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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

India records 23,529 new coronavirus cases, 311 additional deaths

India recorded a single-day rise of 23,529 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, taking its infection tally to 3,37,39,980, while the count of active cases dipped to 2,77,020, the lowest in 195 days

Maharashtra: 315 new coronavirus cases in Thane, 3 more deaths

Thane has reported 315 new cases of coronavirus, taking the infection count in the Maharashtra district to 5,59,110, an official said on Thursday.

AstraZeneca to seek US approval for Covid-19 vaccine later this year

The pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will file a request for approval of its novel coronavirus vaccine in the US later this year, the company said in a statement

Covid-induced lockdowns hit private sector's overseas borrowing

Total external debt of the country rose by 2.1 per cent to $570 billion as of March-end 2021, against $558.4 billion a year ago

One in three Covid patients get at least one long-Covid symptom: Study

The most common long-Covid symptoms were breathing problems, abdominal symptoms, fatigue, pain and anxiety/depression

Vietnam in Covid-19 pandemic grip: Apple iPhone 13 wait gets longer

The disruption, which could ease as soon as mid-October, is linked to a constriction in supplies of modules for the phone's four models, as a significant number of components are assembled in Vietnam

Maharashtra logs 3,187 new Covid-19 cases, 49 deaths, 3,253 recoveries

Maharashtra reported 3,187 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday and 49 fresh deaths, taking the infection tally to 65,47,793 and the toll to 1,39,011, a health department official said

Delhi records 41 Covid-19 cases, zero fatality; positivity rate at 0.06%

The national capital recorded 41 coronavirus cases with a positivity rate of 0.06 per cent and zero fatality due to the infection on Wednesday, according to a health bulletin

Seven symptoms can be used to predict Covid-19 diagnosis: Study

A set of seven symptoms, considered together, can be used to maximise detection of Covid-19 in the community

Floundering pvt sales of vaccine in India deal blow to Russia's Sputnik V

Some industry officials said low demand and the extremely cold storage temperatures required have spurred at least three big hospitals to cancel orders for Sputnik V

60 students of residential college near Bengaluru test Covid positive

There were 485 students in the hostel, while the college has 22 teachers and 35 other staff

Indian millennials prefer intl destinations with fewer Covid cases: Report

Most Indian millennials are keen on taking an international holiday but are cautious about Covid restrictions and better connectivity, says a report

India reports 18,870 new Covid-19 cases, 378 additional deaths

India reported less than 20,000 Covid-19 cases for the third straight day, recording 18,870 new cases in the last 24 hours and taking the total caseload to 3,37,16,451, the Health Ministry said

Wyoming city reflects vaccine hesitancy in conservative US

As her beloved grandmother's health declined, Lauren Pfenning's family insisted that she get a COVID-19 vaccine before paying her a final visit

At UNGA session, world leaders thank India for Covid-19 vaccine shipments

World leaders thanked India for its help and support in combating the coronavirus pandemic through "early and meaningful" shipments of COVID-19 vaccine doses

What is emergency-use authorisation of Covid-19 vaccines?

There is this term 'Emergency Use Authorisation', or EUA, which is being used for vaccines or drugs that get the drug regulator's nod. But what does EUA for Covid vaccines mean? Let's find out.

Maharashtra: Thane registers 292 new Covid-19 cases, 4 more deaths

Thane has added 292 new cases of coronavirus, taking the infection count in the Maharashtra district to 5,58,795, an official said on Wednesday.

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for kids may not be available until November

Pfizer has submitted research to the U.S Food and Drug Administration on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children but the shots may not be available until November