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'Think carefully': Quest to trace Covid origin spurs debate on work labs do

'Gain-of-function' research gets bad name as world tries to put a lid on how the pandemic started.

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 178.4 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.86 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 178.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.86 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

World Coronavirus Update: Argentina reports 10,395 new cases of Covid-19

Argentina reported 10,395 new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases to 4,268,789, as well as another 301 deaths, for a total of 89,043, the Ministry of Health said

Covid-19 leads to cognitive, behavioural problems in patients: Study

Covid-19 patients suffer from cognitive and behavioural problems two months after being discharged from hospital, a new study presented at 7th Congress of European Academy of Neurology (EAN) has found

India keen to resume Covid-19 vaccine export to Bangladesh, says envoy

India's Commissioner to Bangladesh on Sunday said that the country is keen to resume the export of Covid vaccines to Dhaka as soon as possible, but there is no word yet when it will resume the export

China risks isolation in quest for coronavirus origin: US NSA Jake Sullivan

China will face 'isolation in the international community' if Beijing does not cooperate with a further probe into the origin of the coronavirus, said US national security adviser Jake Sullivan

UK scientists warn of 'miserable winter' due to new respiratory viruses

British scientists on Sunday warned of "pretty miserable winter" ahead for the country due to likely emergence of new respiratory viruses, with further lockdowns a possibility

Centralised free Covid-19 vaccination policy begins today for all adults

The centralised free vaccination policy began on Monday under which the government will provide free Covid-19 vaccine to all Indian citizens above 18 years of age

Lack of preparedness greatest failure: Top US scientist on Covid-19

American scientist leading research wing of one of the top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies in world has said that lack of preparedness has been the "greatest failure" of the collective ecosystem

The unholy side of Kumbh Mela amid a deadly second wave of coronavirus

A new inquiry report has revealed that fake negative Covid-19 reports were issued in large numbers at the Kumbh Mela in order to meet the daily requirement of 50,000 tests

Counting Covid-19 enters new era as countries look to prevent lockdowns

Scientists say improved vaccination campaigns may help them focus on hospitalisations.

Bharat Biotech, Pfizer in race for paediatric Covid-19 vax by December

Covaxin in trials already, Serum slated to start testing Novavax by July

Record 1.25 million vaccinated against Covid-19 in Andhra Pradesh

In the process, the state also crossed the one crore mark in the administration of the first dose of coronavirus vaccine

Second wave of Covid-19 pandemic delays work under new OALP blocks

In most cases the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have stalled the development of the fields awarded from 2018 onwards

Coronavirus LIVE: Record 1.32 million vaccinated in a single day in Andhra

Coronavirus unlock live updates: India on Sunday reported 58,419 new Covid-19 cases and 1,576 deaths from the disease. Stay tuned for corona-related updates.

Karnataka reports less than 5,000 new Covid cases, 120 deaths

Karnataka reported less than 5,000 new Covid-19 cases and 120 deaths on Sunday, taking the total caseload to 28.06 lakh and the toll to 33,883.

Mumbai sees 733 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths, 650 recoveries

Mumbai on Sunday reported 733 fresh coronavirus positive cases and 19 fatalities, taking the tally to 7,21,370 and the toll to 15,298, the city civic body said.

'A sea of broken children', Covid gives rise to abuse, labour and marriage

While they may be less susceptible to the virus itself, children in South Asia are profoundly affected by the fallout, including the economic and social consequences of measures such as lockdowns

Kerala reports 11,647 Covid-19 cases, 112 deaths

Kerala reported 11,647 fresh Covid cases and 112 deaths on Sunday, taking the tally to 28.09 lakh and the toll to 12,060.

Doctors to face action for failing to certify Covid deaths,Centre tells SC

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that any death resulting from Covid-19 infection should have to be certified as Covid death, and if not done so, the certifying doctor will face action.