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Covid-19 pushes 80 million people in Asia into extreme poverty: ADB
Covid-19 pandemic has pushed an estimated 75 million to 80 million more people in developing Asia into extreme poverty as of last year compared with what would have happened without Covid, ADB said
 "Covid-19 pushes 80 million people in Asia into extreme poverty: ADB")
India to resume Covid vaccine exports in 2022: Head of govt expert panel
A second wave of Covil infections and local supply delays prompted the government to prioritize its own citizens and halted overseas shipments of vaccines in April.
 "India to resume Covid vaccine exports in 2022: Head of govt expert panel")
Maharashtra: 120 fresh Covid-19 cases in Thane, two more deaths
Thane has reported 120 new cases of coronavirus, taking the infection count in the Maharashtra district to 5,49,716, an official said on Tuesday.
 "Maharashtra: 120 fresh Covid-19 cases in Thane, two more deaths")
India logs 25,467 new Covid-19 cases; active cases decline to 3,19,551
India added 25,467 new Covid-19 cases, while the active cases declined to 3,19,551, comprising 0.98 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020
 "India logs 25,467 new Covid-19 cases; active cases decline to 3,19,551")
Covid-19: How will delta variant evolve? Here's what the theory tells us
Delta is not the end of the story for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. Here's what evolutionary theory tells us happens next
 "Covid-19: How will delta variant evolve? Here's what the theory tells us")
US FDA grants full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine
The FDA approved the two-dose vaccine for use in people over the age of 16.
 "US FDA grants full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine")
Work on non-Covid vaccines gives pharma firms an injection of hope
Approach drug regulator, seeking permission to conduct clinical trials
 "Work on non-Covid vaccines gives pharma firms an injection of hope")
Mumbai sees 226 coronavirus cases, reports 4 deaths, 297 recoveries
Mumbai on Monday reported 226 COVID-19 cases and four deaths, taking the tally to 7,41,391 and the toll to 15,951, a civic official said.
 "Mumbai sees 226 coronavirus cases, reports 4 deaths, 297 recoveries")
Covid LIVE: India's cumulative vaccination coverage at 590-mn mark
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Maharashtra recorded 4,141 fresh Covid-19 cases, 4,780 discharges, and 145 deaths in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Covid LIVE: India's cumulative vaccination coverage at 590-mn mark")
Vaccination certificate for trial participants to be issued via Co-WIN
People who participated in Covid-19 vaccine trials will be issued digital certificates through the Co-WIN portal, the Union health ministry said on Monday.
 "Vaccination certificate for trial participants to be issued via Co-WIN")
Delhi coronavirus update: Reports 24 new Covid-19 cases, no fatalities
The national capital recorded 17 C-19 cases, the lowest since March 28 last year, and zero death was reported for the fourth day, according to data shared by the health department here.
 "Delhi coronavirus update: Reports 24 new Covid-19 cases, no fatalities")
WHO head calls for two-month Covid-19 vaccine booster moratorium
The head of WHO called for a two-month moratorium on administering booster shots of Covid vaccines as a means of reducing global vaccine inequality and preventing emergence of new Covid variants.
 "WHO head calls for two-month Covid-19 vaccine booster moratorium")
Kerala coronavirus update: 13,383 Covid-19 cases, 90 deaths in 24 hours
Kerala on Monday saw 13,383 fresh cases of Covid-19 and 90 deaths, pushing the total infection count to 38,27,688 and toll of fatalities to 19,584 till date, an official press release here said.
 "Kerala coronavirus update: 13,383 Covid-19 cases, 90 deaths in 24 hours")
Schools to re-open after puja if Covid situation doesn't get worse: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said schools in the state will reopen after the puja vacations, provided the Covid-19 situation does not change for worse.
 "Schools to re-open after puja if Covid situation doesn't get worse: Mamata")
600,000 daily Covid cases likely if India doesn't vaccinate more: Study
Daily infections could reduce to 200,000 if the government executes its 10-million-a-day vaccination plan, the report stated
 "600,000 daily Covid cases likely if India doesn't vaccinate more: Study")
Set aside festivals, focus on health: Maha CM to Dahi Handi organisers
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray told organisers of upcoming Dahi Handi festival that state should set an example by setting aside celebration of festivals for some time for Covid to banish completely.
 "Set aside festivals, focus on health: Maha CM to Dahi Handi organisers")
Two passengers who landed in Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive
Two persons out of the 146 passengers who landed in Delhi from Afghanistan on Monday were found positive for Covid-19.
 "Two passengers who landed in Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive")
Multiplexes, theatres in Tamil Nadu to welcome guests from Aug 27
Multiplexes and theatres in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu, as well, will start receiving film lovers from August 27, nearly four months after cinema halls were closed
 "Multiplexes, theatres in Tamil Nadu to welcome guests from Aug 27")
Over 57 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states, UTs so far: Centre
More than 57.05 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to state and UTs so far, the Union Health ministry said on Monday
 "Over 57 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states, UTs so far: Centre")
US is expanding Covid vaccine manufacturing to donate doses: Fauci
The US is expanding its manufacturing of Covid-19 vaccines to help countries with low access to the lifesaving shots, the nations' top infectious disease expert has said.