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Strengthen Covid-19 prevention measures, ramp up tests: UP CM Adityanath
The chief minister said there is a need to make the state health department's ambulance service more effective as it is extremely necessary to take Covid-19 patients to hospitals
 "Strengthen Covid-19 prevention measures, ramp up tests: UP CM Adityanath")
Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain's health improves after plasma therapy
The condition of the 55-year-old minister is improving and he is being monitored by doctors, they said
 "Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain's health improves after plasma therapy")
Ganga Ram hospital seeks time to convert Taj Mansingh into Covid facility
According to sources at the hospital, a letter has been sent to the SDM seeking more time to develop the hospital into a Covid-19 facility
 "Ganga Ram hospital seeks time to convert Taj Mansingh into Covid facility")
Covid-19: Mizoram extends total lockdown in cities, towns till June 30
The total lockdown was imposed on June 9 after the number of coronavirus cases in the Northeastern state has jumped from 1 to 42 in a week
 "Covid-19: Mizoram extends total lockdown in cities, towns till June 30")
Delhi containment zones to be mapped again to better manage Covid-19: MHA
The committee has recommended mapping of containment zones in Delhi again and a strict vigil on activities inside such areas, the home ministry said in a statement
 "Delhi containment zones to be mapped again to better manage Covid-19: MHA")
Covid-19 crisis: Cipla launches generic remdesivir under brand name Cipremi
The USFDA had issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Gilead Sciences Inc for emergency use of remdesivir for the treatment of Covid-19 patients
 "Covid-19 crisis: Cipla launches generic remdesivir under brand name Cipremi")
Making a Will to rent waiver issues, online consultation is cost-effective
But in serious cases, a lawyer arguing in person can be more persuasive
 "Making a Will to rent waiver issues, online consultation is cost-effective")
From Ranchi, Mumbai to Belgium, life in the coronavirus era in 10 pictures
Coronavirus pandemic has claimed 467,156 lives across the world and as many as 8,941,198 people have been infected so far
 "From Ranchi, Mumbai to Belgium, life in the coronavirus era in 10 pictures")
One in every 22 active Covid cases globally is in India; vaccine update
Of the 3,711,526 active cases around the world as of Sunday morning, 169,451 (4.57%) are in India
 "One in every 22 active Covid cases globally is in India; vaccine update")
Coronavirus India dispatch: Trajectory of cases is a cause for concern
How India's invisible workforce is left to fend for itself, more than 2,000 healthcare workers have contracted Covid-19 -roundup of news on how India is dealing with the pandemic
 "Coronavirus India dispatch: Trajectory of cases is a cause for concern")
India 'pharmacy of the world' during Covid-19 crisis, says SCO Secy General
This is a worthy and responsible example of the behaviour of a major power, and at the same time demonstrates the complementarity and mutual support of the SCO member states, he says
 "India 'pharmacy of the world' during Covid-19 crisis, says SCO Secy General")
Apparel makers ramp up production of PPE kits to 800,000 units per day
The AEPC has requested the government to lift the ban on the export of PPE kits and has sent letters to Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Minister of Textiles Smriti Zubin Irani
 "Apparel makers ramp up production of PPE kits to 800,000 units per day")
Concerned at how quickly Covid-19 cases are rising: Indian-origin expert
India on Sunday saw a record single-day spike of 15,413 new Covid-19 cases, taking the country's infection tally over the 4 lakh-mark
 "Concerned at how quickly Covid-19 cases are rising: Indian-origin expert")
Covid-19 Factoid: Haryana's confirmed cases have jumped five times in June
Brazil becomes second country after the US to cross 1 million coronavirus cases; its death toll is second worst.
 "Covid-19 Factoid: Haryana's confirmed cases have jumped five times in June")
Hetero to launch Covid drug Remdesivir under brand name Covifor in India
Covifor (Remdesivir) will be available in 100 mg vial (Injectable) which has to be administered intravenously in a hospital setting under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner
Mall developers blink, rework rent for retailers, offer discounts
Phoenix, Inorbit, Brigade offer waiver, discounts
 "Mall developers blink, rework rent for retailers, offer discounts")
Glenmark drug for mild Covid patients hits market, priced at Rs 103 a pill
FabiFlu is generic version of oral antiviral favipiravir; almost 80% patients are mildly sick, market potential for the oral drug is huge
 "Glenmark drug for mild Covid patients hits market, priced at Rs 103 a pill")
Domestic air travel may rebound by year-end, says Aviation Minister
Industry sceptical about a quick revival in demand without a vaccine in sight
 "Domestic air travel may rebound by year-end, says Aviation Minister")
Delhi LG rolls back 5-day mandatory institutional isolation for Covid cases
His statement came following protests by the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government against his order mandating five-day quarantine for all Covid-19 patients.
 "Delhi LG rolls back 5-day mandatory institutional isolation for Covid cases")
Covid-19 cases in Brazil cross 1 million, death toll approaches 50,000
Brazil reported 1,032,913 confirmed cases on Friday, with 1,206 new deaths to take total official fatalities to 48,954, the Health Ministry said.
 "Covid-19 cases in Brazil cross 1 million, death toll approaches 50,000")