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Scientists discover possible new coronavirus mutation in Brazil

A possible new variant of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been detected in several regions of Brazil, the Ministry of Science and Technology's National Laboratory for Scientific Computing said

Over 400 workers tested Covid positive after Musk reopened Tesla plant

More than 400 workers at a Tesla plant in California tested positive for the coronavirus between May and December, according to public health data released by a transparency website

US hoarding Covid-19 vaccine shots fuels global vaccine gap: Report

The US administration has ordered "almost enough Covid-19 vaccine to fully inoculate every American adult twice," and its hoarding could fuel a vaccine gap worldwide, a media report said

Covid-19: Dehradun DM orders complete lockdown in areas of Mussoorie

In view of rising Covid-19 cases, Dehradun district magistrate (DM) on Saturday ordered complete lockdown in Galway Cottage and St. George's School, Barlow Ganj areas in Mussoorie

Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine equally effective for all age groups: Developer

The Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine has proven equally effective for all age groups, Alexander Gintsburg, the head of the Gamaleya research institute that developed the vaccine, said

Mayawati gets anti-Covid shot, appeals to people not to refuse it

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Saturday took an anti-Covid vaccine shot at a private hospital in the state capital

UK coronavirus update: Another 5,534 Covid cases, 121 deaths reported

Another 5,534 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total count of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,253,820, according to official figures released Saturday.

Noida coronavirus update: 17 new Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 25,664

Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday that pushed the district's infection tally to 25,664, official data showed

Jammu and Kashmir Covid-19 update: 99 new cases; 3 deaths recorded

Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday recorded 99 new COVID-19 cases taking the infection tally to 1,27,535 while three more deaths due to the virus were reported in the last 24 hours

Madhya Pradesh sees 675 coronavirus cases, 496 recoveries, 2 deaths

Madhya Pradesh on Saturday reported 675 Covid-19 cases, taking its tally to 267,851, while the day also saw two deaths and 496 people recovering

Maharashtra coronavirus update: Nashik adds 1,522 new Covid-19 cases

Nashik district in Maharashtra reported 1,522 fresh coronavirus positive cases, taking the tally to 1,32,234

India's role as world's pharmacy phenomenal: UK Foreign Office minister

UK minister Lord Tariq Ahmad is preparing for a five-day, five-city tour of India starting on Monday

Coronavirus test positivity rate in Kerala continues to remain below 4%

2,035 samples returned positive out of the 58,344 samples sent for testing in the past 24 hours

Over six Covid-19 vaccines in offing in India: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan

Harsh Vardhan announced that more than six coronavirus vaccines will come up in India

Delhi records 419 fresh Covid-19 infections; positivity rate at 0.56%

Delhi crossed the 400-mark in daily cases for the third consecutive day

Contact tracing apps may reduce coronavirus outbreak, says study

A team of researchers have shown that digital contact tracing apps may help suppress Covid-19 outbreak

DATA STORY: India's active Covid cases surpass the 200,000 mark, again

India has so far vaccinated 28,218,457 people. That is 249.59 per cent of its total caseload, and 2.031 per cent of its population

Indian Oil helps bolster vaccination drive, supplements cold chain needs

The firm has leveraged its expertise and reach to bolster India's Covid-19 vaccination program

Vax-induced antibodies may be less effective against new Covid variants

Neutralizing antibodies induced by the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines were significantly less effective against Brazil and South Africa variants, researchers say

Focus testing launched in Uttar Pradesh amid growing Covid-19 cases

In view of the growing number of coronavirus infections in Uttar Pradesh, focus testing will be done across the state