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Testing ramped up at IGI Airport to detect new coronavirus variant
"A massive recruitment drive was launched immediately after the SOP was announced and over 200 staff was recruited overnight and trained over the next two days," Genestrings lab said
 "Testing ramped up at IGI Airport to detect new coronavirus variant")
Covid-19 spike in Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar cancels all public events
On Sunday, Maharashtra reported 6,971 new coronavirus cases, raising the state''s infection tally to 21,00,884
 "Covid-19 spike in Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar cancels all public events")
In pics: Strict measures in the wake of rising Coronavirus cases and deaths
India has recorded a steady rise in the Covid-19 active cases over the past few days with a surge in daily infections in five states and Jammu and Kashmir, sparking fears of a second wave.
 "In pics: Strict measures in the wake of rising Coronavirus cases and deaths")
Telangana adds 114 new Covid-19 cases, one death pushes toll in 24 hours
The recovery rate in the state was 98.88 per cent, while it was 97.2 per cent in the country, it said
 "Telangana adds 114 new Covid-19 cases, one death pushes toll in 24 hours")
Not all Covid-19 patients have enough antibodies: Elon Musk-led study
The study began last year when SpaceX was planning to send a manned mission into the sky
 "Not all Covid-19 patients have enough antibodies: Elon Musk-led study")
Covid-19: Active cases increase to 1,50,055; infections up for fifth day
The total coronavirus cases have increased to 1,10,05,850, while the death toll increased to 1,56,385 with 83 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed
 "Covid-19: Active cases increase to 1,50,055; infections up for fifth day")
DATA STORY: India's active Covid-19 cases again go past the 150,000 mark
With 31,681 more vaccine shots being administered on Sunday, the total number of people inoculated in India has reached 11,116,854 - that is 101.0% of its total caseload, and 0.8005% of population
 "DATA STORY: India's active Covid-19 cases again go past the 150,000 mark")
Global Covid-19 cases top 111.3 mn, death toll over 2.46 mn: Johns Hopkins
The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 28,133,627 and 498,879 respectively, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid-19 cases top 111.3 mn, death toll over 2.46 mn: Johns Hopkins")
South Korea reports 332 more Covid-19 cases, five deaths reported in 24 hrs
Nineteen cases were imported from overseas, lifting the combined figure to 6,913
 "South Korea reports 332 more Covid-19 cases, five deaths reported in 24 hrs")
New Zealand to remove coronavirus restrictions from Auckland as virus fades
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said more than 72,000 tests had found no evidence the virus was spreading in the community
 "New Zealand to remove coronavirus restrictions from Auckland as virus fades")
Australian PM Scott Morrison receives his first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Total number of coronavirus cases reported in Australia is 28,928, while the death toll stands at 909, according to the Johns Hopkins University
 "Australian PM Scott Morrison receives his first dose of Covid-19 vaccine")
France reports 22,046 coronavirus infections, 160 deaths in 24 hours
The number of French people who have died from the virus rose by 160 to 84,306, compared to a single-day increase of 183 reported on Saturday
 "France reports 22,046 coronavirus infections, 160 deaths in 24 hours")
One year since Covid-19: Death toll in US approaches 500,000 mark
The global death toll was approaching 2.5 million, according to Johns Hopkins
 "One year since Covid-19: Death toll in US approaches 500,000 mark")
As Maharashtra Covid cases rise, Goa mulls new SOPs, says health minister
Amid a surge in COVID cases in neighbouring Maharashtra, Goa health minister Vishwajit Rane on Sunday said he would meet Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to deliberate on steps to contain any fallout
 "As Maharashtra Covid cases rise, Goa mulls new SOPs, says health minister")
West Bengal's Covid-19 tally mounts to 5,73,762, death toll at 10,249
Three more COVID-19 fatalities in West Bengal pushed the toll to 10,249 on Sunday, the health department said in a bulletin.
 "West Bengal's Covid-19 tally mounts to 5,73,762, death toll at 10,249")
Chandigarh reports 28 new Covid-19 cases, infections count at 21,425
Chandigarh reported 28 more coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the Union Territory's infection count to 21,425, according to a medical bulletin.
 "Chandigarh reports 28 new Covid-19 cases, infections count at 21,425")
Amid coronavirus surge, night curfew enforced in Nashik from Monday
Nashik authorities said night curfew would be enforced in the district between 11 pm to 5 am from Monday till further orders in view of the rise in Covid-19 cases.
 "Amid coronavirus surge, night curfew enforced in Nashik from Monday")
All gatherings banned in Maharashtra from Monday due to Covid-19 spike: CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday announced that in view of the rising COVID-19 cases, all political, religious and social gatherings will be prohibited in the state from Monday.
 "All gatherings banned in Maharashtra from Monday due to Covid-19 spike: CM")
Covid-19: Madhya Pradesh records 299 cases, 4 deaths, 238 recoveries
Madhya Pradesh on Sunday reported 299 coronavirus positive cases, taking its tally to 2,59,427, while four deaths pushed the toll to 3,854, a health official said.
6,971 new Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra; 2,417 recuperate, 35 die
Maharashtra reported 6,971 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, which pushed the state's infection tally to over 21 lakh, officials said.