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Bengal extends Covid curbs till Aug 15, allows govt programmes indoor

The restrictions, imposed on May 16, were last extended till July 30.

What is a breakthrough infection? Here's a guide to what you need to know

Breakthrough infections are a little more frequent than previously expected and are probably increasing because of growing dominance of the delta variant

Delta variant's spread challenges most stringent Covid containment zones

An outbreak that started at an airport in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing is testing that country's zero-tolerance measures, which are some of the most sweeping and comprehensive in the world

Covid-19: Active cases register increase for second consecutive day

India logged 43,509 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of cases to 3,15,28,114, while the active cases registered an increase for the second consecutive day, according to Health Min

Kerala announces weekend lockdown; centre cautions it about rising cases

State records on more than 22,000 new cases for the second consecutive day, centre sends team of experts.

24 new Games-related Covid-19 cases reported, highest ever so far

The Tokyo Olympics organisers on Thursday announced 24 new COVID-19 cases, including three athletes, the highest one-day figures so far.

Here's why CDC recommends wearing masks indoors even if you are vaccinated

The reason public health officials are calling for more mask-wearing is that there is mounting evidence that, though rare, breakthrough infections can occur in people who are fully vaccinated

Congressman slams CDC for new mask mandate, says it's based on India's data

A top Republican leader has slammed the ruling Democratic party and the Center for Disease Prevention and Control for reimposing a mask mandate for vaccinated people in certain circumstances

Covid-19 lockdown negatively impacted women's nutrition in India: Study

The nationwide lockdown in India in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on women's nutrition in the country, according to a study conducted by a group of researchers in the US.

Chinese mainland reports 24 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases

The Chinese mainland on Wednesday reported 24 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases, including 20 in Jiangsu, three in Sichuan and one in Beijing, the National Health Commission said

Madhya Pradesh has highest Covid-19 antibodies, Sero Survey data shows

The Central government on Wednesday advised all States and UTs to conduct sero-prevalence surveys in consultation with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to generate district-level data.

US extends expiration dates on J&J coronavirus vaccine to 6 months

Federal health regulators on Wednesday again extended the expiration dates on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, providing health workers with six more weeks to use millions of doses of the shot.

Pfizer raises sales forecast for Covid vaccine by almost a third to $33 bn

The New York drugmaker had previously projected vaccine sales for the year of $26 billion.

Meghalaya coronavirus update: 541 fresh Covid-19 cases, 8 more fatalities

Meghalaya reported eight more Covid-19 deaths on Wednesday, raising the death toll to 1,048, while the tally mounted to 63,014 with 541 new cases, a health department official said

Google delays return to office until mid-October, mandates vaccines

Google is postponing a return to the office for most workers until mid-October and rolling out a policy that will eventually require everyone to be vaccinated

Over 450 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India, says Govt

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country have crossed 450 million with those in 18-44 age group receiving more than 153.8 million jabs, Union Health Ministry said

Maharashtra logs 6,857 new Covid-19 cases, 286 deaths, 6,105 recoveries

Maharashtra reported 6,857 new coronavirus infections and 286 fresh fatalities, taking the tally of cases to 62,82,914 and the death toll to 1,32,145, a state health department official said.

AstraZeneca finds small clot risk after first dose of Vaxzevria vaccine

No extra risk after second dose shows study led and funded by drug maker

No new Covid-19 death reported in Gujarat; 28 test positive, 39 recover

Gujarat recorded 28 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking the tally to 8,24,802, while no fresh death due to the infection was reported in the state, the health department said.

Tamil Nadu Coronavirus update: 1,756 new infections, 29 fatalities

Tamil Nadu has reported 1,756 new Covid-19 cases, including that of a returnee from West Bengal, the Health Department said on Wednesday