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South Africa detects new variant of interest of Covid-19 C.1.2

South Africa has identified a potential variant of interest (VOI) of Covid-19 that is assigned to the PANGO lineage C.1.2

Recruitment of volunteers for trial of Covovax vaccine on children begins

Recruitment of volunteers for the phase 2/3 clinical trial of Covid-19 vaccine Covovax among children aged 2 to 17 years began on Sunday at the Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research here

Bengal logs 650 new coronavirus infections, six fresh fatalities

The state's coronavirus death toll rose to 18,423

UAE capital mandates booster shot for Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine recipients

The capital of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday ordered all residents who received the Chinese state-backed Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine over six months ago to get a booster shot by September 20

Rise in Kerals's Covid-19 cases: Plan to test more people recast

With Kerala recording over 30,000 Covid-19 cases in last four days, Health Minister of State Veena George on Sunday said the government has renewed its plan to test more number of people than before

Karnataka coronavirus update: 1,262 new Covid-19 cases, 17 deaths

Karnataka reported 1,262 fresh Covid-19 cases and 17 deaths on Sunday, taking the total number of infections to 29,47,255 and the toll to 37,278

Andhra Pradesh registers over 1,500 fresh coronavirus infections

The gross recoveries went up to 19,83,119 as 1,213 infected persons got cured in 24 hours ending 9 am on Sunday.

Himachal Pradesh completes 100% Covid-19 first dose innoculation

State health minister said that on Saturday, Himachal Pradesh had become the first state in the country to complete vaccination of the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine for the 18 plus age group.

Uttar Pradesh reports 2 more Covid fatalities, 14 new infections

The toll due to the viral disease in Uttar Pradesh rose to 22,818

Covid LIVE: Staff shortage affected patients most, says Maharashtra survey

Maharashtra says 'slight increase' in Covid-19 cases is worrying; Japan investigates deaths of two people who had been administered Moderna's vaccines.

Bharat Biotech scouts international Covid-19 vaccine partners

Bharat Biotech said it was exploring opportunities with its international partners who have expertise in commercial-scale manufacturing of inactivated viral vaccines.

Mandaviya launches first commercial batch of Covaxin made in Ankleshwar

Union Minister said in the event that India is focused on slowing the spread of COVID-19 in the country, and the key to achieving this lies in the swift and efficient administration of vaccines.

Odisha reports 849 fresh coronavirus infections, 68 fatalities

With this, the total cases in the state stand at 10,06,503 including 7,820 active cases.

UP: Bareilly court acquits 12 Tablighi Jamaat members, including 9 Thais

Twelve members of Tablighi Jamaat, including nine Thai nationals, were acquitted for lack of evidence by a local court here on Friday, officials said.

71 new Covid-19 cases push Arunachal Pradesh's tally to 52,831

Seventy-one more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, pushing the total caseload in the northeastern state to 52,831, a senior health official said here on Sunday

India records 45,083 new Covid-19 cases, 460 fresh fatalities

India added 45,083 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,26,95,030

Sri Lanka receives 300,000 doses of vaccine donated by China's PLA

Sri Lanka's Defence authorities on Saturday received a batch of 300,000 doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine, donated by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China

Okinawa in Japan finds contaminants in Moderna Covid-19 vaccines: Report

The Okinawa vaccines are from different Moderna lots already suspended by the Japanese government due to reports of contamination, NHK said

2 die in Japan after taking their second dose of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

The Japanese health ministry said on Saturday that two men had died after each received two shots of Moderna Inc.'s Covid-19 vaccine, local media reported

Pakistan's daily Covid fatalities exceed 100 for the second time in August

The daily Covid-19 fatalities in Pakistan exceeded a 100 for the second time in August on Saturday.