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Over 164.96 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Govt

The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day

Covid-19 pandemic: Rajasthan adds 8,125 fresh cases and 21 deaths

As many as 14,884 more patients recovered from coronavirus in the state

Nashik sees 2,696 fresh coronavirus cases, five deaths; 2,900 recover

The Covid-19 tally in Nashik in Maharashtra reached 4,61,984 on Friday after 2,696 cases were detected

Covid-19: Himachal Pradesh reports 10 more cases of Omicron variant

Ten more cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been reported in Himachal Pradesh, taking the total count to 25

MP sees 7,763 Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths; positivity rate dips to 10.8%

The Covid-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh touched 9,41,456 on Friday after the detection of 7,763 cases, while the toll increased to 10,602

Coronavirus pandemic: Mumbai records 1,312 fresh cases and ten deaths

Mumbai on Friday reported 1,312 new coronavirus infections and ten fatalities

Indian-origin experts urge UK to back patent waiver for vaccine parity

India and South Africa had introduced a proposal at the WTO for such a patent waiver for fairer vaccine access for the developing world

Over 60% kids aged 15-18 yrs received first dose of Covid-19 vaccine: Govt

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the children, saying Young India showed the way

Covid can remain active in some people for over 7 months: Study

A team of international researchers have found that the novel coronavirus can continue to be present in some human bodies upto 232 days.

Delhi witnesses less RTPCR testing compared to last few weeks

As COVID cases tend to plummet, Delhi witnessed a decline in RTPCR tests this week compared to the past three weeks.

Mansukh Mandaviya asks states and UTs to focus more on teleconsultation

He also said more than the projected requirements of Covid vaccine doses were provided to the states and the UTs

Southern states asked to focus on 5-fold strategy against Covid

Union Health Minister asked the southern states to focus on the 5-fold strategy of 'Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate and Adherence to Covid Appropriate Behaviour' along with effective surveillance

Only Pondy sets Covid curbs without full lockdown, says Lt Governor

Puducherry government was keen on protecting livelihood sources and also economy, she said

Covid-19 pandemic: Sikkim reports 165 new cases, one more fatality

The Himalayan state has 1,450 active cases

Trying to bring Sputnik M vaccine for adolescents to India: Dr Reddy's

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Friday said it is in discussions with the Indian drug regulator to bring Russia's Sputnik M, a COVID-19 vaccine for the 12 to18-year-old category, to India.

Covid-19 pandemic: J&K reports 4,354 new cases and five more deaths

Srinagar district recorded the highest of 916 cases

Delhi records 4,044 Covid cases, 25 deaths; positivity rate down to 8.60%

The national capital's case count increased to 176,441

Covid-19 pandemic: Kerala logs 54,537 new cases and 352 deaths

Ernakulam reported the highest number of cases today--10,571

Study finds SARS-CoV-2 may remain active for longer than quarantine period

A new study has detected that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can infect a person for more than 200 days in an atypical case.

Andhra Pradesh records 12,561 fresh coronavirus cases, 12 deaths

Andhra Pradesh reported 12,561 fresh cases of COVID-19 and 12 more deaths on Friday.