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965 Covid cases, 1 death in Delhi in a day; positivity rate at 4.71%
Delhi logged 965 fresh Covid cases in a day with a positivity rate of 4.71 per cent while one more person succumbed to the infection
 "965 Covid cases, 1 death in Delhi in a day; positivity rate at 4.71%")
Maharashtra reports 179 new Covid cases, 1 death; active tally rises to 762
Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 179 fresh coronavirus cases, 17 more than the day before, and one fatality linked to the infection, the health department said.
 "Maharashtra reports 179 new Covid cases, 1 death; active tally rises to 762")
Delhi offers free booster dose for eligible beneficiaries in govt centres
Delhi will provide free Covid-19 precautionary dose to beneficiaries in the 18-59 age group at government vaccination centres, the city health department said
 "Delhi offers free booster dose for eligible beneficiaries in govt centres")
Govt panel recommends EUA for Biological E's Corbevax for 5 to 11 years
An expert panel of India's central drug authority has recommended granting emergency use authorisation for Biological E's Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax for children in the five to 11 years age group
 "Govt panel recommends EUA for Biological E's Corbevax for 5 to 11 years")
IIT-Madras turns Covid-19 cluster again, 12 students test positive
With 9 more students in various hostels of IIT Madras testing Covid positive on Thursday, the total number of infected students rose to 12 in the past three days.
 "IIT-Madras turns Covid-19 cluster again, 12 students test positive")
No one safe until all vaccinated for Covid-19: Johns Hopkins scientist
As immunities wane and new Covid variants emerge, it is more important than ever that communities are fully vaccinated and boosted, she said
 "No one safe until all vaccinated for Covid-19: Johns Hopkins scientist")
Possibility of new Omicron variants in Delhi as cases surge: Experts
With the latest spike of more than 1000 COVID-19 cases in the national capital in a single day, the health experts believed that possibilities of new variants of the Omicron are emerging
 "Possibility of new Omicron variants in Delhi as cases surge: Experts")
Hong Kong Disney opens as Covid cases ease; Shanghai deaths rise
Hong Kong on Thursday relaxed pandemic restrictions, with Disneyland and museums reopening and nighttime restaurant dining resuming as the city's worst Covid-19 outbreak appears to be fading.
 "Hong Kong Disney opens as Covid cases ease; Shanghai deaths rise")
Wear face mask at crowded places: Punjab govt advisory
Punjab on Wednesday had reported 30 fresh cases, taking its coronavirus tally to 7,59,334
 "Wear face mask at crowded places: Punjab govt advisory")
No need to panic on rising Covid cases in UP, maintain caution: Official
Even though Covid cases are on the rise, there is no need to panic and the risk for those who have taken the vaccines is very low, an Uttar Pradesh government spokesperson said here on Thursday.
 "No need to panic on rising Covid cases in UP, maintain caution: Official")
WHO says new Covid cases, deaths declined globally again in last week
Nearly 5.59 million cases were reported between April 11 and 17, 24% fewer than in the previous week
 "WHO says new Covid cases, deaths declined globally again in last week")
China's Shanghai reports eight more Covid deaths, toll goes up to 25
Apart from Shanghai, 17 other provincial-level regions on the mainland saw new local Covid-19 cases, including 95 in the north-eastern province of Jilin, and one in Beijing, the Commission report said
 "China's Shanghai reports eight more Covid deaths, toll goes up to 25")
Over 201.6 mn unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses available, says Centre
More than 201.6 mn unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with States and Union Territories (UTs) to be administered, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday
 "Over 201.6 mn unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses available, says Centre")
New Zealand reports 10,294 new community cases of coronavirus today
New Zealand recorded 10,294 new community cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the country's Ministry of Health said in a statement.
India reports 2,380 new coronavirus infections, 56 deaths in 24 hours
The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said
 "India reports 2,380 new coronavirus infections, 56 deaths in 24 hours")
Data story: India logs 2,380 cases; Delhi sees massive spike of 1,009 cases
India has so far administered 1,867,215,865 vaccine doses. That is 4337.32 per cent of its total caseload, and 133.12 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 2,380 cases; Delhi sees massive spike of 1,009 cases")
With surge in fresh infections, China reports 2,830 new Covid-19 cases
China on Wednesday reported 2,830 locally transmitted confirmed cases, the National Health Commission said
 "With surge in fresh infections, China reports 2,830 new Covid-19 cases")
IMF, World Bank chiefs warn of debt squeeze in world's poorest nations
As interest rates rise, the debt pressures are mounting on developing countries, and we need to move urgently towards solutions, World Bank President David Malpass said
 "IMF, World Bank chiefs warn of debt squeeze in world's poorest nations")
Top headlines: Action to aid post-Covid recovery, Tatas to offer ESOPs
Business Standard brings you top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Action to aid post-Covid recovery, Tatas to offer ESOPs")
India's March domestic air passenger traffic increases over 36% YoY
Pent-up demand and accelerated economic recovery also pushed the air passenger numbers higher during the month under review
 "India's March domestic air passenger traffic increases over 36% YoY")