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Over 100 from IIT-Madras test positive for Covid-19, institute shuts down
Of the 444 samples lifted till date, 104 have tested positive for Covid-19 at the institute
 "Over 100 from IIT-Madras test positive for Covid-19, institute shuts down")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Vaccine literacy key to building public trust
Fatalities in Delhi cross a grim landmark, elevated smartphone usage, and tips on how to help children deal with stress-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Vaccine literacy key to building public trust")
Time Magazine's 'Kid of the Year' Gitanjali Rao is focused on vax rollout
The Indian-American teen scientist is focussed on using technological tools to offer solutions for vaccine distribution
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DATA STORY: Fewest Covid deaths in a day since June 23; active cases at lowest since July 17
India on Sunday conducted 855,157 coronavirus tests, taking the total count of tests conducted so far in the country to 154,566,990. The test positivity rate recorded was 3.2%
 "DATA STORY: Fewest Covid deaths in a day since June 23; active cases at lowest since July 17")
Covid-19: Daily new infections dip below 30,000 for third consecutive month
The total coronavirus cases mounted to 98,84,100 with 27,071 infections being reported in a day. The death toll rose to 1,43,355 with 336 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed
 "Covid-19: Daily new infections dip below 30,000 for third consecutive month")
Germany to impose stricter lockdown from Wednesday till January 10
Starting from Wednesday, most retail stores will be closed except for those covering daily or holiday needs
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Global Covid-19 cases top 72.2 mn, death toll at 1,611,758: Johns Hopkins
The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 16,246,771 and 299,163, respectively, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid-19 cases top 72.2 mn, death toll at 1,611,758: Johns Hopkins")
First batch of freezer-packed Covid-19 vaccine shipments arrive in Canada
Quebec is expected to be the first province to administer the vaccine, saying it''s prepared to start inoculating residents of two long-term care homes as early as Monday
 "First batch of freezer-packed Covid-19 vaccine shipments arrive in Canada")
Facing trust deficit, Russian, Chinese vaccine could use a shot in the arm
For an indication of the trust deficit, look at the way the market responded to Russia's green light for its Sputnik V vaccine, or to news the flagship vaccine is more than 90% effective
Top headlines: Tata to go solo for Air India EOI; Retail loans to rise
From Tatas likely to go solo for Air India EoI to Bharti Infratel getting nod to change its name to Indus Towers, here are top headlines this morning
 "Top headlines: Tata to go solo for Air India EOI; Retail loans to rise")
US CDC director signs recommendation to use Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine
This official CDC recommendation follows Friday's decision of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the emergency use of the vaccine
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Some in White House set to get early access to coronavirus vaccine
The Trump administration is undertaking the vaccination program under federal continuity of government plans, officials said
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Covid-19 runs unchecked in Pakistan's overcrowded prisons: Report
A human rights report released Monday harshly criticized Pakistan's response to the coronavirus threat faced by tens of thousands of inmates stuck in overcrowded and often unsanitary prisons.
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Centre may not procure Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine over high cost
At $37 per dose, the Pfizer vaccine is much more expensive compared to $3 per dose for the Covishield
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Employees feel left behind as firms expand pace of digitisation amid Covid
As company leaders accelerate the pace of digitisation in the wake of the pandemic, the research reveals that as many as 94 per cent of employees are eager to be part of the solution
 "Employees feel left behind as firms expand pace of digitisation amid Covid")
Scientists decode how the coronavirus hijacks and damages lung cells
The researchers believe the findings provide insights into disease pathology and new therapeutic targets to block Covid-19
 "Scientists decode how the coronavirus hijacks and damages lung cells")
US looks to turn tide as Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine reaches public today
Expects to immunise 100 million people in the first three months of 2021
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Shelf life of vaccines likely to be more than 3 months, unlike drugs
They have the stability data for these investigational products, said a source
Coronavirus LIVE updates: India's active tally dips to 3.62% of total cases
Coronavirus live updates: At 1,872,440, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 899,011, Andhra Pradesh 874,000, Tamil Nadu 796,475, and Kerala 658,683
 "Coronavirus LIVE updates: India's active tally dips to 3.62% of total cases")
Germany to impose stricter lockdown to halt the spread of coronavirus
Germany will close most stores until at least Jan. 10, cutting short the busy Christmas shopping season, as it tightens coronavirus restrictions and tries to rein in the spread of the infection
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