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India reports 12,194 more Covid-19 cases, 92 deaths in last 24 hours
The death toll has mounted to 1,55,642 with the loss of 92 lives due to the virus in the last 24 hours
 "India reports 12,194 more Covid-19 cases, 92 deaths in last 24 hours")
Global Covid-19 cases top 108.5 million, toll cross 2.39 mn: Johns Hopkins
The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 108.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.39 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
 "Global Covid-19 cases top 108.5 million, toll cross 2.39 mn: Johns Hopkins")
US records nearly 1,000 coronavirus variants infections in 44 states
The vast majority of these cases, 981, were caused by the variant known as B.1.1.7, which was originally detected in Britain
 "US records nearly 1,000 coronavirus variants infections in 44 states")
US concerned over China's interference in WHO's probe on Covid-19 origin
He stressed on the importance of an investigation that is "free from intervention or alteration by the Chinese government" into the origin of Covid
 "US concerned over China's interference in WHO's probe on Covid-19 origin")
Bolivia close to overcoming second wave of Covid-19, records 235,098 cases
According to the Ministry of Health, Bolivia has registered 235,098 cases of COVID-19, with 1,244 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, and a total of 11,107 deaths
 "Bolivia close to overcoming second wave of Covid-19, records 235,098 cases")
US CDC unveils new guidelines for reopening schools amid Covid-19
The guidance advises schools to phase in their reopening plans in accordance with the severity of the outbreak in their areas
 "US CDC unveils new guidelines for reopening schools amid Covid-19")
Sanofi's mRNA Covid-19 vaccine candidate not ready this year, CEO says
In December last year, Sanofi had said it was targeting "earliest potential approval" of the shot in the second half of 2021, following positive preclinical data
 "Sanofi's mRNA Covid-19 vaccine candidate not ready this year, CEO says")
Over 7,000 get 2nd Covid-19 vaccine dose, total 8 million vaccinated so far
India began its vaccination programme on January 16
Covid-19 in Delhi: 126 new cases; no fresh death, second time in Feb
No fresh death from Covid-19 was recorded on Saturday in Delhi, the second time in February when the single-day fatality count was zero
 "Covid-19 in Delhi: 126 new cases; no fresh death, second time in Feb")
AIIMS: Covaxin effective for 9-12 months, no serious side-effects so far
Mathematical calculations indicate that Covaxin may provide immunity against Covid-19 for 9 to 12 months, said Y K Gupta, the President of AIIMS Bhopal and Jammu
 "AIIMS: Covaxin effective for 9-12 months, no serious side-effects so far")
Second dose of Covid vaccination for health workers begins in Tamil Nadu
The second dose of Covid vaccination for health care workers in Tamil Nadu commenced on Saturday
 "Second dose of Covid vaccination for health workers begins in Tamil Nadu")
Maharastra to start second round of Covid vaccination from February 15
Till Friday, a total of of 6,48,573 healthcare and frontline workers have received their first dose of the vaccine in the state
No new deaths due to Covid reported in 17 states, UTs in India: Govt
India has vaccinated close to 80 lakh beneficiaries against COVID-19, the ministry said
 "No new deaths due to Covid reported in 17 states, UTs in India: Govt")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Co-Win app integrated into Aarogya Setu
Nationwide R-value stays steady, the second dose to be administered from today, shots for people aged above 50 from March, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Co-Win app integrated into Aarogya Setu")
DATA STORY: Over 99% Covid cases in Andhra, Odisha, Bihar, 3 others have now recovered
With 462,637 more vaccine shots being administered on Friday, the total number of people inoculated in India has reached 7,967,647 - that is 73.23% of its total caseload, and 0.5739% of population
 "DATA STORY: Over 99% Covid cases in Andhra, Odisha, Bihar, 3 others have now recovered")
Coronavirus LIVE: Nearly 8 mn vaccinated in India; current cases at 138,253
Coronavirus live updates: Globally, more than 108.7 million people have been infected by the virus and the death toll stands at 2,392,479
Jailed ex-Delhi University professor G N Saibaba tests Covid-19 positive
Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba, who is serving life term in Nagpur Central Prison for Maoist links, has tested coronavirus positive, a jail official said on Saturday
 "Jailed ex-Delhi University professor G N Saibaba tests Covid-19 positive")
Covid-19 vaccination drive: Beneficiaries begin to get second dose
The vaccination drive against Covid-19 picked up pace on Saturday as many beneficiaries who had received their first shots on day one of the exercise four weeks ago turned up to get their second dose
 "Covid-19 vaccination drive: Beneficiaries begin to get second dose")
India records 12,143 new Covid-19 cases, recoveries cross 10.6 mn
India's tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 108,92,746 with 12,143 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries crossed 10.6 million, according to Union Health Ministry
Covid-19 didn't deter govt from taking measures for reforms: Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that the ongoing Covid-19 situation did not deter the Central government from taking measures for reforms that are necessary for sustaining long term growth for this country
 "Covid-19 didn't deter govt from taking measures for reforms: Sitharaman")