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IMA asks Kerala to withdraw order easing Covid restrictions ahead of Bakrid

IMA on Sunday asked the Kerala government to withdraw its decision to ease Covid-19 restrictions ahead of Bakrid, terming it 'unwarranted and inappropriate' at a time of a medical emergency

Kerala sees 13,956 new Covid cases; active case tally past 125,000-mark

Kerala recorded 13,956 fresh coronavirus cases, with state Health Minister Veena George saying areas with TPR above 10% indicated numerous clusters of infection due to celebrations like weddings

UK govt hits target to offer every adult Covid-19 vaccine by July end

The UK government on Sunday declared it had hit its target of offering every adult in the country a Covid-19 vaccine by the end of this month ahead of time

In U-turn, UK's Boris Johnson to quarantine after Covid-19 contact

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will spend 10 days self-isolating after contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, his office said Sunday reversing an earlier announcement

Covid cases surging in Italy as Euro 2020 link emerges as major factor

Daily new caseloads of confirmed Covid-19 infections are surging in Italy

Haryana govt extends lockdown till July 26, but eases several curbs

The Haryana government on Sunday extended the coronavirus lockdown in the state by another week, till July 26, while allowing restaurants, bars and clubs to open for one more hour, up to 11 pm

India Coronavirus Dispatch: 30 mn in Maha at least partially vaccinated

Centre says Covid can make a person more susceptible to TB, about 2,500 Delhi jail inmates let out during Covid fail to surrender, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

Karnataka govt eases Covid restrictions,allows cinema theatres to operate

The Karnataka government on Sunday further relaxed the COVID-19 related lockdown norms, allowing cinema theatres to open and reduced the duration of night curfew by one hour from July 19.

Britain retains mandatory quarantine for vaccinated travellers from France

Britain announced on Friday that it is lifting mitigation measures against the spread of Covid for visitors from France, which should take effect on Monday due to the presence of a beta variant

Covid vaccine coverage reaches 400 mn in India, 5,100,000 jabs in 24 hrs

India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the landmark of 400 millions, including 51,01,567 jabs administered in the last 24 hours.

Mizoram reports 463 new coronavirus cases pushing the tally to 27,153

Mizoram's Covid-19 tally surged to 27,153 on Sunday as 463 more people including117 children tested positive for the infection, a health department official said.

Arunachal Pradesh reports 475 new Covid-19 cases, 2 more deaths in 24 hours

Arunachal Pradesh continued to register a surge in COVID-19 cases as 475 more people tested positive for the infection, pushing the tally to 42,564, a senior health official said here on Sunday.

India records 41,157 fresh Covid cases, 518 fatalities in last 24 hours

India recorded 41,157 new coronavirus cases, which took the infection tally to 3,11,06,065, while death toll climbed to 4,13,609 with 518 more fatalities according to data by Health ministry

Opinion: UK's path out of pandemic depends on people understanding data

With Covid restrictions lifting in England on Monday July 19, that onus will now fall primarily on the general public - and the news media that keeps them informed

China to extend mass vaccination program to minors between 12-17 years

A number of provinces, regions and municipalities across China have announced that they extend a mass Covid-19 vaccination program for minors aged between 12 and 17 phase wise, authorities said.

Covid scare at Olympics 2021: Two athletes tests positive at Games village

Three athletes, two of them staying at the Olympic Village, have tested positive for COVID-19, announces Tokyo 2020Organising Committee

Maharashtra Covid-19: 418 new coronavirus cases in Thane, 12 more deaths

With the addition of 418 new cases of coronavirus, the infection count in Maharashtra's Thane district has gone up to 5,40,294, an official said on Sunday.

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 189.9 mn, deaths surge to more than 4.08 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 189.9 million, while deaths have surged to more than 4.08 million, vaccinations soared to over 3.59 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Assam reports 1,727 new Covid-19 cases, 23 more fatalities in past 24 hours

Assam on Saturday reported 23 more COVID-19 deaths, which took the toll to 4,984, according to a bulletin issued by the National Health Mission.

Turkey logs 7,666 new Covid-19 cases in past 24 hrs, 5,522,039 in total

Turkey on Saturday registered 7,666 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 5,522,039, according to its health ministry.