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World Coronavirus Dispatch: First cases likely recorded in Antarctica

Wave after wave in Europe, Corp advisors warn US firms against mandatory vaccine for staff, Telehealth to the rescue of ASEAN hospitals and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Mumbai airport's new Covid protocols for international passengers

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has announced a fresh set of guidelines for all incoming/outgoing international passengers

Odisha reports 319 new coronavirus cases, four fresh fatalities

Odisha's Covid-19 tally rose to 3,26,915 on Tuesday

Puducherry reports 49 fresh coronavirus cases, two fatalities

Puducherry added 49 new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall tally to 37,811

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Little evidence to show UK strain is deadlier

India's nagging vaccine challenges, state of the tattoo industry, and tips to nurture a newborn amid the virus-news relevant to the country's fight against Covid-19

Dr Reddy's seeks nod from Canada for Favipiravir pills for Covid treatment

Dr Reddy's Canada has filed an application on behalf of the consortium for Reeqonus (favipiravir) tablets for acute treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 adult patients

Bharat Biotech recruits 13,000 volunteers for Covaxin Phase 3 trials

Bharat Biotech announced successful recruitment of 13,000 volunteers, and continued progress towards achieving the goal of 26,000 participants for Phase III clinical trial of its Covid vaccine Covaxin

5 flyers on London to Delhi flight test Covid positive amid new strain fear

Amid rising concerns over the discovery of a new strain of coronavirus in the UK, five out of 266 passengers and crew members of a London to Delhi flight have tested positive for coronavirus

Mumbai police arrests 34 from club for allegedly flouting Covid-19 norms

Police conducted a raid on a club near Mumbai airport in the early hours of Tuesday and arrested 34 people for allegedly violating the Covid-19 prevention norms, an official said

BMC prepares blueprint for Covid-19 vaccine administration, distribution

As India may begin its Covid-19 vaccination drive as early as January 2021, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prepared a vaccine administration, distribution and storage plan

Joe Biden urges Americans to take Covid-19 vaccine, assures its safety

After taking the first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday urged all Americans to take the vaccine when it is available

DATA STORY: India's fewest Covid deaths in a day since June 10, lowest jump in cases since July 2

India's active cases now under 300,000, at lowest since July 12; Kerala now worst-hit state by active cases, accounts for 21% of total; Delhi reports fewest daily Covid case addition since Aug 18

UK flight ban due to new Covid strain will impact tourism in Goa: CM Sawant

The suspension of inbound flights from the UK due to the emergence of a new, highly infectious Covid-19 strain, will have an impact on tourism in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

India reports 19,556 new coronavirus cases, active cases at 292,000

India continues to witness a steady decline in daily new coronavirus infections as only 19,556 new Covid-19 cases were reported in last 24 hours

Toyota halts plant operations in UK, France amid new Covid strain fears

Toyota Motor Corp. is halting the work of its production facilities in the United Kingdom, as well as France, following the emergence of the new coronavirus strain, a report said

New daily coronavirus cases in India dip below 20,000 after nearly 6 months

The number of new coronavirus infections reported in a span of 24 hours was recorded below 20,000 after nearly six months

Singapore gets Asia's first Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine doses

Singapore has received its first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines, making it the first country in Asia to take the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech

Ecuador President declares 30-day emergency, 15-day nationwide curfew

Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has declared a new 30-day state of emergency nationwide and two weeks of curfew amid fears of holiday crowds and gatherings fuelling new coronavirus cases

UK passengers arriving in Mumbai quarantined amid new Covid strain concerns

Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom (UK) in Mumbai on Tuesday morning have been sent for institutional quarantine in the wake of he new coronavirus strain

Over 100 venues named as potential coronavirus hotspots in Sydney

Officials in the Australian state of New South Wales have named over 100 venues across Sydney as potential Covid-19 hotspots, instructing anyone who attended them to self-isolate and get tested