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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
 "Floundering pvt sales of vaccine in India deal blow to Russia's 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
 "60 students of residential college near Bengaluru test Covid positive")
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
 "Indian millennials prefer intl destinations with fewer Covid cases: 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
 "India reports 18,870 new Covid-19 cases, 378 additional deaths")
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
 "Wyoming city reflects vaccine hesitancy in conservative US")
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
 "At UNGA session, world leaders thank India for Covid-19 vaccine shipments")
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.
 "What is emergency-use authorisation of Covid-19 vaccines?")
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
 "Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for kids may not be available until November")
UK's Boris Johnson says Covid-19 bereaved will have role in inquiry
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he will appoint a chair this year to the planned public inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic and that bereaved families will have a role in the proceedings
 "UK's Boris Johnson says Covid-19 bereaved will have role in inquiry")
Serum Institute gets nod to start Covovax trials on children above 7 yrs
Co has already started trials on 12-year-olds and above; trials will start phase wise in children; Poonawalla has said by Jan-Feb trial data may be ready to seek approval
Save yourself a heartache by opting for cardiac cover, say experts
A health insurance plus critical illness combo should suffice for those with a family history of cardiac ailments
 "Save yourself a heartache by opting for cardiac cover, say experts")
New AstraZeneca tie-up to explore vaccine tech for cancer, heart disease
An Imperial College London start-up has tied up with British-Swedish biopharmaceutical major AstraZeneca to explore the therapeutic uses of its vaccine technology
 "New AstraZeneca tie-up to explore vaccine tech for cancer, heart disease")
Some north-eastern states lagging in Covid vaccination, shows data
At the current pace, some states in the northeast will take two years to vaccinate their entire eligible population
 "Some north-eastern states lagging in Covid vaccination, shows data")
Sanofi drops plans for messenger RNA vaccine against coronavirus
French drugmaker Sanofi said Tuesday it was shelving plans for a Covid-19 vaccine based on messenger RNA despite positive results from early stage testing
 "Sanofi drops plans for messenger RNA vaccine against coronavirus")
Indian carriers expect smooth landing for employees' vaccination drive
Airlines in India began vaccinating their staff from May at their own or partner camps
 "Indian carriers expect smooth landing for employees' vaccination drive")
No choice but to impose travel curbs to contain Covid-19, says China
China said on Tuesday that it has no choice but to take preventive measures like travel restrictions to contain Covid-19
 "No choice but to impose travel curbs to contain Covid-19, says China")
Covid LIVE: Kerala sees over 11k new cases in a day, TPR comes down to 11%
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 11,699 cases, Maharashtra 2,432, Delhi 32, Karnataka 504, Andhra Pradesh 618 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates
 "Covid LIVE: Kerala sees over 11k new cases in a day, TPR comes down to 11%")
Diligently working with WHO to obtain EUL for Covaxin: Bharat Biotech
The vaccine maker said it will make on announcement to indicate the availability of regulatory approval at an appropriate time
 "Diligently working with WHO to obtain EUL for Covaxin: Bharat Biotech")
Sri Lanka likely to end nation-wide Covid lockdown on October 1: Spokesman
Sri Lanka is planning to end the nation-wide lockdown on October 1 as the health authorities feel the current Covid-19 situation in the island nation has improved and is conducive to lift the curfew
 "Sri Lanka likely to end nation-wide Covid lockdown on October 1: Spokesman")