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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")
Global Coronavirus Update: Africa's Covid-19 cases pass 5.41 million
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 5,417,858 as of Monday noon, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said
 "Global Coronavirus Update: Africa's Covid-19 cases pass 5.41 million")
360 Indians, stranded in Pakistan due to Covid restrictions, return
A total of 360 Indians, who were stranded in Pakistan due to Covid-19 induced restrictions, returned via the Attari-Wagah border, officials said on Monday
 "360 Indians, stranded in Pakistan due to Covid restrictions, return")
Oxford study says mixing Covid-19 vaccines gives robust protection
This study, published on the Lancet pre-print server, means all possible vaccination schedules involving the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines could potentially be used against Covid-19
 "Oxford study says mixing Covid-19 vaccines gives robust protection")
Rs 50,000-cr loan guarantee for health not enough in non-metros: Industry
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government would provide 75 per cent coverage for new projects and 50 per cent for those in expansion mode in the non-metros
 "Rs 50,000-cr loan guarantee for health not enough in non-metros: Industry")
Booster dose: Govt unveils Rs 6.3-trillion package to spur growth
Includes credit guarantee schemes, steps to revive tourism, strengthen health infra
 "Booster dose: Govt unveils Rs 6.3-trillion package to spur growth")
India overtakes US in total Covid-19 vaccine doses given, says govt
According to Our World in Data, the US has given 323.33 million doses so far, covering 54 per cent of its population with at least one dose
 "India overtakes US in total Covid-19 vaccine doses given, says govt")
More than 50% kids in Mumbai have Covid-19 antibodies: Sero-survey
Seropositivity is highest in the age group 10-14 years, at 53.43 per cent
 "More than 50% kids in Mumbai have Covid-19 antibodies: Sero-survey")
Delhi HC to continue virtual hearings till July 23 on Delta Plus threat
The Delhi High Court Monday said it has decided to continue with existing system of hearing urgent cases via video conference till July 23 amidst the threat of Delta Plus
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No data so far to show Delta variant impacts vaccine efficacy: Paul
Daily fresh cases of COVID have come down from four lakhs during the peak of the second COVID wave to around 50,000 in the past few days
 "No data so far to show Delta variant impacts vaccine efficacy: Paul")
Bajaj Healthcare seeks compulsory licence for Covid-19 drug Baricitinib
Eli Lilly has granted voluntary license to 6 Indian drugmakers for Baricitinib
 "Bajaj Healthcare seeks compulsory licence for Covid-19 drug Baricitinib")
DRL launches DRDO drug 2-DG to treat moderate to severe Covid patients
2-DG was developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Dr Reddy's
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Taken up Covishield travel issue at highest levels: Adar Poonawalla
Reports suggest India plans to take this matter of non-inclusion of Covishield in the list of approved vaccines for European Union (EU) 'Green Pass' up with the EU
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Covid LIVE: PM says stimulus package will boost production, create jobs
Today's coronavirus numbers: Bengaluru (788 cases), Mumbai (746 cases), Chennai (308 cases), Kolkata (191 cases), Delhi (89 cases). Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Covid LIVE: PM says stimulus package will boost production, create jobs")
Over 50 countries interested in Co-Win, ready to share tech: R S Sharma
There have been huge interests starting from Canada, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Uganda: Sharma
 "Over 50 countries interested in Co-Win, ready to share tech: R S Sharma")
 "Test results of vax effectiveness on Delta+ soon: Health ministry")
West Bengal extends Covid curbs till July 15; allows several relaxations
The chief minister said the local train and metro services will remain closed.
 "West Bengal extends Covid curbs till July 15; allows several relaxations")
Left protests in Kolkata over dubious Covid-19 vaccination camps
Members of the CPI(M)-backed DYFI and other youth organisations demanded that the police expedited its probe in the case.
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AstraZeneca vaccine immune response higher with longer gap, third dose
Leaving a gap of as long as 10 months between the first and second doses increased level of protective antibodies, says Oxford University research.