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Covid-19 nowhere near over, warns WHO

Last Friday, the WHO’s Emergency Committee concluded that the virus remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) and warned of several interlinked challenges….reports Asian Lite News The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic

July 13, 2022

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US faces new threat of Omicron subvariants

BA.5 became the dominant variant in the US, making up about 54 per cent of new cases in the week ending July 2…reports Asian Lite News The latest and most contagious versions

July 12, 2022

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Israel Ministry announces Covid-19 vaccination for kids under 5

The Israeli Ministry of Health has announced in a statement that it has allowed the administration of Covid-19 vaccines to children and toddlers aged six months to five years…reports Asian Lite News

July 7, 2022

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Omicron variants: US FDA backs Covid boosters

The Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants, currently driving the fresh wave of Covid cases globally, are known to evade vaccine induced immunity….repors Asian Lite News The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

July 1, 2022

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COVID-19 surges in 14 states

Central government has urged states reporting surge in cases to focus on sentinel surveillance, caution, and continuous alertness for early detection and reporting of cases….reports Asian Lite News The Centre on Tuesday

June 29, 2022

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Africa’s Covid-19 cases pass 11.77 mn

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 11,770,537 as of Sunday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said…reports Asian Lite News The Africa CDC, the

June 27, 2022

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Covid-19 ratio surges past 20% in Karachi

Karachi, the country’s financial hub, is witnessing a sharp rise in new infections and detected 138 cases when 650 samples were tested…reports Asian Lite News Karachi recorded a Covid-19 positivity ratio of

June 24, 2022

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Health minister holds review meet amid Covid spike

The Minister directed the officials to continue to focus on surveillance and on whole genome sequencing to scan for any possible mutation. He also directed monitoring hospitalisations due to Covid-19….reports Asian Lite

June 24, 2022

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Africa’s Covid-19 cases surpass 11.74 mn: Africa CDC

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 11,742,933 as of Tuesday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said…reports Asian Lite News The Africa CDC, the

June 22, 2022

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US to roll out Covid vaccines for younger children

The CDC’s move came a day after the US Food and Drug Administration amended emergency use authorisations for the two vaccines to include the youngest age group….reports Asian Lite News The US

June 21, 2022

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