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GSK, CureVac's next-gen Covid vaccine shows promise in monkey trial

The encouraging news on its "second-generation" vaccine gave CureVac's German-listed shares an 8% lift, as the stock gradually recovers from a slump in June

Paralympics follow lead of Tokyo Olympics: No fans during pandemic

All fans will be barred from the Paralympics in Japan because of the coronavirus pandemic, just as they were from the recently-completed Tokyo Olympics, organizers said Monday.

Maharashtra reports 10 more Delta plus variant cases; tally up to 76

Ten more cases of the Delta plus variant of coronavirus, considered highly infectious, have been detected in Maharashtra, taking their overall tally to 76, the state health department said on Monday

Covid-19 self-isolation rules ease for fully vaccinated people in UK

People in Britain who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus no longer have to isolate for 10 days if they come in contact with someone who has tested positive, under new rules in force from Monday

Covid-19 pandemic: Centre promises 11 million vaccine doses to Kerala

Visiting Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has promised to supply around 11 million vaccine doses to the state before the end of next month

At 190, Mumbai logs lowest daily Covid-19 cases since April 2020

Mumbai reported 190 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the lowest daily count since April 2020, and three fresh deaths due to the infection, a civic official said

Covid LIVE: Over 550 mn vaccine doses administered so far, says govt

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Centre allocated Rs 267.35 cr to Kerala to boost health infra: Minister

Mandaviya, who arrived in Kerala with a central team on Monday to review the COVID-19 situation, said the Centre has allocated Rs 267.35 crore to the state to strengthen its health infrastructure

Delhi govt again sends file on panel to probe oxygen-related deaths to LG

The Delhi government has again sent the file on the formation of a high-level committee to probe oxygen-related deaths in the city during the second Covid wave to LG Anil Baijal, Manish Sisodia said

Union Health Minister lauds Covid-19 prevention steps in Kerala

Mansukh Mandaviya, who arrived in Kerala with a central team on Monday to review the COVID-19 situation in the state, lauded the coronavirus prevention steps taken by the Left government

Over 56.81 crore Covid vaccine doses provided to states, UTs: Govt

More than 56.81 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union Territories so far through all sources, the Union health ministry said on Monday

Australia's worst day of coronavirus pandemic sees restrictions tighten

Australia's most populous state on Monday reported its worst day of the pandemic with 478 new infections and seven COVID-19 deaths as pandemic restrictions tightened in other parts of the country.

China's economic growth likely to slow due to coronavirus, floods

China's economic growth will soften this year due to summer flooding and anti-coronavirus controls, an official said Monday, after consumer sales and other activity weakened in July

Wayanad completes first dose vaccination of all above 18 years of age

Wayanad has become the first district in Kerala to complete the administration of the first dose of vaccine to all above the age of 18 years.

World Covid Dispatch: Ho Chi Minh City extends lockdown by a month

Japanese government will extend its virus state of emergency which is currently in force in six prefectures, Macau will allow leisure venues such as bars, gyms and movie theaters to resume operations

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Mumbai now has zero containment zones

How the pandemic hurt domestic workers, scores of OBC and SC families lost their sole earning member to Covid, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Mumbai now has zero containment zones

How the pandemic hurt domestic workers, scores of OBC and SC families lost their sole earning member to Covid, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

DATA STORY: India reports 36,083 new cases; active cases decline further

India has so far administered 543,846,290 vaccine doses. That is 1689.35 per cent of its total caseload, and 38.99 per cent of its population

Delhi govt reserves 70% vaccine slots for first dose recipients

the Delhi government on Sunday issued an order to reserve 70 per cent of vaccination slots of Covishield and Covaxin at state-run facilities

18,582 fresh Covid-19 cases, 102 more deaths in Kerala in last 24 hours

Kerala on Sunday reported 18,582 new COVID-19 cases pushing the total infection count to 36.69 lakh, as the number of people succumbing to the disease rose to 18,601 with 102 additional deaths.