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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 120 mn, death toll surge past 2.65 million

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed the grim milestone of 120 million as the pandemic is still raging, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.65 million

More European nations including France, Germany halt AstraZeneca Covid vax

An additional number of European countries -- France Germany, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Cyprus, Portugal -- have also suspended the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine over blood clot concerns

China donates vaccine doses to United Nations peacekeeping mission

China's UN ambassador says China is donating 300,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to UN peacekeepers, with priority given to those serving in Africa

Iraq reports 4,901 new coronavirus cases, overall tally reach 763,085

The Iraqi Ministry of Health reported on Monday 4,901 new Covid-19 cases, raising Iraq's total nationwide infections to 763,085

Covid-19: Maldives approves China's Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use

The Covid-19 vaccine developed by China's Sinopharm has been approved for emergency use in the Maldives, the Maldives Food and Drug Administration (MFDA) announced at a press conference on Monday

Maharashtra govt warns shutting hotels, cinemas for violating Covid rules

With the surge in Covid cases, the Maharashtra government issued an order on Monday directing cinema halls/hotels/restaurants to follow COVID-related rules, and if found violating will remain closed

Facebook to label vaccine posts to combat Covid-19 misinformation

Facebook is adding informational labels to posts about vaccines as it expands efforts to counter Covid-19-related misinformation flourishing on its platforms

Covid-19 insurance claims spike as infection cases surge in March

Insurers have received 938,640 claims, of which 796,247 have been settled

Covid: Maha govt announces stricter norms for hotels, cinema halls, offices

Nobody will be allowed inside these establishments without wearing a mask and a temperature check, the state govt said

PM Modi to interact with CMs on Covid situation on Wednesday: Report

Modi's last interaction with chief ministers was in January before the vaccination roll out

Germany, Italy, France hit pause on AstraZeneca amid safety fears

The moves by some of Europe's largest and most populous countries will deepen concerns about the slow rollout of vaccines in the region

Punjab class 10, 12 board exams postponed by a month amid Covid surge

The Punjab School Education Board on Monday announced the postponement of the final exams of classes 10 and 12 by about a month in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases in the state.

Hotels, malls face tighter curbs in Maharashtra amid spike in Covid cases

No social, political or religious gathering will be allowed in Maharashtra and capacity in cinemas, malls and restaurants will be curbed at 50 per cent as part of state government's measures

Nashik sees 1,376 new Covid-19 cases, schools shut in NMC area till Mar 31

The COVID-19 tally in Nashik increased by 1,376 in Monday to reach 1,34,966, while six deaths took the toll to 2,176, an official said

Coronavirus LIVE: PM to interact with CMs on Covid situation on Wednesday

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Active cases in India have risen to 226,627. Stay tuned for corona-related news

15,051 new coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, 48 deaths

Maharashtra reported 15,051 new coronavirus cases on Monday, taking the state's caseload to 23,29,464, while 48 fatalities took the death toll to 52,909, the health department said.

Negligence towards Covid-19 norms behind rising cases: Vardhan

Vardhan on Monday said negligence towards Covid-19 appropriate behaviour is the main reason behind rising cases, adding that few states account for more than 80 per cent of the cases

No lockdown but restrictions to be made stricter: Maha health minister

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Monday said fresh lockdown is no answer to the rising COVID-19 cases in the state

BMC, cops book actress Gauhar Khan for flouting Covid norms

Mumbai Police have booked Bollywood actress and model Gauhar Khan for allegedly violating Covid-19 protocols after testing positive

Facebook to label vaccine posts to combat Covid-19 misinformation

Facebook is adding informational labels to posts about vaccines