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Odisha reports  258 fresh Covid-19 cases
Odisha reports one more Covid-19 death, 258 new cases

As per State Health Department sources, 6,279 samples were tested in the last 24 hours of which 258 came out positive.

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India reports 7,830 new Covid cases, active caseload tops 40k

In the last 24 hours, India reported 7,830 new Covid-19 cases, pushing the country's overall caseload to 40,215, according to the latest Union Health Ministry data released on Wednesday.

BJP MLA Pradipta Kumar Naik wins battle against Covid-19 after 2 yrs struggle, expresses desire to c
BJP MLA Pradipta Kumar Naik wins battle against Covid-19 after 2 yrs struggle, expresses desire to contest election 

BJP's Bhawanipatna MLA, Pradipta Kumar Naik expressed his desire to contest in the 2024 general election.

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Covid spike: Odisha seeks 50K doses of CorBEvax vaccine

In a letter to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Director of Family Welfare (Odisha) Bijay Panigrahi has placed a demand for CorBEvax vaccine for the state.

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Odisha's Covid surge continues, 141 fresh infections take active tally to 731

The State so far has reported 13,37,798 infections since the outbreak of the pandemic and 13,27,808 patients recuperated from the disease.

Active Covid cases in country rise to 37,093
Active Covid cases in country rise to 37,093

The death toll has increased to 5,31,000 with 21 deaths.

Covid infection rising in kids, doctors report high fever, itchy eyes
Covid infection rising in kids, doctors report high fever, itchy eyes

From the beginning, Covid was rare and mild in children. But some of those infected faced severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) -- a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs.

  • Monday, 10 April 2023
SC junks plea on efficacy of Remdesivir, Favipiravir for treatment of Covid-19
SC junks plea on efficacy of Remdesivir, Favipiravir for treatment of Covid-19

In October 2020, the Supreme Court had sought Centre's reply on the plea alleging that Remdesivir and Favipiravir are being used for treatment of Covid-19 without approval.

  • Monday, 10 April 2023
Covid Mock  Drill In Odisha
Covid Spike: Hospitals In Odisha Launch Mock Drill To Check Readiness Against Virus

COVID has been surging in many parts of India prompting Centre for a readiness drive. In Odisha too, virus infections are on an upward trend with over 100 daily cases on Sunday. However, in most cases, patients are without symptoms and are under home isolation.

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WHO's new Covid update on vax threaten demand, revenues, says report
WHO's new Covid update on vax threaten demand, revenues, says report

Further, they no longer recommend vaccinating healthy children aged six months to 17 years against Covid at all.

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Get tested and start treatment if Covid symptoms develop, cautions top Odisha official

According to Mishra, 102 new Covid-19 cases were reported from different parts of the state on Monday. At present, there are 629 active Covid-19 cases in Odisha and most of the positive patients have minor symptoms.

Active Covid cases in country rise to 35,199
Active Covid cases in country rise to 35,199

The death toll has increased to 5,30,979 with 14 deaths. While four deaths each were reported from Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, one each was reported from Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and Rajasthan and two reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Antibody that blocks Omicron, other Covid variants identified
Antibody that blocks Omicron, other Covid variants identified

One of these proteins, dubbed S728-1157, proved highly effective at neutralising not only older variants but also seven subtypes of Omicron.

Seven states reporting high number of Covid cases
Seven states reporting high number of Covid cases

The state health ministers were advised to personally monitor and review the preparedness of all logistics and infrastructure, including availability of sufficient designated hospital beds, besides ensuring that there is adequate stock of essential medicines.

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Daily Covid cases cross 6000-mark in India, positivity rate at 3.39 pc

India has logged 6,050 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in 203 days, while the active cases have increased to 28,303, according to Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

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