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Global Covid deaths estimated to reach 5.3 million by December
There have been almost 4.3 million deaths from Covid-19 globally since the start of the pandemic, according to the World Health Organization.
 "Global Covid deaths estimated to reach 5.3 million by December")
Eager to continue partnership with India in fight against Covid: US
The delay in providing vaccines to India from the United States is not because of Washington, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said
 "Eager to continue partnership with India in fight against Covid: US")
Singapore minister warns of more Covid-19 cases as economy opens up
Starting next Tuesday, Singapore will embark on the first stage of this four-step reopening, dubbed the "preparatory stage", according to media reports.
 "Singapore minister warns of more Covid-19 cases as economy opens up")
US gave only 7.5 mn doses of Covid vaccine, need to do more: Krishnamoorthi
The United States has so far allocated only 7.5 million doses of Covid vaccines to India, which is not enough, a top Indian-American Congressman said while urging the Biden Administration to do more.
 "US gave only 7.5 mn doses of Covid vaccine, need to do more: Krishnamoorthi")
Britain's coronavirus cases top 6 million since start of pandemic
The country reported another 31,808 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period
 "Britain's coronavirus cases top 6 million since start of pandemic")
50% Americans are fully vaccinated against Covid, say White House officials
A spike in cases caused by the emergent Delta variant of the virus has caused lawmakers to begin reconsidering new public health policies
 "50% Americans are fully vaccinated against Covid, say White House officials")
J&J seeks approval for single-dose Covid-19 vaccine in India
It is not clear whether J&J is seeking indemnity against adverse events following vaccination like its US peers
 "J&J seeks approval for single-dose Covid-19 vaccine in India")
India crosses 500 mn-mark in total number of Covid vaccine doses given
According to health ministry, over 511 million vaccine doses have been provided to states, of which 23 million are still available to be used by states and private hospitals
 "India crosses 500 mn-mark in total number of Covid vaccine doses given")
Hopeful of launching Covovax for adults in October this year: Serum CEO
Poonawalla met Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament and the meeting between the two lasted for 30 minutes.
 "Hopeful of launching Covovax for adults in October this year: Serum CEO")
44 new Covid-19 cases, five deaths in Delhi; positivity rate 0.06%
Delhi recorded 44 fresh COVID-19 cases and five deaths due to the disease on Friday while the positivity rate dipped to 0.06 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here.
 "44 new Covid-19 cases, five deaths in Delhi; positivity rate 0.06%")
India's fight against Covid-19 receives strong impetus, says PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi Friday said India's fight against coronavirus has received a strong impetus as the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 50 crore-mark.
 "India's fight against Covid-19 receives strong impetus, says PM Modi")
No work, no food: Coronavirus pandemic deepens global hunger
An estimated 270 million people are expected to face potentially life-threatening food shortages this year - compared to 150 million before the pandemic - according to analysis from World Food Program
 "No work, no food: Coronavirus pandemic deepens global hunger")
Supporting 3 PSUs, Bharat Biotech facility for more Covaxin doses: Govt
Facility augmentation of Bharat Biotech and three public sector enterprises is being supported for enhancing production of Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, Parliament was informed on Friday
 "Supporting 3 PSUs, Bharat Biotech facility for more Covaxin doses: Govt")
Telangana coronavirus update: 577 new Covid-19 cases, 2 more deaths
Telangana on Friday reported 577 new Covid-19 cases while the death toll stood at 3,819 with two more fatalities
 "Telangana coronavirus update: 577 new Covid-19 cases, 2 more deaths")
Delta variant levels same regardless of Covid vaccine, UK study finds
The levels of coronavirus in someone infected by the Delta variant have been observed as being the same regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status, a new study said here on Friday.
 "Delta variant levels same regardless of Covid vaccine, UK study finds")
Form expert panel to plan for reopening of schools: Delhi LG asks officials
The direction was issued at the meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) chaired by Baijal.
 "Form expert panel to plan for reopening of schools: Delhi LG asks officials")
Covid LIVE: Maharashtra to reopen schools for classes 5-8 from August 17
Coronavirus live updates: India's vaccine production target for later this year looks difficult as economic recovery looks fickle.
 "Covid LIVE: Maharashtra to reopen schools for classes 5-8 from August 17")
Global coronavirus update: Nepal's Covid-19 death toll crosses 10,000-mark
Nepal's coronavirus death toll crossed the 10,000-mark, as the country recorded 25 fresh virus-related deaths on Friday, according to official data.
 "Global coronavirus update: Nepal's Covid-19 death toll crosses 10,000-mark")
 "Coronavirus: Delhi govt likely to undertake advanced sero survey")
Karnataka to enforce weekend curfew in districts bordering Kerala, Maha
No relaxations on mandatory RT-PCR tests
 "Karnataka to enforce weekend curfew in districts bordering Kerala, Maha")