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Covid-19 pandemic: Mumbai logs 6,032 new cases and 12 deaths

Mumbai has 31,856 active Covid cases

Seven Covid deaths, record 3,148 new cases in Himachal Pradesh

This is the highest spike in covid cases in the hill state in a single day

Assam logs biggest single-day spike of 8,339 new Covid-19 cases

The positivity rate stands at 12.89 per cent

Covid-19 pandemic: Over 1.59 billion jabs administered till date, says govt

The government rolled out the countrywide vaccination drive on January 16 last year with healthcare workers getting jabbed in the first phase

Over 50% of total 322 Covid positive SC employees recovered: Report

Sources termed as alarmist some news reports that out of around 1500 staff in the apex court and as many as 400 have tested positive to Covid in the third wave

Mild cases of Covid infection can lead to 'brain fog' for nine months

Mild Covid infection can cause attention and memory problems for months after recovery, new research suggests, the Daily Mail reported.

Active cases surge to 44,935 in Andhra Pradesh; Fresh cases cross 10,000

Active cases increased to 44,935 as Andhra Pradesh registered 10,057 fresh cases of Covid-19, the highest in a day after the first week of June 2021, with a positivity rate of about 22 per cent.

J-K sees Jan's highest single-day spike with 5,818 Covid cases, 4 deaths

There are 26,236 active cases in the union territory

Kerala reports 34,199 new coronavirus cases as TPR jumps to 37%

The trend of new Covid cases in Kerala has been on a high for the past one week and on Wednesday it recorded a staggering 34,199 cases taking the daily test positivity rate to 37.17 per cent

Beijing grapples with Delta, Omicron infections ahead of Winter Olympics

The city which is bracing to host the Winter Olympics from February 4 reported first case of Omicron variant on January 16

WHO counts 18 million coronavirus cases last week as omicron slows

The number of new coronavirus cases globally rose by 20 per cent last week to more than 18 million, marking a slowdown in the surge caused by the omicron variant's spread

30% individuals lose Covid vaccine-acquired immunity 6 months: Study

As much as 30 per cent individuals lose vaccine-acquired immunity after six months, according to a study conducted by AIG Hospitals along with the Asian Healthcare Foundation on Vaccine Immunity.

Covid positivity rate not low enough to lift restrictions: Delhi min

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Wednesday said COVID-19 positivity rate in the city is not low enough to lift the restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the infection

Both Omicron, Delta variants causing Covid case surge: Kerala health min

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday cautioned people against the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the state during the third wave

India's third Covid wave likely to peak on Jan 23: IIT Kanpur scientist

The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India may peak on January 23 with daily cases likely to remain below the four lakh mark, according to a scientist at the IIT-Kanpur.

Covid-19 situation under control in Mumbai, no reason to panic: BMC to HC

The BMC on Wednesday informed the Bombay High Court that the current COVID-19 situation in the city and its adjoining regions was "under control" and there was no reason for citizens to panic.

Beijing Winter Olympics marred by rising Covid-19 cases in China: Report

Weeks ahead of the Winter Olympics, China is witnessing a rise in COVID-19 cases in its major cities including Beijing despite the strict lockdown, said a media report.

Will monitor Covid situation for 3-4 days before reviewing curbs: Delhi min

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the government will monitor the COVID-19 situation for three to four days to confirm the trend of positivity rate before reviewing the curbs

SC summons AP, Bihar chief secretaries on disbursal of Covid death claims

The Supreme Court pulled up state governments for failing to disburse claims to the next of kin of Covid victims, and issued a show cause notice to the Andhra Pradesh chief secretary

Pfizer chief Albert Bourla wins $1 mn Genesis Prize for vaccine development

Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive of global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc., was awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize for his efforts in leading the development of a Covid-19 vaccine