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3-week vacation for Karnataka schools as COVID-19 cases rise

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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BMC procuring oxygen cylinders as spike looms

[ad_1] With the city expected to see a spike in COVID-19 cases in the next few weeks, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which has only 1,525 oxygen cylinders, is looking to set up 5,000 beds with oxygen support. According to BMC’s estimates, cases will touch the 75,000 mark this month. …

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Covid-19 will affect children by triggering a measles spike

[ad_1] TOt the moment the top priority for most governments around the world is this: to fight COVID-19. But there are warnings that this focus could create an opportunity for other infectious diseases to spread, as planned vaccinations are suspended. More than 117 million children in 37 countries could miss …

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