So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. &nbsp;

The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres. &nbsp;

All states and UTs have been informed by the Centre that people will get inoculated with the precaution dose of the same vaccine that they have taken in the past. &nbsp;

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Not just this, it has also said that the private vaccination centres can levy a maximum service charge of Rs 150 per dose over and above the cost of the vaccine. &nbsp;

No fresh registrations would be needed for administration of the precaution dose as all the due beneficiaries are already registered on CoWIN, informed Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. &nbsp;

The official had also held an orientation meeting of all health secretaries of states and UTs on Saturday. &nbsp;

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All vaccinations should be recorded mandatorily on CoWIN platform. Both the options of 'Online appointment' and 'Walk-in' registration and vaccination can be provided at the private Covid vaccination centres (CVCs). They will also have to maintain vaccination sites as per the guidelines. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"They can charge up to a maximum of Rs 150 per dose as service charge for vaccination over and above the cost of vaccine. Administration of precaution dose will be homologous i.e. same vaccine type will be used for precaution dose which was used for vaccination of first and second dose," Bhushan said. &nbsp;

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So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres.

So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres. All states and UTs have been informed by the Centre that people will get inoculated with the precaution dose of the same vaccine that they have taken in the past. Also Read: Bunty & Bubbly-style heist? Gang poses as government officials, ‘steals’ 60-feet-long iron bridge in India Not just this, it has also said that the private vaccination centres can levy a maximum service charge of Rs 150 per dose over and above the cost of the vaccine. No fresh registrations would be needed for administration of the precaution dose as all the due beneficiaries are already registered on CoWIN, informed Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. The official had also held an orientation meeting of all health secretaries of states and UTs on Saturday. Watch | India: Forces beef up security in the Kashmir valley after terrorists killed in encounter × All vaccinations should be recorded mandatorily on CoWIN platform. Both the options of 'Online appointment' and 'Walk-in' registration and vaccination can be provided at the private Covid vaccination centres (CVCs). They will also have to maintain vaccination sites as per the guidelines. "They can charge up to a maximum of Rs 150 per dose as service charge for vaccination over and above the cost of vaccine. Administration of precaution dose will be homologous i.e. same vaccine type will be used for precaution dose which was used for vaccination of first and second dose," Bhushan said. (With inputs from agencies)

India begins to inoculate all adults with Covid vaccine precaution dose at private centres  

The surge of covid-19 has taken a toll on China and due to the spiraling number of cases the stringent lockdown restrictions have shown no signs of easing.

Shanghai logs 24,943 new covid-19 cases, China says confident about 'zero covid' strategy

China's most populous and wealthiest city, Shanghai has started easing its lockdown&nbsp;on Monday after&nbsp;reporting more than 25,000 covid cases a day earlier.

The Communist Party is pressurising authorities to make the city work again after more than two weeks. Earlier as&nbsp;the lockdown stretched on, it was difficult for people to get adequate food and medicines, Reuters reported.

On Sunday, Shanghai reported 25,173 new asymptomatic infections, up from 23,973 the day before, though symptomatic cases fell from 1,006 to 914.<o:p></o:p>

The city official Gu Honghui, that the city is now categorising the residential units into three safety categories in order to allow the residents in neighbourhood with no positive cases for a two- week period to engage in “suitable activity.”

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However, it’s still unclear that how many of the city’s 25 million residents will be released from lockdown right away, the moves offer some relief for those who have been cooped up for more than three weeks in fight against the coronavirus since its outbreak in late 2019 in central Wuhan.

Gu Honghui said, Shanghai was divided into 7,624 sealed regions, 2,460 being subjected to ‘control’ after a week of no new infections and 7,565 ‘prevention areas’ to be opened up after two weeks with any coronavirus cases. The ones in prevention areas who travel around their neighbourhood must maintain social distance and may by sealed again after new cases emerge.&nbsp;

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The industrial neighbourhood of Jinshan, on the southwestern outskirts of Shanghai was the first one to publish its list, which included name of residentials locations classified into high and medium risks section.

Many social media users criticised the Shanghai government saying relaxing action as a major risk at a time when the city is dealing with a record number of cases every day, while some claimed that the city does not have any choice. While the complaints about controlling still continues as people in Xuhui district told Reuters, neighbouring committees had put locks in their bicycle to confine them to their homes.

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The highly contagious but less lethal Omicron variant is straining China’s zero tolerance attitude towards COVID-19, which mandates one to be in quarantine even if they have no symptoms.&nbsp;

However, other countries are trying to live with the virus, China’s policy has halted all international travels and is taking a growing economic toll as towns apply limitations and eastern Ningbo and Guangzhou are the recent ones to do so.

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China's most populous and wealthiest city, Shanghai has started easing its lockdown on Monday after reporting more than 25,000 covid cases a day earlier. The Communist Party is pressurising authorities to make the city work again after more than two weeks.

China's most populous and wealthiest city, Shanghai has started easing its lockdown on Monday after reporting more than 25,000 covid cases a day earlier. The Communist Party is pressurising authorities to make the city work again after more than two weeks. Earlier as the lockdown stretched on, it was difficult for people to get adequate food and medicines, Reuters reported. On Sunday, Shanghai reported 25,173 new asymptomatic infections, up from 23,973 the day before, though symptomatic cases fell from 1,006 to 914. The city official Gu Honghui, that the city is now categorising the residential units into three safety categories in order to allow the residents in neighbourhood with no positive cases for a two- week period to engage in “suitable activity.” Also read | COVID-19: China closes Guangzhou to most arrivals as outbreak spreads However, it’s still unclear that how many of the city’s 25 million residents will be released from lockdown right away, the moves offer some relief for those who have been cooped up for more than three weeks in fight against the coronavirus since its outbreak in late 2019 in central Wuhan. Gu Honghui said, Shanghai was divided into 7,624 sealed regions, 2,460 being subjected to ‘control’ after a week of no new infections and 7,565 ‘prevention areas’ to be opened up after two weeks with any coronavirus cases. The ones in prevention areas who travel around their neighbourhood must maintain social distance and may by sealed again after new cases emerge. Watch | China: Shanghai's covid-19 infections rise by 25,000, authorities shaping an exit plan from lockdown The industrial neighbourhood of Jinshan, on the southwestern outskirts of Shanghai was the first one to publish its list, which included name of residentials locations classified into high and medium risks section. Many social media users criticised the Shanghai government saying relaxing action as a major risk at a time when the city is dealing with a record number of cases every day, while some claimed that the city does not have any choice. While the complaints about controlling still continues as people in Xuhui district told Reuters, neighbouring committees had put locks in their bicycle to confine them to their homes. Also read | Shanghai releases thousands of recovered Covid patients, but new cases continue to rise The highly contagious but less lethal Omicron variant is straining China’s zero tolerance attitude towards COVID-19, which mandates one to be in quarantine even if they have no symptoms. However, other countries are trying to live with the virus, China’s policy has halted all international travels and is taking a growing economic toll as towns apply limitations and eastern Ningbo and Guangzhou are the recent ones to do so. (With inputs from agencies)

COVID-19: Shanghai to ease lockdown in some areas despite rise in cases

China looks nowhere close to winning the battle to contain its biggest covid-19 outbreak. The covid situation in China's financial center of Shanghai is worsening as authorities are shaping an exit plan from Lockdown; On Sunday Shanghai reported more than 25,000 new covid-19 infections.

China: Shanghai's covid-19 infections rise by 25,000, authorities shaping an exit plan from lockdown

China is said to be responsible for the origin of covid-19 and has reported the highest daily rise recorded in China since the beginning of the pandemic.. The city of shanghai has emerged as the heart of the virus surge despite being in the lockdown.

US: China to impose arbitrary COVID rules amid record rise in COVID cases

China blasted the United States for making "groundless accusations" about its Covid-19 policy, after surging cases in Shanghai prompted the American consulate to let some staff leave the locked-down megacity.

Beijing's zero-Covid strategy has come under strain since March as over 100,000 cases in Shanghai have seen its 25 million inhabitants locked down in phases, inciting complaints of food shortages and clashes with health workers.

The US embassy said Saturday it would permit non-essential employees to leave its consulate in Shanghai due to the case surge, warning citizens in China they may face "arbitrary enforcement" of virus curbs.

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In response, Beijing expressed "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the US side's groundless accusations about China's epidemic control policy", according to a statement issued Saturday on the foreign ministry's website.

"This is the US's own decision. However, it must be pointed out that China's epidemic control policy is scientific and effective," ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, adding that Beijing had lodged "solemn representations" with American counterparts.

"We have full confidence that Shanghai and other places will overcome this round of the epidemic."

China is sticking fast to a policy of snap lockdowns, mass testing and travel restrictions to staunch the spread of the virus even as Shanghai's daily case numbers have spiralled under an Omicron-fuelled wave.

The business hub reported a record 24,943 new infections on Sunday -- mostly asymptomatic, accounting for over 90 percent of the national total.

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Authorities have readied tens of thousands of new beds in over 100 makeshift hospitals as part of a policy of isolating every person who tests positive for the virus -- whether or not they show any symptoms.

Locals have begun to chafe at lockdown restrictions with many taking to social media to vent anger at food shortages and heavy-handed controls -- including the recent killing of a pet corgi by a health worker.

An unpopular policy of separating infected children from their virus-free parents -- now softened -- also triggered a rare show of public anger this week.

But officials are not budging on their zero-tolerance approach.&nbsp;

City health official Wu Qianyu said during a Sunday press conference the city "would not relax in the slightest".

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Major online delivery platforms said they would bolster food stocks and draft in thousands of drivers to strengthen the supply of basic goods.

In an interview with a local news outlet on Saturday, Zhang Wenhong -- a top doctor in Shanghai's pandemic fight -- acknowledged the impact on the healthcare system but said "realising dynamic zero ... will help to resume normal medical order as early as possible".

China blasted the United States for making "groundless accusations" about its Covid-19 policy, after surging cases in Shanghai prompted the American consulate to let some staff leave the locked-down megacity.

China blasted the United States for making "groundless accusations" about its Covid-19 policy, after surging cases in Shanghai prompted the American consulate to let some staff leave the locked-down megacity. Beijing's zero-Covid strategy has come under strain since March as over 100,000 cases in Shanghai have seen its 25 million inhabitants locked down in phases, inciting complaints of food shortages and clashes with health workers. The US embassy said Saturday it would permit non-essential employees to leave its consulate in Shanghai due to the case surge, warning citizens in China they may face "arbitrary enforcement" of virus curbs. Also read | Shanghai vows to improve food deliveries as discontent grows over Covid curbs In response, Beijing expressed "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the US side's groundless accusations about China's epidemic control policy", according to a statement issued Saturday on the foreign ministry's website. "This is the US's own decision. However, it must be pointed out that China's epidemic control policy is scientific and effective," ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, adding that Beijing had lodged "solemn representations" with American counterparts. "We have full confidence that Shanghai and other places will overcome this round of the epidemic." China is sticking fast to a policy of snap lockdowns, mass testing and travel restrictions to staunch the spread of the virus even as Shanghai's daily case numbers have spiralled under an Omicron-fuelled wave. The business hub reported a record 24,943 new infections on Sunday -- mostly asymptomatic, accounting for over 90 percent of the national total. Watch | Lockdown in Shanghai to be lifted, strict measures irk residents Authorities have readied tens of thousands of new beds in over 100 makeshift hospitals as part of a policy of isolating every person who tests positive for the virus -- whether or not they show any symptoms. Locals have begun to chafe at lockdown restrictions with many taking to social media to vent anger at food shortages and heavy-handed controls -- including the recent killing of a pet corgi by a health worker. An unpopular policy of separating infected children from their virus-free parents -- now softened -- also triggered a rare show of public anger this week. But officials are not budging on their zero-tolerance approach. City health official Wu Qianyu said during a Sunday press conference the city "would not relax in the slightest". Also read | Shanghai moves a number of COVID-19 patients to neighbouring province of Zhejiang Major online delivery platforms said they would bolster food stocks and draft in thousands of drivers to strengthen the supply of basic goods. In an interview with a local news outlet on Saturday, Zhang Wenhong -- a top doctor in Shanghai's pandemic fight -- acknowledged the impact on the healthcare system but said "realising dynamic zero ... will help to resume normal medical order as early as possible".

China slams US virus 'accusations' as Shanghai lockdown drags on

NATO and the US secretary of state announced military aid to Ukraine and said more weapons are on their way to Ukraine. For more analysis and information, we're joined by VOA's correspondent Jessica Stone.

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The outrage against pandemic curbs is growing in Shanghai. Health workers are resorting to inhumane measures to contain the outbreak. Children were separated from their parents. A dog was beaten to death by a healthcare worker. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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A study suggests that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is less severe than Delta and the recovery is 3.3 days quicker.

Study: Omicron is less severe than Delta & recovery is 3.3 days quicker

Asian Development Bank ADB has downgraded economic forecasts for Asian nations. ADB says that the combined economy of Asian bloc including China and India is reeling under impact of Russia invasion in neighboring Ukraine, covid-19 lockdowns.

Economies of Asian bloc is reeling under impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict, covid-19 lockdowns

A 33-fold spike has been witnessed in the occurrence of a blood clot in the lung, which can be fatal, in 30 days after getting infected with coronavirus, found a new study. &nbsp;

Another five-fold rise in the risk of getting deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been linked with contracting Covid, it also said. &nbsp;

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The findings of the research were published in the British Medical Journal on Thursday. &nbsp;

The study was carried out by Anne-Marie Fors Connolly of Umeå University in Sweden and her colleagues. The team looked to check the risk of DVT, pulmonary embolism, which is a blood clot in the lung, and other types of bleeding in over one&nbsp;million people, who were also the confirmed cases of Covid. &nbsp;

They also found a two-fold hike in the risk of bleeding after 30 days of the infection. &nbsp;

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After becoming infected with coronavirus, patients remain at heightened risk of pulmonary embolism for six months. For bleeding and DVT, the risk is for two and three months, respectively.&nbsp; &nbsp;

“Pulmonary embolism can be fatal, so it is important to be aware [of this risk]. If you suddenly find yourself short of breath, and it doesn’t pass, [and] you’ve been infected with the coronavirus, then it might be an idea to seek help, because we find this increased risk for up to six months,” Connolly told the Guardian. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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A 33-fold spike has been witnessed in the occurrence of a blood clot in the lung, which can be fatal, in 30 days after getting infected with coronavirus, found a new study.

A 33-fold spike has been witnessed in the occurrence of a blood clot in the lung, which can be fatal, in 30 days after getting infected with coronavirus, found a new study. Another five-fold rise in the risk of getting deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been linked with contracting Covid, it also said. Also Read: A new beginning? First private astronauts’ mission to ISS set for launch on April 8 The findings of the research were published in the British Medical Journal on Thursday. The study was carried out by Anne-Marie Fors Connolly of Umeå University in Sweden and her colleagues. The team looked to check the risk of DVT, pulmonary embolism, which is a blood clot in the lung, and other types of bleeding in over one million people, who were also the confirmed cases of Covid. They also found a two-fold hike in the risk of bleeding after 30 days of the infection. Watch | Study: Eating more Avocados improves heart health × After becoming infected with coronavirus, patients remain at heightened risk of pulmonary embolism for six months. For bleeding and DVT, the risk is for two and three months, respectively. “Pulmonary embolism can be fatal, so it is important to be aware [of this risk]. If you suddenly find yourself short of breath, and it doesn’t pass, [and] you’ve been infected with the coronavirus, then it might be an idea to seek help, because we find this increased risk for up to six months,” Connolly told the Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

Covid infection raises risk of developing fatal blood clot in lung by 33-fold, says study  

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has pulled out of next week's ATP Masters tournament in Monte Carlo due to COVID-19, his team said on Thursday.

The 28-year-old, who twice finished runner-up at the French Open and once at the Australian Open before winning the 2020 U.S. Open title, contracted the virus at an ATP Challenger Tour event in Marbella, Spain last week.

Thiem said in a social media post on Thursday that he has tested negative and will undergo a medical check-up to determine his return to competitive action.

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Playing his first match in nine months since suffering a wrist injury at the 2021 Mallorca Open, former world number three Thiem went down in straight sets to Argentine Pedro Cachin in Marbella.

He will return home to Austria and will miss the April 11-17 claycourt tournament in Monte Carlo, his spokesperson confirmed.

Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini will also be out of Monte Carlo and subsequent Masters 1000 events in Madrid and Rome next month after undergoing a minor operation on his playing hand last week following his withdrawal from Miami.

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"Following advice from the medical experts, my team and I have decided that it is crucial I do not put time pressure on my recovery process," the Italian world number six said on Instagram.

"Withdrawing from these events, particularly Rome, was an extremely tough decision, however it is the right one to ensure many more years of competing at the highest level for the biggest trophies."

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has pulled out of next week's ATP Masters tournament in Monte Carlo due to COVID-19, his team said on Thursday. The 28-year-old, who twice finished runner-up at the French Open and once at the Australian Open before winning the 2020 U.

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has pulled out of next week's ATP Masters tournament in Monte Carlo due to COVID-19, his team said on Thursday. The 28-year-old, who twice finished runner-up at the French Open and once at the Australian Open before winning the 2020 U.S. Open title, contracted the virus at an ATP Challenger Tour event in Marbella, Spain last week. Thiem said in a social media post on Thursday that he has tested negative and will undergo a medical check-up to determine his return to competitive action. ALSO READ: Former World No. 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to retire after French Open 2022 Playing his first match in nine months since suffering a wrist injury at the 2021 Mallorca Open, former world number three Thiem went down in straight sets to Argentine Pedro Cachin in Marbella. He will return home to Austria and will miss the April 11-17 claycourt tournament in Monte Carlo, his spokesperson confirmed. Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini will also be out of Monte Carlo and subsequent Masters 1000 events in Madrid and Rome next month after undergoing a minor operation on his playing hand last week following his withdrawal from Miami. ALSO READ: Korea Open: PV Sindhu outclasses Aya Ohori to enter quarter-finals, Kidambi Srikanth defeats Misha Zilberman "Following advice from the medical experts, my team and I have decided that it is crucial I do not put time pressure on my recovery process," the Italian world number six said on Instagram. "Withdrawing from these events, particularly Rome, was an extremely tough decision, however it is the right one to ensure many more years of competing at the highest level for the biggest trophies."

Dominic Thiem, Matteo Berrettini withdraw from Monte Carlo Masters due to COVID, injury

Shanghai has sent 12,111 people who were close contacts or people who had come in contact with COVID-19 positive patients to the province of Zhejiang, according to Xinhua press agency. <o:p></o:p>

The two neighbouring Chinese provinces reached an arrangement in the wake of the rise in cases in Shanghai recently to transfer and isolate almost 30,000 potentially infected people in the cities of Taizhou, Huzhou, Hangzhou, Jinhua and Ningbo, according to the report by Xinhua.

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The move is targeted towards decreasing the pressure on the Shanghai health workers and to focus on the medical and mental health conditions in the isolation sites in both provinces.<o:p></o:p>

The supply system in Shanghai – the financial hub of China – has taken a considerable hit due to the tough restrictions due to the rising COVID-19 cases. According to the new rules, only the health workers, delivery people and individuals with special permission are allowed to move in the city.<o:p></o:p>

This has resulted in a severe crisis of distribution despite the city having a good reserve of both rice and meat, Shanghai's vice mayor Chen Tong said at a news conference on Thursday.

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According to Reuters, Tong also said that the city is looking to reopen a number of wholesale markets and food shops with the help of more people to take care of the delivery. <o:p></o:p>

"In response to the various problems reported by the public, we have been holding meetings overnight to try and figure out solutions," he was quoted as saying by the Reuters report.

<o:p>Watch |&nbsp;</o:p>China reports highest ever-daily cases, 'Shanghai insufficiently prepared,' says top official<o:p></o:p>

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Shanghai has sent 12,111 people who were close contacts or people who had come in contact with COVID-19 positive patients to the province of Zhejiang, according to Xinhua press agency.

Shanghai has sent 12,111 people who were close contacts or people who had come in contact with COVID-19 positive patients to the province of Zhejiang, according to Xinhua press agency. The two neighbouring Chinese provinces reached an arrangement in the wake of the rise in cases in Shanghai recently to transfer and isolate almost 30,000 potentially infected people in the cities of Taizhou, Huzhou, Hangzhou, Jinhua and Ningbo, according to the report by Xinhua. Also read | China-backed hackers waged cyberattacks on Indian power grid system: Report The move is targeted towards decreasing the pressure on the Shanghai health workers and to focus on the medical and mental health conditions in the isolation sites in both provinces. The supply system in Shanghai – the financial hub of China – has taken a considerable hit due to the tough restrictions due to the rising COVID-19 cases. According to the new rules, only the health workers, delivery people and individuals with special permission are allowed to move in the city. This has resulted in a severe crisis of distribution despite the city having a good reserve of both rice and meat, Shanghai's vice mayor Chen Tong said at a news conference on Thursday. Also read | No Covid XE variant in India yet, government clarifies According to Reuters, Tong also said that the city is looking to reopen a number of wholesale markets and food shops with the help of more people to take care of the delivery. "In response to the various problems reported by the public, we have been holding meetings overnight to try and figure out solutions," he was quoted as saying by the Reuters report. Watch | China reports highest ever-daily cases, 'Shanghai insufficiently prepared,' says top official (With inputs from agencies)

Shanghai moves a number of COVID-19 patients to neighbouring province of Zhejiang

China is said to be responsible for the origin of covid-19 and has reported 20,000 fresh cases on Wednesday. This is the highest daily rise recorded in China since the beginning of the pandemic the city of shanghai has emerged as the heart of the virus surge despite being in the lockdown.

China reports highest ever-daily cases, 'Shanghai insufficiently prepared,' says top official

China's latest Wuhan virus outbreak has led to chaos. In Shanghai, residents are being beaten up and forced into centralised quarantines. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you 5 videos that expose the truth about China's Zero Covid strategy.

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Even a tiny virus-laden droplet can infect someone with coronavirus, a new study found. Volunteers were deliberately infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in this Human Challenge study. The findings published in the journal ‘Nature Medicine’.

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The Covid-19 pandemic is not over, different variants bring different concerns but in some cases old variants give birth to new clusters and Britain is facing something similar. A new surge of covid virus is putting the health sector under pressure.

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China has found a patient with a new subtype of the Wuhan virus. Reports say the subtype "doesn't match other coronavirus". Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

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China has sent military into Shanghai to battle the Wuhan Virus mayhem. Beijing is also orchestrating a change of guard in Hong Kong. Carrie Lam is reportedly being replaced by a rather infamous man. Palki Sharma Upadhyay introduces you to him.

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'Higher than usual levels of employee sickness': EasyJet cancels flights as Covid hits staff in Europe

As the world transitions to pre-pandemic life with lowering COVID-19 cases, Indian states are the latest ones to ease mask mandates.

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A new subtype of the coronavirus has been detected near Shanghai it is something that the world hasn't seen before. China's massive outbreak is already making the world nervous as fears linger it could fuel another major outbreak in other parts of the world.

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There is no end to end in sight to the lockdowns in china's economic hub of shanghai. On Monday, the city reported a record 13,000 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases, the lockdown was originally set to end today but following the surge in cases the lockdown has now been extended until further notice.

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As China is following a strict “zero Covid policy”, with military and doctors being sent to Shanghai, there have been reports of non-Covid patients having trouble in getting the needed medical attention.

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South Africa's national state of disaster in place for more than two years in response to covid-19 officially ended on Monday. President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa is hopeful that the worst has been left behind.

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Lockdown in Shanghai extended as the city reports a record surge in asymptomatic COVID cases with over 13,000 new infections recorded after a city-wide testing

Shanghai lockdown extended: City records 13,086 asymptomatic cases

As Shanghai struggles to contain an omicron outbreak, a top Chinese official vowed to adhere to a “zero Covid” policy to stamp out the virus in the shortest time possible.

During a visit to Shanghai on Saturday that analysts said indicated the central government’s high level of concern about the situation there, a Chinese vice premier, Sun Chunlan, urged improvement in the city’s coronavirus testing capacities and the expansion of makeshift hospitals and isolation centres to quarantine those infected with the virus, according to Chinese state media Sunday.

Over the past month, Shanghai, China’s largest city, has faced one of the country’s largest coronavirus outbreaks since the pandemic began two years ago. After weeks of targeted restrictions, like neighbourhood shutdowns, Shanghai officials last week pivoted to a more sweeping lockdown that closed off the metropolitan area in two stages — the eastern part of the city, followed by the western portion — for mass testing.

But mismanagement of lockdowns and other restrictions have led to growing discontent and confusion across the city. Social media posts expressing anger, desperation and frustration have flooded the Chinese internet. Residents have been unable to get help for life-threatening situations through official channels. Patients could not secure their regular medical assistance. Infected parents have been separated from their toddlers. And residents locked indoors scrambled to find essential supplies.

Many have wondered why infected residents must go to isolation centres instead of isolating at home. Sun’s instructions offered little hope that Covid policies in the city would relax anytime soon. Instead, she called for officials to do a better job meeting residents’ basic needs even under lockdowns.

“It is an arduous task and huge challenge to combat the omicron variant while maintaining the normal operation of core functions in a megacity,” she said.

With Shanghai being a critical economic and industrial hub, Sun stressed the strict implementation for factory bubbles for key industries, a “closed loop” system that is similar to the one used during the recent Olympic Games, to ensure their normal operations and the stability of supply and industrial chains.

Shanghai’s health commission Sunday reported 8,226 confirmed new cases, of which 7,788 were asymptomatic. The city has seen a tenfold increase in daily new cases, from just 758 cases two weeks ago. More than 30,000 cases were identified in the past month.

On Sunday, the city stepped up its testing efforts by ordering all citizens to conduct their own rapid tests before the city carried out another round of mass PCR testing the next day.

Echoing Sun’s pledge, a Shanghai health official said at a news conference Sunday that the city was taking steps, through testing and other measures, to achieve “zero Covid” as soon as possible.

As Shanghai struggles to contain an omicron outbreak, a top Chinese official vowed to adhere to a “zero Covid” policy to stamp out the virus in the shortest time possible.

As Shanghai struggles to contain an omicron outbreak, a top Chinese official vowed to adhere to a “zero Covid” policy to stamp out the virus in the shortest time possible. During a visit to Shanghai on Saturday that analysts said indicated the central government’s high level of concern about the situation there, a Chinese vice premier, Sun Chunlan, urged improvement in the city’s coronavirus testing capacities and the expansion of makeshift hospitals and isolation centres to quarantine those infected with the virus, according to Chinese state media Sunday. Over the past month, Shanghai, China’s largest city, has faced one of the country’s largest coronavirus outbreaks since the pandemic began two years ago. After weeks of targeted restrictions, like neighbourhood shutdowns, Shanghai officials last week pivoted to a more sweeping lockdown that closed off the metropolitan area in two stages — the eastern part of the city, followed by the western portion — for mass testing. But mismanagement of lockdowns and other restrictions have led to growing discontent and confusion across the city. Social media posts expressing anger, desperation and frustration have flooded the Chinese internet. Residents have been unable to get help for life-threatening situations through official channels. Patients could not secure their regular medical assistance. Infected parents have been separated from their toddlers. And residents locked indoors scrambled to find essential supplies. Many have wondered why infected residents must go to isolation centres instead of isolating at home. Sun’s instructions offered little hope that Covid policies in the city would relax anytime soon. Instead, she called for officials to do a better job meeting residents’ basic needs even under lockdowns. “It is an arduous task and huge challenge to combat the omicron variant while maintaining the normal operation of core functions in a megacity,” she said. With Shanghai being a critical economic and industrial hub, Sun stressed the strict implementation for factory bubbles for key industries, a “closed loop” system that is similar to the one used during the recent Olympic Games, to ensure their normal operations and the stability of supply and industrial chains. Shanghai’s health commission Sunday reported 8,226 confirmed new cases, of which 7,788 were asymptomatic. The city has seen a tenfold increase in daily new cases, from just 758 cases two weeks ago. More than 30,000 cases were identified in the past month. On Sunday, the city stepped up its testing efforts by ordering all citizens to conduct their own rapid tests before the city carried out another round of mass PCR testing the next day. Echoing Sun’s pledge, a Shanghai health official said at a news conference Sunday that the city was taking steps, through testing and other measures, to achieve “zero Covid” as soon as possible.

China official signals commitment to ‘zero Covid’ as Shanghai battles outbreak

After a gap of two years, India’s Supreme Court began full-fledged physical hearing on Monday, after it had to switch to virtual hearing due to mounting Covid cases in the country.

On March 30, Chief Justice NV Ramana had said that the court will resume the physical hearings from April 4 onwards. “Monday onwards, we are opening fully, physically,” he said.

The Chief Justice added that they would still conduct virtual hearings on Monday and Friday provided the advocates ask for it.

Earlier, the top court used to hear matters physically on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and conducted hearings through video conference on Monday and Friday.

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic hindered its functioning at the beginning, the Supreme Court’s openness to adopting technology without any prior experience made sure that the gates of justice remain open to the people even in the most distraught times.

During the 100 days of lockdown between March and August 2020, 1,022 benches were set up. More than 15,000 cases were taken up, of which 4,300 were resolved, reported Hindustan Times newspaper.

During that time, around 51,000 lawyers argued their cases through videoconferencing till August 2020.

At present, more than 150 cases are heard every day by the SC through virtual hearings, the newspaper noted.

During its virtual functioning, the top court delivered some of the most important judgments and settled several prominent questions of law.

Internet part of the fundamental right

In the first month of 2020, a three-judge bench ruled against the internet gag in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of Article 370, which had granted special powers to the erstwhile state.

The judgment did not order for restoration of the services in the backdrop of the security concerns, but laid down an important principle that right to access internet is a fundamental right by extension. And hence, it can be demanded as such before a constitutional court.

The court further said that every gag order must give reasons and has to be reviewed regularly by the authorities concerned.

&nbsp;Political parties to publish criminal history of their candidates

In a major fillip for electoral reforms, the Supreme Court had directed political parties to publish the entire criminal history of their candidates contesting for state and national elections. It also asked the parties to detail the reasons that prompted them to field suspected criminals.

The court held that the information should be published in a local as well as a national newspaper as well as on the parties’ social media handles. It should mandatorily be published either within 48 hours of the selection of candidates or less than two weeks before the first date for filing of nominations, whichever is earlier, the court said.

&nbsp;On cryptocurrency

The Supreme Court set aside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular issued in 2018 that put a complete ban on banking services for the virtual currency.

The court found the 2018 circular to be unreasonable and disproportionate to the objective sought to be achieved by RBI, paving the way for a regulatory regime of cryptocurrency in India instead of a complete ban.

The 2018 circular stated that the entities regulated by RBI are prohibited from providing any service in relation to virtual currencies, including those related to the transfer or receipt of money in accounts relating to the purchase or sale of virtual currencies.

(With inputs from agencies)

After a gap of two years, India’s Supreme Court began full-fledged physical hearing on Monday, after it had to switch to virtual hearing due to mounting Covid cases in the country.

After a gap of two years, India’s Supreme Court began full-fledged physical hearing on Monday, after it had to switch to virtual hearing due to mounting Covid cases in the country. On March 30, Chief Justice NV Ramana had said that the court will resume the physical hearings from April 4 onwards. “Monday onwards, we are opening fully, physically,” he said. The Chief Justice added that they would still conduct virtual hearings on Monday and Friday provided the advocates ask for it. Earlier, the top court used to hear matters physically on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and conducted hearings through video conference on Monday and Friday. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic hindered its functioning at the beginning, the Supreme Court’s openness to adopting technology without any prior experience made sure that the gates of justice remain open to the people even in the most distraught times. During the 100 days of lockdown between March and August 2020, 1,022 benches were set up. More than 15,000 cases were taken up, of which 4,300 were resolved, reported Hindustan Times newspaper. During that time, around 51,000 lawyers argued their cases through videoconferencing till August 2020. At present, more than 150 cases are heard every day by the SC through virtual hearings, the newspaper noted. During its virtual functioning, the top court delivered some of the most important judgments and settled several prominent questions of law. Internet part of the fundamental right In the first month of 2020, a three-judge bench ruled against the internet gag in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of Article 370, which had granted special powers to the erstwhile state. The judgment did not order for restoration of the services in the backdrop of the security concerns, but laid down an important principle that right to access internet is a fundamental right by extension. And hence, it can be demanded as such before a constitutional court. The court further said that every gag order must give reasons and has to be reviewed regularly by the authorities concerned. Political parties to publish criminal history of their candidates In a major fillip for electoral reforms, the Supreme Court had directed political parties to publish the entire criminal history of their candidates contesting for state and national elections. It also asked the parties to detail the reasons that prompted them to field suspected criminals. The court held that the information should be published in a local as well as a national newspaper as well as on the parties’ social media handles. It should mandatorily be published either within 48 hours of the selection of candidates or less than two weeks before the first date for filing of nominations, whichever is earlier, the court said. On cryptocurrency The Supreme Court set aside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular issued in 2018 that put a complete ban on banking services for the virtual currency. The court found the 2018 circular to be unreasonable and disproportionate to the objective sought to be achieved by RBI, paving the way for a regulatory regime of cryptocurrency in India instead of a complete ban. The 2018 circular stated that the entities regulated by RBI are prohibited from providing any service in relation to virtual currencies, including those related to the transfer or receipt of money in accounts relating to the purchase or sale of virtual currencies. (With inputs from agencies)

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China has sent the military and healthcare workers into Shanghai to help carry out COVID-19 tests for all of its 26 million residents as cases continued to surge.

China sends military, healthcare workers to Shanghai to conduct covid-19 test for 26 MN residents

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