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Most Covid-19 Positive Indians Abroad Are In The Gulf
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Most Covid-19 Positive Indians Abroad Are In The Gulf

Of the 3,336 infected Indians spread across 53 countries, 2,061 are in Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

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April 17, 2020
Karnataka Reports Spurt In Covid-19 Cases
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Karnataka Reports Spurt In Covid-19 Cases

One more death in Bengaluru, Kerala prepares to open two districts for restricted activity, 9 test positive in A.P.

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April 17, 2020
Lockdown Only A Pause Button: Rahul
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Lockdown Only A Pause Button: Rahul

The former Congress president cautions govt. on potential ‘social unrest’ over migrant workers’ issue

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April 17, 2020
Will The Aviation Industry Recover From The Pandemic?
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Will The Aviation Industry Recover From The Pandemic?

In a time like this, you need professionals, not bureaucrats who lack knowledge of the sector

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April 17, 2020
With 170 New Cases, Mumbai Crosses 2,000 Mark
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With 170 New Cases, Mumbai Crosses 2,000 Mark

Maharashtra tally goes past 3000, with 194 deaths

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April 17, 2020
All Residents Of Indore Set To Be Screened For Covid-19
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All Residents Of Indore Set To Be Screened For Covid-19

Fatality rate shot up to 12%, the highest in the country

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April 17, 2020
COVID-19: Kerala Could Be On Path To Recovery
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COVID-19: Kerala Could Be On Path To Recovery

A.P. gets more cases, Karnataka records two deaths

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April 16, 2020
Mumbai Records Two Deaths, 140 More Test Positive
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Mumbai Records Two Deaths, 140 More Test Positive

Maximum city reports a fall in numbers

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April 16, 2020
Overcoming Fear And Stress While In Isolation
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Overcoming Fear And Stress While In Isolation

Two discharged patients narrate their experience in hospital while receiving treatment for COVID-19

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April 16, 2020
They Battle A Virus With Little Protection
The Hindu

They Battle A Virus With Little Protection

DPH staff do not get the benefit of rotational duty and toil away with inadequate safety gear

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April 16, 2020
Trump Under Fire For Attacking WHO
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Trump Under Fire For Attacking WHO

From UN to EU and the African Union, leaders slam U.S. President’s decision to halt funding to agency

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April 16, 2020
Mumbai Records 216 More Cases, 11 Deaths
The Hindu

Mumbai Records 216 More Cases, 11 Deaths

Tally touches 1,756 and death toll stands at 112; rapidly rising fatalities pose a major concern

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April 15, 2020
Virus Infections Have ‘Certainly' Not Peaked Yet, Warns WHO
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Virus Infections Have ‘Certainly' Not Peaked Yet, Warns WHO

90% of cases are coming from Europe, U.S.; Britain, France extend restrictions

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April 15, 2020
Private Firms Race Against Time To Manufacture Rapid Test Kits
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Private Firms Race Against Time To Manufacture Rapid Test Kits

‘We hope to be able to produce them in large numbers by next month’

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April 15, 2020
Safe Quarantine Spaces Created To Accommodate 10,000 Across City
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Safe Quarantine Spaces Created To Accommodate 10,000 Across City

Chennai Trade Centre and institutions such as IIT and Anna University readied

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April 15, 2020
India To Get 15 Million PPE Kits From China
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India To Get 15 Million PPE Kits From China

Orders placed amid concern over export regulations

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April 15, 2020
Govt. Clarifies On Distribution Of Relief Aid
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Govt. Clarifies On Distribution Of Relief Aid

Press release had only urged ‘coordination with district administration’

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April 14, 2020
Mask A Must When Stepping Out Of Home
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Mask A Must When Stepping Out Of Home

Violators will see passes scrapped and vehicles impounded, says Corpn. Commissioner G. Prakash

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April 14, 2020
Shah's Intervention Made ICMR Increase Testing
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Shah's Intervention Made ICMR Increase Testing

After the first case was detected on January 30, all samples were sent only to NIV, Pune, but now more labs are on the job

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April 14, 2020
Spain Eases Lockdown As Toll Falls To 517
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Spain Eases Lockdown As Toll Falls To 517

Some factory and construction staff are set to return to work under strict safety guidelines

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April 14, 2020
Lockdown Extended Till Month-end In T.N., Puducherry
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Lockdown Extended Till Month-end In T.N., Puducherry

CM announces free rations for cardholders in May

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April 14, 2020
A Grand Farewell For Recovered Patients In Karnataka
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A Grand Farewell For Recovered Patients In Karnataka

In videos posted on social media, hospital staff are seen presenting patients with fruits, flowers at the time of discharge

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April 13, 2020
Bracing For A Rapid Surge In Cases: Govt.
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Bracing For A Rapid Surge In Cases: Govt.

Death toll touches 273 nationwide, with 127 in Maharashtra; Kerala bucks trend with only two new cases

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April 13, 2020
COVID-19 And The Crumbling World Order
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COVID-19 And The Crumbling World Order

Globally, societies could become more self-seeking and inward-looking

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April 13, 2020
Europe Toll Crosses 75,000 On Grim Easter Day
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Europe Toll Crosses 75,000 On Grim Easter Day

Experts feel that the case count in Italy, Spain and France could have peaked; U.S. now tops the list of infections and deaths

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April 13, 2020
Stop Direct Distribution Of Relief Material: Govt.
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Stop Direct Distribution Of Relief Material: Govt.

‘Any assistance should be routed through authorities’

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April 13, 2020
Corpn. Sets Up Testing Kiosks At 10 Of Its Hospitals Across City
The Hindu

Corpn. Sets Up Testing Kiosks At 10 Of Its Hospitals Across City

500-600 samples will be collected every day; 10 more facilities to be installed

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April 12, 2020
Covid-19: Younger Patients Develop Fewer Neutralising Antibodies, Study Finds
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Covid-19: Younger Patients Develop Fewer Neutralising Antibodies, Study Finds

But older patients who had more neutralising antibodies did not recover faster

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April 12, 2020
Crime Drops Globally As Virus Keeps People Indoors
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Crime Drops Globally As Virus Keeps People Indoors

From the U.S. to Africa, major crimes are falling but officials worry about a surge in domestic violence

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April 12, 2020
Maharashtra Toll Climbs To 127
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Maharashtra Toll Climbs To 127

Most COVID-19 cases from Mumbai; case-fatality rate stands at 7.2%

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April 12, 2020