Mumbai Omicron surge: Drop in cases, positivity rate early indication of flattening of curve, says expert

The Brihanmumbai Municipal corporation reported that the Covid-related death count in the third wave that began on December 21 is 46. After experiencing a surge in cases for a few…

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Let there be no lapse in our preparedness as we battle this Covid surge: Mansukh Mandaviya to states

Mandaviya urged the states to make robust preparation in terms of physical infrastructure and efficiently utilize the approved funds under ECRP-II. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday called on…

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‘India witnessing exponential rise in no. of Covid cases; R naught value higher than 2nd wave peak’

Addressing a press conference here, ICMR Director General said the spike in the number of Covid cases is being witnessed in cities and “the Omicron variant is the predominant circulating…

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New case surges a global worry but India must still aim to prevent a third wave, says WHO’s Dr Swaminathan

World Health Organisation (WHO)’s chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan. (File Photo)The pandemic is far from showing signs of slowing down and there are new worries with fresh surge in cases…

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Mumbai gears up for third Covid-19 wave; plans to set up crèches and child Covid care facilities

Around 350 beds combined in paediatric, NICU and PICU wards will be arranged for mothers whose children will be treated at the facility. (Representational Image)With a substantial rise in Coronavirus…

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