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For first time since March 30, Rajasthan records no Covid-19 death

For the first time since March 30, Rajasthan on Thursday recorded no Covid-19 death, giving a sigh of relief to one and all

Africa's Covid-19 caseload at historic high amid third wave: WHO official

The number of Covid-19 cases in Africa has increased at an unprecedented pace as continent grapples amid the ongoing third wave that has posed a dire threat to continent's public health infrastructure

First Covid-19 case may have emerged in China in October 2019: Study

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, that causes Covid-19, may have started spreading in China as early as October 2019, two months before the first case was identified in Wuhan, according to a modelling study

Delhi govt exaggerated oxygen need by four times, states SC panel

Supreme Court's oxygen audit team submitted its report and stated that the Delhi government exaggerated its oxygen requirement by four times at the peak of Covid-19's second wave

DATA STORY: Active cases decline; Maharashtra's caseload crosses 6 mn-mark

India has so far administered 307,948,744 vaccine doses. That is 1021.91 per cent of its total caseload, and 22.1 per cent of its population

Why no large-scale testing to prevent spread of Delta plus variant: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked the government why "large-scale testing is not being done" to check and prevent the spread of the Delta plus variant of coronavirus

Bangladesh govt suspends transport services connecting Dhaka to other parts

The Bangladesh government has suspended transportation services linking capital Dhaka to the other parts of the country in a further effort to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic

India reports 51,667 new Covid cases; 1,329 deaths in last 24 hours

India recorded 51,667 new Covid-19 cases and 1,329 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the country's total caseload to 3,01,34,445

Expert panel formed to tackle possible third Coronavirus wave in children

With the likelihood of a possible third wave of Covid-19, the Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy here has formed an expert committee to guide the government in handling the crisis

Virus that causes Covid-19 can find alternate route to infect cells: Study

Scientists identified how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, gets inside cells to cause infection.

Bolsonaro says Brazil didn't spend cent on Bharat Bio vax deal under probe

Brazil officials are investigating the deal with the Indian company, citing the fact that the government struck a speedy agreement and ignored offers from Pfizer in 2020.

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 179.9 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.89 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 179.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.89 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Odisha govt to launch Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine on June 30

The Odisha Government on Thursday said that it will launch Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the universal immunisation programme on June 30.

Covid-19 origin debate: Rare genome sequencing need not mean lab origin

Understanding the origin of a viral outbreak can provide scientists with important information about viral lineages and allow steps to be put in place to avoid similar outbreaks in the future.

Russia's daily Covid cases surge to 5-month high; total tally above 5.38 mn

Russia logged 20,182 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, the highest daily increase since January 24, taking the nationwide tally to 5,388,695

India's record vaccinations may not stop third Covid wave as doses run low

Despite halting all exports in April and benefiting from a huge vaccine producing industry, India has covered only 4% of its vast population.

Coronavirus LIVE: 6 mn doses given Thurs; 109 new cases in Delhi

Today's coronavirus numbers: Bengaluru (1,008 cases), Mumbai (863 cases), Chennai (396 cases), Kolkata (178 cases), Delhi (111 cases). Stay tuned for corona-related news

Angela Merkel: Europe 'on thin ice' amid delta virus variant rise

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that Europe is on thin ice in its battle against Covid, as the highly contagious delta variant threatens to undo progress made in reducing infections

Delhi govt to conduct vaccination drive for homeless at Yamuna Pusta area

The Delhi government will conduct a vaccination drive for homeless people at the Yamuna Pusta area near Nigam Bodh Ghat here from Friday.

Danish health officials: Delta variant reported during Euro 2020

Danish health officials have urged soccer fans who attended the Euro game between Denmark and Belgium on June 17 to be checked for the coronavirus