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Maharashtra records 139 new Covid cases, 3 deaths; active tally below 1,000

On Wednesday, the state had logged 149 coronavirus cases and two fatalities.

Kerala records 558 fresh Covid-19 cases, two deaths in last 24 hours

Among the 14 districts, Ernakulam recorded the highest with 119 cases followed by Kottayam (69) and Kozhikode (61)

Two years after Covid, experts in India feel it's right time to 'open' up

Gagandeep Kang, microbiologist and professor at CMC, Vellore says this is the right time to relax Covid curbs, but as long as we also plan for worst case scenarios

Singapore to further relax Covid restrictions as number of cases decline

Up to 75 per cent of employees will be allowed to return to workplaces. Wearing masks outdoors will be made optional

Covid has reversed progress made in fight to end Tuberculosis, says WHO

World Tuberculosis Day is commemorated on March 24 every year to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB

Portugal extends coronavirus alert situation until April 18

Among the measures in force is the mandatory use of a mask in public indoor spaces, health services and transport

Covid-19 deaths: SC allows Centre to conduct inquiry into fake claims

The Supreme Court Thursday permitted the Centre to conduct an inquiry into fake claims for ex-gratia compensation meant for family members of those who have lost their lives due to Covid-19.

Data story: India logs 1,938 new cases; death toll rises to 516,672

India has so far administered 1,822,330,356 vaccine doses. That is 4236.53 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.92 per cent of its population

India reports marginal increase in new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

India reported 1,938 fresh Covid cases, marginally higher than the previous day's count of 1,778, in a span of 24 hours.

China records 2,010 locally transmitted cases of Covid-19 in last 24 hours

The Chinese mainland reported 2,010 locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the National Health Commission said on Thursday.

India reports 1,938 Covid-19 infections in 24 hrs; active cases at 22,427

With 1,938 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of cases rose to 4,30,14,687, while the active cases further declined to 22,427

Covid-19: Follow risk assessment-based approach, Centre tells states

Amid declining Covid cases nationwide, the Centre on Wednesday asked states to follow a risk assessment-based approach in the opening of economic and social activities.

Reducing dose gap may help liquidate Covishield vaccine stocks faster

Liquidating stocks is critical for SII as it can store around 600-700 million doses at its site.

Moderna says its low-dose Covid vaccine shots work for kids under 6

The younger the child, the smaller the dose being tested. Moderna said a quarter of the dose it uses for adults worked well for youngsters under age 6

Novavax says its Covid-19 vaccine gets India authorisation for teens

The authorization is a global first for the age group for the vaccine, which is manufactured and marketed in India by the Serum Institute of India under the brand name Covovax.

Serum Institute seeks Covovax EUA for 7- to 11-year age group

Pune-based vaxmaker conducting trials on children aged 2 yrs and above

DCGI gives nod to phase-3 clinical trial of Covid vaccine Covovax

The vaccine has not been included in the country's inoculation programme against Covid-19

Two years of Covid: India sees rise in vaccination, decline in cases

India recorded nearly 350,000 cases during the third wave, however, deaths were muted, unlike in the US and Europe

India's Covid-19 restrictions still high relative to other nations

Subsequent waves reflect lower restrictions, compared to initial lockdown

Centre asks states to end all Covid containment measures from March 31

Masks and social distancing norms will continue: MHA