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Madras HC notice to Centre on plea to declare Serum's Covishield jab unsafe
Litigant is a Chennai-based consultant who volunteered for the trial. Claims he suffered side effects, for which he sought a compensation of Rs 5 cr
 "Madras HC notice to Centre on plea to declare Serum's Covishield jab unsafe")
New coronavirus infections across UK falling sharply, reveals survey
The Office for National Statistics said in its weekly infection survey that rates of transmission have fallen across all four UK nations
 "New coronavirus infections across UK falling sharply, reveals survey")
Vardhan appeals to healthcare, frontline workers to get vaccinated
Union minister Harsh Vardhan appealed to all healthcare and frontline workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as per schedule
 "Vardhan appeals to healthcare, frontline workers to get vaccinated")
Coronavirus LIVE: Vardhan appeals to healthcare workers to get vaccinated
Coronavirus live updates: Global Covid-19 cases have crossed 110.8-million mark. USA tally stands at 28,523,524
Pfizer submits data showing Covid vaccine's stability in refrigerators
If approved, this new storage option would offer pharmacies and vaccination centers greater flexibility in how they manage their vaccine supply
 "Pfizer submits data showing Covid vaccine's stability in refrigerators")
African Union secures 300 mn Sputnik V doses, most deliveries from June
The 55-member AU hopes to see 60 per cent of the continent's 1.3 billion people immunised over roughly the next three years
 "African Union secures 300 mn Sputnik V doses, most deliveries from June")
Sri Lanka to procure 10 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine from India
Sri Lanka will purchase 10 million doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from India, officials here have said
 "Sri Lanka to procure 10 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine from India")
Dr Reddy's initiates process for emergency use authorisation of Sputnik V
The firm has initiated the process with the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use authorisation
India took 34 days to cross 10 million Covid vaccinations: Govt
India was the second fastest in the world to hit the milestone, the health ministry
 "India took 34 days to cross 10 million Covid vaccinations: Govt")
Covid blow: Delayed therapy, WFH worsened eye disease cases, say doctors
Worst impact seen in cases of advanced cataracts and dry eyes
 "Covid blow: Delayed therapy, WFH worsened eye disease cases, say doctors")
DATA STORY: India's active Covid cases rise again; vaccination tops 10 mn
With 658,674 more vaccine shots being administered on Thursday, the total number of people inoculated in India has reached 10,188,007 - that is 92.93% of its total caseload, and 0.7337% of population
 "DATA STORY: India's active Covid cases rise again; vaccination tops 10 mn")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Over 13,000 new cases for first time in weeks
Why skipping second jab is worrisome, a device that keeps you safe 25 times longer than a cloth mask, those over 50 can use Co-Win to self-register-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Over 13,000 new cases for first time in weeks")
Patanjali's Coronil, 1st 'proof-based' drug to fight Covid, gets govt nod
Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved had launched 'Coronil', for treating Covid-19 on June 23
 "Patanjali's Coronil, 1st 'proof-based' drug to fight Covid, gets govt nod")
Italy's Covid-19 indicators improve amid govt's review of policies
The daily new infections surpassed 15,000 once so far this month - just barely, totalling 15,146 on February 11 - a benchmark that was topped over 10 times in January
 "Italy's Covid-19 indicators improve amid govt's review of policies")
Chinese mainland reports 10 new imported Covid-19 cases, no deaths
On Thursday, 46 Covid-19 patients were discharged from hospitals following their recovery
 "Chinese mainland reports 10 new imported Covid-19 cases, no deaths")
India reports 13,193 new Covid-19 infections, 97 deaths in 24 hours
As many as 13,193 new COVID-19 cases and 97 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Friday
 "India reports 13,193 new Covid-19 infections, 97 deaths in 24 hours")
Thane district's Covid-19 caseload rises by 506, death toll up by 5
As the virus claimed the life of five more patients, the death toll in the district rose to 6,219
 "Thane district's Covid-19 caseload rises by 506, death toll up by 5")
Covid-19: After WHO's probe in Wuhan, China calls for origin tracing in US
Zeng Guang, chief epidemiologist at China's Center for Disease Control, said the US should now be "the focus" of global efforts to trace the virus
 "Covid-19: After WHO's probe in Wuhan, China calls for origin tracing in US")
Centers for Disease Control projects up to 559,000 Covid deaths by March 13
The new forecast predicts that 8,400 to 18,500 new deaths will likely be reported in the week ending March 13
 "Centers for Disease Control projects up to 559,000 Covid deaths by March 13")
Jharkhand allows 100% attendance in govt offices, cinema to reopen at 50%
Gatherings have been permitted up to a maximum of 50 per cent of the hall capacity, while in open spaces 1000 people allowed to gather. Cinema halls have been allowed to reopen with 50% seating
 "Jharkhand allows 100% attendance in govt offices, cinema to reopen at 50%")