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India's Serum Institute to boost vaccine exports gradually, report says

The firm plans raise exports substantially by January

Covid-19: Thane district's case count rises by 241, death toll by four

The coronavirus infection tally in Thane district of Maharashtra rose by 241 to 5,59,351, while the fatality count mounted to 11,410 with the death of four patients, an official said on Friday

Australia drugs regulator approves India-made AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid

China-made vaccine recognised as well as Australia starts to unwind some of the world's most intense pandemic border restrictions.

Health ministry says no third dose booster planned, focus is on second jab

Urges states to speed up second shot for healthcare workers

Nearly 890 million Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

Nearly 890 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have so far been administered in the country, the Union health ministry said on Thursday

Tamil Nadu reports 1,612 new Covid-19 cases, 28 fatalities on Thursday

Tamil Nadu added 1,612 new Covid-19 infections on Thursday, pushing the overall tally to 26,63,789, while 28 more deaths took the toll to 35,578, the health department said.

Bengal extends Covid curbs till Oct 30; allows movement during Durga Puja

West Bengal extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions till October 30 but allowed movement of people and vehicles at night during the Durga Puja festival from October 10-20, according to an order

Covid LIVE: Ahead of festive season, West Bengal extends curbs till Oct 30

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 12,161 cases, Maharashtra 3,187, Delhi 41, Karnataka 539, Andhra Pradesh 1,084 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates

ZyCoV-D to be introduced in Covid vaccination drive shortly: Govt

It will have a differential pricing than the jabs being used currently

Kerala reports 15,914 fresh Covid-19 cases, 122 deaths on Thursday

Kerala on Thursday logged 15,914 fresh COVID-19 cases and 122 deaths, which took the caseload to 46,80,885 and the toll to 25,087.

3-dose Zydus vaccine to be included in Covid vaccination programme: Govt

Sixty-nine per cent of the country's adult population has received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine and 25% has taken both doses, the government said on Thursday.

Govt exempts Covid-19 vaccine from customs duty till December 31

The government has exempted customs duty on COVID-19 vaccines for three months till December 31, which will boost domestic availability and make them cheaper.

No Chhat celebrations to be allowed in public places in Delhi: DDMA

No Chhat celebrations will be allowed at public places and river banks in Delhi, and fairs and food stalls will not be permitted during festivals, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority announced

Covid-19: Mumbai Mayor issues guidelines for reopening of schools

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Thursday announced strict standard operation procedures (SoPs) for reopening of school for classes 5 to 12 from October 4.

Odisha logs 602 fresh Covid-19 cases, 6 new fatalities on Thursday

Odisha's caseload surged to 10,26,476 as 602 people, including 96 children and adolescents, tested positive for the virus while six new fatalities pushed the coronavirus death toll to 8,198

Scientists' body expresses concern over WHO not granting EUL for Covaxin

A national network of scientists, AIPSN, has expressed concern over the World Health Organisation not granting emergency use listing for ICMR-Bharat Biotech's Covaxin.

Plasma diagnostic lab in Patna involved in selling fake RTPCR reports

Patna police have raided a plasma diagnostic lab and seized a large number of fake RT-PCR Covid-19 reports, police said.

Decision on Bharat Biotech's Covaxin EUL in October, says WHO

A decision on Bharat Biotech's submission seeking emergency use listing (EUL) for its Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine will be made in October, the World Health Organisation has said

Am I fully vaccinated without a coronavirus vaccine booster?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you're fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the J&J

Different rules across nations hurting business travel - Today's Special

Many countries are adopting different sets of rules to allow foreigners to enter their territory. This hurts business prospects at a time when all are looking for stronger and faster economic recover