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Covid-19: France starts testing travellers from 16 nations for virus
Travellers entering France from 16 countries where the coronavirus is circulating widely are having to undergo virus tests upon arrival at French airports and ports
 "Covid-19: France starts testing travellers from 16 nations for virus")
WHO suggests Ahmedabad Covid-19 measures as case study: Gujarat govt
WHO has appreciated the management of Covid-19 in Gujarat's Ahmedabad and suggested to take up various measures being implemented in the city as a case study for rest of India
 "WHO suggests Ahmedabad Covid-19 measures as case study: Gujarat govt")
Everyone will probably contract Covid-19 at some point: Bolsonaro
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who was diagnosed with the Covid-19 earlier this month, said that everyone will probably contract coronavirus at some point, "so face up to it".
 "Everyone will probably contract Covid-19 at some point: Bolsonaro")
Existing evidence suggests face masks don't lead to false sense of security
A new study suggests that face masks doesn't lead to false sense of security, and is unlikely to increase the risk of infection through wearers foregoing other behaviours such as good hand hygiene
 "Existing evidence suggests face masks don't lead to false sense of security")
Covid-19: 2nd sero survey round begins in Delhi to take stock of situation
The second round of sero-prevalence survey began in the national capital on Saturday, with the five-day exercise set to cover all districts and various demographic segments
 "Covid-19: 2nd sero survey round begins in Delhi to take stock of situation")
Protesters hold demonstrations against Covid-19 restrictions across Berlin
Protesters against coronavirus restrictions have gathered in Berlin for a demonstration titled The end of the pandemic freedom day.
 "Protesters hold demonstrations against Covid-19 restrictions across Berlin")
Covid-19 may cause deadly blood clots in pregnant women, say researchers
Researchers have revealed that Covid-19 may increase the risk of blot clots in women who are pregnant or taking estrogen with birth control or hormone replacement therapy.
 "Covid-19 may cause deadly blood clots in pregnant women, say researchers")
Three India-returnees test positive for Covid-19 in Singapore: Health min
Three persons, including two children who returned from India, have tested positive in Singapore, the health ministry has said, as the number of coronavirus infections in the country rose to 52,512.
 "Three India-returnees test positive for Covid-19 in Singapore: Health min")
Tamil Nadu: Low-key Bakrid in amid Covid-19, festivities confined to home
Low-key celebrations marked Bakrid (Eid-al-Adha) in Tamil Nadu on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic, confining the festivities to homes
 "Tamil Nadu: Low-key Bakrid in amid Covid-19, festivities confined to home")
Emulate Delhi model in fight against Covid-19, Union Minister tells states
He requested asymptomatic patients to be in home isolation and not to venture out to ensure the spread of the disease
 "Emulate Delhi model in fight against Covid-19, Union Minister tells states")
Muslims in Kashmir Valley offer Eid prayers, maintain social distancing
Concertina wires and barricades were placed at many intersections in the city to prevent free movement of people
 "Muslims in Kashmir Valley offer Eid prayers, maintain social distancing")
Lockdown in containment zones of Maharashtra's Thane extended till Aug 31
132 cases of Covid-19 were detected in Majiwada-Manpada locality of Thane city on Friday
 "Lockdown in containment zones of Maharashtra's Thane extended till Aug 31")
EU funds for equipment for plasma collection from Covid-19 survivors
The efficacy of these treatments is being investigated worldwide, including in an EU research project
 "EU funds for equipment for plasma collection from Covid-19 survivors")
Large-scale US Covid-19 vaccine trials will exclude pregnant women for now
Drugmakers say they first need to make sure the vaccines are safe and effective more generally
 "Large-scale US Covid-19 vaccine trials will exclude pregnant women for now")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Comorbidities contributed to 82% of deaths
A roundup of articles in Indian news publications on how India is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Comorbidities contributed to 82% of deaths")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: July was worst for US in terms of cases
Mexico's virus death toll world's third-highest, Canada extends travel ban to August 31, Mainland China reports 45 new coronavirus cases for July 31 and other pandemic-related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: July was worst for US in terms of cases")
'Hundreds of thousands' of kids Covid-19 infected: Fauci undercuts Trump
Fauci's comments about transmission risk in kids come as school reopening dates draw closer
 "'Hundreds of thousands' of kids Covid-19 infected: Fauci undercuts Trump")
Highest single-day spike of 57,117 new Covid-19 cases in India in a day
A total of 5,65,103 patients are still undergoing treatment at hospitals and quarantine centres
 "Highest single-day spike of 57,117 new Covid-19 cases in India in a day")
New York schools won't reopen unless Covid-19 rate remains below 3%
The city's infection rate has remained steady at around 2 per cent for several weeks, and was at 1% on Friday
 "New York schools won't reopen unless Covid-19 rate remains below 3%")
LJP urges EC to conduct Bihar Assembly polls after Covid-19 crisis subsides
In addition to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bihar is also facing a flood situation, with 13 districts severely affected by deluge
 "LJP urges EC to conduct Bihar Assembly polls after Covid-19 crisis subsides")
