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Why Covid-19 Keeps Returning in Small Waves Across India

Why Covid-19 keeps returning in small waves across India can be explained by the behaviour of an endemic Covid virus. Omicron subvariants, waning immunity and changing regional conditions are causing local Covid outbreaks rather than one nationwide wave. India is again seeing small increases in Covid-19 infections in places such as Andhra Pradesh, Kolkata and a few other regions. Although these reports may revive fears of another major wave, hea

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23 Jul 2026 00:44 AM 9 views

Why Covid-19 Keeps Returning in Small Waves Across India

Why Covid-19 keeps returning in small waves across India can be explained by the behaviour of an endemic Covid virus. Omicron subvariants, waning immunity and changing regional conditions are causing local Covid outbreaks rather than one nationwide wave. India is again seeing small increases in Covid-19 infections in places such as Andhra Pradesh, Kolkata and a few other regions. Although these reports may revive fears of another major wave, hea

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Covid-19 Cases Rise in India: Top Affected States in 2025

India has reported a modest surge in Covid-19 infections, with 203 new cases and four deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). While officials assure the public that most cases are mild, the total active caseload now stands at 3,961 as of June 2, 2025. Several key states are showing higher-than-average infection numbers, prompting renewed advisories on safety measures.

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02 Jun 2025 08:40 AM 1.03k views

Covid-19 Cases Rise in India: Top Affected States in 2025

India has reported a modest surge in Covid-19 infections, with 203 new cases and four deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). While officials assure the public that most cases are mild, the total active caseload now stands at 3,961 as of June 2, 2025. Several key states are showing higher-than-average infection numbers, prompting renewed advisories on safety measures.

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NB.1.8.1 Covid Variant Spreads Fast, Evades Immunity

A new Covid-19 subvariant, NB.1.8.1, is drawing the attention of global health agencies due to its rapid spread and apparent ability to partially evade immune defences. This Omicron lineage strain is now spreading across multiple regions including India, China, Thailand, and several European countries, prompting increased surveillance by the World Health Organization (WHO). NB.1.8.1 has been categorized as a “variant under monitoring” by WHO, which means it carries genet

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30 May 2025 05:54 AM 803 views

NB.1.8.1 Covid Variant Spreads Fast, Evades Immunity

A new Covid-19 subvariant, NB.1.8.1, is drawing the attention of global health agencies due to its rapid spread and apparent ability to partially evade immune defences. This Omicron lineage strain is now spreading across multiple regions including India, China, Thailand, and several European countries, prompting increased surveillance by the World Health Organization (WHO). NB.1.8.1 has been categorized as a “variant under monitoring” by WHO, which means it carries genet

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Covid-19 vs Monsoon Flu: Key Differences Explained

As Covid-19 cases see a resurgence across India and the early monsoon ushers in a spike in flu infections, many are struggling to distinguish between the two. With overlapping symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, and fatigue, it’s easy to misdiagnose or delay treatment. Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, an internal medicine specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, shares how to spot the differences and why testing is key to correct diagnosis and care. T

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27 May 2025 23:29 PM 930 views

Covid-19 vs Monsoon Flu: Key Differences Explained

As Covid-19 cases see a resurgence across India and the early monsoon ushers in a spike in flu infections, many are struggling to distinguish between the two. With overlapping symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, and fatigue, it’s easy to misdiagnose or delay treatment. Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, an internal medicine specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, shares how to spot the differences and why testing is key to correct diagnosis and care. T

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Nasal COVID Vaccine Could Replace Booster Shots

As COVID-19 cases begin rising once again across several Asian nations, health authorities and researchers are looking into alternative forms of protection especially for people hesitant to take another jab. The recent increase in infections has been particularly notable in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and India, with India reporting 257 active cases as of May 19, according to the Union Health Ministry. The surge coincides with the global spread of the JN.1 variant, a sublineage

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21 May 2025 06:54 AM 1.33k views

Nasal COVID Vaccine Could Replace Booster Shots

As COVID-19 cases begin rising once again across several Asian nations, health authorities and researchers are looking into alternative forms of protection especially for people hesitant to take another jab. The recent increase in infections has been particularly notable in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and India, with India reporting 257 active cases as of May 19, according to the Union Health Ministry. The surge coincides with the global spread of the JN.1 variant, a sublineage

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Emerging COVID-19 Variant XEC: What You Need to Know

The COVID-19 landscape is shifting with the emergence of the XEC variant, which has raised concerns among health experts due to its increased contagiousness. First identified in Germany in June, XEC has since spread to several countries, including the UK, US, and Denmark. As a hybrid of two earlier omicron subvariants, this new variant exhibits mutations that may enhance its ability to transmit, especially during the upcoming autumn months. Experts, including Professor Francois Ball

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18 Sep 2024 05:37 AM 1.36k views

Emerging COVID-19 Variant XEC: What You Need to Know

The COVID-19 landscape is shifting with the emergence of the XEC variant, which has raised concerns among health experts due to its increased contagiousness. First identified in Germany in June, XEC has since spread to several countries, including the UK, US, and Denmark. As a hybrid of two earlier omicron subvariants, this new variant exhibits mutations that may enhance its ability to transmit, especially during the upcoming autumn months. Experts, including Professor Francois Ball

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Why Covid-19 Keeps Returning in Small Waves Across India

Why Covid-19 Keeps Returning in Small Waves Across India

Covid-19 Cases Rise in India: Top Affected States in 2025

Covid-19 Cases Rise in India: Top Affected States in 2025

NB.1.8.1 Covid Variant Spreads Fast, Evades Immunity

NB.1.8.1 Covid Variant Spreads Fast, Evades Immunity

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Covid-19 vs Monsoon Flu: Key Differences Explained

Nasal COVID Vaccine Could Replace Booster Shots

Nasal COVID Vaccine Could Replace Booster Shots

Emerging COVID-19 Variant XEC: What You Need to Know

Emerging COVID-19 Variant XEC: What You Need to Know

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