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Covid-19 in US cases surpass 13 million mark, says Johns Hopkins

In yet another grim milestone, the overall number of coronavirus cases in the US, currently the world's worst-hit country, has surpassed the 13 million mark, according to the Johns Hopkins University

PM reaches Ahmedabad to review coronavirus vaccine development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed here on Saturday as part of his three-city visit to ireview coronavirus vaccine development work at facilities there

Covid-19: WHO warns countries with falling cases to stay 'vigilant'

Countries with decreasing Covid-19 numbers still need to stay 'vigilant', a top World Health Organization official said

Leh announces fresh Covid restrictions, night curfew from Saturday

Fresh restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 will come into force from Saturday in Leh district of Ladakh Union Territory

Global Covid-19 cases top 61.5 mn, deaths surge to 1.44 mn: Johns Hopkins

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 61.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.44 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

With 16,022 new cases, UK's coronavirus tally touches 15,89,301

Another 16,022 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,89,301, according to official figures released Friday.

Serum to submit data on two full doses of Covid-19 vaccine within deadline

Sources said the UK partner, AstraZeneca, would also submit the current data set to the regulator as planned, and provide additional test results, if sought

Covid-19: Belgium eases some pandemic rules, stays strict on Christmas

Belgium has relaxed some rules imposed to contain the coronavirus resurgence but is remaining strict on family gatherings over Christmas

PM Modi's Serum visit shot in arm for India's Covid-19 vaccine image

Known for cranking out low-price vaccines, Serum Institute comes riding on the promise of a billion Covid shots

Lockdown or no lockdown, telemedicine is here to stay, say doctors

Complex consultations, however, are likely to go back to in-patient visits at the clinic

DATA STORY: India's active cases at 455,555; recovery rate falls to 93.65%

India on Thursday conducted 1,131,204 coronavirus tests, taking the total count of tests conducted so far in the country to 137,062,749. The test positivity rate recorded was 3.8%

Govt has done little to help pandemic-hit 'arts' community: Arundhati Ghosh

The pandemic has hit hard an already vulnerable community that survives on creativity. And the government's response hasn't helped, Ghosh tells Chintan Girish Modi

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Zambia's default sparks fears of debt tsunami

Pandemic puts AIDS-related gains at risk, Museum of London asks citizens to share Covid dreams, virus revives debate on value of high-stake exams, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra records 6,185 fresh cases, 85 deaths

Coronavirus live updates: At 1,808,550, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 879,560, Andhra Pradesh 865,000, Tamil Nadu 776,174 and Kerala 583,000

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Situation remains grim in national capital

Covid may impact vision of some patients, ethical dilemma of denying vaccine to trial participants, UP artisans start selling online-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

About 70% of India's active caseload from eight states/UT: Health ministry

The active Covid-19 caseload in India stands at 4,55,555 on Friday which is 4.89 per cent of the total cases

Covid updates on vaccine, lockdown chances and PM's Serum institute visit

Russia's sovereign wealth fund and Indian pharmaceutical company Hetero have agreed to produce over 100 million doses per year of Russia's Covid vaccine Sputnik V, in India

Russia agrees to produce coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V in India

Russia's sovereign wealth fund and Indian pharmaceutical company Hetero have agreed to produce over 100 million doses per year in India of the Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19

No fresh Covid-19 fatality in Puducherry; UT reports only 16 new cases

The union territory of Puducherry registered 16 fresh Covid-19 cases taking the overall tally to 36,856, a top Health department official said

PM Modi to visit Bharat Biotech's facility in Hyderabad on November 28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit vaccine maker Bharat Biotech's facility here on Saturday, the Telangana Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar said