Check all the live updates on coronavirus cases in India at Livemint. Amid the daily spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, a health expert has advised people to wear masks and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.Dr Sandeep Nayar, Pulmonologist, HOD, BLK Hospital said that masks should be made mandatory in crowded places."Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, it is most important that people start wearing masks.

One should wear a mask while going to any crowded place. Use double-layer masks in places like hospitals etc., as it is very effective in preventing infection," Dr Nayar said.

India witnessed a jump in covid cases on Friday as it reported over 11,000 cases on Friday, 9% more than yesterday. On Thursday too, the country saw a significant jump in Covid cases with 10,158 fresh Covid cases recorded.Read more here Download the App to get 14 days of unlimited access to Mint Premium absolutely free! .

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Highly invasive disease threatening trees all across New Jersey and Pennsylvania

DISTRICT TWP., Pa. - First, it was spotted laternflies. Now, it's a highly invasive disease that could be affecting trees at neighborhood parks, college campuses, and nature parks all across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Horticulturists say beech leaf disease is rapidly spreading across the area, causing beech leaves to darken and crinkle, which ultimately prevents photosynthesis and kills beech trees. SKY FOX drone flew high above the District Township Conservation and Recreation Area in Berks County where forestry experts say many beautiful beech trees are being killed.

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PSAC workers are going on strike at midnight. Here’s what happens now

PSAC) announced Tuesday night, after the union failed to reach an agreement with the federal government.Canada’s largest public service union had set a deadline of 9 p.m. Eastern Tuesday for the two sides to make a deal.

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High-risk Americans granted FDA approval for COVID booster shot

Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, specifically for older individuals and those with compromised immune systems. The Food and Drug Administration also took steps to make coronavirus vaccinations simpler for everyone, saying that anyone getting a Pfizer or Moderna dose — whether it's a booster or their first-ever vaccination — will get the newest formula, not the original shots. The FDA said those 65 or older can opt to roll up their sleeves again for another booster as long as it's been at least four months since their first dose of the so-called bivalent vaccine that targets omicron strains.

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Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 5 injured

Lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon. There were six workers inside the building on 37 Ann Street at the time of the incident. One of the six was killed and four were transported to the hospital in stable condition.

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Over two dozen structures threatened by uncontained wildfire in Washington Township

WASHINGTON TWP, N.J. - Firefighters are battling a raging wildfire in Washington Township that officials say is threatening over two dozen structures. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service tweeted Tuesday afternoon that the fire has consumed 75 acres near Route 542 and River Road.It was first detected in the area of Bass River Fire Tower shortly before noon, according to the fire service. Since then, several roads have been closed including Route 542 between Wading River Bridge and Lovers Lane.

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Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - JUNE 16: St. Luke's Work Well Clinic Medical Assistant Crissy Parmeter gives a tetanus shot to an Iowa resident at the St.

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Trudeau’s Jamaica family trip is facing new scrutiny. Here’s how much it cost

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s week-long family vacation in Jamaica over the winter holidays cost taxpayers at least $162,000, and is drawing criticism that it shows he does not “understand the realities of everyday Canadians” from NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh.

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20-year-old woman shot dead after pulling into wrong driveway in New York

A young woman who was driving through a rural part of New York state with friends is dead after they pulled into the wrong driveway and were met with gunfire, authorities said Monday.

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Covid hospitalizations rising, wards filling up, warn doctors

New Delhi: India experienced a modest decline in daily covid-19 cases, with 7,000 new infections reported on Tuesday, down from the average 10,000 daily cases. However, hospitals across major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Gurugram are witnessing a significant influx of patients. Contrary to the government’s assertions of low hospitalizations, medical professionals from various hospitals confirm that covid-19 wards are operating at full capacity, accommodating patients across all age groups.

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You need to make this much to be 'middle class' in Philadelphia

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Drug-resistant 'superbugs' found in 40% of supermarket meat products, study says

FILE - Tenderized tip steak is packaged in the meat department of a supermarket in Princeton, Illinois, U.S., on April 26, 2012. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Drug-resistant "superbugs" were found in 40% of meat products randomly sampled at supermarkets, according to researchers in Spain – who called for better assessment in meat products and warned consumers about proper food handling. Scientists say antibiotic resistance is reaching dangerously high levels around the world, with research suggesting that superbugs — or strains of bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that are resistant to most medications – have joined the ranks of the world’s leading infectious disease killers.RELATED: CDC flags increase in stomach bug that’s becoming 'extensively drug-resistant'The researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela-Lugo analyzed 100 meat products – 25 each of chicken, turkey, beef and pork – chosen at random from grocery stores in northwest Spain.They found that 40 out of 100 contained multidrug-resistant E.

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Dr. Charles Stanley, influential Atlanta faith leader and author, dies at 90

ATLANTA - Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley, the senior pastor at First Baptist Church Atlanta and the founder of In Touch Ministries has died.FOX 5's Buck Lanford has confirmed First Baptist Atlanta Senior Pastor Anthony Georgia that the influential Atlanta faith leader passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday morning.For more than five decades, the pastor, broadcaster, and author served on the staff of First Baptist Atlanta. He was named Senior Pastor in 1971, becoming the 16th pastor at the historic church that was founded in 1848.

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Jamie Lee Curtis Reveals How She Spent COVID Lockdown With Jake Gyllenhaal

Jamie Lee Curtis and Jake Gyllenhaal spent a lot of time together during the COVID lockdown.

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Krispy Kreme offers 'sweet tax break' deal on doughnuts for Tax Day, April 18

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Krispy Kreme is offering a "sweet tax break" for doughnut fans in honor of the tax filing deadline on Tuesday.Customers who visit participating U.S. shops on April 18 and purchase an assorted or Original Glazed dozen at regular price will only pay the sales tax on a second Original Glazed dozen, the company said. Pricing for the second dozen varies based on each state’s sales tax.

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Covid variant 'Arcturus' explained - everything you need to know as 50 cases in UK

A new Covid variant is on the rise after the latest strain has been linked to 50 cases in the UK.

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Covid-19 preparedness: 5 Essential health gadgets that you must keep handy!

health gadgets that you should have on hand to prevent infection or as a precautionary measure against Covid-19 infection. Covid-19 infection can cause fluctuations in an individual's pulse and oxygen levels. Low oxygen levels can pose a severe threat to health.

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India reports a dip in daily covid cases, 7K new infections in a day

Scientists have said that the XBB.1.16 variant of coronavirus is responsible for the current surge. But in a relief, the infection is supposed to be milder in nature and may not lead to a rise in hospitalisation rate as Indians have likely developed hybrid immunity New Delhi: Daily new cases dropped marginally in India, with 7,633 fresh infections reported in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the health ministry on Tuesday. Active cases rose to 61,233, with daily positivity rate at 3.62%.

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COVID Cases: Total number drops to 7,633 new infections in the past 24 hours

9,111 cases. The active cases in the country now stands at 61233. The daily positivity rate is at 3.62 percent while weekly positivity rate is at 5.04 percent. The death toll in the country increased to 531,152.

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The findings of the research suggested smell loss, known as anosmia, caused by long Covid is linked to a change

Covid infection, and people who had never tested positive for Covid-19. The findings of the research suggested smell loss, known as anosmia, caused by long Covid is linked to a change in the brain that stops smells from being processed properly.

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Jamie Foxx's family issue fresh health update after 'medical complication'

after he experienced a "medical complication" last week. Fans were left concerned by his loved ones' announcement about his health last week. Foxx is "steadily improving" after suffering from a medical complication.

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Billy Gardell is opening up about his ongoing weight loss journey.

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New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds

FILE-A patient gets a skin exam from a doctor during a follow-up visit after a melanoma removal at the Washington Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. (T.J.

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Residents in Burlington County calling on police to enforce stricter distracted driving laws

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. - Residents in Burlington County are calling on police to enforce stricter distracted driving laws after they say drivers regularly speed through a heavily-trafficked intersection in their town, putting pedestrians' safety at risk. Concerned residents in the Larchmount section of Mount Laurel say drivers need to slow down and stop for pedestrians in the crosswalks. The high demand for police to get involved came after several residents complained that they were almost struck at the same crosswalk."If they don't stop, they could kill someone," said Wendy Walters, a resident in Mount Laurel.

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Mask rules change at hospitals in Kitchener and Guelph

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Secret Chinese police outpost revealed in NY; 2 men arrested

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Bodycam footage shows police fatally shoot armed homeowner after responding to wrong house

police department in New Mexico released body camera footage that shows officers fatally shooting a homeowner after they responded to the wrong home. "All of us – the men and women of the Farmington Police Department – recognize the severity of this incident," Farmington Police Department Chief Steve Hebbe said in a statement posted to the department’s Facebook page."We will do everything we can to ensure a fuller understanding of what took place," the statement added. "I believe that the footage will help to provide a greater understanding of what transpired." Officers with the department were called to the neighborhood on April 5 at about 11:30 p.m.

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Self-testing could mask real Covid number, sales increase to 15% in April: Report

COVID-19 testing which give faster results in just 10 minutes. Other approved are Mylab Discovery’s Coviself that gives results in 15 minutes, Abbott Rapid’s Panbio COVID-19 Antigen rapid test device, Meril Diagnostics’ CoviFind, Angstrom Biotech’s Angtech, Healgen Scientific Limited’s CliniTest, SD Biosensor Healthcare’s ULTRA Covi-Catch SARS-CoV-2 home test, Nulife Care’s AbCheck. Meanwhile, India registered 9,111 new coronavirus infections, and the count of active cases in the country has increased to 60,313, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on 17 April.

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Holly Willoughby forced to miss This Morning return due to health issue

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Covid-19: India reports 9000 fresh cases, 27 deaths in a day

Active cases comprise 0.13% of total infections, and the recovery rate stands at 98.68%, according to the health ministry. Case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19%. New Delhi: India reported 9,111 fresh coronavirus infections and 27 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the health ministry on Monday.

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Infosys drops most since Covid crash after weak growth guidance. Should you buy, sell or hold?

₹1,231.80 apiece, the most intraday since March 2020, in Monday's trade after the IT services firm's guidance painted a negative outlook for India’s technology sector following turmoil at US and European banks. The stock has grown by 2.5 times over the past five years from ₹564 in April 2018 to ₹1,388 levels in April 2023. Post its March quarter results, Infosys' shares have an average price target of ₹1,540, which suggests a 25 per cent potential upside on the counter.

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India recorded 9,111 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 60,313, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll increased to 5,31,141 with 27 deaths.

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India's daily Covid tally drops below 10k-mark with 9,111 new cases in 24 hours

India has registered a single-day rise of 9,111 new coronavirus infections, and the count of active cases in the country has increased to 60,313, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The tally of Covid cases in the country was recorded at 4.48 crore (44,827,226), it showed.

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Azam Khan admitted to hospital in Delhi due to poor health condition

ANI. SP leader Azam Khan was disqualified from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in February this year after he was convicted in a 15-year-old case. (More details are awaited.)

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A man who died due to Covid is found alive after two years in Madhya Pradesh

Covid in 2021, Kanwan police station in-charge Ram Singh Rathore said citing a family members' statement. However, despite receiving medical attention, Patidar passed away and was declared dead by the attending doctors. His family members received the body from the hospital and performed the last rites.

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In 2023, THIS state saw 60% of Covid deaths in first half of April

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Philly Fashion District sets new rules for kids under 18; must be accompanied by adult after 2 p.m.

CENTER CITY - New rules are coming to Philadelphia’s Fashion District after recent incidents involving kids. Beginning Monday, anyone under 18 who enters the district after 2 p.m., needs to be accompanied by an adult age 23 or older.

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How much does a funeral cost? New rule would make funeral homes post prices online

The FTC supports a rule change requiring funeral homes to post prices online (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Funeral homes would be required to post their prices online if a new proposed federal rule takes effect.The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on why it should or shouldn’t require funeral homes to provide pricing information online or via email. It’s part of an update to the Funeral Rule of 1984, which was designed to help consumers avoid being taken advantage of during such a challenging time."People are at their most vulnerable when they’re grieving," FTC Chair Lina M.

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Teamsters Local 830 on strike against Liberty Coca-Cola, in Philadelphia

JUNIATA PARK - Teamsters Local 830 went on strike Sunday against Liberty Coca-Cola, the largest Coca-Cola bottler and distributor, serving New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.The union represents 400 members at Liberty Coca-Cola’s Philadelphia plant, in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park neighborhood. Their contract expired April 15.Both Liberty Coca-Cola and the union stated they were in intensive contract negotiations several months, but have been unable to reach an agreement.

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Budweiser releases new pro-America ad with iconic mascot in wake of Anheuser-Busch Mulvaney controversy

Dylan Mulvaney attends Los Angeles Confidential x Hornitos x GLAAD People's Choice Celebration at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on December 06, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images) Budweiser has released a new patriotic advertisement as its parent company struggles with controversy over its endorsement partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.The advertisement, which was released on social media Friday, features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses traversing the country from New York City to the Grand Canyon, passing by scenes in the American heartland as a narrator delivers a patriotic message."This is a story bigger than beer," the ad's narrator says in the ad.

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Walgreens employee claims self defense after shooting pregnant alleged shoplifter, resulting in early birth

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King Charles’ coronation to include more than 6,000 troops

Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales proceeds through the Royal Gallery during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament, in London, on May 10, 2022. (Photo by HANNAH MCKAY / POOL / AFP) (Photo by HANNAH MCKAY/POOL/AFP via Gett LONDON (AP) - More than 6,000 British military personnel will take part in the coronation of King Charles III, the U.K.

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Holly Willoughby forced to miss This Morning return due to health issue

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Several shots fired on SUV in Trenton with 4 people sitting inside, police say

TRENTON, N.J. - Four people were sat inside a vehicle when shots rang out on a Trenton street, striking two of its occupants.Police say the several shots were fired on a white SUV near Phillips and New York avenues just after 4 a.m. Sunday.Two of the victims were shot; one in the arm and the other in the head.

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Watch: 1,000-year-old canoe pulled from North Carolina lake

Waccamaw Siouan Tribe and the state’s archeology office joined forces to excavate the massive 930-year-old boat on April 12. Video from the North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission shows the moment the canoe was raised off of the lakebed.According to local reports, a group of 13-year-old boys stumbled upon the 28-foot canoe while wading in Lake Waccamaw in the summer of 2021.

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Mum left terrified for daughter's health in mouldy and damp flat

A mum who claims that every room in her flat is covered in damp and mould has spoken of her fears over her daughter's health.

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New Covid strain that is 'more infectious' identified in UK

A new Covid variant that could be 'more infectious' than previous strains has been identified in the UK.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
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