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DCGI approves indigenous mRNA Covid jab for emergency use in adults: Report
It is for the first time ever that Covid-19 vaccine remains stable during storage even at 2-8 degrees Celsius
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Edtech firms build brick-and-mortar centres across India to woo students
Several are adopting a hybrid model of offline and online education to stay afloat, as students head back at school and colleges post pandemic
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SII's Covovax gets DCGI's nod for emergency use in children aged 7-11 yrs
The DCGI's nod came after the subject expert committee on COVID-19 of the CSDCO last week recommended granting emergency use authorisation to Covovax for the age group of 7 to 11 years
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Maha sees 3,482 new Covid cases, 5 deaths; 9 BA.4, BA.5 infections detected
The addition to the tally was a steep rise from the 2,369 reported on Monday, though the number of deaths remained the same on both days
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At 4,459, Kerala sees near 50% jump in new Covid cases in last 24 hours
The state also saw 3,668 people recovering from the disease on Tuesday and that the active cases went up to 27,991, according to data provided on the Government of Kerala dashboard.
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Study abroad applications for US, Aus rise amid pent-up demand post Covid
Easier norms support upsurge; US remains top destination for STEM students
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Global stocks, oil firm as China eases quarantine rules for intl arrivals
Asian shares rose after the announcement and EU stocks were firmly in green which sent the MSCI's benchmark for global stocks into positive territory and on track for its 4th consecutive daily gain
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As coronavirus fears ebb, Japan prepares for tourists from abroad
The rickshaw men in Tokyo are adding English-speaking staff, a sure sign Japan is bracing for a return of tourists from abroad
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China reduces coronavirus quarantine for people arriving from abroad
China announced an easing of its quarantine requirement for people arriving from abroad but stopped short of lifting what remains a stringent Covid policy compared to most other countries
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Covid spiked mental health issues in marginalised kids in India: Report
While the Covid-19 pandemic was hard for all, children belonging to the most marginalised section in India were the worst affected as it led to their increased isolation, affecting their mental health
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Covid curbs back in Kerala amid rising cases; 229 deaths reported in June
In the past several days, the average number of new cases has crossed 3,000, forcing the authorities to strictly enforce the Covid protocols
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Australia hit by new Covid wave; over 30,000 infections reported on Tuesday
There were 121 people infected with the Covid being treated in Australian Capital Territory hospitals, the highest number since the start of the pandemic, according to the latest update on Tuesday
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North Korea on alert for downpour damages amid ongoing Covid-19 outbreak
North Korea said it is making all-out efforts to prevent potential damages caused by heavy rains this week that outside observers worry could aggravate the country's economic hardships
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Thane logs 582 new Covid-19 infections; total case tally at 726,053
As many as 582 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Maharashtra's Thane district, taking the tally of infections to 726,053, a health official said on Tuesday
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India's first indigenous mRNA vaccine likely to be available soon
The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) has recommended granting the Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) to the country's first mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccine in a meeting held on Friday
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Data story: India logs 11,793 fresh Covid cases, death toll at 525,047
India has added 99,443 cases in the past 7 days
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Data story: India logs 17,073 fresh Covid cases, death toll reaches 525,020
India has added 97,573 cases in the past 7 days
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Recovery tracker: Workplace visits rise despite spurt in Covid-19 cases
Dip in power generation, vehicle registrations from previous week
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Delhi logs 628 new Covid cases, 3 deaths in last 24 hrs: Health bulletin
Delhi reported 628 new Covid cases and three more deaths due to the infection on Monday, while the positivity rate stood at 8.06 percent, according to data shared by the city health department here.
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Maharashtra logs 2,369 new Covid cases, 5 deaths; active tally at 25,570
Maharashtra reported 2,369 COVID-19 cases, all of which took place in Mumbai, taking the overall tally in the state to 79,65,035 and the toll to 1,47,910, a health department official said.
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