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Bihar makes RT-PCR negative report must for passengers coming from Kerala

The Bihar government has decided that people coming from the state will now have to produce negative RT-PCR reports.

Better than booster shots, non-vaccines promise to build Covid immunity

Monoclonal antibodies boost immune response to infections by binding to particular sites on the spike protein of the virus that causes Covid-19.

Blood clot risk much higher from Covid-19 than after vaccination: Study

The risk of blood clots is higher after infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus than after immunisation with Pfizer and AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines, according to a study

Kumbh Mela fake testing scam: Two Uttarakhand officials suspended

Two officials in Uttarakhand have been suspended for their alleged involvement in the fake COVID-19 testing scam during the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.

State govts should explore possibility of night curfew: Union home secy

Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired a meeting to review the steps taken by the state governments of Kerala and Maharashtra for checking the spread of Covid-19.

The hybrid work revolution after Covid-19 is already transforming economies

While a more permanent transformation of working life will have painful consequences for many inner-city businesses, economists see a recalibration underway that can revitalize smaller towns, suburbs

US plans Covid-19 booster shots at six months instead of eight: Report

Pfizer and BioNTech have already started the application process for the approval of its booster shot in people 16 and older

Japan suspends 1.63 mn doses of Moderna vaccine over contamination

Japan suspended use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine Thursday after contamination was found in unused vials, raising concern of a supply shortage

Celebrate festivals with caution, second Covid wave not yet over: Govt

The weekly positive rate has been less than 3 per cent for the eighth consecutive week

Over 610 million Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 61 crore, the Union health ministry said on Thursday.

Chhattisgarh reports 47 Covid-19 cases, zero death; active tally below 600

Chhattisgarh's Covid-19 tally mounted to 10,04,392 on Thursday with the detection of 47 new cases, while no fresh fatality due to the infection was reported in the state

At 397, Mumbai logs highest cases since July 28; 7 die, 507 recover

Mumbai reported 397 new Covid cases, the highest daily count in nearly a month, and seven fresh fatalities on Thursday, while 507 patients recovered from the infection, a senior civic official said.

100% teachers vaccinated in Bengal, all prepared to tackle 3rd wave: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said all teachers in the state have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccines

Unicef to provide India with 160 mn syringes for Covid vaccination

UNICEF India has signed a USD 15 million agreement with COVID-19 relief initiative Crypto Relief to procure an estimated 160 million syringes to support India in its inoculation drive

Zydus Cadila's Covid-19 vaccine can be available from first week of Oct

The Union government is expecting Zydus Cadila's needle-free COVID-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D to be available from the first week of October.

Clinical trials still ongoing on efficacy of 3rd jab: Centre to Kerala HC

Clinical trials are underway to ascertain efficacy of administering a third dose of Covid vaccine and it will take several months to complete, the Centre told the Kerala High Court on Thursday

Reducing gap between two doses of Covishield is being considered: Sources

Reducing the gap between two doses of Covishield is being considered and it will be discussed in the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India (NTAGI), official sources said

Delta sub-lineage AY.12 seen in states; needs closer examination: INSACOG

AY.12, a sub-lineage of Delta which is driving fresh cases in Israel, is being seen in many states in the country but the numbers need a closer examination, INSACOG has said in its latest bulletin

Over 98,000 vaccine doses administered in Delhi on Wednesday: Bulletin

A total of 98,548 Covid vaccines were administered in Delhi on August 25, according to the city government's vaccination bulletin issued on Thursday.

Karnataka CM urges Centre for 500,000 Covid vaccine doses daily from Sep

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai on Thursday met Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and requested him to supply 5 lakh doses of Covid vaccine daily to the state.