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Religious, Political Events Among Factors that Accelerated Covid-19 Transmission in India:WHO
The WHO, in its COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update, said that viruses in the B.1.617 lineage were first reported in India in October 2020.
Mumbai: BMC Allows Walk-in Vaccination for 60+ Age Group Due for Second Covid Jab
The facility will be allowed only at the vaccination centres near their residences.
Maharashtra Cabinet Bats for Lockdown Till May 31; Vaccination for 18-44 Age Group Halted
On Wednesday, Maharashtra reported 46,781 fresh covid-19 cases and 816 deaths, pushing the state tally to 52,26,710 and toll to 78,007.
Nursing Staff at Forefront of Fighting Covid-19, Says PM Modi
International Nurses Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale.
With 9.5 Lakh Cases, Bangalore Pips Pune to Become Worst Covid-Affected District
Bangalore has registered fewer deaths than Mumbai and Pune. While Bangalore reported 8,431 deaths, Mumbai recorded 13,855 and Pune at 10,059.
Here is All You Need to Know About the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Covid-19 Vaccine
The J&J vaccine is recommended for people aged 18 years and older.
Covid-19 Double Mutant Can Escape Antibodies, But Vaccine Can Protect Majority: Study
The research paper suggests that B.1.617 has modest ability to dodge antibodies responsible for its high infectivity and transmissibility that fuelled the second wave in India.
Delhi, K'taka, AP, Telangana Go for Global Tender for Covid Vaccine Procurement Amid Shortage
Uttar Pradesh government had earlier this month floated global e-tenders to procure four crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines from licensed manufacturers.
Dr Reddy's Inks Licensing Pact with Eli Lilly for Covid-19 Treatment Drug
This partnership comes at a critical juncture in the fight against the pandemic in India, and adds to the company's existing range of COVID-19 therapeutics covering the full spectrum from mild to moderate and severe conditions of the disease, and a vaccin...
No Vaccines, Forced to Use Stock Meant for 18+ For Those Above 45: Maharashtra Health Minister
The Union government should grant approval to all the COVID-19 vaccines available in the global market, Tope said.
Direct Supply of Covaxin to 18 States Began on May 1 Based on Centre's Allocation: Bharat Biotech
The states include Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
PM Modi Won't Visit UK to Take Part in G-7 Summit Amid Covid-19 Crisis: MEA
Modi was scheduled to be a special invitee to the summit to be held in Cornwall between June 11 and 13 at UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's invitation.
England Reports No New Confirmed Covid-19 Case for the First Time Since July Last Year
A joint statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) thanked the public for efforts in social distancing and said the rapid vaccine rollout had helped to bring Covid-19 cases and daily deaths down sharply.
Never Break Covid-19 Protocols of Other Countries: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju to Athletes
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju told Indian sportspersons that they should not break Covid-19 protocols of foreign countries while travelling for training or competition.
India Records 3.29 Lakh Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 3,876 Fatalities
After registering a steady rise for two months, the active cases have reduced to 37,15,221 comprising 16.16 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 82.75 per cent.
11 Covid-19 Patients Dead in Tirupati Hospital as 'Oxygen Tanker Arrived Late'
The oxygen tanker reportedly arrived late and the patients were without oxygen for nearly 45 minutes, sources said.
