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President Biden’s COVID-19 diagnosis may delay a scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C. The meeting was originally planned for Tuesday but has been postponed as Biden recovers from the virus. Netanyahu is still in Washington, D.C., for meetings with US officials, including a scheduled address to Congress on Wednesday. This development comes amidst reports that Biden has ended his bid for reelection in 2024, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency.

This article recounts the journey of an Indian fencer who made history by becoming the first from India to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. The article highlights the challenges faced due to COVID-19, the unique atmosphere of the Olympic Village, and the personal experiences of interacting with other athletes. It culminates with a description of the fencer’s historic first win at the Olympics.

A new study estimates 1.19 million ‘excess deaths’ in India during 2020, significantly higher than the official COVID-19 death count. This has sparked a debate between researchers and the Indian government, highlighting the challenges in accurately quantifying pandemic-related deaths in a country with a vast population and complex data systems.

The Indian government has dismissed a study published in Science Advances claiming 11.9 lakh excess deaths in India during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, calling it methodologically flawed and its findings untenable. The study, which used data from the National Family Health Survey, was criticized for its limited scope and application to the entire nation. The government highlighted India’s robust Civil Registration System, which recorded a significant increase in death registrations in 2020.

US President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms have improved, according to his physician, who reported that the president completed his fourth dose of PAXLOVID. Biden continues to experience a cough and hoarseness, but his symptoms have shown significant improvement since Thursday. Despite his illness, Biden is continuing to work and plans to return to the campaign trail next week.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning that COVID-19 remains a significant threat despite the declaration of the end of the international public health emergency in May 2023. The warning comes as the US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 and global COVID-19 case numbers are rising.

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, sparking concerns about his health and the impact on his re-election campaign. The diagnosis comes amidst increasing calls for him to step aside from the race, as his rival, Donald Trump, appears to be gaining momentum.

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the cancellation of a crucial campaign event targeting Latino voters. Biden, who is experiencing mild symptoms, is isolating and taking Paxlovid. This diagnosis comes at a critical time as Biden faces growing concerns about his political future and the Democratic Party’s chances in the upcoming election.

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling in Las Vegas. He is experiencing mild symptoms including a runny nose, cough, and general malaise. Biden is self-isolating at his home in Delaware and will continue his duties remotely. He has been prescribed Paxlovid and has taken his first dose.

President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and will self-isolate in Delaware after experiencing mild symptoms. The president, who is vaccinated and boosted, is taking Paxlovid and will continue to carry out his duties fully while in isolation. He canceled a speech at the UnidosUS Annual Conference in Las Vegas due to the positive test.