China is expected to experience a second consecutive year of population decline in 2023, with demographers attributing the drop to a surge in COVID-related deaths and low birth rates influenced by economic uncertainties. Analysts estimate that the number of new births in 2023 will be below the 9.56 million recorded in 2022, highlighting long-standing issues … Read more
Amid rising concerns over the newly identified EG.5 variant of the novel coronavirus, data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals an alarming 80% increase in global Covid-19 cases. The variant, referred to as EG.5 or “Eris,” is linked to an Omicron subvariant called XBB.1.9.2 and is rapidly spreading worldwide, impacting nations like the UK, … Read more
The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on Wednesday citing the pattern of previous outbreaks. “Previously, it has been noticed that a new wave of COVID-19 hits India around 30-35 days after it hits East Asia… This has been … Read more