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The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, began in late 2019 in Wuhan, China. The first case of the virus was identified in December 2019 and was linked to a seafood market in Wuhan. Since then, the COVID-19 has been impacting lives without any end in sight. India also faced multiple waves and lost over 5 lakh lives so far, around 7 million deaths have been recorded globally. So far there have been several variants of the virus -- B.1.1.7, B.1.351, P.1, Delta, B.1.617.2, BA.5. Omicron BF.7 strain is driving the current wave of Covid infections in China. As of now, India reported four cases of the Omicron sub-variant BF.7 which is a sub-lineage of the previous Omicron variant BA.5 and has one of the highest transmissibility amongst all COVID variants so far. 

The new Omicron variant is expected to infect 60 per cent of people in China in the coming three months. Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe, and can include fever, cough, difficulty breathing, and body aches. The virus is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person speaks, coughs, or sneezes. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, many countries have implemented measures such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, mask mandates, and social distancing guidelines. Vaccines have been developed and are being distributed globally, but it is important to continue following public health guidelines and getting vaccinated to help bring the pandemic under control. 

Cases yesterday - 226, Deaths yesterday - 1, Total deaths - 5,30,693, Total cases -  4,46,77,106 (Source  - https://www.mygov.in/covid-19)

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Kulvinder Kaur Gill: Musk's X backs Canadian doctor targetted over COVID tweets

Elon Musk's X on Sunday announced that it is funding legal bills for a Canadian doctor who was “subjected to investigation” over her stance on COVID-19 policy.

Earlier this week, Kulvinder Kaur Gill tagged Elon Musk in a post on X and pleaded for assistance to pay her legal bills.(Kulvinder Kaur Gill/X)
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 01:00 AM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

FDA agrees to remove COVID-related anti-ivermectin social media posts

After losing its battle against ivermectin, the FDA has agreed to take down its social media posts urging people to avoid the usage of ivermectin for COVID.

FDA has agreed to remove webpages and its social media posts urging people to avoid the usage of ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment.(AP )
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 04:44 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

Get to know... Shivin Narang

The actor reflects on highs and lows of fame, debuting in 2012, losing loved ones to Covid, his craving for momo, and his secret desire to time travel

The last thing Shivin ordered online was plum cake.
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 04:12 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP

Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP

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Published on Mar 17, 2024 10:58 AM IST
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Attempts to spread anarchy before LS polls restarted under pretext of farmers' stir: RSS in report

Attempts to spread anarchy before LS polls restarted under pretext of farmers' stir: RSS in report

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Published on Mar 16, 2024 12:28 PM IST
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