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Increase RT-PCR tests to 50% of daily count: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Describing the Covid-19 vaccine as "precious", the chief minister stressed on ensuring that not a single vial of vaccine was wasted

Pakistan backtracks on uncapped prices for privately imported Covid shots

Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), responsible for marketing the Sputnik V vaccine abroad, confirmed to Reuters that a batch had been delivered to Pakistan.

Mumbai records 2,877 new coronavirus cases, highest one-day spike

Mumbai on Thursday recorded its highest one-day spike of 2,877 new coronavirus cases which took the tally of cases in the city to 3,52,835, civic officials said.

Coronavirus LIVE: 25,833 new cases in Maharashtra, highest since outbreak

Coronavirus live updates: Covid-19 positive cases rise unabated across the globe with 121,987,124

Looming 2nd Covid peak with festivals around the corner, callous attitude

With two big festivals -- Holi and the Kumbh Mela pilgrimage -- around the corner and many people flouting the basic norms, health experts warned

Maharashtra govt aims to vaccinate 300,000 people per day: Rajesh Tope

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday said that his government is aiming to vaccinate 3 lakh people daily amidst a surge in coronavirus cases in the state.

Oil prices fall 2% as inventories rise and vaccine rollout stalls

A sharp rise in the value of the dollar after the Fed meeting has also driven the oil sell-off

Covid-19 affected health condition of 26% elderly people in India: Study

The Covid-19 situation affected the health condition of 26 per cent of the elderly population in the country, who ranked it as their premier cause of concern, a study says

30 fresh coronavirus infections found in Dharavi, highest this year

This is the highest one-day spike since September

Supreme Court quashes Madhya Pradesh HC 'Rakhi for Bail' order

A bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar issued a slew of directions, which included training modules for sensitization of judges and emphasized that judges should avoid any kind of stereotyping

Manipal-MIT declared containment zone after 59 students test Covid positive

Most students who tested positive are from other states. Some first contacts with the Covid-19 positive have also tested positive

European Union regulator reviews AstraZeneca shot and blood clot links

The world is awaiting a decision from Europe's top medical regulator

Ultrasound has potential to damage novel coronaviruses: MIT study

Coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, may be vulnerable to ultrasound vibrations, the study said

India at forefront of global efforts to forge response to Covid: Kovind

Kovind on Thursday said India has been at the forefront of the global efforts to forge a decisive and coordinated response to the Covid-19 pandemic

Over 2.3 million coronavirus tests conducted across the country: Govt

According to the health ministry statement, the cumulative national positivity rate continues to remain less than five per cent and stands at 4.98 per cent today

Covid norms: AirAsia offloads two flyers, IndiGo hands over two to security

Aviation regulator DGCA had on Saturday asked airlines to de-board passengers who do not wear their masks "properly" despite repeated warnings

Night curfew will be in place from 9 pm-5 am in 9 districts: Punjab CM

He clarified that, if required, he would go for more stringent measures to limit its spread in the days to come

DATA STORY: At 35,871, India's single-day jump in tally biggest since Dec 6

India has so far vaccinated 37,143,255 people. That is 323.71 per cent of its total caseload, and 2.6729 per cent of its population

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Centre says Maha in the beginning of 2nd wave

Health insurance coverage jumped in months after pandemic hit, why increased use of hand sanitisers may be bad news in the long term, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

Japan to end coronavirus emergency in Tokyo despite rebound fears

Experts on a government-commissioned panel moved to end the emergency this coming Sunday