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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease has since spread worldwide, leading to an ongoing pandemic.

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Why Covid's climbing high-rises and giving slums a miss
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'COVID is a warning that much worse lies in store': Alarm ahead of biggest climate report since 2013
The COVID-19 pandemic is "a warning from the planet that much worse lies in store unless we change our ways", a leading UN environment figure has said, ahead of..
5 hours ago • Sky News
US 'going in the wrong direction' on COVID as cases almost triple - Fauci
The US is "going in the wrong direction" on coronavirus as cases soar due to the Delta variant and a large proportion of unvaccinated people, the nation's top..
5 hours ago • Sky News
COVID-19 linked to 'substantial' drop in intelligence, new research finds
People who have recovered from COVID-19 are more likely to score lower on intelligence tests, new research has found.
5 hours ago • Sky News
Covid-19: 39,361 new cases push India's tally to 3,14,11,262; country records 416 deaths, 97.35% recovery rate
With 39,361 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, India's tally has reached 3,14,11,262, the bulletin released by the Union health ministry on Monday..
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Just 1.2% dip in weekly Covid cases as Kerala numbers surge
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Hear doctor's emotional plea for people to get vaccinated 03:37
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On GPS: Covid's Delta variant wreaks havoc 04:26
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On GPS: What to make of Covid "Breakthrough infections" 06:26
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Stelter: News coverage should help you assess Covid-19 risk 02:11
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Andy Slavitt evaluates news coverage of Covid's summer surge 04:35
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Vaccine in numbers: 83,724,111 vaccinations given in UK 00:34
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Extra nurses called in to Belfast hospitals to deal with 'extreme pressure' from COVID patients
Hospitals in Belfast have called in extra nurses to deal with the "extreme pressure" from increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients as Northern Ireland runs out of..
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Republican governor balks at Covid-19 mandates as state's cases soar 01:35
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Tom Walker hopes Tramlines becomes blueprint for future music events 01:03
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Dr. Fauci weighs in on if US should collaborate with Wuhan labs in future 03:13
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India's urban poor, rural population ill-prepared to deal with Covid infection at household level, finds survey
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'Two scenarios are possible ...': Experts on 3rd Covid wave in India
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UK COVID cases fall for fifth day in a row as country records 29,173 new infections
The number of new COVID cases in the UK has continued to fall for a fifth day, according to government data.
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NEWS OF THE WEEK: Game of Thrones prequel stalled by Covid-19 01:01
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Health Secretary apologises for suggesting people must not 'cower' from Covid-19 00:41
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COVID infections soar as Delta variant tears through Asia-Pacific region 02:22
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‘Out Bolsonaro!’: More protests in Brazil over COVID crisis 03:12
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Health ministry asks community radio stations to bust Covid vaccination myths
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Daily politics briefing: July 25 00:42
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Spain faces 5th Covid wave | Young Spaniards want to party amid corona pandemic | Oneindia News 02:44
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COVID cases rising in Florida 02:15
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Tokyo Olympics: Bryson DeChambeau ruled out after testing positive for Covid-19
US golfer Bryson DeChambeau is out of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Florida Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist: Yes there should be mask mandates and lockdowns again 05:55
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Covid fight: Up to 88% drop in prices of 5 devices
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Covid-19: At 18k+, Kerala cases hit 51-day high, India’s tally tops 40k
Covid-19 infections continued to surge sharply in Kerala, with daily cases touching a 51-day high of 18,531 on Saturday, even as India's tally crossed 40,000 for..
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COVID 'the straw that broke the camel's back': Big increase in alcoholic liver disease deaths during pandemic
Deaths from alcoholic liver disease increased by an unprecedented 21% during the first year of the pandemic, compared to 2.9% between 2018 and 2019.
2 days ago • Sky News
Covid-19 pandemic in France: government to set up a health pass 03:14
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'Total chaos' at UK airports on busiest weekend this year - with COVID checks and lack of staff blamed
Travellers have said airports across the UK are "total chaos" as hundreds of thousands of people fly out for the summer holidays.
2 days ago • Sky News
Rahul slams govt over no timeline to complete Covid vaccination drive
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Explained in 5 charts: Why Kerala's Covid situation has kept India on edge
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UK COVID cases fall for fourth day in a row as country records 31,795 new infections
The number of new COVID cases in the UK has fallen for the fourth day in a row, according to government data.
2 days ago • Sky News
San Diego Zoo's Ramil the Snow Leopard Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
A snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo has COVID ... and zoo officials are worried about an outbreak among the cats. A 9-year-old snow leopard named Ramil caught..
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Gareth Southgate urges young people to get Covid jab 00:55
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INS Airavat reaches Jakarta with Covid relief supplies
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Thousands march in Sydney against latest lockdown restrictions amid COVID surge
Thousands of protesters have marched on the streets of Sydney, and other Australian cities, against the latest round of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions - despite..
2 days ago • Sky News
Covid vaccine for children likely by September, says AIIMS chief | Oneindia News 02:16
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COVID vaccine booster shot might be needed as new variants are emerging: AIIMS chief
As various mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 are emerging, AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria said there might be a need for India to adopt a booster dose
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India reports 39,907 Coronavirus cases, 546 deaths in last 24 hours
India reported 39,907 fresh Covid cases on Saturday. The country has 4,08,977 active cases at present. The total death toll in India stands at 4,20,016, with 546..
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Maharashtra rains: Over 73 people dead since Thursday, 8 in Covid ward | Oneindia News 02:17
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Nurse says patients in ICU with Covid-19 begging for vaccine 03:06
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Daily cases hit 50-day high in Kerala, but dip in Maharashtra
Covid-19 cases continued to surge in Kerala as the state recorded 17,518 new cases on Friday, the highest in 50 days. In the last seven days, the southern state..
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Covid-19: What’s India’s vaccine output? There’s no sure shot reply
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Rs 9,725 crore spent so far on Covid-19 vaccination drive
A total of around Rs 9,725 crore has been spent so far on the Covid-19 vaccination programme including procurement of vaccines and operational cost for..
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COVID cases are rising, so are calls to return to daily reports 02:36
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New USF research shows lagging vaccinations, variants will cause COVID-19 infections to spike in Hillsborough County 02:15
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Dr. Ashish Jha Says Mask Mandates Unfair to Vaxxed, Delta Makes Vaccine Crucial
Dr. Ashish Jha believes COVID vaccinated people are getting unnecessarily punished with mask mandates ... purely because of diehard anti-vaxxers -- and it could..
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'Get your freedom back': Southgate urges young people to have COVID jab
Gareth Southgate has stepped up to lead a government campaign to persuade younger people to get a COVID vaccine and get their freedom back.
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Sean Penn Refuses to Return to 'Gaslit' Watergate Series Until Cast and Crew Are Vaccinated | THR News 01:17
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Vikings Coach Rick Dennison Reportedly Loses Job After Refusing COVID Vaccine
NFL coach Rick Dennison is now no longer a member of the Minnesota Vikings staff ... and it's reportedly all 'cause the guy refused to take the COVID vaccine...
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Coronavirus in numbers: UK deaths rise by 64 00:37
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Vaccines in numbers: Almost 36.8m receive second dose 00:34
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No fixed timeline can be indicated now for completing Covid vaccination but all 18-plus population expected to get jabs by December 21: Centre
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Discussing indemnity, other issues with foreign Covid vaccine manufactures: Government
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COVID-19: EU approves Moderna's vaccine for kids aged 12-17 years
This is the second vaccine approved for use on children in Europe. The first vaccine by Pfizer/BioNTech was approved in May.
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NDA govt should not depend on states, conduct nationwide audit of Covid deaths: AICC spokesperson Dasoju Sravan
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3rd Covid wave may occur either due to mutations in virus or pool of susceptible population: Govt
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May need Covid vaccine booster shots for emerging variants: AIIMS chief
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Scientists warn COVID testing could be overwhelmed - as new variant under investigation in UK
Coronavirus testing services could become overwhelmed due to rising infections, government scientists have warned - as it was confirmed a new variant is under..
3 days ago • Sky News
UK records 36,389 new cases - third daily drop in a row and down 15,000 on last Friday
The number of new COVID cases in the UK has fallen for the third day in a row, according to government data.
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Decline in Covid vaccine doses during implementation of liberalized vaccination strategy: Government
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NZ halts 'travel bubble' with Australia amid surge in Covid cases 01:19
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COVID surge in US: Most patients in hospitals are unvaccinated 02:24
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11% of total Covid cases in country reported in persons aged below 20: Govt
Around 11 percent of the total Covid-19 cases in the country have been reported in persons aged less than 20, Minister of State for health Bharati Pravin Pawar..
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Troubled Tokyo Olympics set to open under Covid cloud 01:56
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Premature to conclude health complications due to Covid-19 rising: Government
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A COVID-positive man disguised as his wife was caught mid flight 01:00
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Selena Gomez calls out Facebook for spreading COVID lies 01:03
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67.6% population above 6 yrs found to have Covid antibodies in 4th national serosurvey, Lok Sabha told
Of India's population above the age of six, 67.6 percent have developed antibodies against Covid-19, found the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) fourth..
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Indian government's expert group in talks with Pfizer over Covid vaccine: Health minister
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Italy to roll out COVID health pass for bars, restaurants and museums 01:29
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Japanese superfan who spent £30,000 on Olympics tickets 'heartbroken' at ban on spectators
An Olympics superfan who spent £30,000 on tickets to the Games has said it "breaks his heart" that spectators were banned due to COVID-19.
3 days ago • Sky News
Businesses across Devon forced to shut at start of critical summer season due to staff shortages
Tourism bosses in Devon say the industry is in "crisis" with cafes, theatres and hotels forced to close due to "extreme" staff shortages after being pinged by..
3 days ago • Sky News
Arunachal aims to achieve 100 pc first dose Covid-19 vaccination coverage by mid-August
The Arunachal Pradesh Government aims to innoculate 100 percent of the state's population against Covid-19 by mid-August, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said.
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