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Review of Covaxin underway, expect a recommendation within 24 hours: WHO
A technical advisory group of the WHO reviewing data on Covaxin for the emergency use listing of India's vaccine and if it is satisfied a recommendation is expected within the next 24 hours or so
 "Review of Covaxin underway, expect a recommendation within 24 hours: WHO")
Over 1.03 billion vaccine doses administered in India so far, says govt
India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 103 crore with over 51 lakh vaccine doses administered on Tuesday, the Union health ministry said
 "Over 1.03 billion vaccine doses administered in India so far, says govt")
Delhi records 41 Covid-19 cases, zero death; positivity rate at 0.08%
Delhi reported 41 fresh Covid-19 cases at a positivity rate of 0.08 per cent while there was no fatality due to the infection, according to data shared by the health department
 "Delhi records 41 Covid-19 cases, zero death; positivity rate at 0.08%")
Centre asks West Bengal to immediately undertake a review of Covid cases
The Centre has asked the state government to immediately undertake a review of cases and deaths, and stressed on the importance of ensuring Covid-safe festivities.
 "Centre asks West Bengal to immediately undertake a review of Covid cases")
Mumbai logs under-300 Covid-19 cases for 2nd day; 5 die, 329 recover
Mumbai reported 293 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, an uptick from a day ago, and five fresh fatalities, taking the tally of Covid-19 cases to 7,54,249 and the death toll to 16,225
 "Mumbai logs under-300 Covid-19 cases for 2nd day; 5 die, 329 recover")
Kerala registers 7,163 fresh Covid infections, 482 fatalities
As many as 79,122 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.
 "Kerala registers 7,163 fresh Covid infections, 482 fatalities")
ZyCoV-D vaccine pricing close to being finalised, says Mandaviya
The RNA-based vaccine, meant for the age group of 12 to 18 besides adults, got the Emergency Use Authorisation from the drug regulator on August 20.
 "ZyCoV-D vaccine pricing close to being finalised, says Mandaviya")
Mandaviya to meet health ministers of States on Wed over Covid vaccination
The Centre on Saturday asked the States and Union Territories (UTs) to speed up the vaccination programme with focus on second Covid doses across the country
Review of India's indigenous Covaxin shot underway, WHO says
Millions of Indians have taken the shot produced by Bharat Biotech but many have been unable to travel pending the WHO approval
Study finds 'robust' evidence that COVID-19 is seasonal infection
Higher transmission rates were associated with lower temperatures and humidity, the report said.
 "Study finds 'robust' evidence that COVID-19 is seasonal infection")
Future health depends on radical change in digital technologies: Report
Digital technologies are transforming all areas of life and health, a trend that has been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, but the benefits of these advances are not reaching everyone equally.
 "Future health depends on radical change in digital technologies: Report")
Vaccination drive: More people turning up for second dose compared to Sept
Second dose vaccinations are picking up pace, as the ratio of those turning up for the second dose is increasing
 "Vaccination drive: More people turning up for second dose compared to Sept")
12,428 new Covid-19 cases in India; daily rise lowest in 238 days
India saw a single-day rise of 12,428, while the active cases declined to 163,816
 "12,428 new Covid-19 cases in India; daily rise lowest in 238 days")
Covid vaccine Corbevax to be rolled out by Nov-end, says Biological E Ltd
On October 14, Biological E said that it would submit final data on COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax till November end, informed Government sources.
 "Covid vaccine Corbevax to be rolled out by Nov-end, says Biological E Ltd")
China locks down thousands in North to contain Covid-19 outbreak
The lockdown comes a day after a warning from National Health Commission officials that the outbreak would continue to worsen after spreading to 11 provinces in about a week
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Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids showed strong results, says Moderna
Health officials are aiming to get immunizations to younger children before the holiday season, when travel and indoor activity can bring an increased risk of infection
 "Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids showed strong results, says Moderna")
US to lift travel restrictions for incoming foreign nationals from Nov 8
The US will lift all travel restrictions for incoming non-citizen, non-immigrant travellers from November 8, with only limited exceptions
 "US to lift travel restrictions for incoming foreign nationals from Nov 8")
NPPA fixes price caps for 12 anti-diabetic medicines
These include glimepiride tablet of strength 1 mg, with ceiling price at Rs 3.6 per tablet, while that for 2 mg is Rs 5.72 per tablet
 "NPPA fixes price caps for 12 anti-diabetic medicines")
Will offer free jabs to children with 'specified co-morbidities': Apollo
Apollo Hospitals, in a statement, said, however, it is an "indicative list" and the "final list of co-morbidities eligible for free vaccination would be as per the list published by the government"
EU drug regulator OKs booster doses of Moderna's Covid-19 shot
The booster dose consists of half the dose normally given to adults