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Walmart helps MSMEs get medical support to navigate Covid-19
The programme helps MSMEs support their family members and employees with telecare services, health advice and provides access to pandemic-related business advice and resources.
 "Walmart helps MSMEs get medical support to navigate Covid-19")
India approves Moderna's vaccine for emergency use; Cipla to import jab
Cipla had filed an application on Monday seeking permission for import of Moderna's vaccine.
 "India approves Moderna's vaccine for emergency use; Cipla to import jab")
J&J in talks with Indian govt to speed up delivery of its Covid-19 vaccine
The Economic Times newspaper reported earlier on Tuesday that the company would no longer undertake local trials for its vaccine
 "J&J in talks with Indian govt to speed up delivery of its Covid-19 vaccine")
Punjab extends Covid restrictions till July 10 with relaxations
Opening of bars and pubs at 50 per cent capacity has been allowed
 "Punjab extends Covid restrictions till July 10 with relaxations")
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Will soon close the deal with Pfizer, says govt
Today's coronavirus numbers: Bengaluru (563 cases), Mumbai 608 cases), Chennai (308 cases), Kolkata (191 cases), Delhi (59 cases). Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Coronavirus LIVE updates: Will soon close the deal with Pfizer, says govt")
NITI Aayog releases report on 'not-for-profit' hospital model in India
The study provides insights into the operation model of not-for-profit hospitals
 "NITI Aayog releases report on 'not-for-profit' hospital model in India")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Three studies hint at where pandemic is headed
Italy to end ban on firing workers, Abu Dhabi set to restrict public spaces to vaccinated people, and other pandemic-related news across the globe
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1OO mn J&J Covid vaccines likely to be procured from EU for India by NGO
As the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single-dose vaccine, while others in the Indian market require two doses, it is eagerly awaited.
 "1OO mn J&J Covid vaccines likely to be procured from EU for India by NGO")
Rahul Gandhi slams Centre's Covid relief package, calls it 'hoax'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed the Centre after it announced the COVID-19 financial package, calling it a 'hoax'.
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EU official says agency hasn't got Covishield approval request: Report
Individual member states will have the option to accept vaccines that have been authorised by the WHO, says the EU offical
 "EU official says agency hasn't got Covishield approval request: Report")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Cases drop to less than 40,000 after 102 days
Pune startup develops N95 masks that can inactivate coronavirus, US epidemiologist flags Covid uptick in four Indian states, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Cases drop to less than 40,000 after 102 days")
Chinese Covid vaccine found safe, effective in children: Lancet study
Two doses of the China-made Covid-19 vaccine, CoronaVac, are safe and produce a strong antibody response among children: study
 "Chinese Covid vaccine found safe, effective in children: Lancet study")
African Union urges EU to expand vax list to include WHO-Covax vaccines
The African countries have received the Covishield jab from WHO-led Covax
 "African Union urges EU to expand vax list to include WHO-Covax vaccines")
Over 7.8 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with States, UTs: Centre
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday said that 78,44,885 balance and unutilized Covid vaccine doses are still available with the states and union territories to be administered
 "Over 7.8 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with States, UTs: Centre")
EU, WHO launch new tool to evaluate effectiveness of contact tracing
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have developed a tool to evaluate the public health effectiveness of contact tracing solutions
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India logs 907 fatalities, least daily Covid-19 cases since March 18
India reported 37,566 new Covid-19 cases and 907 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to data released by Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry
 "India logs 907 fatalities, least daily Covid-19 cases since March 18")
US announces $41 million additional assistance to India for Covid response
The US has announced an additional $41 million assistance to help India respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and strengthen the country's preparedness for the future health emergencies
Educational institutions will open phase-wise after July 6: Bihar minister
Bihar Education Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Monday said the educational institutions in the state will reopen in a phased manner after July 6 if Covid situation continues to improve at same pace
 "Educational institutions will open phase-wise after July 6: Bihar minister")
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 181.3 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.93 mn
The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 181.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.93 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
 "Global Covid-19 caseload tops 181.3 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.93 mn")
Global Coronavirus Update: Russia adds 21,650 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
Russia logged 21,650 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 5,472,941, the official monitoring and response centre said on Monday
 "Global Coronavirus Update: Russia adds 21,650 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours")