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UK Seeks Non-White Volunteers for Covid-19 Vaccine Trials

The Boris Johnson government on Tuesday reiterated its call for people of Indian, Asian, Afro-Caribbean and other racial backgrounds to volunteer for ongoing vaccine trials, including those at the University of Oxford-AstraZeneca. The non-white community has been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic, prompting the government to launch an investigation. …

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How long can I expect a COVID-19 illness to last?

How long can I expect a COVID-19 illness to last? It depends. Most coronavirus patients have mild to moderate illness and recover quickly. Older and sick patients tend to take longer to recover. That includes those who are obese or have high blood pressure and other chronic diseases. The World …

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Aarogya Setu App: WHO Praises Aarogya Setu App, Says Helped Identify Covid-19 Clusters | India Business News

NEW DELHI: India’s Aarogya Setu mobile app has been praised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for helping health departments identify Covid-19 clusters. “India’s Aarogya Setu app has been downloaded by 150 million users and has helped city public health departments identify areas where groups can be anticipated and specifically …

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IMF projects India’s GDP to shrink 10.3% in 2020

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected on Tuesday that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) would plunge in fiscal year 21 by 10.3%, revised down from its June forecast of a 4.5 drop. %, which reflects a severe contraction of what was anticipated in economic activities in the first year. quarter …

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