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India approves Zydus' DNA-based three-dose Covid vaccine for emergency use

Adolescents in the age group of 12-18 years can take the shot in India

L-G again rejects Delhi Govt's panel to probe deaths due to oxygen shortage

Anil Baijal has again rejected the Delhi Government's request to set up a panel to investigate the deaths due to alleged oxygen shortage during second wave, Manish Sisodia on Friday

Over 144,000 Covid-19 vaccines administered in Delhi on Thursday

Over 1.44 lakh people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in the national capital on Thursday, according to the Delhi government's vaccination bulletin.

Scientists argue against US decision to roll out Covid booster shots

Scientists have criticised the US decision to roll out Covid booster shots for all Americans stating that the data isn't compelling, the media reports said

Recovered coronavirus patients can donate kidneys, says study

People who have recovered from coronavirus can safely donate their kidneys, according to the findings of a multi-centre study based on 31 transplant cases.

Expert panel green signals Cadila's 3-dose DNA plasmid vaccine ZyCoV-D

DCGI nod expected soon; vaccine stable at room temperatures

Quarantine, Covid testing remain key concerns for int'l travellers: Report

Quarantine and Covid testing remain key concerns for international travel even as domestic travel in India begins its recovery following the second wave of the pandemic, according to a research report

Biles: ''I gave an outlet for athletes to speak up about mental health''

Simone Biles didn't plan for her second Olympics to become a flashpoint in the evolving conversation about the role proper mental health plays in all levels of sports.

Expert panel recommends EUA for Zydus' three-dose Covid vaccine: Report

The committee added that Zydus needs to submit additional data for the 2-dose regimen of its vaccine, say sources

UP CM Yogi Adityanath lifts curbs on opening shops on Sundays

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced that the curbs on opening of shops and other establishments on Sundays will be lifted in view of improved coronavirus situation in the state

AI helps identify existing drugs that can kill SARS-CoV-2 in cells

Scientists have used AI to identify several drug contenders already in use for other purposes -- including one dietary supplement -- that can block or reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells.

Delhi records zero Covid fatality, eleventh time since onset of 2nd wave

No death due to COVID-19 was recorded in Delhi on Friday, while 57 fresh cases were reported with a positivity rate of 0.08 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department

Breakthrough Covid infections in India due to Delta variant: INSACOG

Breakthrough infections of coronavirus cases comprise a very high proportion of the Delta variant, the INSACOG, a genome sequencing government consortium of laboratories, has said

AstraZeneca's antibody drug prevents Covid-19 in high-risk groups

Results from Astra's study found no one in the trial who received the cocktail contracted severe Covid-19 or died in relation to the disease, the company said in a statement Friday

DATA STORY: India reports 36,571 new cases; 540 deaths added to toll

India has so far administered 572,281,488 vaccine doses. That is 1768.48 per cent of its total caseload, and 41.01 per cent of its population

Centre prepared to tackle possible third wave of Covid-19: Anurag Thakur

The Centre is fully ready to tackle a possible third wave of Covid-19 and a provision of Rs 23,123 has been made for this purpose, Anurag Thakur said

J&J seeks nod to start Covid vaccine trials on 12-17 age group in India

Studies show the US company's vaccine has 66 percent efficacy against preventing moderate to severe Covid-19.

Japan imposes 'emergency' measures to curb Covid-19 infections

Much of Japan kicked in its government state of emergency to curb Covid-19 infections Friday, as well as a less stringent quasi-emergency, although worries remained about their effectiveness

Encounter breaks out between militants and security forces at Pampore

An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Khrew in Pampore area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Friday morning, officials said.

Sydney extends lockdown, tightens restrictions to fight Covid outbreak

Sydney's lockdown was extended throughout September on Friday and tougher pandemic restrictions were imposed, including a curfew and compulsory mask wearing outdoors.