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Here's how India flipped its Covid vaccine fortunes in a few months

Government said in May that Covishield output could reach 750 mn doses between August and December, but actual output could be more than 900 mn, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter

Covid-19: R-value drops below 1 in mid-September as cases decline

R-value, which reflects how rapidly coronavirus pandemic is spreading, dropped to 0.92 by mid-September after spiralling over 1 by August-end, according to researchers.

Paediatric Covaxin: Bharat Biotech completes phase 2/3 trials of vaccine

Bharat Biotech has completed Phase 2/3 trials of Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin for use in children under 18 years of age and is expected to submit the data by next week to the DCGI

Antibodies from original Covid strain may not help fight variants

People infected with the original strain of Covid that caused Covid-19 early in the pandemic produced a consistent antibody response, making two main groups of antibodies to bind to the spike protein

Jaishankar meets UK counterpart, urges early resolution of quarantine issue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the meeting with his UK counterpart Liz Truss in New York on Monday (local time) urged for early resolution of quarantine issue in mutual interest.

Over 797 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states, UTs: Centre

More than 797 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and UTs so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

'Criticism not at cost of national dignity': Adani on govt's Covid handling

Gautam Adani on Tuesday said media coverage cannot be biased under the garb of press freedom and criticism should not be at the cost of national dignity.

Covid created cycle of mental health struggles, physical inactivity: Report

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a cyclical public health problem by both exacerbating mental health challenges and making it more difficult for people to maintain physical activity

Another crisis bugs aviation industry after Covid-19: a shortage of pilots

Many airlines are aggressively trying to rehire pilots as well as cabin crew and ground staff, but that's not been a simple process and some jobs are left unfilled

Germany likely to offer Covid vaccines to kids in early 2022

Germany is likely to offer Covid-19 vaccines to children under 12 years of age in early 2022, Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn said

Evidence shows Covid vaccine is safe, effective for cancer patients

One of the studies, named VOICE, showed that patients with cancer who took Covid jab were protected regardless of the current oncology treatment.

Jaishankar raises Covid quarantine issue during meeting with UK counterpart

The meeting in New York between Jaishankar and Truss came the same day as the UK announced new COVID-related travel restrictions that sparked sharp criticism and concerns in India

DATA STORY: Uttar Pradesh's vaccination tally crosses 100 million milestone

India has so far administered 818,513,827 vaccine doses. That is 2442.99 per cent of its total caseload, and 58.66 per cent of its population

Covid-19: Active cases in India decline to 309,575, lowest in 184 days

India added 26,115 new cases of coronavirus infection taking the total tally to 3,35,04,534

India reports 26,115 fresh Covid-19 cases, 252 additional deaths

India on Tuesday reported 26,115 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Covid vax for younger kids, booster shots being prepared in US

Covid-19 vaccines for younger children and booster shots for at least those over 65 years old are being prepared in accordance with a tight schedule in the US

Alzheimer's Day 2021: What causes it? What we know, don't know and suspect

Alzheimer's Day 2021: A hallmark of Alzheimer's disease is gradual deterioration of memory. Here's all you need to know about the disease on World Alzheimer's Day 2021

Alzheimer's Day 2021: What types of memories are forgotten in this disease

World Alzheimer's Day 2021: Typically, Alzheimer's disease is associated with degeneration of brain cells (neurons) and related dementia that affects memory.

US to ease travel curbs for fully vaccinated foreign visitors

The US will no longer prohibit foreign visitors from entering the country starting from November if they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the White House said

Time is right: Why India still has 12-16 weeks between Covishield doses

Difference between the effectiveness of a single dose versus two doses is not that large for protection from hospitalisation and severe disease.