In a fresh twist to the never-ending saga, Beijing-affiliated researchers ruled there was no proof to definitively say the virus jumped from animals to humans at a now-infamous market in Wuhan.

Chinese Government scientists claim infamous Wuhan market may NOT be source of Covid pandemic

Unlike the Covid vaccines, the advancements in the vaccines for cancer are awaited. Though a few major medical advancements take place now and then. Last month, U.S. FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation to Moderna & Merck's skin cancer vaccine. The mRNA cancer vaccines will train the patient's immune system to fight cancer.

Cancer vaccines to be a reality soon using technology akin to that of Covid shots

A new lethal virus arrived at our doorstep even before Covid-19 was over. The WHO has declared the first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease in two African countries. In Equatorial Guinea, there have been at least nine laboratory-confirmed cases. Seven of the reported cases resulted in the death.

Marburg outbreak in Africa: All you need to know about this lethal virus

Covid cases are rising again across India. New Delhi reported over 3,000 Covid cases in the last 24 hours. The active Covid cases load now stands at over - 18,000. The recent spike is attributed to the sub-variant XBB.1.16.

India sees surge in Covid cases; Centre asks six states to vigil up

COVID-19 cases are rising again in India. The Union health ministry's updated data on Wednesday (March 29) showed that India recorded a single-day rise of 2,151 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, which is the highest in five months. The active cases increased to 11,903. In India, the Covid death toll has increased to 5,30,848 with seven latest fatalities. Maharashtra recorded three fatalities, one was recorded in Karnataka and three were reconciled by Kerala.

COVID-19 cases rise in New Delhi amid a spread of H3N2 influenza

COVID-19 cases rise: India records 2,151 new cases in last 24 hours

COVID-19 cases rise in New Delhi, 14 deaths reported in 24 hours

COVID-19 cases are rising again in India. The Union health ministry's updated data on Wednesday (March 29) showed that India recorded a single-day rise of 3,016 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, which is the highest in five months. The active cases increased to 11,903. In India, the Covid death toll has increased to 5,30,848 with seven latest fatalities. Maharashtra recorded three fatalities, one was recorded in Karnataka and three were reconciled by Kerala.

COVID-19 cases rise: India records 3,016 new cases in last 24 hours

COVID-19: Are you using too much of sanitisers, disinfectants?

As India continues to witness a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, the top medical body tasked with making containment strategies for coronavirus will meet today to discuss the emerging situation.

India: What's causing the spike in Covid cases?

It's almost three years since the world got shackled over the outbreak of an unknown lethal virus. The virus claimed more than 6.7 million lives, locked down entire countries & triggered a global economic slump. But Covid-19 has not affected humankind’s happiness, an international study has found.

International Day of Happiness: Covid has not affected people’s happiness worldwide, says study

Covid-19 has not affected people’s happiness, an international study has found. Interacting with more than 100,000 people across 137 countries found significantly higher levels of benevolence in all global regions than before the pandemic. And when asked to evaluate their lives on a scale of one to 10, people on average gave scores just as high in the 2020-22 Covid years as in 2017-19.

Study: Covid-19 has not affected people's happiness

Chinese health officials are starting discussions about whether to legalize the freezing of eggs for single women, giving hope to many who have been demanding the practice to be recognized for years.

China mulls ways to boost birth rates

China will resume issuing visas to tourists and other foreigners from March 15 marking a step in the country’s move to leave its strict Covid restrictions behind, China’s embassy in the US said in a statement. With this, visa-free entry will resume into Guangdong province for foreigners in groups from Hong Kong and Macau and for those on cruise ships stopping in Shanghai, the statement added.

China to resume issuing all visa types for first time since 2020

Li Qiang is china’s new premier. Xi Jinping nominated Li Qing during the ongoing annual meeting of china's rubber-stamp parliament. As premier, Li Qing will manage the world's second-largest economy. 63-year-old Li Qing is a close ally of Xi Jinping and served as his chief of staff between 2004 and 2007. Back then, Xi Jinping was the provincial party secretary of eastern china's Zhejiang province. The incoming premier is widely perceived to be pragmatic and business-friendly. The Chinese economy is still emerging from the coronavirus pandemic. Weak global demand for exports, lingering U.S Tariff hikes, a shrinking workforce, and an aging population have compounded economic woes. Li Qiang will take office amid rising tensions with the west. The U.S. Is moving to block Beijing's access to key technologies. Many global companies are diversifying supply chains to hedge their china exposure. China's economy grew just 3% last year.

China appoints Xi Jinping loyalist as new Premier | Biggest government reshuffle in a decade

The speed at which Covid swept through China’s vast population since early December took the world by surprise. Now, the sudden decline in deaths in the country is also raising eyebrows. Watch the video to know more.

What will China do with it's COVID-19 data?

UK Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid again, cancels visits

Three years into the Covid-19 pandemic and it seems like Hollywood is still figuring out how to give each other Golden Statues without creating a potential super spreader event. A no. of celebrities have been tested Covid positive after attending the Golden Globe Awards last week.

Several Celebrities announce being Covid positive after attending Golden Globe Awards

COVID-19 has spread globally since its discovery in Hubei province, China in December 2019. Let's have a look as to what are the causes of creation of the new virus variants.

What causes the creation of new virus variants?

Hong Kong is set to cancel its stringent Covid19 norms, which means that arrivals are no longer required to do mandatory PCR Tests and the city's vaccine pass would also be scrapped. However, masks are still mandatory in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong scraps on-arrival PCR Test and vaccine pass

With the number of the Covid cases soaring in various nations, India stepped up for genome sequencing of Covid positive cases. States have been requested to ensure that samples are sent to the labs on daily basis. Watch to know further.

India is focusing on genome sequencing as the latest move amid Covid surge in other countries

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