The World Health Organization had previously warned of an “exponential” increase in infections that threatens the ability of health systems to cope. But populations weary of social isolation and economic difficulties have rejected new restrictions to curb the spread of the virus’ resurgence, including nightly clashes in Naples between Italian …
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There was no clarity on whether online classes would also be suspended in this period. Karnataka’s Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced a three-week holiday for students and teachers in Karnataka schools amid an increase in COVID-19 cases. “I have directed officials to issue an order declaring a three-week holiday for …
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The decision to announce the holiday comes amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced on Sunday a three-week holiday for students and teachers in Karnataka schools. The holiday announcement means teachers do not need to report to schools and there will be no online classes …
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With this, the city now has 44,274 active cases. The Bengaluru urban district reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day since the start of the coronavirus pandemic with 4,217 cases reported on Sunday. Karnataka’s COVID-19 count soared to 5,75,566, after 9,543 cases were reported statewide on …
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As India’s growing burden of coronavirus cases becomes a growing concern for the world, another health disaster is quietly unfolding. The strictest blockade in the world paralyzed routine and critical health services. More than a million children have not received crucial vaccines and hospital births have shown a sharp decline, …
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[ad_1] Like many other countries, the Government of India has launched its own Aarogya Setu app to track contacts and alert users if they approach a person infected with COVID-19. The app is developed with full indigenous experience in partnership between academia, industry and government in no time. It has …
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[ad_1] Scientists have identified a pair of neutralizing antibodies, isolated from a patient who recovered from COVID-19, that may offer therapeutic benefits and help design molecular antivirals and vaccine candidates to fight the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Antibodies identified by the researchers, including those from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, bind to …
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[ad_1] Bangalore: On a warm Wednesday afternoon, spirits rose to the gates of a sprawling construction site in southern Bengaluru. In the context of five residential towers under construction, which will house more than 2,500 families in 31-story buildings, hundreds of workers shouted a demand: Let’s go home, even if …
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