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Kerala sees 11,586 new Covid cases, 135 deaths; TPR dips sharply to 10.59%

Currently, there are 1,36,814 people under treatment in the state

How the 'fittest and fastest' Delta variant upends assumptions about Covid

Evidence is also mounting that it is capable of infecting fully vaccinated people at a greater rate than previous versions

DATA STORY: India reports 39,361 new cases, 416 deaths; active cases rise

India has so far administered 435,196,001 vaccine doses. That is 1385.47 per cent of its total caseload, and 31.21 per cent of its population

India to miss July-end Covid vaccination target as Bharat Biotech lags

The government had been counting on deliveries of 60 million to 70 million Covaxin doses monthly from July or August.

Biological E's Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax likely to be launched by Sept-end

Biological E is expected to apply for an Emergency use License (EUL) by August-end

India Covid Dispatch: Insurers may hike premiums to offset rising claims

New test predicts who is likely to be infected with severe Covid, doctors urge people to follow preventive measures, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

Dutch tennis player tests Covid positive, 16 new cases at Tokyo Olympics

Dutch tennis player Jean-Julien Rojer was forced to withdraw from the Olympics after testing positive for COVID even as the organisers announced 16 new infections at the ongoing Games here on Monday

Over 3 million people get at least 1 Covid vaccine shot in Hong Kong

More than 3 million people in Hong Kong have received at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine, accounting for 44.2 per cent of the eligible population, according to official data.

India records 39,361 new Covid-19 cases, 416 deaths: Health Ministry

India on Monday recorded 39,361 cases of Covid-19 and 416 deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data showed.

Three athletes among 16 new Covid-19 cases at Tokyo Olympics

The COVID-19 infections associated with the Tokyo Olympics rose to 148 after organisers reported 16 new cases on Monday, including three athletes.

South Africa loosens Covid-19 restrictions as new cases see dip

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the lifting of certain coronavirus-restrictions, including relaxation on inter-provincial travel, sale of alcohol and larger public gatherings

4 new Covid-19 cases push Andaman and Nicobar's tally to 7,529

The union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported four new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the tally to 7,529, a health department official said on Monday.

Human Connect: Here to stay forever in the hospitality business

The most troubling question which perhaps is still unanswered by the industry remains - "Can we afford to belittle people in a people first business?"

Chinese mainland reports 40 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases

The Chinese mainland on Sunday reported 40 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases, including 39 in Jiangsu and one in Liaoning, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Monday.

Covid-19: Delhi Metro trains start running with 100% seating capacity

In view of the improved Covid situation, Delhi Metro services began running with full seating capacity from Monday, but there is still no provision for standing travel for commuters, officials said.

Private sector to step up Covid-19 vaccination drive in towns, villages

Private hospitals see fall in demand for paid jabs after free vaccine announcement

Biocon likely to seek full marketing authorisation for Covid-19 drug

Expects results from phase 4 study of itolizumab by end of this quarter

When getting vaccinated could mean winning a $1.4 million apartment

Giveaways are the less politically fraught option, though they have raised ethical questions

Covid LIVE: Goa curfew extended till Aug 2; 6,843 new cases in Maharashtra

Coronavirus updates: A civil servant says West Bengal's stock of Covaxin vaccine is 'very low'; Delhi eases most restrictions as its Covid-19 cases fall.

Covid-driven curfew restrictions in Goa extended till August 2

The Goa government on Sunday extended the coronavirus-induced curfew in the state till August 2.