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Four vaccines approved for those below 18 years, govt tells Rajya Sabha
The National Covid-19 vaccination programme was expanded to include adolescents aged 15 to 18 years from January 3, 2022. It was further expanded to children of age group 12 -14 years from March 16
 "Four vaccines approved for those below 18 years, govt tells Rajya Sabha")
New Zealand reports 20,907 new community cases of Covid-19
Among the new community infections, 4,291 were in the largest city Auckland
 "New Zealand reports 20,907 new community cases of Covid-19")
No Covid-19 deaths in Odisha for five straight days; positivity at 0.07%
The daily positivity rate was 0.07 per cent and the infections were detected out of 43,419 sample tests
 "No Covid-19 deaths in Odisha for five straight days; positivity at 0.07%")
Covid-19 infection increases risk of Type 2 diabetes: Study
Previous studies have shown that the human pancreas can also be a target of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid
 "Covid-19 infection increases risk of Type 2 diabetes: Study")
Data story: India logs 1,581 new cases; death toll rises to 516,543
India has so far administered 1,815,601,944 vaccine doses. That is 4221.25 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.44 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 1,581 new cases; death toll rises to 516,543")
India's Covid vaccination drive epitome of power of Sabka Prayas: Mandaviya
India crossed 750 mn vaccinations milestone on September 7, 2021, and achieved a milestone of 1 bn vaccinations on October 21, 2021
 "India's Covid vaccination drive epitome of power of Sabka Prayas: Mandaviya")
China witnesses surge in Covid cases, logs 2,281 new local infections
China on Monday reported 2,281 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said
 "China witnesses surge in Covid cases, logs 2,281 new local infections")
Apple supplier Foxconn resumes normal operations in China amid Covid surge
Apple supplier Foxconn has "basically" resumed normal operations at its most important campuses in the Chinese city of Shenzhen after spiking Covid-19 cases forced a shutdown.
 "Apple supplier Foxconn resumes normal operations in China amid Covid surge")
Covid-19 cases spike in Germany after nation eases most restrictions
The seven-day Covid-19 incidence rate in Germany has increased to 1,714 cases per 100,000 people after the country eased most of the pandemic-related restrictions
 "Covid-19 cases spike in Germany after nation eases most restrictions")
Single-day rise of 1,581 fresh Covid-19 cases, 33 deaths in India
India reported a single-day rise of 1,581 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 4,30,10,971, while the active cases further declined to 23,913, the Union health ministry said
 "Single-day rise of 1,581 fresh Covid-19 cases, 33 deaths in India")
Global Covid caseload tops 472 mn, fatalities surge past 6.09 mn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 79,775,780 and 972,603, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid caseload tops 472 mn, fatalities surge past 6.09 mn")
China's Covid vaccine diplomacy falters amid low jab efficacy rate
China's efforts to establish itself as a responsible global actor by supplying Covid-19 vaccines to various countries amid the pandemic has faltered due to the inadequate efficacy of its vaccines
 "China's Covid vaccine diplomacy falters amid low jab efficacy rate")
China's economic slowdown presents major opportunities for India
China's economic slowdown is altering the geo-economic dynamics resulting in creating supply chains and new opportunities for India.
 "China's economic slowdown presents major opportunities for India")
Joe Biden aides to US Congress: Fund Covid aid, don't cut budget
Congress should provide the $22.5 billion President Joe Biden wants for continuing the battle against Covid without cutting other programs to pay for it, senior administration officials said
 "Joe Biden aides to US Congress: Fund Covid aid, don't cut budget")
Xi's chances of securing third term looks bleak over economic downturn
Doubts have started emerging over Xi Jinping securing a third term in the autumn of 2022 over loud voices of dissension within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) due to economic downturn
 "Xi's chances of securing third term looks bleak over economic downturn")
India considers opening Covid-19 boosters to all adults, says report
India's total infections now stand at more than 43 million, with 516,510 deaths.
 "India considers opening Covid-19 boosters to all adults, says report")
Wider vax coverage helped in management of Covid third wave: Mandaviya
The administration of more than 181 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses has contributed to India's success in the management of the third wave, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday
 "Wider vax coverage helped in management of Covid third wave: Mandaviya")
Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat reports 13 fresh cases and two deaths
Gujarat reported 13 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, pushing its overall tally to 12,23,780, while two more patients succumbed to the infection in the state, the health department said.
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat reports 13 fresh cases and two deaths")
All documents related to Covid vax available in public domain: Centre to SC
The Centre told the Supreme Court that all documents related to COVID-19 vaccines and their compositions are available in public domain, and the vaccine has proved to be very effective and safe.
 "All documents related to Covid vax available in public domain: Centre to SC")
Mumbai logs 28 new Covid-19 cases, zero deaths; active tally below 300
Mumbai reported 28 new cases and zero fresh fatalities on Monday, while 27 more patients recovered from the infection, leaving the city with an active tally of less than 300, the civic body said
 "Mumbai logs 28 new Covid-19 cases, zero deaths; active tally below 300")