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Covaxin has cellular immune memory to Covid for at least 6 months: NII

Covaxin has immunological memory to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants of concern for at least up to six months, National Institute of Immunology director in-charge Pushkar Sharma said

Govt allows SII to export 5 cr doses of Covid vaccine Covovax to Indonesia

The government has permitted export of 5 crore doses of Covovax, a Covid-19 vaccine domestically produced here by the Serum Institute of India

Death of 3 infants in Bengal hospital not because of Covid: official

Three infants have died at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital here in 24 hours till early on Monday, a senior official of the medical establishment said.

Belgium expedites decision on Covid-19 measures amid rise in cases

Belgium's government is bringing forward a meeting to decide on tighter measures to control the spread of Covid-19 amid a rapid increase in infections and hospital admissions in the nation.

DATA STORY: India logs 10,229 new cases; death toll rises to 463,655

India has so far administered 1,123,430,478 vaccine doses. That is 3261.27 per cent of its total caseload, and 80.33 per cent of its population

India's cumulative coronavirus vaccination coverage crosses 1.12 bn mark

According to the health ministry, 43,26,35,344 vaccine doses were administered as the first dose and 17,04,47,156 vaccine doses were given as the second dose in the age group 18-44 years.

Over 202 mn unutilized Covid vaccine doses still available with states

The ministry said that so far 1,24,90,65,030 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories through the free of cost channel and through the direct state procurement category.

Malaysia reports 5,162 new Coronavirus infections, 45 more deaths

Another 45 more deaths have been reported, bringing the death toll to 29,676.

Tamil Nadu inoculates 163,2000 people in eight mega vaccination camp

The Tamil Nadu Health Department said that 16.32 lakh people were inoculated against Covid-19 as part of the state's eighth mega vaccination camp.

India records 10,229 new Covid infections; active cases decline to 1,34,096

India's Covid tally rose to 3,44,47,536 with 10,229 people testing positive, while active cases have declined to 1,34,096, lowest in 523 days, according to Health Ministry's data updated on Monday

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 253.2 mn, deaths surge to more than 5.10 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 253.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.10 million and vaccinations soared to over 7.46 billion, according toJohns Hopkins University.

Israel approves coronavirus vaccines for children of ages 5 to 11 years

Israel on Sunday approved giving the COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11.

UK coronavirus update: Records another 36,517 new Covid cases, 63 deaths

The UK has registered 36,517 new Covid-19 infections and 63 coronavirus related deaths, bringing the total loss of lives to 142,898, according to the latest official figures.

Covid-19 pandemic: Bengal reports 875 new cases, 7 more fatalities

The new cases raised the coronavirus tally in the state to 16,04,193

Maharashtra reports 956 Covid-19 cases, 18 deaths; 966 recover

Maharashtra's Covid tally rose to 66,24,300

Covid-19 pandemic: Goa sees 18 cases, no death; 40 recover

The Covid-19 tally in Goa reached 1,78,485

Kerala coronavirus update: Reports 5,848 new Covid cases, 65 deaths

Kerala recorded 5,848 fresh coronavirus infections and 65 deaths on Sunday, raising the caseload to 50,61,072 and the toll to 35,750.

Karnataka coronavirus update: 236 new Covid cases, 2 deaths in 24 hrs

Karnataka on Sunday reported 236 fresh COVID-19 cases and two deaths taking the caseload and cumulative fatalities to 29,91,850 and 38,145 respectively, the health department said.

Delhi coronavirus update: Records 36 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death in 24 hrs

The national capital reported 36 new cases of Covid-19 and one death in a day while the positivity rate stood at 0.07 per cent, according to data shared by health department here on Sunday.

IMA urges Covid vax, including booster dose if needed, for all diabetics

Noticing their vulnerabilities, IMA on Sunday demanded Covid-19 vaccination for all diabetes patients, including a third dose, if needed.