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Odisha coronavirus update: Logs 528 new Covid-19 cases, 5 more deaths

At least 528 more people, including 73 children, tested positive for Covid in Odisha, taking the tally to 10,27,959, while Boudh became first Covid free district in the state with no active case.

New Zealand imposes new vaccination requirement for non-citizen travellers

Full vaccination against Covid-19 will become a requirement for non-New Zealand citizens arriving in the country from November 1, a Minister said here on Sunday.

Over 889.4 million Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states, UTs: Centre

More than 889.4 million Covid vaccine doses have been provided to states and UTs so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.

India logs 22,842 Covid cases, vaccine coverage goes past 900-million mark

India reported a total of 22,842 fresh Covid cases, while recovery in the last 24 hours went up to 25,930 across the country.

India's active coronavirus cases stand at 270,557, lowest in 199 days

India added 22,842 new infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 33,813,903, while the active cases declined to 2,70,557, the lowest in 199 days

Singapore could see 5,000 coronavirus cases daily, says Minister

Singapore could see 5,000 daily Covid-19 cases next week, a top Minister has warned amid an ongoing coronavirus surge that is rising much quicker than projected

Global coronavirus caseload tops 234.5 mn, deaths surge to over 4.79 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 234.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.79 million and vaccinations soared to over 6.28 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Maharashtra: Thane district adds 254 Covid-19 cases, three deaths

With the addition of 254 coronavirus positive cases, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra mounted to 5,59,898, while the death of three patients pushed the toll to 11,416

Covid LIVE: Fully vaxxed students in Kerala can go to college from Oct 18

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 13,834 cases, Maharashtra 3,105, Delhi 47, Karnataka 589, Andhra Pradesh 809 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates

WHO to give approval to Covaxin this month, say top health experts

WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Expert on Immunization (SAGE) will be conducting a meeting on October 5 regarding EUL to Covaxin.

Theatres to open in Kerala from Oct 25; more relaxations announced

It was also decided during the meeting that from next Monday, all colleges will open for final year students while the regular classes for all students will start from October 18.

Covid: Delhi records one death, 33 new cases; positivity rate 0.05%

On Friday, 32 cases were recorded with a positivity rate of 0.05 per cent and on Thursday, 47 cases were recorded with a positivity rate of 0.06 per cent.

WHO has lifted barriers for Sputnik V approval: Russian Health Minister

Russia first applied for approval from the WHO for their vaccine in February but has not yet received an Emergency Use Listing (EUL).

Kerala logs 13,217 fresh coronavirus infections, 121 fatalities

There are 4,37,864 persons under observation of which 17,308 are in isolation wards of various hospitals.

Families committing suicide post Covid a matter of concern: Karnataka CM

Several instances have taken place where some family members ended their lives due to financial stress post COVID-19 lockdown

Merck's Covid pill results raise hopes for developing world

Potentially, the drug could be very cheap to manufacture and available at a low cost in developing nations, benefiting millions of people

Over 900 mn Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Health minister

The country-wide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers (HCWs) getting inoculated in the first phase.

Mizoram issues new Covid-19 guidelines with more relaxations

The new guidelines will come into effect on October 3 and will remain in force in the state till October 16

75 countries add to calls for global solidarity for vaccine equity

The pandemic knows no borders, the only solution lies in global solidarity, unity and multilateral cooperation, said the countries in a joint statement.

Covid-19 may trigger high sugar levels, worsen disease, says new study

Covid-19 infection triggers hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar levels, by disrupting key fat cells, bringing high risks of severe disease and death in many patients, according to a new study.