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Opposition doing politics over indigenous Covid vaccine: BJP

The BJP on Friday said all that its rivals, especially the Congress, have contributed to the matter is 'politics and confusion'

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Experts question WHO probe into virus origins

Johnson's single-dose can be game changer, Nasdaq wipes out 2021 gains after dovish Powell comments, Calls grow to prioritise Italy's priests for jabs and other pandemic-related news across the globe

India Coronavirus Dispatch: New computational tool to track Covid mutations

Parents more ready to send kids to school, trial candidates wonder if they got vaccine or placebo, Antibodies appear faster if exposed to virus earlier-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

18 mn Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far, says govt

Nearly 1.4 mn (13,88,170) vaccine doses were given on Thursday, Day-48 of the vaccination drive

Reliance to cover Covid-19 vaccination costs for employees, families

The firm has tied-up with specific hospitals to roll out the vaccination drive for employees at the places where they are stationed

A year into pandemic: From Delhi's first Covid case to 24x7 vaccination

The podcast tracks India's journey from Delhi's first Covid case, talks of the second wave, vaccine efficacy to 24x7 vaccination drive

Reconsider decision to allow hospital charge Rs 250 a vaccine: Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah asked PM Modi to reconsider the decision to allow private hospitals to charge Rs 250 for administering coronavirus vaccine

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 115.5 mn, death toll over 2.56 million

The total number of global Covid-19 cases has topped 115.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.56 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

16,838 new coronavirus infections in India, 113 deaths in last 24 hrs

As many as 16,838 new Covid-19 cases and 113 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Friday

Brazil sees record high Covid-19 deaths two days in a row, toll at 259,271

Brazil saw record high daily deaths from the Covid-19 for the second day in a row, registering 1,910 deaths in 24 hours and bringing the national death toll to 259,271

Reliance urges employees to register for Covid vaccines, to bear all costs

Nita Ambani, chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has sent a mail to all Reliance employees and their family members, urging them to register for the government's Covid vaccination programme

Covid-19: Germany recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for people over 65 years

The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) in Germany updated its reference and now recommended the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca for all age groups, including people older than 65 years

WHO investigators plan to scrap interim report on probe into Covid origins

WHO team probing into the origins of coronavirus is planning to scrap an interim report on its recent mission to China amid mounting tensions between Beijing and Washington

Over 11,900 infections in a day: Germany extends lockdown amid rising cases

Despite the ongoing lockdown, new Covid-19 infections in Germany were again slightly above previous week's level as the country registered 11,912 infections within one day

Uber pledges Rs 10 cr free rides to aid vaccination of vulnerable citizens

Beginning March 8, Uber will roll out these free rides in a staggered manner across 35 Indian cities

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra reports 8,998 new Covid-19 in past 24 hours

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Karnataka continue to report a surge in daily new cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news

Decoded: How Covid-19 vaccine efficacy helps to get an idea of protection

Efficacy of a vaccine means its ability to stimulate immunity in a person who has received the shot

Covid vaccine drive begins at EC headquarters ahead of polls in key states

Under the special vaccination drive, lakhs of polling officials across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry will take the vaccine shots

Covid-19: SC asks pvt hospitals to give priority in admissions to elderly

The top court directed that elderly people be given priority in admissions at private hospitals besides at government medical institutions amid the Covid-19 pandemic

BJP takes swipe at Cong over Covaxin efficacy, says must be proud of result

A day after Bharat Biotech said its anti-coronavirus vaccine has shown 81 per cent efficacy, the BJP on Thursday hit out at the Congress