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‘Last resort’: Desperate for oxygen, Indian hospitals go to court
A court in India’s capital New Delhi has become the last hope for many hospitals struggling to get oxygen for…
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Indian scientists flag coronavirus mutations that could ‘evade immune response’
A forum of scientific advisers set up by the Indian government has told authorities about minor mutations in some samples of the…
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India’s daily Covid-19 cases pass 400,000 for first time as second wave worsens
India posted a record daily rise of 401,993 new coronavirus cases on Saturday as the country opened up its massive…
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Scientists say India govt ignored warnings amid coronavirus surge
A forum of scientific advisers set up by the government had warned Indian officials in early March of a new…
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India adds another 379,000 coronavirus cases, tries to vaccinate more
India set another global record in new virus cases on Thursday, as millions of people in one state cast votes…
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Outrage after hotel booked as Covid hospital for Delhi judges
NEW DELHI: Authorities in the Indian capital ordered a luxury hotel to be converted into a Covid-19 health facility for…
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India’s coronavirus deaths exceed 200,000 after record surge in cases
India’s toll from the coronavirus surged past 200,000 on Wednesday, the country’s deadliest day, as shortages of oxygen, medical supplies…
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Situation in India ‘beyond heartbreaking’: WHO chief
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation chief voiced alarm on Monday at India’s record-breaking wave of Covid-19 cases and deaths, saying…
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Medical supplies pour into India as Covid-19 deaths near 200,000
Much needed medical supplies poured into India on Tuesday as overrun hospitals turned away patients due to a shortage of…
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India’s coronavirus crisis intensifies as nations pledge aid
India’s new coronavirus infections hit a record peak for a fifth day on Monday as countries including Britain, Germany and…
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