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Another lockdown in Maharashtra if Covid scene worsens: Uddhav Thackeray

The state government earlier today announced a week long lockdown in the Amravati district in view of the rising coronavirus cases

Coronavirus LIVE: Guj CM discharged from hospital after testing negative

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Globally, more than 111.6 million people have been infected by the virus and the death toll stands at 2,471,412

Herd immunity 'very difficult' to achieve: AIIMS director Randeep Guleria

Guleria was speaking at the ongoing edition of Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) in a session on his book 'Till We Win: India's Fight Against The Covid-19 Pandemic'

Rising Covid cases: One week lockdown in Maharashtra's Amravati district

The decision, which was taken as cases continue to rise across Maharashtra, comes after the tightening of restrictions in Pune

145 new Covid cases in Delhi, 2 more die; positivity rate dips marginally

Delhi on Sunday recorded 145 fresh COVID-19 cases and two new fatalities due to the disease, as the positivity rate dipped marginally to 0.23 per cent, authorities said.

UK aims to give at least one vaccine dose to all adults by July 31

The British government says it aims to give every adult in the country a first dose of coronavirus vaccine by July 31, a month earlier than its previous target.

China approves 16 home grown Covid-19 vaccines for clinical trials

China has approved clinical trials for 16 indigenous COVID-19 vaccines, of which six are in the third stage, according to a state-run media report.

DATA STORY: India's Covid-19 tally up by 14,264 in biggest single-day spike since Jan 29

With 432,931 more vaccine shots being administered on Friday, the total number of people inoculated in India has reached 11,085,173 - that is 100.85% of its total caseload, and 0.7983% of population

Need to increase pace of coronavirus vaccinations: Govt tells states

The Union Health Ministry has written to all states and UTs highlighting the need to significantly enhance the pace of Covid-19 vaccinations

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Daily infections highest in 23 days

N440K variant spreading faster in southern states, Covid reproduction value rises, vaccination rollout off to a slow start in first month-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

Vaccine effect: Israel starts reopening economy after two-month lockdown

Israel lifted many of its coronavirus restrictions and started reopening its economy Sunday as the country's vaccination drive and third nationwide lockdown have started to bring down infections.

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Israel to secretly fund vaccines for Syria

Second wave tests Germany's patience, Eswatini King recovers from Covid with Taiwan's help, Vaccinations begin in Australia and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Night curfew in Pune to curb rising Covid cases; schools shut till Feb 28

Hotels, restaurants and bars to shut at 11 pm as positivity rate is up 10%; essential services remain unaffected; Maharashtra reports 6,281 new cases, 40 deaths in past 24 hours

Poonawalla urges countries to be patient, Serum to prioritise India needs

Apart from making efforts to meet the requirements of India, the company is also trying its best to balance the needs of the rest of the world, he added

Govt mulling night curfew in Maha as Covid-19 cases surge: State Minister

The total cases in the state increased to 20,93,913 including 48,439 active cases and 19,92,530 total recoveries

UN chief appreciates India's leadership in fight against Covid, vaccine aid

"India has been a global leader in pandemic response efforts. Appreciate efforts to strengthen COVAX Facility ensuring equitable access to vaccines," UN Secy Gen said

Global Covid-19 cases top 111 million, death toll at 2.46 mn: Johns Hopkins

The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 28,075,801 and 497,574, respectively, according to the CSSE

India reports 14,264 new Covid-19 cases, 90 deaths in 24 hours: Health Min

As per the Health Ministry, 1,08,38,323 vaccine doses have been given through 2,29,462 sessions till Saturday evening

China approves clinical trials of 16 homemade coronavirus vaccines

As of Feb. 9, China has administered 40.52 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to key groups, said National Health Commission spokesperson Mi Feng at a press conference

6,281 new Covid cases in Maharashtra; Mumbai, Amravati major contributors

The state had recorded over 6,000 cases after a gap of three months on Friday