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Covid-19 pandemic: Nashik sees 2,417 new cases and two fatalities

There are currently 14,827 patients undergoing treatment in the district

Covid-19 pandemic: Seven deaths in Himachal Pradesh, 2,368 new cases

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the state has climbed to 15,618 from 14,918 on Wednesday

Govt issues revised Covid guidelines on use of drugs, masks for children

Those aged 6-11 years may wear it depending on the ability of the child to use a mask safely and appropriately under direct supervision of parents

Omicron patients below 60 years can take paracetamol, says expert

People below 60 years of age with no comorbidities, infected by the Omicron variant, can begin their treatment with paracetamol, Dr Shashank Joshi, member of Maharashtra's Covid task force, said.

Covid-19: Kerala reports 62 fresh Omicron cases, new strain tally at 707

Kerala on Thursday reported 62 more Omicron cases, a variant of coronavirus, and took the total number of people affected by the new strain to 707, said the State Health Department.

Covid: 47,754 new cases recorded in Karnataka, 30,540 from Bengaluru alone

The total number of active cases across the state is now 293,231

Two Sputnik doses provide two times higher antibodies than Pfizer: Study

A study has found that two doses of Sputnik V provide two times higher virus neutralising antibodies against the Omicron variant of COVID-19 than two doses of the Pfizer vaccine

At 286,000, US jobless claims surge to three-month high on Omicron impact

The Federal Reserve might reconsider plans to ease its massive support for the economy if claims stay above 250,000 as the Fed's March policy meeting approaches, says an analyst

Record 5,992 fresh Covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir, 7 more die

The previous highest one-day jump in infections was recorded on Wednesday when 5,818 fresh cases were registered in the Union Territory

Kerala logs highest ever daily Covid cases at 46,387; 199,041 active cases

However, in a relief to the state's health sector, only 3% are admitted to the hospitals

Dolo pill breaks sales record in pandemic as manufacturer makes a fortune

The Covid-19 pandemic has made several healthcare and pharma players billionaires and the makers of Dolo 650

Booster dose provides good antibody protection against Omicron: Lancet

A third 'booster' dose of Covid-19 vaccine successfully raises antibody levels that neutralise the Omicron variant, according to laboratory findings.

Deaths significantly less in 3rd Covid wave due to high vaccination: Govt

Govt said 94% of India's adults have been administered first dose of Covid vaccine, while 72% are fully vaccinated

Karnataka govt to decide on relaxing Covid curbs tomorrow: Minister

A day ahead of the Karnataka government deciding about the future of COVID-19 curbs, Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Thursday said both lives and livelihood of the people will be considered,

Covid-19: Maharashtra govt allows reopening of schools from Jan 24

Maharashtra minister Varsha Gaikwad on Thursday said that schools for Classes 1 to 9 in the state can be reopened for offline classroom sessions from January 24.

Covid wave peak in Delhi may be gone but can't say out of danger zone: Jain

Delhi Health Minister claimed that Delhi is still conducting more daily tests than other states

Europeans considers new Covid pandemic strategy: accepting the virus

When the coronavirus pandemic was first declared, Spaniards were ordered to stay home for more than three months. For weeks, they were not allowed outside even for exercise.

FDA may authorise Pfizer's Covid vax for kids under 5 in Feb: Fauci

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is likely to approve Pfizer's Covid vaccine for children under 5 years of age in February, White House chief medical advisor Anthony Fauci has said.

Kriya Medical Tech gets ICMR approval for Covid-19 testing kit

Kriya Medical Technologies on Thursday said it has received Indian Council of Medical Research approval for Krivida Novus COVID-19 testing kit

Chinese citizens running out of food, essentials amid harsh Covid-19 curbs

China's heavy-handed and draconian approach to handling Covid-19 lockdowns has left millions of its residents struggling to meet basic daily needs, said a media report