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India saw a single-day rise of 640 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases climbed to 2,997 from 2,669 the day before.

The WHO has classified JN.1 as a separate "variant of interest" given its rapidly increasing spread but said it poses a "low" global public health risk. | Latest News India

Dr Lancelot Pinto, senior pulmonologist and epidemiologist at Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital, emphasises testing for rolling out preventive protocols faster among high-risk group

"Adequate number of Covid samples are to be sent for RT-PCR testing, as per guidelines. Genome sequencing of positive RT-PCR samples is to be performed, as per guidelines. And, measures are to be taken for raising community awareness for avoiding overcrowded and poorly ventilated settings, and wearing masks in crowded and close settings and in hospital premises," an official said.

Two members of an Indore family who recently returned from the Maldives have tested positive for Covid-19. The first patient, a 33-year-old woman, got

Karnataka has seen an increase of 16 Covid-19 cases since Monday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

India News: The Union health secretary has urged states to monitor and report ILI and SARI cases and increase RT-PCR tests. Positive samples should be sent for ge

The U.S. and Canada continue to investigate Salmonella outbreak infections that have now killed eight people.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled the products linked to the outbreak and warned consumers not to eat, sell or serve them.

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