NY MAYOR TEST COVID POSITIVE
Covid tests, no snow and no Russians: A strange Davos
There was no snow, no Russians and fewer Chinese delegates -- but plenty of rain and Ukrainians. The World Economic Forum is typically held in January under a blanket of snow.
Beijing goes on high alert to curb COVID-19 clusters; Shanghai reports 39 deaths in a day
The city went on high alert after 10 middle school students tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday following which city officials suspended classes in the school for a week.
On his hundredth day in power, New York Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19
On his 100th day in service, New York City Mayor Eric Adams tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor's itinerary for the day has been cancelled, according to media reports, and he is isolating himself.
Shanghai releases thousands of recovered Covid patients, but new cases continue to rise
About 5,400 patients were reported to have mild symptoms, while others were asymptomatic. The sudden rise of cases has led to the much-criticised lockdown of the city of 26 million people amid public criticism of the separation of children from parents in hospitals and testing centres as well distribution of food supplies to the people who were confined for days to the apartment blocks.
US warns of 'arbitrary' Covid measures in China
Until March, China had kept cases low with snap lockdowns, mass testing and travel restrictions, but more than 100,000 cases have been reported in Shanghai since March in a test of the country's strict zero-Covid policy.
Mumbai to be unlocked by the end of February: Mayor
Mumbai's Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said that all restrictions in the city will be lifted and Mumbai will be unlocked by the end of February, news agency ANI reported.
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Bed shortage in Mumbai likely due to insurance cos' guidelines: BMC Chief
Following complaints from several citizens that they were facing difficulty in finding hospital beds in private hospitals, the BMC Commissioner checked with hospitals and found that people with mild Covid symptoms were getting admitted to private hospitals and taking Molnupiravir drug treatments.
100% lockdown not required as of now: Maharashtra health minister
Talking to reporters after a meeting with the state's COVID-19 Task Force and officials of the health, planning and finance departments, Tope said the state reported over 16,000 cases on Tuesday, and the number could rise to 25,000 on Wednesday.
Lockdown will be imposed in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases go over 20,000: Mayor
Talking to reporters at her office in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters, Pednekar suggested that citizens wear triple-layer masks while travelling in public buses and local trains. She also appealed to them to get vaccinated at the earliest and follow all COVID-19-related standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Covid-19: Kolkata positivity rate jumps to over 17%
Experts believe Christmas celebration and Covid-inappropriate behaviour of people have led to the sudden daily spike in cases.
West Bengal government to increase Covid restrictions and create new containment zones
Expressing concern over the third wave, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, during an administrative meeting in Sagar Island on Wednesday, directed the Superintendent of Police of various districts and other administrative officials to review the education scenario.
US faces another Covid Christmas as omicron fuels a rise in cases
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Omicron, which accounted for less than 1 percent of new Covid-19 cases in the United States as December began, now accounts for nearly three-quarters of new cases, underlining how stunningly infectious it is.
In New York, Omicron revives dark memories of a nightmarish 2020
The disease has claimed at least 34,000 lives in New York since spring 2020, and the city -- especially Manhattan -- has never completely regained its legendary glitter and energy of pre-Covid days.
After Kareena tests Covid-positive, guests who attended KJo's party under BMC's scanner, to carry RT-PCR tests on her neighbours
Kareena was spotted arriving at Johar's residence with Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora, who also tested positive for the virus.
Watch the ball drop at NY's Times Square on New Year's Eve, but don't forget to carry your vax proof
All spectators aged 5 and over will be asked to show proof of full vaccination.
Taiwan struggles with testing backlog amid largest outbreak
Rapid tests, experts say, are a critical tool in catching the virus in its early days. The alternative that Taiwan has been relying on - tests that have to be sent out to a lab for processing - has led to backlogs that may be obscuring the true extent of the outbreak.
Sadiq Khan wins second term as London Mayor, hails overwhelming mandate
Labour Party candidate Khan, 51, defeated his Conservative Party rival, Shaun Bailey, after winning a total of 1,206,034 votes as against 977,601 when both first and second preference votes from Thursday's mayoral election were fully counted overnight on Saturday.
Review COVID-19 immunisation strategy: Punjab CM to Centre over rise in COVID cases
Amid rising coronavirus cases in Punjab, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday urged the Centre to review its COVID-19 immunisation strategy and vaccinate all age groups in selected areas.
Ranvir Shorey tests positive for Covid-19, fans urge him to stay away from 'negative thoughts'
The actor has mild symptoms and is currently in quarantine.
New York City's Indian-origin health commissioner Chokshi tests positive for COVID-19
Chokshi was named Commissioner of the City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in August last year after serving health commissioner Dr Oxiris Barbot resigned from her post.
Delhi aggressively tackling COVID-19; positivity rate lowest since May: Satyendar Jain
"The positivity rate recorded yesterday (Tuesday) stood at 1.9 per cent. I think it is the lowest figure till date, though I will need to look into data to tell exactly. But, for sure, it is the lowest positivity rate since May. This indicates an improved COVID-19 situation in Delhi," Satyendar Jain said.
New York City public schools will begin to reopen with weekly COVID-19 testing
The schools, which make up the country's largest school system, were closed less than two weeks ago after the citywide rate of coronavirus tests coming back positive exceeded a 3% benchmark agreed to by the mayor and the teachers' union.
COVID-19: Vardhan presses for mandatory retesting of all symptomatic RAT negative cases
During a meeting, Vardhan interacted with Lt Governor Anil Baijal and Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Kumar Jain in presence of senior officials, mayors, municipal commissioners and district magistrates of the city.
No galas, weddings or holiday celebrations: NY's luxury hotels welcome last-minute locals
The limousines that used to pile in front of swanky hotels are gone.
After Big B and Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai & daughter test positive for coronavirus
It was not clear whether the mother-daughter duo were quarantined at home or hospitalised.
Russian prime minister says he tested positive for virus
Mikhail Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin during a video call that he would self-isolate but planned to stay in touch on key policy issues. It wasn't immediately clear when the two men last met.
Coronavirus: Priyanka Gandhi voices concern over situation in Agra, cites letter by Mayor
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the focus should be on correct information and right treatment to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Feel very good about things getting substantially back to normal by September: NYC Mayor
New York City alone has 141,754 COVID-19 cases and 10,290 deaths of people who had a positive COVID-19 laboratory test. The city has recorded 5,121 probable deaths, people who did not have a positive COVID-19 laboratory test, but their death certificate lists as the cause of death "COVID-19" or an equivalent.
Two NY cats are the first pets in the US to test positive for coronavirus
The cats, from different parts of the state, are showing only mild symptoms and are expected to be fine.
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