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FDA panel is first key test for Biden administration's Covid booster plan

A government advisory panel met to decide whether to endorse extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine

Maharashtra reports 3,586 new Covid-19 cases, records 67 deaths

Maharashtra on Friday reported 3,586 new coronavirus infections and 67 fatalities, taking the caseload to 65,15,111 and death toll to 1,38,389, a health department official said.

Over 1.8 mn people inoculated against Covid-19 in Gujarat govt mega drive

More than 1.8 million eligible citizens were vaccinated against COVID-19 till 7 pm during the mega vaccination drive organised by the Gujarat govt on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi's 71st birthday

First dose administered to 81.9% of targeted population: Kerala Health Min

Kerala has administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine to 81.9 per cent of the targeted population till September 17 while 33.4 per cent received the second dose also, State Health Minister said

Kerala reports 23,260 Covid-19 cases, records 131 fatalities today

Kerala logged 23,260 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the total affected in the state to 44,69,488, while 131 fatalities took the toll to 23,296.

Over 86% of Mumbai's population has antibodies against coronavirus: Survey

As much as 86.64 per cent of Mumbai's population has developed antibodies against coronavirus as per the latest sero-survey, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) claimed on Friday.

Mizoram extends Covid-restrictions till Oct 2, picnic resorts allowed

The Mizoram government on Friday extended the COVID-related restrictions in the state till October 2 with certain relaxations, as per an official order.

LIVE: Petrol, diesel won't be brought under GST yet, says Sitharaman

Coronavirus live updates: RBI says India's economy is set for 'escape velocity' from the pandemic; China preps for vaccine shots.

Andhra Pradesh reports 1,393 fresh Covid-19 cases, records 8 deaths

Andhra Pradesh recorded 1,393 fresh cases of Coronavirus, taking the total to 20,36,179 on Friday.

India administers 20 mn vaccine doses, sets new record on PM's birthday

The daily Covid vaccinations crossed the 10-mn mark for the fourth time in less than a month

Govt prioritising vaccinating eligible people in UP, Punjab: Report

Administering at least one dose of vaccine to the eligible population in states like UP and Punjab where assembly elections are scheduled to be held next year is on the priority list of the government

Kerala govt hails SC verdict of allowing offline Class 11 exams amid Covid

Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict allowing the Kerala government to hold physical exam for Class XI, the state government said it was prepared to hold the exam adhering to COVID-19 protocol.

DATA STORY: India adds 34,403 new cases; 320 deaths take toll to 444,248

India has so far administered 772,425,744 vaccine doses. That is 2313.91 per cent of its total caseload, and 55.36 per cent of its population

India adds 34,403 Covid-19 cases; active cases decline to 3,39,056: Govt

India saw a single-day rise of 34,403 new Covid-19 infections while the active cases have further declined to 3,39,056, according to Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

India's daily Covid vaccination crosses 10-mn mark for fourth time

'I believe that today we will all make a new record of vaccination and give it as a gift to PM Modi,' tweets Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Over 777.7 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states, UTs: Health Min

Over 77.77 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far through free of cost channel, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Friday.

India records 34,403 fresh Covid-19 cases, 320 additional deaths

India's overall infection tally has increased to 3,33,81,728, while the count of active cases has dipped to 3,39,056, according to Union health ministry data updated on Friday

Covid-19 pandemic had psychosocial impact on healthcare workers: ICMR study

The study findings point to the challenges at the organisational level which is reflected in the major changes in the working culture of HCWs who were ill-prepared for this change

Study finds witnessing abuse of sibling can lead to mental health issues

A new study showed that children who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatised as those witnessing violence by a parent against another parent

Covid in schools: How ventilation can help to combat spread of virus

Filtration systems, such as HEPA-grade air purifiers, have long been used indoors to deal with airborne dust and pollution