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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 211.7 mn, deaths surged to 4.43 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 211.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.43 million and vaccinations soared to over 4.92 billion

Maharashtra's Thane logs 196 new Covid-19 cases, 5 more deaths

With the addition of 196 new cases of coronavirus, the infection count in Maharashtra's Thane district has gone up to 5,49,596, an official said on Monday

Manipur CM launches Covid-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday launched Covid-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme to provide assistance to those who had been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the State.

As virus evolves, why eliminating Covid-19 seems an impossible dream

Many countries now have high levels of the virus circulating and aren't aiming to eradicate it. And it's unlikely countries with few infections can continue to keep Covid-19 at bay

Global coronavirus update: UK records another 32,253 Covid-19 cases

Another 32,253 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 6,492,906, according to official figures released Sunday

Zydus to soon start work on developing a vaccine for Delta variant

Also plans trials for children aged three years and above. Its needle-free injection is to be assembled in India

Kerala sees 10,402 new Covid-19 cases, TPR is 16.41 per cent

Kerala reported 10,402 COVID-19 positive cases and 66 related deaths on Sunday, taking the total number of those affected in the state by the viral infection to 3,814,305

4,141 new coronavirus cases, 145 deaths in Maharashtra; 4,780 recuperate

Maharashtra reported 4,141 new coronavirus positive cases on Sunday, which took its infection count to 6,424,651, while 145 deaths pushed the toll to 135,962, the health department said

Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi records 24 new Covid-19 cases, zero death

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra warns people against feared third of Covid-19 infections; Australians protest against lockdowns

UAE to issue tourist visas, with a 14-day rider, to Indian passport holders

Presently, only UAE citizens and transit passengers are allowed to fly to the UAE, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The case for a booster shot is building, even if privileged few get it

The reason is delta. The most-infectious coronavirus variant to emerge so far is in a race with the human immune system, and there's mounting evidence that delta is winning

IBM provides health facilities to 3 states to fight potential third wave

Technology firm IBM India has provided healthcare facilities like pediatric ICU beds and oxygen concentrators to Karnataka, Haryana and Uttarakhand

Cannot enforce guidelines at gunpoint: Experts on rising Kerala infections

People cannot be made to follow the norms at gunpoint, rather they need to modify their behaviour on their own, they say

Delhi records 24 new Covid-19 cases, zero death in last 24 hours

The national capital reported 24 new COVID-19 cases and zero death due to the infection for the third consecutive day on Sunday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.04 per cent

Haryana extends lockdown till Sep 6, earlier relaxations to continue

The Haryana government on Sunday extended the Covid lockdown by a fortnight while allowing various relaxations permitted earlier to continue.

UK rolls out free antibody testing programme for Covid positives

The UK government on Sunday announced the rollout of a new nationwide antibody surveillance programme

Pakistan to allow fully-vaccinated Sikh pilgrims to visit Kartarpur Sahib

Pilgrimage to the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara was suspended in March 2020 because of the Covid-19 outbreak

Samsung Pay now lets users store their Covid-19 vaccination card

In a partnership with the Commons Project Foundation, a healthcare nonprofit, tech-giant Samsung is now letting its users store digital versions of their Covid-19 vaccination cards in Samsung Pay.

Covid-19: 30,948 fresh cases in India; active cases lowest in 152 days

India logged 30,948 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,53,398 comprising 1.09 per cent of the total infections

S Africa hopeful of herd immunity as vaccination opens for all above 18

South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla is hopeful the country would achieve herd immunity against coronavirus if 70 per cent of its 18 to 35 population is vaccinated.