India on July 5 taped the third highest coronavirus caseload in the world, surpassing Russia. The nation now has more than 6,83,00 0 coronavirus cases.
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Start-ups bear the brunt of COVID-19 impact, discovers survey
Around 70%of India’s start-ups have actually been adversely affected by COVID-19, and 12 have closed down operations considering that the break out, according to a nation-wide survey. The survey, which had a sample size of 250, was carried out by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Market (FICCI), collectively with the Indian Angel Network (IAN).
While 12%of the start-ups have actually shut operations, 60%stated they are running with disruptions.
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Facilities at the COVID Care Centre developed at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre
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A COVID Care Centre with a bed capacity of 10,100 has been set up at the Bangalore International Exhibit Centre (BIEC) on Tumakuru Road in the city. It is stated to be the largest COVID Care Centre in India. A press release issued on Sunday stated that asymptomatic persons who have evaluated positive for COVID-19 would be housed here.
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Numerous researchers state coronavirus is air-borne, ask WHO to revise recommendations: media report
Hundreds of researchers say there is evidence that unique coronavirus in smaller particles in the air can infect people and are requiring the World Health Organization to modify recommendations, the New York City Times reported on Saturday.
The WHO has said the coronavirus disease spreads out primarily from individual to individual through little beads from the nose or mouth, which are expelled when an individual with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes or speaks.
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