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Over 881.4 mn Covid-19 doses provided to states/UTs so far: Health ministry
According to the ministry, over 5,28,28,050 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states/UTs to be administered
 "Over 881.4 mn Covid-19 doses provided to states/UTs so far: Health ministry")
Covid-19: Thane district's infection tally up by 293, death toll by three
With the addition of 293 coronavirus positive cases, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra mounted to 5,59,644, while the death of three patients took the toll to 11,413
 "Covid-19: Thane district's infection tally up by 293, death toll by three")
India registers 24,354 new Covid-19 cases, 234 fresh fatalities
India logged 24,354 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 3,37,91,061, while the active cases declined to 2,73,889, according to the Union health ministry's data updated on Saturday.
 "India registers 24,354 new Covid-19 cases, 234 fresh fatalities")
California becomes first US state with Covid vaccine mandate for schools
California became the first state in the United States to announce plans to require student vaccination for Covid-19 by adding the vaccine to the list of vaccinations required for school
 "California becomes first US state with Covid vaccine mandate for schools")
Argentina to start Covid vaccination of children aged 3-11 by end of 2021
Argentina has confirmed more than 5.25 million COVID-19 cases so far, with over 115,000 fatalities.
 "Argentina to start Covid vaccination of children aged 3-11 by end of 2021")
India to play important roles in ending this pandemic: USAID administrator
India is going to play one of the most important roles on planet earth in bringing this (COVID-19) pandemic to an end, a top Biden administration official has said
 "India to play important roles in ending this pandemic: USAID administrator")
US hits 700,000 Covid-19 deaths just as cases begin to fall
The United States reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone Friday, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down
 "US hits 700,000 Covid-19 deaths just as cases begin to fall")
Australia drugs regulator approves Covishield for incoming travelers
It is not immediately clear whether the TGA's approval for Covishield will facilitate immediate travel to Australia by Indian students waiting to return to that country
 "Australia drugs regulator approves Covishield for incoming travelers")
Number of weekly Covid-19 cases, deaths continue to decline globally: WHO
The Covid-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update, released this week, said over 3.3 million new cases and over 55,000 new deaths were reported around the world during the week of September 2026, 2021
 "Number of weekly Covid-19 cases, deaths continue to decline globally: WHO")
Merck says it has first effective antiviral pill against Covid-19 pandemic
Drug cuts hospitalisation, deaths by 50%, shows an analysis of a late-stage trial
 "Merck says it has first effective antiviral pill against Covid-19 pandemic")
10-day home quarantine for all UK travellers as India amends guidelines
Revised guidelines mirror those of UK govt and are being implemented following Britain's decision to treat fully-vaccinated Indians as non-vaccinated as a part of its new travel rules
 "10-day home quarantine for all UK travellers as India amends guidelines")
Dip in Covid-specific policy sales as consumers go for comprehensive covers
However, despite losing money on short-term Covid products, insurers say they will offer them till the regulator specifies
 "Dip in Covid-specific policy sales as consumers go for comprehensive covers")
Kerala Health Minister launches pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for infants
Kerala Health Minister Veena George launched the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for infants as part of the state's Universal Immunisation Programme at the Government Women And Children's Hospital
 "Kerala Health Minister launches pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for infants")
10-day quarantine for all UK citizens arriving in India from Monday: Report
The British nationals, irrespective of their vaccination status, will again have to undertake RT-PCR test on Day 8 of their arrival in India, sources told PTI
 "10-day quarantine for all UK citizens arriving in India from Monday: Report")
Covid: Delhi records 32 new cases, zero deaths; positivity rate 0.05%
The death toll due to the coronavirus infection in Delhi stands at 25,087
 "Covid: Delhi records 32 new cases, zero deaths; positivity rate 0.05%")
Kerala logs 13,834 fresh coronavirus infections, 95 fatalities
Among the districts, Thrissur reported the highest number of fresh Covdi-19 cases
 "Kerala logs 13,834 fresh coronavirus infections, 95 fatalities")
Only five deaths due to Covid recorded in September in Delhi: Data
Only five fatalities due to the coronavirus infection were reported in September in Delhi amid reduction in number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the national capital, according to official figures.
 "Only five deaths due to Covid recorded in September in Delhi: Data")
Need to expand Covid vaccination coverage among older population: WHO
On the UN International Day of Older Persons, the WHO called on countries and partners to intensify action to foster healthy ageing.
AIIMS Delhi Director hopes for early approval of Covaxin by WHO
The dossier of Bharat Biotech is under review since July.
 "AIIMS Delhi Director hopes for early approval of Covaxin by WHO")
India's Serum Institute to boost vaccine exports gradually, report says
The firm plans raise exports substantially by January
 "India's Serum Institute to boost vaccine exports gradually, report says")