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Europe is only region with increasing coronavirus deaths, says WHO
The World Health Organisation says coronavirus deaths in Europe rose by 5 per cent in the last week, making it the only region in the world where COVID-19 mortality increased.
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DATA STORY: India logs 10,197 new cases; death toll rise to 464,153
India has so far administered 1,136,879,685 vaccine doses. That is 3299.47 per cent of its total caseload, and 81.29 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 10,197 new cases; death toll rise to 464,153")
AP Governor Biswabhusan Harichandran admitted to hospital with Covid-19
: Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan was admitted to AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad on Wednesday after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, his Press Secretary said.
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MP lifts Covid curbs; business, cinemas to function at 100% capacity
Restaurants, cinema halls, theaters, sports activities etc would also be allowed to function at 100 per cent capacity.
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UK inflation surges to highest rate in nearly a decade as energy costs rise
UK inflation surged to the highest level in nearly a decade in October as energy costs soared and prices rebounded after sharp declines during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Fully-vaccinated number exceeds partially jabbed for first time: Health Min
The country has in total administered over 1.14 billion doses as per provisional reports
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Germany sees 52,826 new Covid-10 cases, seeks earlier boosters
Germany's disease control agency reported 52,826 new coronavirus cases Wednesday as infection rates continue to climb.
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Covid: Number of people fully vaccinated surpasses partially vaccinated
The number of fully vaccinated individuals against Covid-19 has surpassed the partially vaccinated eligible population for the first time in the country
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Covid positive test linked to fatigue, mental illness, sleep issues: Study
People who tested positive for Covid-19 had an increased risk of mental illness, fatigue and sleep problems, finds a new study.
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WHO chief says Covid-19 vaccine disparity must stop: Voice of America
The WHO chief noted in a press briefing on Friday that six times more Covid-19 boosters are administered a day than primary doses in low-income countries, VOA said in the report.
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India records 10,197 new cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, 301 deaths
India reported 10,197 fresh Covid cases and 301 deaths in the last 24 hours
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Jammu imposes night curfew amid rise in Covid-19 cases, positivity rate
A night curfew has been imposed in Jammu from Wednesday due to the rising COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate has increased beyond 0.2 per cent
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US CDC issues 'Level One' Covid-19 travel health notice for India
Early this year, the US had put India in Level 4, asking its citizens not to travel to India
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Pfizer to allow generic versions of its Covid-19 pill in 95 countries
The voluntary licensing agreement between Pfizer and the MPP will allow the United Nations-backed group to grant sub-licenses to qualified generic drug manufacturers
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Over 10 million people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in Assam
The number of persons fully vaccinated against COVID-19 crossed the one-crore mark in Assam on Tuesday
Times Square is back open on New Year's Eve with vaccination proof
Tom Harris, the president of the Times Square Alliance, said all spectators aged 5 and over will be asked to show proof of full vaccination
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Tamil Nadu to hold two mega vaccination drives every week: Govt
Beginning September 12, Tamil Nadu has been conducting mass vaccination campaigns during the weekends in its fight against Covid-19 pandemic through 50,000 vaccination camps across Tamil Nadu
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Covid-19: Goa task force gives nod to reopen schools for classes 1 to 8
The Goa government's task force on COVID-19 on Tuesday recommended starting in-person classes for students of grades 1 to 8 from November 22 with safety protocols.
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Pfizer's anti-Covid pill can be made by Indian drug firms without royalties
Pharma major will waive royalties on sales in all countries covered by the MPP agreement apart from poor nations
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Gujarat reports 35 new Covid-19 cases, zero death; active tally at 253
Gujarat on Tuesday reported 35 new coronavirus cases, raising its infection tally to 8,27,014, while no fresh death due to the disease was reported in the state, the health department said
 "Gujarat reports 35 new Covid-19 cases, zero death; active tally at 253")