LIVE Updates | Coronavirus Outbreak: 30 lakh new cases of COVID in 7 days worldwide, 10 thousand deaths - Reports

Corona Virus BF.7 Outbreak, COVID Cases Surge in China, Coronavirus In India LIVE Updates: The recent surge of Covid-19 infections in China has triggered warnings across the world. This comes after the country began dismantling its zero-Covid policy earlier this month, which involved mass testing and strictly targeted lockdowns. The surge in cases of Covid-19 in several parts of the world, especially China, has left India anxious. Experts say that while India has better herd immunity as compared to China, it needs to follow Covid protocols like wearing masks.

BF.7 variant scare Live Updates: Vigilance regarding Corona has been increased in the country. In many countries, including China and Japan, the virus has again started wreaking havoc. For the last few days, the cases of corona have increased rapidly in these countries. Keeping this in mind, the Government of India asked the concerned departments and officials to remain on alert mode. Necessary instructions have already been issued to the authorities for proper health arrangements in the hospitals. Along with this, new guidelines have also been issued for passengers coming from abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned against complacency, called for a strict vigil, and directed that the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports, be strengthened.

03 January 2023

11:41 IST

Coronavirus Outbreak: COVID-19 infection cases increases worldwide

In the last 7 days, the number of people infected with the corona virus has increased significantly worldwide. During this period, about 3 million new infected have been found in different countries of the world. On the other hand, about 10 thousand people have also lost their lives.

13:45 IST

Manufacturing in China drops to a three-year low due to Covid surge

The media reported that the coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted manufacturing in China, causing it to reach its worst level in almost three years in December. According to South China Morning Post, citing data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the manufacturing purchasing managers' index dropped to 47 in December, the lowest it has been since a reading of 35.7 in February 2020.