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South Korea's cumulative Covid cases top 30 million; death toll at 33,235

The country reported 9,227 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, the lowest number in more than three months

Coronavirus has already infected 80% of our population, says China

'In the next two to three months, the possibility of a large-scale Covid-19 rebound or a second wave of infections across the country is very small'

India records 140 new coronavirus cases, active tally climbs to 1,960

The death toll stands at 5,30,733, with one fatality reported by Meghalaya and two by Gujarat in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated

Multilateral bodies must join hands to deal with future outbreaks: SII CEO

SII CEO Adar Poonawalla has called for global harmonisation or regulatory standards and said that cooperation among multilateral organisations is a must for dealing with future outbreaks

India reports 145 new coronavirus cases, active tally down to 1,946

The death toll stands at 5,30,728, the data updated at 8 am stated

Covid-19 patients at high death risk for at least 18 months: Experts

Risks of some cardiovascular conditions were elevated in Covid-19 patients in the short-term but then returned to normal levels

Coalition sets 100-day goal for faster, equitable pandemic response

They also discussed how to overcome political obstacles to ensure vaccines are made more readily available to all

India logs 134 new Covid cases in a day; active tally decline to 1,962

India has so far recorded 4.46 crore Covid cases; the death toll stood at 5,30,728, the data updated at 8 am stated

India's response to Covid ensured moderate inflation, high growth: Vaishnaw

The minister said India's economy has been resilient and the policy framework has been for a sustained growth with a very moderate inflation

SII seeks inclusion of Covovax in CoWIN portal as booster dose for adults

Covovax is manufactured through technology transfer from Novavax

Kerala mask mandate precautionary measure, no major rise in cases: Experts

They say there is no major rise in cases, and state just following WHO guidelines

India logs 128 new Covid infections, active cases decline to 1,998

A decrease of 37 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours

Covid-19: Serum's Covovax gets the nod as a mix-and-match booster shot

Experts say no current vaccine protects against sub-lineages of Omicron

Media report on 'side-effects of Covid vaccines' ill-informed: Health Min

Citing an RTI response, a recent news report had claimed that ICMR and CDSCO officials have admitted to side-effects of Covid-19 vaccines, citing a plethora of ramifications arising out of them

With 89 new cases, India records lowest daily Covid numbers since Mar 2020

The daily positivity was recorded at 0.05% while the weekly positivity was pegged at 0.09%

No new Covid case in Delhi in a day for first time since pandemic began

The two months saw hospitals and family members of patients scrambling for oxygen and doctors being burdened beyond their capacities

Kerala govt makes masks mandatory in public places amid risng Covid cases

In its order, dated January 12, the state government has also directed to take effective measures for ensuring social distancing to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the state

Coronavirus XBB.1.5 variant cases rise to 26 in India: INSACOG data

The INSACOG data also showed that 14 cases of BF.7 strain which is apparently driving China's Covid-19 wave have been found in India

Govt exempts customs duty on imports of Covid-19 vaccines till March 31

Currently, Covid vaccines administered in India include Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V, Corbevax and Covovax

WHO issues fresh Covid-19 guidelines; here's all you need to know

WHO has updated its guidelines on wearing masks in community settings, Covid-19 treatments, and clinical management