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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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coronavirus: Delhi govt likely to undertake advanced sero survey

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Karnataka to enforce weekend curfew in districts bordering Kerala, Maha

No relaxations on mandatory RT-PCR tests

83 Covid cases of Delta plus variant reported in India till Aug 4: Govt

Inclusion of private labs in Indian INSACOG (SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortium) is under consideration

Over 23 mn unutilised Covid vaccine doses available with states, hospitals

As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, the government has been providing vaccines to states and UTs free of cost

Monthly production capacity of Covishield, Covaxin to be increased: Govt

The Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

Delhi reports 44 Covid-19 cases, five deaths; positivity rate 0.06%

The coronavirus death toll in the city now stands at 25,065

DATA STORY: India adds 42,982 new cases; 533 deaths reported in 24 hours

India has so far administered 489,342,295 vaccine doses. That is 1538.22 per cent of its total caseload, and 35.05 per cent of its population