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Possibility of genetically mutated virus leading to rise of covid cases in Kerala: Expert

Pune, Feb 20 ( UNI) There could be possible attack from a new strain of Coronavirus that might have undergone genetic mutation leading to significant rise in covid cases in Kerala.
However, more studies will be required to get a clear picture about this presumption, opined an expert.
According to Visiting Professor at the Thrissur-based Kerala University of Health Sciences, School of Public health- Dr Naresh Purohit, the continued rise in the number of Covid cases in Kerala, despite the steep decline in cases nationwide, is worrisome. On one hand, when the state’s testing strategy and over-dependence on antigen tests are being criticised, the possibility of an undetected mutant strain of Covid virus circulating in the state is also being discussed.
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IIIT Hyderabad inks MoU with Plaksha Varsity to set up sustainability Centre

29 Mar 2024 | 8:01 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H) and Plaksha University, a not-for-profit private research university located in Mohali (Punjab), signed an MoU here on Thursday to establish a Sustainability Centre based on Smart and Sustainable Communities.

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Indo-US Naval joint amphibious operations off Kakinada concludes

29 Mar 2024 | 8:01 PM

Kakinada, Mar 29(UNI The joint amphibious operations between the Indian and US Navies off the coast of Kakinada have concluded.

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AP: TDP Chief Naidu promises to develop R'Seema region better than Konaseema

29 Mar 2024 | 7:55 PM

Nandyal, Mar 29 (UNI) Telugu Desam Party National President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has promised to develop the Rayalaseema region better than Konaseema in the state.

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AP: J Nivas assumes office as new collector of Kakinada district

29 Mar 2024 | 7:26 PM

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 29 (UNI) Mr J. Nivas has assumed office as the new Collector of Kakinada district at a brief event held at the Collectorate here on Friday.

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TTD to organize Asthana fete at Srivari temple on Apr 17

29 Mar 2024 | 7:14 PM

Tirumala, Mar 29 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will organize a grand Asthana fete at Srivari temple on the occasion of the Sri Rama Navami festival on April 17.

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