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Maharashtra Covid-19 update: Caseload grows by 4,057, death toll by 67

Maharashtra reported 4,057 coronavirus positive cases on Sunday, which took the state's infection tally to 6,486,174, while the death of 67 patients pushed the toll to 137,774, health department said

WHO identifies Mu Covid-19 variant as a 'variant of interest'

The World Health Organisation on August 30 listed the Mu Covid-19 variant as a 'variant of interest'

Over 8,000 administered Covid-19 vaccine in Delhi today: CoWin data

A total of 8,326 people were administered Covid-19 vaccine in the national capital on Sunday, according to data on CoWin portal.

Karnataka okays toned down Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

The night curfew in place currently, will remain in force during the festival period.

Kerala records 26,701 fresh coronavirus infections, 74 fatalities

The test positivity rate (TPR) was found to be 17.17 per cent

Covid LIVE: Kerala sees 26,701 new cases, 74 deaths in last 24 hours

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Covid: 30 new cases, zero death in Delhi; positivity rate 0.05%

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Team India coach Ravi Shastri tests Covid positive, support staff isolate

There is no threat to the ongoing fourth Test against England as all the other playing members have tested negative

Haryana government extends Covid-driven restrictions for two weeks

A decision to allow students to attend classes physically in residential universities shall be taken on October 15

Kerala health system on heightened alert with advent of Nipah amid Covid

The experts said that "intensive contact tracing" and quarantine of all primary contacts were the two main steps to be taken to ensure effective control over spread of the infection.

TN steps up surveillance at border after Kerala boy dies of Nipah

Tamil Nadu has stepped up fever surveillance at the borders after a 12-year-old boy from Kerala died due to Nipah on Sunday early morning.

Two health workers show symptoms of Nipah infection: Kerala Health Minister

Two more people have been identified with symptoms of Nipah virus infection, Kerala health minister Veen George said here on Sunday.

Wealthy nations will have 1.2 billion Covid-19 doses they don't need

Health advocates worry that the slow pace will prolong the pandemic and increase the risk more worrisome variants will emerge

India records 42,766 new coronavirus cases, 308 fresh fatalities

With 42,766 people testing positive for the novel coronavirus infection in a day, India's infection tally rose to 3,29,88,673, while active cases registered an increase for the fifth consecutive day

80% of Mumbai's adult population received at least 1 Covid-19 shot: BMC

A total of 1.3 lakh COVID-19 vaccines doses were administered in the Mumbai district on Saturday, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal.

Delta surge means this is as good as it gets for global growth

Data over the past week captured a worldwide weakening as infections hit travel and spending and worsen supply bottlenecks that are dampening manufacturing and trade

India administers over 680 million coronavirus vaccine doses so far

India has administered over 680 Covid-19 vaccine doses so far since the rollout of the vaccination drive on January 16 this year

DATA STORY: India administers 13 mn doses in 24 hrs; Kerala posts 30k cases

India has so far administered 654,113,508 vaccine doses. That is 1993.58 per cent of its total caseload, and 46.88 per cent of its population

Maharashtra coronavirus update: Reports 4,130 Covid-19 cases, 64 deaths

Maharashtra on Saturday reported 4,130 new coronavirus cases and 64 fatalities, the state health department said.

Kerala coronavirus update: 29,682 new cases; slight dip in TPR at 17.54 pc

Kerala continued to report a high number of Covid-19 infections, with 29,682 cases and 142 deaths on Saturday, while the Total Positivity Rate saw a slight dip.