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1,857 new Covid-19 cases, 29 deaths in Karnataka in last 24 hours

Karnataka on Saturday reported 1,857 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 28,93,556 while 29 deaths pushed the toll to 36,352.

Longer gap in Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine boosts antibody levels: Study

A longer gap between first and second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine generates strong antibody and T cell immune responses, UK researchers have found.

People's lives on the line, govt admits no timeline: Rahul on vaccination

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at the government saying it has not admitted to any timeline on vaccines and this is a "classic case of missing spine".

Haryana govt extends lockdown by another week till August 2

The Haryana government Saturday extended the coronavirus lockdown in the state by another week till August 2 to curb the spread of the pandemic

Delhi records zero Covid fatality, second time since onset of second wave

No death due to COVID-19 was recorded in Delhi on Saturday, while 66 fresh cases were reported with a positivity rate of 0.09 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.

Delhi Metro, buses to run with full capacity; theatres allowed at 50%

The order also directed that number of people allowed at marriage functions and last rites will be raised to 100 from Monday

18,531 fresh Covid cases, 98 deaths in Kerala; positivity rate below 12%

Kerala on Saturday recorded 18,531 fresh COVID-19 cases pushing the infection count to 32,54,064, with the test positivity rate (TPR) falling to below 12 per cent.

Maha govt may grant exemptions for fully-vaccinated from Covid curbs: Dy CM

The Maharashtra government is considering granting exemptions from coronavirus-induced restrictions to the fully-vaccinated people, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Saturday.

Hospital in Delhi sees rise in neurological cases among post-Covid patients

A leading private health facility in Delhi on Saturday said it is reporting a rise in neurological issues among post-Covid patients, including emergency cases of brain haemorrhage.

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Asia's travel bubbles burst even before takeoff

Pfizer shot halts severe illness, why vaccinated people are getting 'breakthrough' infections, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Delhi: Hawkers, street vendors protest to demand opening of weekly markets

A group of hawkers and street vendors held a protest on Saturday to demand reopening of weekly markets in the national capital

WHO, ECDC call for enhanced efforts to prevent Delta transmission

WHO and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control have called for the reinforcement of enhanced efforts to prevent the transmission of the Delta Covid-19 variant

India to deliver 200 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen to Bangladesh

The Railways is set to deliver a consignment of 200 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen on an Oxygen Express train to neighbouring Bangladesh on Sunday

K'taka permits reopening of amusement parks, activities at worship places

Karnataka government on Saturday permitted reopening of amusement parks and similar places, and allowed places of worship to carry out related religious activities from July 25

Tokyo Olympics: German cyclist Simon Geschke tests positive for coronavirus

German cyclist Simon Geschke has been ruled out of the men's road race after testing positive for the coronavirus

Brazil suspends clinical trials of Covaxin after termination of agreement

Brazil has suspended the clinical studies of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin following termination of the company's agreement with its partner there, the South American Country's health regulator said

India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 427.8 mn: Health ministry

India has administered over 427.8 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine in its ongoing inoculation drive so far, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday

RTPCR raw material can be supplied to pvt labs by KMSC: Kerala govt to HC

The Kerala government has informed High Court here that raw materials for RT-PCR tests can be supplied to private labs here at a reasonable price so that they can conduct the test for Rs 500

DATA STORY: 35,342 cases, 483 deaths reported; active cases decline again

India has so far administered 427,882,261 vaccine doses. That is 1365.63 per cent of its total caseload, and 30.68 per cent of its population

India records 39,097 fresh Covid-19 cases, 546 fatalities in last 24 hours

India's tally of Covid-19 infections rose by 39,097 in a day to reach 31,332,159, while 546 more people succumbed to viral disease during the same period taking the death toll to 4,20,016 on Saturday