institute of Virology, where the COVID-19 was alleged to have emanated from.Shi, who …

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Covid returns? China finds new bat coronavirus with animal-to-human transmission risk: Report

India TV News

China finds new bat coronavirus with animal-to-human transmission risk: Report A media report underscores that the virus, found by a Chinese team of virologists, uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19. A media report claims that China has found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission. The new virus belongs to the …

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New coronavirus with potential to cause pandemic discovered in China

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1 month, 1 week ago

New coronavirus with potential to cause pandemic discovered in China

Daily Mail

Another coronavirus feared to be powerful enough to spread through humans has been discovered in China. In scenes eerily reminiscent of the beginnings of Covid, researchers at the infamous Wuhan Institute of Virology detected the new strain living within bats. The research team was led by virologist Shi Zhengli, known as 'Batwoman' for her work on coronaviruses MERS is a …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Five Years Since COVID-19: Are We Ready for the Next Global Pandemic?

The Hindu

Published : Feb 17, 2025 17:27 IST - 6 MINS READ Five years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, experts worry the world has still not learnt its lessons, saying it is a question of when-not if-a deadly, new “Disease X” strikes. Scientific shorthand for an unknown or hypothetical pathogen, Disease X could cause an international epidemic or pandemic that …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears

New Indian Express

A deluge of disinformation about a flu-like virus called HMPV is stoking anti-China sentiment across Asia and spurring unfounded concerns of renewed lockdowns, despite experts dismissing comparisons with the Covid-19 pandemic five years ago. The falsehoods and fearmongering, which researchers warn could jeopardise the public response to a future pandemic, surged even as the World Health Organization said China's HMPV …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amidst ignominy of US deportation, a new era of Indian wanderlust

India Today

As a US military plane carrying Indian nationals deported for illegal immigration to America landed in Amritsar on February 5, it once again highlighted the dangers faced by those who gamble their freedom, future and lives in pursuit of the elusive ‘American Dream’. This was first large-scale deportation of Indians under the Donald Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on illegal immigration …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian companies, diplomats in South Africa welcome reforms in visa regime

Live Mint

Johannesburg, Feb 7 Indian companies, diplomats in South Africa have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement to reform the country's visa regime. “As part of our reform agenda, we will continue to enhance our visa system to make it easier for skilled people to invest in our country and grow tourism in South Africa," Ramaphosa said. Ashish Sharma, CEO of 24 …

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Travelers and health-care providers should be on alert due to Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, CDC warns

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Travelers and health-care providers should be on alert due to Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, CDC warns

CNN

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert about an outbreak in Uganda of deadly Sudan virus disease, a viral hemorrhagic fever that is in the same family as Ebola. Uganda’s Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of Sudan virus disease on January 30 after getting confirmation from three national reference labs. The CDC …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

US officials issue travel warning over Ebola outbreak

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US health officials have issued a travel alert, urging Americans visiting Uganda to exercise caution amid …

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2 months ago

China and India agree to resume direct commercial flights for first time in five years

CNN

Hong Kong CNN — China and India have agreed to resume direct commercial flights for the first time in five years, in the latest sign of warming relations between the world’s two most populous countries. Flights between India and mainland China were suspended at the onset of the Covid pandemic in early 2020, and remained halted following subsequent political tensions. …

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2 months ago

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China Daily

INDONESIA Landslides, flash floods leave 18 dead Indonesian rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 18 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country's main island of Java, officials said Tuesday. Torrential rains on Monday caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through nine villages in the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Millions could’ve been saved if Chinese were transparent’: The Seeker, Indian whistleblower, who exposed Covid-19 cover-up

Firstpost

Prasenjit Ray and others at the collective DRASTIC spent months scouring the internet for evidence and analysing it to answer questions that the Chinese regime should have addressed at the onset: What is this virus? If not for the investigative work of the likes of Prasenjit Ray, better known as ‘The Seeker’ on X, the world would have never known …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Talk | Why hMPV shouldn’t be feared like Covid-19

Hindustan Times

The reports of human metapneumovirus -related pneumonia cases rising in China sent shivers of worry down the spine of many in this part of the world, given the Covid-19 pandemic. These increases are typically caused by seasonal epidemics of respiratory pathogens such as seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and other common respiratory viruses, including human metapneumovirus, as well as mycoplasma …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The mystery of why Covid-19 seems to be becoming milder

BBC

The mystery of why Covid-19 seems to be becoming milder Getty Images Covid-19 is now ubiquitous – but hospitalisations seem to be on a downward trajectory. "Right now, we're seeing pretty low levels of people who are critically ill, even though there's an astronomical amount of Covid in wastewater," says Peter Chin-Hong, a professor in the Health Division of Infectious …

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China reports dip in HMPV infections amid global concern; but tally in India continues to rise

Trending News

2 months, 2 weeks ago

China reports dip in HMPV infections amid global concern; but tally in India continues to rise

Live Mint

Chinese authorities reported a slight decline in human metapneumovirus on Sunday amid growing concerns about a fresh global pandemic. India has so far reported 17 cases of the flu-like virus — with authorities insisting that there was no cause for alarm about the situation. At present, the rate of positive cases in human metapneumovirus detection is fluctuating, and the rate …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Letter from the Editors

The Diplomat

It’s the new year, and at The Diplomat that means taking stock of the Asia-Pacific. While the visual trappings of the pandemic – ubiquitous testing booths and checkpoints – are long gone, COVID-19 reshaped China’s economic, social, and diplomatic trajectories in ways still being felt today. Yanzhong Huang, a senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations, …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fact Check: No, PM Modi has not announced lockdown after HMPV cases in India, 2020 video goes viral

India TV News

India TV Fact Check: A video clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going viral on social media with claims that he has announced a lockdown after HMPV cases were reported in India. A Facebook user named Kushwaha King shared a post on January 8 featuring a video clip of PM Modi, claiming that he announced a 21-day lockdown due …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Forgotten but not gone: Covid keeps killing, five years on

The Hindu

Five years since Covid-19 started upending the world, the virus is still infecting and killing people across the globe -- though at far lower levels than at the height of the pandemic. Still with us Around 777 million Covid cases and more than seven million deaths have been officially recorded since the first infections emerged in December 2019, according to …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

What is really behind the mystery new virus gripping China and the world

The Independent

It was just a few days after new year’s celebrations when news of a surge in the number of people infected with a new kind of virus began to emerge. However, the number of beds occupied by patients with flu in the second week of winter is the highest “since the first publication of the measure” in 2020-21. open image …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

No restrictions on travelling and gatherings at present in Andhra Pradesh, says health official

The Hindu

Even as the Human Metapneumovirus case tally in the country reached seven on January 7, 2025, officials in the Health Department said the Andhra Pradesh government was not recommending any restrictions on travelling and gatherings at present. Narasimham said, adding that all the Government General Hospitals had arranged isolation wards and kept respirators and oxygen lines ready following instructions from …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV spreading, should you take a booster dose of Covid vaccine? Doctor says ‘no’

Firstpost

With HMPV having similar symptoms as Covid-19, there have been a concern among many on whether the available coronavirus vaccine would help keep them immune to the currently spreading virus. Authorities have increased surveillance and health officials across India have been adhering to all possible measures to contain the spread of HMPV, a flu-like respiratory illness that has overwhelmed hospitals …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is HMPV similar to Covid-19? Should you be worried?

Firstpost

China’s outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus has led to global concern. The situation has raised questions about similarities between HMPV and Covid-19, as both viruses cause respiratory symptoms An outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus in China has caused global concern. “While it generally presents with mild cold-like symptoms such as nasal congestion, cough, and fever, HMPV can lead to more severe complications …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lockdown trends on social media after 5 HMPV cases in India, government says no need to panic

India TV News

Amid concerns over the spread of Human Metapneumovirus in India after five cases were reported in three states, #Lockdown started trending on social media. Many users on the social media drew parallels to the 2019-2020 period when early Covid-19 cases emerged in China, leading to a global pandemic and nationwide lockdown in India. Addressing concerns amid rising cases of HMPV …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ghost of Covid-19 haunts after HMPV China outbreak?

India Today

Hands chapped, people locked inside their homes. Now, another virus has come knocking on the door of India, with seven cases of HMPV - two in Bengaluru, one in Ahmedabad, one in Chennai and Salem and two in Nagpur. "Hospitals in China are overwhelmed by severe "flu" outbreak, including influenza A and HMPV, resembling the 2020 COVID surge," wrote a …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Could HMPV become another health crisis in India?

New Indian Express

On Tuesday, the central government advised state governments to remain alert and bolster preparations for handling emergencies—though unlikely—related to Human Metapneumovirus, following a rise in reported cases across the country. In Tamil Nadu, Additional Chief Secretary for Health, Supriya Sahu, urged the public not to panic following the detection of HMPV cases in the state. In Kerala, a high-level meeting …

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India Inc raises vigil as HMPV respiratory infections rise in Southeast Asia

Live Mint

Mumbai/ New Delhi: India Inc is closely tracking the surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus - which causes respiratory illness- in some Southeast Asian nations following an outbreak in China, and has asked its employees to travel to these countries only if necessary, and take precautions such as masking up to dodge the infection. As our employees regularly travel across …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | HMPV: No need to panic

Deccan Chronicle

The news that was dreaded about the incidence of the Human Metapneumovirus in India has come. It was bound to, considering the virus may already have been existing without the medical fraternity and the people being unduly worried about it as the virus has been known to be most prevalent during the winter and early spring months and that it …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

After China, HMPV cases in India, Hong Kong: Is the scare of another pandemic real?

Firstpost

Amid reports of a surge in human metapneumovirus infections in China, the respiratory virus has been detected in India. How HMPV is spreading in Asia India has detected two cases of the HMPV virus in Bengaluru, the Union Health Ministry confirmed Monday. Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV in India: How to recognise Covid-like pandemic? Are we prepared for it? All you need to know

Live Mint

Reports about the spread of HMPV, or Human Metapneumovirus, in China have raised alarm worldwide, with many fearing that this rapid transmission of the virus may lead to a Covid-19-like pandemic or a similar “health emergency”. Meanwhile, China's foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, “Respiratory infections tend to peak during the winter season.” Apart from China, cases of HMPV have …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV in India: States ramp up surveillance as 2 cases reported in Bengaluru; Delhi, Maharashtra, others issue guidelines

Live Mint

HMPV in India: The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation amid rising Human MetaPneumoVirus -linked cases in China. Delhi, Maharashtra, Telangana, and other state governments have issued guidelines to ensure preparedness for potential health challenges related to HMPV and other respiratory viruses. Delhi instructs officials to keep track of cases, and implement strict isolation measures Delhi health authorities issued …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV outbreak in China: Delhi makes isolation mandatory, asks hospitals to report cases, check guidelines

India TV News

In the wake of the HMPV outbreak in China, the national capital of India issued guidelines and made strict isolation protocols mandatory. An advisory in this regard has been issued to prepare for potential health challenges linked to Human Metapneumovirus and other respiratory viruses amid growing cases in China. Medical facilities in the national capital have been directed to maintain …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV cases: 'No reason to worry, India is ready to respond promptly', says Health Minister JP Nadda

India TV News

HMPV cases: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday said the health experts have clarified that HMPV is not a new virus, it was first identified in 2001 and it has been circulating in the entire world for many years. On recent reports, the cases of HMPV in China, the Health Ministry, the ICMR and the National Centre for Disease …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

India sees post-COVID surge in foreign tourists; Canada Bangladesh arrivals decline: MHA data

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: An analysis conducted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs revealed that the number of international travelers to India post-COVID has gone up to nearly one crore, but the trend showed a decline of tourists coming from Canada and Bangladesh. Based on the analysis, the MHA shared the data in its latest annual report, which highlighted that countries …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid originated in China’s Wuhan lab? There’s now ‘smoking gun’ evidence, says Rutgers scientist Richard Ebright

Firstpost

Referring to research proposals by Chinese scientists and their US collaborators, and the emergence of the same kind of virus near their lab at Wuhan a year later, scientist Richard Ebright says there is now smoking gun evidence for the laboratory-origin of Covid-19 pandemic in an interview with Firstpost’s Madhur Sharma Richard Ebright, a molecular biologist at Rutgers University, is …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid effect: India tells WHO to share timely inputs on outbreaks in China

Firstpost

According to the Health Ministry, a Joint Monitoring Group meeting was held under the chairmanship of the DG of health services on Saturday to monitor the current situation in the neighbouring nation. Reuters File India has asked the World Health Organisation to share updated reports of the rising cases of the new respiratory illness that is spreading rapidly in China. …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV outbreak in China: Delhi authorities issue guidelines as precautionary measure from virus

India TV News

In the wake of the Human MetaPneumoVirus outbreak in China, India has been closely monitoring the situation. On Sunday, the Delhi health authorities issued an advisory to ensure preparedness for potential health challenges related to HMPV and other respiratory viruses. According to an official statement, Dr Vandana Bagga, Director General of Health Services, convened a meeting with chief district medical …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

China Situation Not Unusual, India ‘Well-Prepared’ To Handle Respiratory Illnesses: Health Ministry On HMPV Scare

ABP News

The Union Health Ministry on Saturday assured the public that India is well-prepared to address respiratory illnesses, amidst concerns over reports of rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus in China. In its press release, the ministry clarified that the surge in respiratory illnesses in China is attributed to common seasonal pathogens such as Influenza virus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and HMPV. The …

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‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual

Trending News

2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual

Hindustan Times

The Union health ministry on Saturday urged people to remain calm amid the tensions over the speculated spread of HMPV in China, assuring that India is "well-prepared" to handle respiratory illnesses and that the situation in China is “not unusual”. Amid the reports of the rising respiratory illness in China in the past few weeks, a Joint Monitoring Group meeting …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala watchful as influenza, HMPV surge in China

The Hindu

The Health department has decided to intensify the surveillance of influenza and influenza-like illnesses in the State in the light of numerous news reports as well as social media posts about the surge in viral fever, flu, and pneumonia in China. According to available information as well as news reports, the surge in respiratory and flu-like illnesses in China is …

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