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Gloabl coronavirus update: UK reports another 35,707 coronavirus cases

Britain has reported another 35,707 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 5,058,093, according to official figures

South Korea hits third-straight high in daily coronavirus infections

South Korea has set a new high in daily coronavirus cases for the third straight day as officials prepare to enforce the strongest social distancing restrictions in the greater capital area

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 185.9 mn; death toll climbs over 4 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 185.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4 million and vaccinations soared to over 3.38 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University

Sputnik to be administered at Gurugram's govt vaccination centre from today

The Gurugram health department will start administering the Russian-made vaccine against Covid-19, Sputnik V, from Saturday at the government polyclinic sector-31 without any charge

US sending 1.5 million Covid vaccine doses to Nepal, 500,000 to Bhutan: WH

The US is sending 1.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Nepal and another 500,000 to Bhutan, the White House has said, asserting that its donations around world are without any strings attached

Odisha CM grants Rs 352 cr Covid-19 assistance for MGNREGA workers

Chief Minister directed the district administration to create more man-days at the district level and provide employment for the poor

Indonesia to give Covid-19 booster shots to health workers next week

Indonesia is planning to inject the third doses of Covid-19 vaccine to healthcare workers across the country next week, a minister said

Russia blames increase in deaths in June on Delta Covid-19 variant

The head of Russia's state coronavirus task force says number of deaths nationwide in June this year rose nearly 14% over June 2020, due to the spread of the Delta variant

Uttarakhand CM orders 50% occupancy capping in hotels amid tourists' rush

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said the state government has issued an order regarding 50 per cent occupancy capping in hotels in Nainital and Dehradun

Delhi govt frames guidelines for domestic travellers over 3rd Covid wave

The graded action plan approved by the Delhi government on Friday in anticipation of a third Covid wave has recommended guidelines for people entering the city

Third Covid-19 wave in mind, Delhi approves graded response action plan

The corresponding response will involve allowing construction, manufacturing activities and the opening of shops and establishments of essential goods.

PM reviews progress of oxygen augmentation, availability across country

Upcoming oxygen plants include those being built with the contribution from the PM CARES fund as well as from various ministries and PSUs

Urge people to use pvt channel vaccine availability: NITI Aayog's V K Paul

Says overall vaccine distribution is done systematically as per availability with manufacturers; 'visibility' on how many doses are expected ahead is shared with state govts

FinMin estimates 670 mn vaccine doses will be given before festive season

Average vaccination rate doubled in June to 4.13 mn doses from 1.93 mn in May after the implementation of the new vaccination policy, the finance ministry said

Where is NCDC? It should have been better utilised amid Covid, say experts

National Centre for Disease Cont­rol has expertise in disease surveillance and prevention, and collaborates with global agencies

Hetero seeks emergency use authorisation for Merck's antiviral drug

Clinical trial shows molnupiravir helps in early recovery in non-hospitalised Covid-19 patients

Marriages, funerals to be allowed with limited number of attendees in Delhi

Marriages and funerals will be permitted in Delhi with a limited number of attendees across all the four grades under the colour-coded action plan

Second wave not over, need to follow Covid protocols, says govt

The second wave of coronavirus is not over and everyone must continue to follow Covid appropriate behaviour, the government stressed on Friday.

Covid: Visuals from tourist spots are a serious cause of concern, says govt

'Visuals from tourist spots of people mingling without Covid protocols a serious cause of concern. This has been highlighted in the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi,' says V K Paul

Covid LIVE: Haryana schools to reopen for Classes 9-12 from July 16

Today's coronavirus numbers: Kerala reported 13,772 new infections, followed by Tamil Nadu (3,211), Andhra Pradesh (2,982) and Delhi (93). Stay tuned for corona-related news