<p>Actor Vicky Kaushal is the latest celebrity from Hindi film industry to have tested positive for Covid-19. The actor took to Instagram to share the news with his fans and urged anyone came in contact with him recently to get tested.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor has quarantined himself at home.&nbsp;</p>

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"Inspite of all care and precautions, unfortunately, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all essential protocols, I am under home quarantine, taking medication as prescribed by my doctor. I request all those who came in contact with me to immediately get tested. Take care and stay safe,” he wrote in an Instagram post.</p>

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<p>Earlier on Monday, Vicky Kaushal's 'Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship' co-star Bhumi Pednekar also informed fans and well-wishers that she had tested positive for Covid-19.</p>

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<p>Vicky and Bhumi join a long list of Bollywood celebrities who have tested positive for the virus in the recent days. Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Govinda, Kartik Aaryan, Alia Bhatt have all tested positive in the recent weeks.&nbsp;</p>


Actor Vicky Kaushal is the latest celebrity from Hindi film industry to have tested positive for Covid-19. The actor took to Instagram to share the news with his fans and urged anyone came in contact with him recently to get tested.

Actor Vicky Kaushal is the latest celebrity from Hindi film industry to have tested positive for Covid-19. The actor took to Instagram to share the news with his fans and urged anyone came in contact with him recently to get tested. The actor has quarantined himself at home. In pics: Famous people who've tested positive for coronavirus "Inspite of all care and precautions, unfortunately, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all essential protocols, I am under home quarantine, taking medication as prescribed by my doctor. I request all those who came in contact with me to immediately get tested. Take care and stay safe,” he wrote in an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) × Earlier on Monday, Vicky Kaushal's 'Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship' co-star Bhumi Pednekar also informed fans and well-wishers that she had tested positive for Covid-19. Akshay Kumar hospitalised as 'precautionary measure' after testing positive for COVID-19 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhumi 🌻 (@bhumipednekar) × Vicky and Bhumi join a long list of Bollywood celebrities who have tested positive for the virus in the recent days. Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Govinda, Kartik Aaryan, Alia Bhatt have all tested positive in the recent weeks.

Vicky Kaushal tests positive for coronavirus, under home quarantine

The Bangladesh government on Saturday decided to impose a week-long nationwide lockdown from Monday as COVID-19 cases and deaths surged across the country.

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India has reported the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases till now since the pandemic started. The fresh numbers have crossed the 100,000 mark in just the last 24 hours. The single-day rise in cases surpassed the earlier peak of 97,894 infections reported on September 17, last year.

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Maharashtra government has decided to impose night curfew and weekend lockdown across the state amid the massive surge in COVID-19 cases.

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Several provinces are imposing fresh restrictions amid a rise in new COVID-19 variant cases and the country has been witnessing a spike in number of cases related to the UK and Brazilian variants of Coronavirus.

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Britain will soon test a series of measures to allow the safe return of sports matches, events and nightclubs. The measures will include COVID-19 passports, these passes would show if a person has been vaccinated against the infection.

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A third wave of COVID-19 infections is now sweeping across Europe. Coronavirus cases and deaths are on a rise and the continent's slow vaccine roll out is aggravating the crisis further.

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<p>Akshay Kumar is the latest Bollywood celebrity&nbsp;to have tested positive for coronavirus.&nbsp;<br />
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Kumar, who was currently in Ayodhya<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/bollywood/news-akshay-kumar-shares-first-look-from-ram-setu-as-he-starts-shooting-for-special-film-374262"> shooting</a> for his next mega project 'RamSetu' confirmed the news and has quarantined himself.&nbsp;<br />
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Taking to his Twitter account, he wrote, ''I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for Covid-19. Following all the protocols I have immediately isolated myself. I am under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care. I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me get themselves tested and take care of. Back in action soon!''.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 'Bell Bottom' actor has joined the long list of celebrities who have tested positive recently this month including Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Ashish Vidyarthi tested positive.&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/akshay-kumar-shares-his-first-look-from-atrangi-re-373692" hreflang="en">Akshay Kumar shares his first look from 'Atrangi Re'</a></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Akshay’s other upcoming films include 'Sooryavanshi', 'Bell Bottom', 'Prithviraj', 'Ram Setu', 'Raksha Bandhan'.&nbsp;</p>


Akshay Kumar is the latest Bollywood celebrity to have tested positive for coronavirus. Kumar, who was currently in Ayodhya shooting for his next mega project 'RamSetu' confirmed the news and has quarantined himself.

Akshay Kumar is the latest Bollywood celebrity to have tested positive for coronavirus. Kumar, who was currently in Ayodhya shooting for his next mega project 'RamSetu' confirmed the news and has quarantined himself. Taking to his Twitter account, he wrote, ''I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for Covid-19. Following all the protocols I have immediately isolated myself. I am under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care. I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me get themselves tested and take care of. Back in action soon!''. Celebrities who've received the coronavirus vaccine so far 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/w9Q7m54BUN — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 4, 2021 × The 'Bell Bottom' actor has joined the long list of celebrities who have tested positive recently this month including Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Ashish Vidyarthi tested positive. Akshay Kumar shares his first look from 'Atrangi Re' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) × Meanwhile, Akshay’s other upcoming films include 'Sooryavanshi', 'Bell Bottom', 'Prithviraj', 'Ram Setu', 'Raksha Bandhan'.

Akshay Kumar tests positive for Covid-19, self-isolates at home

India has reported more than 90,000 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. The country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a high-level meeting to review COVID-19 related issues and discuss vaccination updates.

India: 93,249 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours

More than 36.7 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day coverage till now, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.

India records massive surge in Covid-19 cases

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus&nbsp;pandemic</a>&nbsp;is surging again with the cases being on the rise and lockdowns reimposed.</p>

<p>In many parts of the world, there's a third wave.</p>

<p>The virus is mutating and spreading faster even with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccines</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Let's look at the numbers from the last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New cases worldwide have been rising for five straight weeks now.</p>

<p>Last week, more than 3.8 million new cases were recorded globally, a 14 per cent rise.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-vaccine-rollout-unacceptably-slow-case-surge-worrying-who-374749">Europe vaccine rollout 'unacceptably slow', case surge 'worrying': WHO</a></strong></p>

<p>The mortality rate is also up by five per cent.</p>

<p>More than 64,000 people died last week.</p>

<p>The countries that have reported the biggest jump in transmissions are India, the US, Brazil, Turkey, Poland, Italy, Ukraine, the Philippines, Germany and Iran.</p>

<p>The cases are growing and the spike is not regional.</p>

<p>Almost all continents that struggled with a major outbreak before are now reporting new waves of cases.</p>

<p>Here are the regions that have reported the most noticeable jump in cases.</p>

<p><strong>Southeast Asia</strong></p>

<p>New cases are up by a whopping 49 per cent.</p>

<p><strong>The Western Pacific</strong></p>

<p>It is witnessing a spike of 32 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Africa&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>There has been a rise of 22 per cent.</p>

<p><strong>North and South America&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Both are viewing a rise of 11 per cent.</p>

<p><strong>Europe&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Europe is witnessing a spike of 11 per cent.</p>

<p>The continent was one of the biggest epicentres last year and has still not been able to shake off the virus.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is there a surge now?</strong></h2>

<p>The WHO believes the virus is now stronger and faster and the global experts agree that the new variants of the Wuhan virus are spreading more easily and are deadlier than the original version.</p>

<h2><strong>Europe battering</strong></h2>

<p>Take the worsening situation of France which has forced to lockdown for the third time.</p>

<p>About 100,000 people have died in the country because of Covid-19 and a report says intensive care units in the hardest-hit regions are now at a breaking point.</p>

<p>Yesterday, President Emmanuel Macron blamed the British variant of the virus for the latest outbreak.</p>

<p>He said this variant is creating a "pandemic inside a pandemic".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Macron said France "will lose control" if it doesn't do something now.</p>

<p>"We decided on the March 18 to take further measures alongside the curfew in almost 20 regions. Two weeks after taking those measures, the numbers are clear. Yes, this strategy had its first effects. But clearly, these efforts are very limited as the epidemic surges. In some ways, we are facing this acceleration due to the new (UK) variant. We will lose control if we do not move now. In the upcoming months, we need to set a new framework," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lockdown in France will last another four weeks.</p>

<p>The whole of Europe is struggling as Germany has extended restrictions till April 18 and the lockdown has been given a rest only on the day of Easter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Italy, there's no such relief as it will remain totally locked down during Easter.</p>

<p>Reports say shops, restaurants and schools have again been closed in more than half of Italy.</p>

<p>Similarly, the Czech Republic, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands and Ireland are imposing some form of lockdown or pandemic restrictions.</p>

<h2><strong>US still reeling</strong></h2>

<p>The US is battling a surge too even after accelerating its vaccination program.</p>

<p>The daily new infections rose by 12 per cent in the past week.</p>

<p>The White House held a virtual health briefing this week with the director of America's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention address.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She admitted that she was scared of where things were heading.</p>

<p>"I'm going to reflect on the recurring feeling I have of impending doom. We have so much to look forward to, so much promise and potential of where we are, and so much reason for hope, but right now I'm scared," Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Concerns in India</strong></h2>

<p>The situation is worrying in India too and the country today reported more than 72,000 cases, the highest number of new infections since October 11 last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fresh cases in India had dropped below 10,000 two months back, but now, India is reporting more than 70,000 new infections in a day, a seven-fold jump.</p>

<p>In the last year, more than 12 million Indians have been infected with the Wuhan virus and the number is only set to increase.</p>

<p>There are restrictions in some states, including night curfews.</p>

<p>India today also widened its vaccination program and now anyone above the age of 45 can get the shot.</p>

<p>But it may not be enough to meet the challenge.</p>

<p>While the virus continues to mutate, our best bet against it remains the same: social distancing, masks and vaccines.</p>

<p>There is an urgent need to step up inoculations now as the only way to break the chain of infections.&nbsp;<br />
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The coronavirus pandemic is surging again with the cases being on the rise and lockdowns reimposed. In many parts of the world, there's a third wave. The virus is mutating and spreading faster even with vaccines.

The coronavirus pandemic is surging again with the cases being on the rise and lockdowns reimposed. In many parts of the world, there's a third wave. The virus is mutating and spreading faster even with vaccines. Watch | Let's look at the numbers from the last week. New cases worldwide have been rising for five straight weeks now. Last week, more than 3.8 million new cases were recorded globally, a 14 per cent rise. Also read | Europe vaccine rollout 'unacceptably slow', case surge 'worrying': WHO The mortality rate is also up by five per cent. More than 64,000 people died last week. The countries that have reported the biggest jump in transmissions are India, the US, Brazil, Turkey, Poland, Italy, Ukraine, the Philippines, Germany and Iran. The cases are growing and the spike is not regional. Almost all continents that struggled with a major outbreak before are now reporting new waves of cases. Here are the regions that have reported the most noticeable jump in cases. Southeast Asia New cases are up by a whopping 49 per cent. The Western Pacific It is witnessing a spike of 32 per cent. Africa There has been a rise of 22 per cent. North and South America Both are viewing a rise of 11 per cent. Europe Europe is witnessing a spike of 11 per cent. The continent was one of the biggest epicentres last year and has still not been able to shake off the virus. Why is there a surge now? The WHO believes the virus is now stronger and faster and the global experts agree that the new variants of the Wuhan virus are spreading more easily and are deadlier than the original version. Europe battering Take the worsening situation of France which has forced to lockdown for the third time. About 100,000 people have died in the country because of Covid-19 and a report says intensive care units in the hardest-hit regions are now at a breaking point. Yesterday, President Emmanuel Macron blamed the British variant of the virus for the latest outbreak. He said this variant is creating a "pandemic inside a pandemic". Macron said France "will lose control" if it doesn't do something now. "We decided on the March 18 to take further measures alongside the curfew in almost 20 regions. Two weeks after taking those measures, the numbers are clear. Yes, this strategy had its first effects. But clearly, these efforts are very limited as the epidemic surges. In some ways, we are facing this acceleration due to the new (UK) variant. We will lose control if we do not move now. In the upcoming months, we need to set a new framework," he said. The lockdown in France will last another four weeks. The whole of Europe is struggling as Germany has extended restrictions till April 18 and the lockdown has been given a rest only on the day of Easter. In Italy, there's no such relief as it will remain totally locked down during Easter. Reports say shops, restaurants and schools have again been closed in more than half of Italy. Similarly, the Czech Republic, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands and Ireland are imposing some form of lockdown or pandemic restrictions. US still reeling The US is battling a surge too even after accelerating its vaccination program. The daily new infections rose by 12 per cent in the past week. The White House held a virtual health briefing this week with the director of America's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention address. She admitted that she was scared of where things were heading. "I'm going to reflect on the recurring feeling I have of impending doom. We have so much to look forward to, so much promise and potential of where we are, and so much reason for hope, but right now I'm scared," Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Concerns in India The situation is worrying in India too and the country today reported more than 72,000 cases, the highest number of new infections since October 11 last year. The fresh cases in India had dropped below 10,000 two months back, but now, India is reporting more than 70,000 new infections in a day, a seven-fold jump. In the last year, more than 12 million Indians have been infected with the Wuhan virus and the number is only set to increase. There are restrictions in some states, including night curfews. India today also widened its vaccination program and now anyone above the age of 45 can get the shot. But it may not be enough to meet the challenge. While the virus continues to mutate, our best bet against it remains the same: social distancing, masks and vaccines. There is an urgent need to step up inoculations now as the only way to break the chain of infections.

Concerns rise worldwide as coronavirus restarts striking harder

According to a UK study, which found a link between people on low pay and poor adherence to the government’s rules, only one person in five in Britain with COVID-19 symptoms would seek a test.

Study says 1 in 5 with COVID-19 symptoms in UK seek test

<p>Global star Priyanka Chopra shared about her fears for her family while she was struck in London amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been creating havoc since its arrival. Everybody is scared of being contracted to the deadly disease and our `Desi Girl` is no exception.<br />
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In an interview with People Magazine, Priyanka candidly opened about her fears for family, especially her husband and singer Nick Jonas amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
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The `Dostana` actor said that she takes the current health crisis "very, very seriously."<br />
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During the interview, the 38-year-old actor spoke about her experience of working during the lockdown in London and how she was worried for her loved ones during this tumultuous time.<br />
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As for the uncertainty that still comes with shooting film and television projects, even with strict protocols put in place, Priyanka described it as "kind of a crazy experience."<br />
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"As actors, we`re still taking off our masks in front of other actors, you know, and that`s part of the job. And I feel like, that`s kind of really daunting," said the actor who had already completed shooting for two movies.<br />
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"My husband is a type one diabetic, I`m asthmatic. I have my Mum who`s living with me right now so, I just feel like I`m also, on the job, you know, responsible for a set of hundreds of people. So I take it very, very seriously," she added.<br />
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People Magazine reported that Priyanka takes this pandemic as a "very emotional and scary time".Last year, the former Miss World opened up to the magazine about how she and her husband have taken extra precautions amid the pandemic due to conditions that may put them at a higher risk for more severe cases of COVID-19.<br />
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"We have to be even more careful. But there have been a lot of Zoom calls and Zoom brunches," she shared. "We have a really large friend and family group, and I`ve had a lot of birthdays in my family that has happened recently, so we have done a few socially distanced lunches," she continued.<br />
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Priyanka further went on to describe how being connected with loved ones is more important than before during this health crisis."If you have the ability to have a human connection with friends, family, whether that`s virtually or whether that`s in a socially distant way, I think that`s really important to feel a sense of normalcy," she said.<br />
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On the work front, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is currently shooting for the spy series `Citadel`. It also stars Richard Madden. The project is backed by Amazon and helmed by the Russo Brothers of `Avengers` fame.<br />
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The actor has finished shooting `Text for You` with Sam Heughan, Celine Dion, Russell Tovey, and Omid Djalili. Priyanka will also be seen in an Indian wedding comedy with Mindy Kaling, which she will co-produce and feature in.She also has `Matrix 4` and a film based on the life of Maa Anand Sheela in the pipeline.&nbsp;</p>


Global star Priyanka Chopra shared about her fears for her family while she was struck in London amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has been creating havoc since its arrival.

Global star Priyanka Chopra shared about her fears for her family while she was struck in London amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has been creating havoc since its arrival. Everybody is scared of being contracted to the deadly disease and our `Desi Girl` is no exception. In an interview with People Magazine, Priyanka candidly opened about her fears for family, especially her husband and singer Nick Jonas amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The `Dostana` actor said that she takes the current health crisis "very, very seriously." During the interview, the 38-year-old actor spoke about her experience of working during the lockdown in London and how she was worried for her loved ones during this tumultuous time. As for the uncertainty that still comes with shooting film and television projects, even with strict protocols put in place, Priyanka described it as "kind of a crazy experience." "As actors, we`re still taking off our masks in front of other actors, you know, and that`s part of the job. And I feel like, that`s kind of really daunting," said the actor who had already completed shooting for two movies. "My husband is a type one diabetic, I`m asthmatic. I have my Mum who`s living with me right now so, I just feel like I`m also, on the job, you know, responsible for a set of hundreds of people. So I take it very, very seriously," she added. People Magazine reported that Priyanka takes this pandemic as a "very emotional and scary time".Last year, the former Miss World opened up to the magazine about how she and her husband have taken extra precautions amid the pandemic due to conditions that may put them at a higher risk for more severe cases of COVID-19. "We have to be even more careful. But there have been a lot of Zoom calls and Zoom brunches," she shared. "We have a really large friend and family group, and I`ve had a lot of birthdays in my family that has happened recently, so we have done a few socially distanced lunches," she continued. Priyanka further went on to describe how being connected with loved ones is more important than before during this health crisis."If you have the ability to have a human connection with friends, family, whether that`s virtually or whether that`s in a socially distant way, I think that`s really important to feel a sense of normalcy," she said. On the work front, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is currently shooting for the spy series `Citadel`. It also stars Richard Madden. The project is backed by Amazon and helmed by the Russo Brothers of `Avengers` fame. The actor has finished shooting `Text for You` with Sam Heughan, Celine Dion, Russell Tovey, and Omid Djalili. Priyanka will also be seen in an Indian wedding comedy with Mindy Kaling, which she will co-produce and feature in.She also has `Matrix 4` and a film based on the life of Maa Anand Sheela in the pipeline.

Priyanka Chopra shares she was scared for her family during COVID-19

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his concern over a growing surge in COVID-19 infections in France. Describing the Coronavirus situation in France as sad and alarming Johnson suggested that Britain could also be impacted by another wave within weeks.

UK PM Johnson expresses concern on France's COVID-19 surge

<p>India on Thursday said it shares the need for a comprehensive and expert-led mechanism to expeditiously investigate the origin of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>, days after the World Health Organization (WHO) came out with a report on it.</p>

<p>WHO officials said data was withheld from its investigators, who travelled to China to study the origin of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>"We share the need for a comprehensive and expert-led mechanism that would expeditiously investigate the origin of COVID-19 in cooperation with all stakeholders," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.</p>

<p>He was replying to media queries on the issue.</p>

<p>Bagchi said the WHO report represents an important first step in establishing the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>"It has listed four pathways concerning the emergence of the disease but has stressed the need for next-phase studies across the region. The report also stresses the need for further data and studies to reach robust conclusions," he said.</p>

<p>The MEA spokesperson also mentioned the WHO director general's comments on delays and difficulties in accessing raw data by the team conducting the study.</p>

<p>"It is pertinent to note that the director general of the WHO has separately raised the issue of delays and difficulties in accessing raw data for the team conducting the study," he said.</p>

<p>"We fully support the director general's expectation that future collaborative studies will include more timely and comprehensive data-sharing. In this connection, we also welcome his readiness to deploy additional missions," Bagchi added.&nbsp;</p>


India on Thursday said it shares the need for a comprehensive and expert-led mechanism to expeditiously investigate the origin of the coronavirus, days after the World Health Organization (WHO) came out with a report on it.

India on Thursday said it shares the need for a comprehensive and expert-led mechanism to expeditiously investigate the origin of the coronavirus, days after the World Health Organization (WHO) came out with a report on it. WHO officials said data was withheld from its investigators, who travelled to China to study the origin of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Watch | "We share the need for a comprehensive and expert-led mechanism that would expeditiously investigate the origin of COVID-19 in cooperation with all stakeholders," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. He was replying to media queries on the issue. Bagchi said the WHO report represents an important first step in establishing the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. "It has listed four pathways concerning the emergence of the disease but has stressed the need for next-phase studies across the region. The report also stresses the need for further data and studies to reach robust conclusions," he said. The MEA spokesperson also mentioned the WHO director general's comments on delays and difficulties in accessing raw data by the team conducting the study. "It is pertinent to note that the director general of the WHO has separately raised the issue of delays and difficulties in accessing raw data for the team conducting the study," he said. "We fully support the director general's expectation that future collaborative studies will include more timely and comprehensive data-sharing. In this connection, we also welcome his readiness to deploy additional missions," Bagchi added.

India for comprehensive, expert-led mechanism to investigate origin of Covid-19

<p>About 33 per cent of people who earlier were hospitalised because of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>, readmitted for additional treatment within four months of getting discharged and one in eight of patients have lost their lives in the same period, doctors have said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Researchers at University College London, University of Leicester, and the Office for National Statistics, compared the medical history of about 48,000 people who were admitted for Covid-19 treatments and discharged by August 31, 2020, with records from a matched control group from the general population, reports The Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>These records were taken to track rates of readmission, deaths, diagnoses of diseases ranging from the kidney to liver and metabolic diseases like diabetes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study found that after 140 days, about a third of Covid-19 patients who had been discharged were readmitted and one in eight died, rates that were significantly more than seen in the control group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is a concern and we need to take it seriously," Dr Amitava Banerjee from the Institute of Health Informatics at University College London said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-launches-biggest-vaccination-drive-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-374789">India launches biggest vaccination drive as coronavirus cases rise</a></strong></p>

<p>"We show conclusively here that this is very far from a benign illness. We need to monitor post-Covid patients so we can pick up organ impairment early on."</p>


About 33 per cent of people who earlier were hospitalised because of coronavirus, readmitted for additional treatment within four months of getting discharged and one in eight of patients have lost their lives in the same period, doctors have said.

About 33 per cent of people who earlier were hospitalised because of coronavirus, readmitted for additional treatment within four months of getting discharged and one in eight of patients have lost their lives in the same period, doctors have said. Researchers at University College London, University of Leicester, and the Office for National Statistics, compared the medical history of about 48,000 people who were admitted for Covid-19 treatments and discharged by August 31, 2020, with records from a matched control group from the general population, reports The Guardian. Watch | These records were taken to track rates of readmission, deaths, diagnoses of diseases ranging from the kidney to liver and metabolic diseases like diabetes. The study found that after 140 days, about a third of Covid-19 patients who had been discharged were readmitted and one in eight died, rates that were significantly more than seen in the control group. "This is a concern and we need to take it seriously," Dr Amitava Banerjee from the Institute of Health Informatics at University College London said. Also read | India launches biggest vaccination drive as coronavirus cases rise "We show conclusively here that this is very far from a benign illness. We need to monitor post-Covid patients so we can pick up organ impairment early on."

About 33% of Covid-hospitalised patients readmitted within four months

<p>Veteran music composer Bappi Lahiri has been admitted to Mumbai`s Breach Candy Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, the singer`s spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.</p>

<p>On behalf of Bappi Lahiri, the spokesperson shared, "Despite utmost precautions, unfortunately, Mr Bappi Lahiri has tested positive for Covid 19. He is under very good and expert care at the Breach Candy Hospital. Bappi dada`s family requests all those who came in contact with him in the recent past to get themselves tested as a precautionary measure."</p>

<p>"He seeks blessings and wishes of his fans, friends and everyone from India and abroad. On behalf of Bappi Da, we are passing his message to all his well-wishers and fans to stay healthy, stay blessed."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lahiri joins a long list of Bollywood celebrities who have contracted the virus recently. Aamir Khan, Kaartik Aaryan, R Madhavan are some of the prominent names who've tested positive. Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar too has tested positive for the virus.&nbsp;</p>


Veteran music composer Bappi Lahiri has been admitted to Mumbai`s Breach Candy Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, the singer`s spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.

Veteran music composer Bappi Lahiri has been admitted to Mumbai`s Breach Candy Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, the singer`s spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. On behalf of Bappi Lahiri, the spokesperson shared, "Despite utmost precautions, unfortunately, Mr Bappi Lahiri has tested positive for Covid 19. He is under very good and expert care at the Breach Candy Hospital. Bappi dada`s family requests all those who came in contact with him in the recent past to get themselves tested as a precautionary measure." "He seeks blessings and wishes of his fans, friends and everyone from India and abroad. On behalf of Bappi Da, we are passing his message to all his well-wishers and fans to stay healthy, stay blessed." Lahiri joins a long list of Bollywood celebrities who have contracted the virus recently. Aamir Khan, Kaartik Aaryan, R Madhavan are some of the prominent names who've tested positive. Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar too has tested positive for the virus.

Music director Bappi Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Brazil, the situation is alarming and this explosion in severe cases has now overwhelmed the country's healthcare system.

Increase in COVID-19 cases overwhelm Brazil's healthcare system

A day before the beginning of the third phase of COVID-19 vaccination, India reported its highest daily new infection count in almost six months. The country reported 72,313 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours while 459 people have lost their lives.

India reports over 72,000 new cases of Coronavirus, 354 new deaths

Spanish authorities will use the AstraZeneca vaccine to inoculate the essential workers above 65 years old to include previously excluded groups.

Spain to use AstraZeneca jab to inoculate workers above 65

South Korea has announced that it will issue COVID-19 vaccine passports to immunized citizens, joining other nations to revive cross-border travel while keeping infection risks under control.

South Korea to issue digital COVID-19 vaccine passport

European countries are on a high alert amid a surge in COVID-19 infections. Fears that the third wave of the Coronavirus could be the worst so far. These fears have prompted clam down on some of the borders.

European countries on high alert amid surge in COVID-19 infections

Leading health experts from around the world have warned that mutations of the Coronavirus could render current vaccines ineffective within a year. A survey revealed that the planet has less than a year before new vaccines are needed to fight COVID-19 and its mutations.

Scientists: Will need new vaccine to fight COVID-19 in a year

The WHO-China probe team has ruled out only one possibility, they say that the COVID-19 virus did not escape from the Wuhan lab. They have ruled out the Wuhan lab leak hypothesis but they say that the result of their probe is still inconclusive.

Tedros: Further investigation needed on COVID-19 origin

India has reported 53,480 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours whereas 354 people have lost their lives. The active caseload increased to over 5,52,000 and the total death toll reached 1,62,468 in the country.

India reports 53,480 new cases of COVID-19 infection, 354 deaths

US President Joe Biden has touted the progress of the US vaccination campaign against COVID-19. But at the same time, Biden has also warned Americans not to let their guard down and risk a setback in the vaccination program.

President Biden unveils plans for US vaccination expansion

An estimated 100,000 seafarers are stranded at sea due to the pandemic. Many are marooned because of border closures and immigration restrictions aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic.

Around 100,000 seafarers stranded during pandemic

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Tedros has now revealed that the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic needs further study. He also asserted that all hypothesis are on the table.

WHO-China team rules out Wuhan 'lab leak' hypothesis

India on Monday witnesses decline in the rate of fresh Coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. In India, the tally climbed to 12,039,644 as the daily number of infection continued to remain above 60,000.

India witnesses dip in fresh Covid-19 cases

This year, Holi has come at a time when the country is in the grip of the second wave of Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). And the latest figures show that India has shown the biggest jump in COVID-19 weekly cases in the past week.

COVID-19 cases surge in India, Maharashtra is India's worst affected state

India reported 62,714 new COVID-19 cases, 28,739 discharges and 312 deaths in the 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry on Sunday.

COVID-19 cases in India at a 5 months high

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