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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

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

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

WHO chief warns of complacency as global coronavirus cases drop

The head of the World Health Organization said the drop in confirmed Covid-19 infections around the world was encouraging, but cautioned against relaxing restrictions that have helped curb its spread

9.7 million healthcare workers registered on Co-WIN app, says Govt

A total of 9.7 mn healthcare workers and 7.1 mn frontline workers have been registered on Co-WIN application till February 9, MoS for Health Ashwini Choubey told the Lok Sabha on Friday

Covid-19: Pak approves China's CanSino vaccine for emergency use

China's CanSino Covid-19 vaccine has become the second Chinese vaccine to be approved by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan on Friday

Bihar's Covid data fudge: CM Nitish Kumar accepts negligence in testing

After fake data entry pertaining to Covid-19 appeared in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar said that the investigation has completed in 22 districts of the state and irresponsibility has emerged at one place

Covishield vaccine being procured by govt at Rs 210 per dose: MoS Health

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, is being procured by the government at a lower price of Rs 210 per dose, the Lok Sabha was told on Friday

Covid-19: Cambodia approves emergency use of China's Sinovac vaccine

Cambodia officially approved the emergency use of China's Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine, the country's Health Minister Mam Bunheng said on Friday.

Covid-19: Colleges, universities to re-open from Feb 15 in UP

All degree colleges, state, private universities and other educational institutions of higher learning across UP will re-open in Uttar Pradesh from Feb 15 while adhering to Covid-19 guidelines

Covid-19 vaccination: Ready for round-3, but no decision on who'll pay

Public vaccination back-end technology in place, private sector role likely in procuring doses for staff

SC upheld AYUSH's advisory, allowed homoeopathy for Covid-19 care: Rijiju

The clarification was in reply to a question asked by ET Mohammed Basheer, MP, the AYUSH Ministry said in a statement

Covid-19 impact: Lufthansa lays off 103 of its 135 cabin crew in India

The German carrier, which operated 42 flights per week to India prior to lockdown, now operates 10 services per week under an air travel bubble

Delhi reports 141 fresh coronavirus cases; positivity rate at 0.22%

Delhi recorded 141 fresh COVID-19 cases and three deaths on Friday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.22 per cent, authorities said.

Over 16.7 mn doses of Covid vax supplied to 20 countries so far: Health Min

Over 167 lakh doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been supplied to 20 countries till February 9, Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey informed the Lok Sabha

Coronavirus LIVE: Kerala reports 5,397 new Covid-19 positive cases

Coronavirus live updates: Globally, over 108.2 million people have been infected by the virus and the death toll stands at 2,369,253

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Active caseload dips below 140,000

Front-line healthcare workers more enthusiastic about shots, SC refuses to entertain plea on fake vax, wearing two masks can boost protection, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

DATA STORY: At 135,926, India's active Covid cases down 86.65% from peak

With 487,896 more vaccine shots being administered on Thursday, the total number of people inoculated in India has reached 7,505,010 - that is 68.97% of its total caseload, and 0.5406% of population

India exports Covid-19 vaccines worth about Rs 338 cr so far: Goyal

The exports include grant of the vaccine doses to friendly countries and commercial shipments