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Slow vaccination drive by private centres a worry, says government

The ministry has asked states to ensure speedy and effective coordination between PCVCs and vaccine manufacturers to unclog bottlenecks.

Unlikely that Delta sub-lineages more transmissible than Delta: INSACOG

INSACOG also said AY.3 has been identified as a new Delta sub-lineage and it is defined by ORF1a: I3731V common AY.1 mutations except for S: K417.

'Useless statements': Mandaviya slams states on claims of vaccine shortage

Amid complains by some states about shortage of Covid vaccines, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said "useless"' statements are being made only to create panic

Actively considering issue of re-opening spas, Delhi govt tells HC

Delhi government on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that the issue as to whether spas can be re-opened in the national capital amid the ongoing COVID19 pandemic was under its active consideration.

Jobs lost, middle-class Indians line up for rations and 'worry about meals'

More than 15 million Indians lost their jobs in May alone; legions of them see their economic toehold ripped away in lockdowns.

Covid LIVE: Tamil Nadu sees 2,458 new cases in a day; 635 in Mumbai

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Pune reported 861 new infections, followed by Mumbai (441), Bengaluru (319), Chennai (165), Delhi (76). Stay tuned for corona-related news

Mumbai's daily Covid-19 case count goes above 500-mark after 2 days; 10 die

Mumbai, which had witnessed less than 500 coronavirus cases for last two consecutive days, on Wednesday reported 635 infections, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Over 390 mn Covid vaccine doses administered so far: Health ministry

The total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India so far has surpassed 39 crore, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

Kerala logs 15,637 fresh Covid-19 cases, death toll rises to 14,938

Kerala on Wednesday recorded15,637 fresh COVID-19cases,pushing the infection caseload to 31,03,310, while 128 deaths took the toll to 14,938.

Bengal extends Covid curbs till July 30, allows Metro services on weekdays

The West Bengal government on Wednesday extended the ongoing restrictions till July 30, but also announced certain relaxations.

Status of vaccine procurement by pvt vaccination centres worrying: Centre

Union Health Ministry on Wednesday reviewed the status and the progress of vaccine procurement by private COVID vaccination centres.

Congress alleges shortage of vaccines, says third wave may hit 'very badly'

The Congress on Wednesday attacked the Centre over the "shortage" of COVID-19 vaccines and said the third wave of the pandemic may hit the country very badly

Covid: Centre flags increase in 'R' factor to states

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla writes to states/UTs, urging them to issue strict directions to the district and other local authorities to regulate the crowded places

Delhi has gained control over second wave of Covid-19: Satyendra Jain

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the city has gained control over the second wave of the coronavirus and stressed that the government is ramping up its infrastructure to fight Covid-19

Centre directs states to regulate crowded places to avoid 3rd wave

The central government on Wednesday asked all states and the Union Territories (UTs) to issue strict directions to district and other local authorities concerned to regulate the crowded places

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Australia had no Plan B, it came back to haunt

WHO warns of 'chaos' if individuals mix shots, Astra-Oxford said to be looking at tweaking vaccine to prevent rare clots, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Maha not the only offender on 'backlog' deaths

Is 'double infection' possible, WHO warns the Delta variant's transmissibility is likely overwhelm healthcare, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

DATA STORY: India reports 624 deaths, adds 38,792 new cases to tally

India has so far administered 387,697,935 vaccine doses. That is 1252.81 per cent of its total caseload, and 27.81 per cent of its population

Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja, all involved to be vaccinated in 3 months

The community Durga Puja committees in Kolkata will ensure that all those who are involved in the rituals and other related works are vaccinated in the next three months

11 billion doses needed to vaccinate 70% of world to end Covid: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday said that 11 billion doses are needed to vaccinate 70 per cent of the world to end the Covid-19 pandemic