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Andhra Pradesh reports 5,646 Covid-19 cases, 50 deaths
Andhra Pradesh reported 5,646 fresh COVID-19 cases from one lakh tests, while 7,772 people recovered and another 50 succumbed to the virus in 24 hours ending 9 am on Sunday.
 "Andhra Pradesh reports 5,646 Covid-19 cases, 50 deaths")
Covid lockdown extended for one week more in Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand government on Sunday decided to extend the Covid lockdown in the state for another week from June 22 but allowed hotels, restaurants and bars to open at half their capacities.
 "Covid lockdown extended for one week more in Uttarakhand")
Delhi records 124 Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths; positivity rate 0.17 pc
The national capital reported 124 fresh Covid cases, the lowest since February 16, and seven deaths in a day as the positivity rate dipped to 0.17 per cent, according to data.
 "Delhi records 124 Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths; positivity rate 0.17 pc")
Weekend Covid curfew lifted from eight districts, restrictions eased in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir State Executive Committee (SEC) announced lifting of weekend curfew from eight of the 20 districts, further easing of restrictions owing to improvement in the Covid situation.
 "Weekend Covid curfew lifted from eight districts, restrictions eased in J-K")
China administers 1 bn Covid vaccine doses, says National Health Commission
More than 1 billion doses of Covid vaccines has been administered in China, as the country is pushing ahead with largest vaccination drive in its history, according to the National Health Commission
 "China administers 1 bn Covid vaccine doses, says National Health Commission")
Third wave of covid will depend on two factors, virus mutation, human error
Amid the fear of a possible third wave of Covid pandemic as the country eases restrictions, Neeraj Nischal, of AIIMS said that human behaviour is one of the factors which will determine Covid waves.
 "Third wave of covid will depend on two factors, virus mutation, human error")
Lockdown in TN extended till June 28, but with further relaxations
In view of the prevailing Covid pandemic, lockdown in Tamil Nadu has been extended by one more week, till June 28, but with further relaxations.
India spent Rs 2,386 cr in 2020 on oral cancer treatment: Study
India spent approximately Rs 2,386 crore in 2020 on oral cancer treatment, paid for by insurance schemes, government and private sector, spending out of pocket, donations or combination of both.
 "India spent Rs 2,386 cr in 2020 on oral cancer treatment: Study")
US sends Taiwan 2.5 million vaccine doses, tripling pledge
The US sent 2.5 million doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to Taiwan on Sunday, tripling an earlier pledge in a donation with both public health and geopolitical meaning.
 "US sends Taiwan 2.5 million vaccine doses, tripling pledge")
Jabs for students going abroad, Olympics-bound sportspersons from June 22
Karnataka Deputy CM C N Ashwath Narayan said vaccination for students, those going abroad for studies or work, and sportspersons bound for Tokyo Olympics would start from June 22 at central college.
 "Jabs for students going abroad, Olympics-bound sportspersons from June 22")
Brazil's Covid death toll tops 500,000, second largest in the world
Brazil surpassed half a million Covid-19 deaths after registering 2,301 more fatalities from the fatal disease in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry said.
 "Brazil's Covid death toll tops 500,000, second largest in the world")
Pfizer Covid vax provides higher antibody levels than Sinovac: Study
People who got Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine showed "substantially higher" levels of antibodies compared to those who received China's Sinovac shots, according to a new study.
India Coronavirus Dispatch: 135 million jabs to be available in July
No holy dip on Ganga Dussehra in Haridwar, study finds that transplant patients need three Covid vaccine doses, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: 135 million jabs to be available in July")
AP govt organises Covid vaccine drive for mothers' of children below 5 yrs
Andhra Pradesh government initiated a special COVID-19 vaccination drive for the mothers of children of age less than 5 years, along with those above 45 years of age, on Sunday.
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Amazon fires could further worsen Brazil cases
US sends 2.5 million doses to Taiwan, Singapore gives half of the population at least one vaccine shot, and other pandemic-related news across the world.
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Amazon fires could further worsen Brazil cases")
Delhi unlocks further as cases fall; public parks, bars can re-open
Prohibited activities and services, including cinemas, gyms, spas among others will remain closed till 5 am on June 28
 "Delhi unlocks further as cases fall; public parks, bars can re-open")
Sputnik V Covid vaccine roll out delayed for some days in Delhi: Official
An official had earlier said the hospital would start giving Sputnik V jabs by June 20
 "Sputnik V Covid vaccine roll out delayed for some days in Delhi: Official")
DATA STORY: India adds 58,419 cases, lowest daily-spike in 81 days
India has so far administered 268,960,399 vaccine doses. That is 903.38 per cent of its total caseload, and 19.3 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India adds 58,419 cases, lowest daily-spike in 81 days")
Cannot pay Rs 4 lakh compensation to Covid victims, Centre informs SC
The MHA argued that the finances of states and Centre are under severe strain
 "Cannot pay Rs 4 lakh compensation to Covid victims, Centre informs SC")
Gurugram mall, restaurants offer discounts to vaccinated customers
Pub bar and restaurants in the Millenium city of India have rolled-out special offers for vaccinated people
 "Gurugram mall, restaurants offer discounts to vaccinated customers")