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Avg waiting time at busiest Delhi metro station is going up to over 50 mins
Rajiv Chowk located in Connaught Place, the heart of the national capital, falls on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro network.
 "Avg waiting time at busiest Delhi metro station is going up to over 50 mins")
Uttarakhand CM Dhami calls on PM Modi, seeks direction on Covid
He also sought establishment of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Kumaon region of the state on the lines of AIIMS, Rishikesh.
 "Uttarakhand CM Dhami calls on PM Modi, seeks direction on Covid")
DATA STORY: India logs highest daily rise in fatalities since June 27
India has so far administered 372,196,268 vaccine doses. That is 1208.59 per cent of its total caseload, and 26.7 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs highest daily rise in fatalities since June 27")
Research shows why second coronavirus vaccine dose is important
The study showed that the number of antibodies produced and protection offered by vaccination increased substantially after the second vaccine dose was given
 "Research shows why second coronavirus vaccine dose is important")
Finance minister offers CoWin platform to other nations for free
Sitharaman shared India's successful experience in integrating technology with inclusive service delivery during the pandemic, the Finance Ministry said in a series of tweets.
 "Finance minister offers CoWin platform to other nations for free")
Have directed states ensure compliance with Covid directives: Centre
Order was also issued to them to consider the implementation of targeted and prompt actions for COVID19 management until July 31, the Centre has said.
 "Have directed states ensure compliance with Covid directives: Centre")
India raises mutual recognition of Co-Win vaccine certificate with Italy
A total of 15 countries in the European Union (EU) have now recognized the Covishield vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII)
 "India raises mutual recognition of Co-Win vaccine certificate with Italy")
 "After easing of Covid curbs in U'khand, rush of tourists causes crowding")
Covid curbs: Sec 144 in Noida till Aug 30 ahead of Shivratri, Bakri-Eid
The district administration has made it clear that no person will be allowed to take out a procession without prior permission nor will he/she allowed to block the roads.
 "Covid curbs: Sec 144 in Noida till Aug 30 ahead of Shivratri, Bakri-Eid")
Decision on emergency use listing of Covaxin likely in 4-6 weeks: WHO
Speaking at a webinar, WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the WHO is reviewing Covaxin as its manufacturer Bharat Biotech is now uploading its entire data on the health body's portal
 "Decision on emergency use listing of Covaxin likely in 4-6 weeks: WHO")
Odisha reports 2,334 new coronavirus cases, 58 more fatalities
Odisha currently has 26,364 active cases
 "Odisha reports 2,334 new coronavirus cases, 58 more fatalities")
India's coronavirus vaccination coverage crosses 370 million shots
This exercise has so far covered 6,99,01,188 people over 60 years of age having their first dose and 2,79,15,241 getting their second dose.
 "India's coronavirus vaccination coverage crosses 370 million shots")
Covid: Four reasons why most economists continue to back lockdowns
Allowing the virus to spread uncontrolled would have done more economic damage than temporary lockdowns, say economists
 "Covid: Four reasons why most economists continue to back lockdowns")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: What is a booster shot?
Negative Covid report must for tourists flocking to Mussoorie, treatment of non-Covid patients takes a hit during the pandemic, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic
Mexico enters third wave of coronavirus pandemic, infections up 29%
Mexico is entering its third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, as infections rose by 29% compared to the previous week
 "Mexico enters third wave of coronavirus pandemic, infections up 29%")
Over 17.3 mn Covid vaccine doses still with states, pvt hospitals: Centre
More than 17.3 mn balance and unutilised Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states, union territories and private hospitals to be administered, the Union Health Ministry said
Indonesia short on oxygen, seeks emergency supplies as virus cases soar
Just two months ago, Indonesia was coming to a gasping India's aid with thousands tanks of oxygen
 "Indonesia short on oxygen, seeks emergency supplies as virus cases soar")
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster dose plan sparks controversy in US
The announcement by US drugmaker Pfizer of a plan on developing a booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine has heightened hesitancy amongst unvaccinated population and sparked confusion across country
 "Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster dose plan sparks controversy in US")
US CDC issues new guidance urging schools to fully reopen in fall
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new guidance urging schools to fully reopen in the fall regardless of whether all mitigation measures can be implemented
 "US CDC issues new guidance urging schools to fully reopen in fall")
India records 42,766 new Covid-19 cases; active cases decline to 455,033
India has logged 42,766 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally to 30,795,716, while the active cases have declined to 455,033, according to the Union Health Ministry data
 "India records 42,766 new Covid-19 cases; active cases decline to 455,033")