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Curb on unvaccinated persons from earning livelihood arbitrary: Guwahati HC

The Guwahati High Court held the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Mizoram Government restricting the unvaccinated persons from earning their livelihood arbitrary

Emirates suspends flights from Bangladesh, Pak, Sri Lanka until July 15

Dubai-based carrier Emirates has suspended passenger flights from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka until July 15, following UAE government's directives to curb the spread of coronavirus

Jailing me during Covid pandemic is same as death sentence: Ex-prez Zuma

Former South African president Jacob Zuma said that sending him to jail during the Covid-19 pandemic at his age would tantamount to a death sentence

Biden administration falls short of July 4 Covid-19 vaccination goal

The Biden administration has fallen short of the July 4 Covid vaccination goal to have 70 per cent of Americans at least partially vaccinated

Nearly 15 mn Americans have missed their second Covid vaccine dose: Report

This handed an intriguing problem to the authorities amid varying immunisation timelines and the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant, according to media reports on Sunday

Maharashtra sees 9,336 new coronavirus cases, 123 deaths

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 9,336 fresh coronavirus positive cases and 123 fatalities, taking the tally of infections to 60,98,177 and the toll to 1,23,030, the state health department said.

Bespoke bars enjoy a spirited biz as home becomes venue for both work, play

The steady sale of liquor across the country despite restrictions helped

Serum Institute may double production of AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine in 2022

Expect 200-million AstraZeneca vaccine doses next year

In the US, big cats, bears, ferrets get experimental Covid-19 vaccine

The zoo animals are benefiting from a gift of 11,000 doses, but vaccines for pets are not recommended

Fully vaccinated tourists can visit Sikkim from July 5 as govt lifts ban

People who have taken both doses of the Covid vaccine can visit Sikkim from July 5 as state government lifted the temporary ban on the entry of visitors from other parts of the country

Telangana records 605 new Covid cases, seven deaths in the last 24 hours

: Telangana on Sunday recorded 605 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of positive cases in the State to 6,26,690.

Covid-19: Haryana extends lockdown till Jul 12, allowing some relaxations

The Haryana government on Sunday extended the lockdown clamped in the state to curb the spread of the coronavirus by another week till July 12, while allowing some examinations to be held.

Covid-19: Over 161,000 vaccine doses administered in Delhi on Saturday

Delhi vaccinated 1.61 lakh people against coronavirus on July 3, of which around 40,000 beneficiaries received the second dose, according to the data provided by the city government on Sunday.

Covid LIVE: UAE world's most vaccinated nation; Haryana extends lockdown

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Covid-19 is continuing to spread around the world, with more than 184.2 million confirmed cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news

Goa reports 164 new coronavirus cases, four deaths in the last 24 hours

Goa's coronavirus caseload went up by 164 to reach 1,67,436 on Sunday, while the death of four patients took its fatality count to 3,073, a health department official said.

Karnataka Unlock: Malls, shopping complexes ready to open from Monday

As the Karnataka government issued new guidelines to open malls and shopping complexes from Monday,owners in state are also preparing to open their doors to customers while adhering to Covid protocols

Kerala reported 11,551 new Covid-19 cases, 76 fatalities in the last 24 hrs

Kerala on Sunday logged 11,551 fresh Covid-19 cases and 76 related deaths, taking the total case count to 29.73 lakh and the toll to 13,716.

State prepared for Covid third wave:Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das

The Odisha government has made necessary preparations to tackle the possible third wave of Covid-19, State health minister Naba Kishore Das said on Sunday.

Mizoram reports 243 new coronavirus cases, one fatality in the last 24 hrs

Mizoram's Covid tally rose to 21,246 on Sunday as 243 more people, including 59 children, tested positive for the infection, one fatality pushed the state's coronavirus death toll to 95

What ICMR study reveals about efficacy of Covishield against Delta strain

Covid recovered with one or two doses of vaccine have higher protection against Delta variant in comparison to those given either one or two doses of Covishield, a study stated.