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DATA STORY: India's active Covid cases down by 7,004 at 446,952; recovery rate at 93.81%
India on Sunday conducted 876,173 coronavirus tests, taking the total count of tests conducted so far in the country to 140,379,976. The test positivity rate recorded was 4.4%
 "DATA STORY: India's active Covid cases down by 7,004 at 446,952; recovery rate at 93.81%")
Pakistan reports 40 more Covid-19 fatalities, total reaches 8,000 mark
With 40 Covid-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, Pakistan tally of the pandemic fatalities jumped to 8,025
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Post-coronavirus economic growth tops agenda list of 2020 G20 Summit
As expected the coronavirus pandemic topped the agenda of the two-day Summit major economies, with countries committing to ensure "affordable and equitable" access to vaccines worldwide
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How coronavirus changed the way we support people with respiratory disease
With clinical opinion changing so quickly, it's worth reflecting on how and why this has happened - particularly as the scientific evidence to back up this change is lagging behind clinical practice
 "How coronavirus changed the way we support people with respiratory disease")
'Pandemic' chosen as the top word of 2020 by Merriam-Webster dictionary
If you were to choose a word that rose above most in 2020, which word would it be? Ding, ding, ding: Merriam-Webster announced pandemic as its 2020 word of the year
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Allahabad University names Sangeeta Shrivastava as its first-ever woman VC
Professor Sangeeta Shrivastava has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Allahabad, becoming the first-ever woman to hold the postition in the institution
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India's coronavirus tally breaches 9.4-mn mark after reporting 38,772 cases
India's coronavirus tally breached the 9.4-million mark after 38,772 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data
 "India's coronavirus tally breaches 9.4-mn mark after reporting 38,772 cases")
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till December 31, with certain relaxations
The existing system of e-registration for those coming to Tamil Nadu from states other than Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and UT of Puducherry to continue
 "Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till December 31, with certain relaxations")
India has one of lowest Covid deaths per million globally: Health ministry
India continues to have one of the lowest deaths per million population globally, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
 "India has one of lowest Covid deaths per million globally: Health ministry")
Jharkhand registers 198 new Covid-19 cases, taking tally to 108,984
Jharkhand's Covid-19 tally mounted to 1,08,984 as 198 more people tested positive for the infection, a health department official said
 "Jharkhand registers 198 new Covid-19 cases, taking tally to 108,984")
Rajasthan imposes night curfew from Dec 1-31 in 13 districts due to Covid
In view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation, Rajasthan has imposed a night curfew from 8 pm to 6 am within urban limits of 13 district headquarter towns from December 1 to 31
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New York City's first responders to get Covid-19 vaccine in December
The first vaccines available to some of New York City's first responders could be distributed in a matter of weeks, according to an internal memo of the New York City Fire Department
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A 'mission of the century' as airlines prep for gargantuan vaccine supply
Laid low by a Covid-19 outbreak that's decimated passenger demand, airlines will be the workhorses of the attempt to eradicate it, hauling billions of vials to every corner of the globe
 "A 'mission of the century' as airlines prep for gargantuan vaccine supply")
Serum Institute seeks Rs 100 cr in damages from trial subject
Experts feel trust is broken as trial was not halted; Chennai resident had sought Rs 5 cr in compensation
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UK to be first to clear Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine likely by next week
The U.K. had long signaled it would move fast on any promising vaccine candidate
 "UK to be first to clear Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine likely by next week")
Modi to interact with 3 teams involved in developing Covid-19 vaccine
The Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet on Sunday that the three teams are from Gennova Biopharma, Biological E and Dr. Reddy's.
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India's Covid-19 vaccination plan may match tried and tested election drill
Aadhaar, voter ID cards may be used to draw up first round of names
 "India's Covid-19 vaccination plan may match tried and tested election drill")
Fighting Covid: States crank up their cold chains; apprise Centre of needs
Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said Karnataka has around 2,855 cold chain points for storage and distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine
Aurobindo Pharma expects to commercialise Covid-19 vaccine facility by May
Aurobindo Pharma expects to commercialise its Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing facility in Hyderabad by April-May next year, according to a top company official
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Meet Asha, a robot nurse that will take care of patients like human nurses
Bengaluru's Artpark is building tech solutions to solve problems unique to India
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