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US states warned over scaling back on reporting key Covid-19 data

Only about half of US states still provide daily updates on key Covid-19 metrics such as new cases, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations, a trend that worries some public health experts

Black fungus cases in Uttarakhand reach 356 with 21 news cases, 6 deaths

Dehradun reported 21 new cases of black fungus and six deaths on July 10, informed the state Health Department on Friday

India to receive Covid vaccines under US global distribution strategy soon

A State Department official said the number of doses and the timeline are still being worked out

Spain vaccinates Euro 2020 soccer team after outbreak scare

Worried that a Covid outbreak could derail its chances at Euro 2020, Spain sent in the army on Friday to vaccinate the national soccer team three days before its opening match at the tournament

Euro 2020 opening marks return of mega-scale sports events

Postponed by a year, the biggest sporting event since the coronavirus brought the world to a halt kicks off Friday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome a milestone both for European and world sports.

G7 eyes allocating $100 bn from IMF funds to Covid-ravaged nations: US

The issue will be on the table when G7 leaders discuss how to help steer the world's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic at a three-day summit in Cornwall, England, which began on Friday

Amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz, PM Modi holds meeting with Amit Shah, Nadda

There has been no official word from the party on these deliberations.

Opportunity for potential vaccine entrants in India shrinking: Analysts

The government has recently set the maximum price that private hospitals can charge for the three Covid-19 vaccines currently available in India

G7 to pledge 1 billion coronavirus vaccine shots for poorer countries

A commitment from US President Joe Biden to share 500 million doses and one from Johnson for another 100 million shots set the stage for the G-7 meeting in southwest England

Covid curbs to continue in Mumbai despite a decline in case positivity rate

In districts with level 2 restrictions, malls and cinema halls can function with 50 per cent capacity.

Covid-19 dose gap can be reviewed based on expert advice: V K Paul

Technical advisory group would review and decide on the matter based on pandemic scenario, says govt

How Indian aviation sector braved Covid turbulence better than global peers

Compared with other major countries during Covid-19, domestic airlines have precariously stayed the course

Decrease in active Covid cases should not lead to complacency: Vardhan

Vardhan also said the Centre would soon have enough Covid vaccines at its disposal to fully vaccinate every person aged 18 years and above in the country.

Coronavirus: Kerala reports 14,233 new infections, 173 fatalities

The death toll reached 10,804

Covid: Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till June 21 with more relaxations

In 27 districts, including Chennai, salons, beauty parlours and spas can function from 5 pm without air conditioners and only 50% of customers from June 14

Covid LIVE: Tamil Nadu sees 15,759 new cases in a day; 8,249 in Karnataka

Coronavirus live updates: Tamil Nadu recorded 16,813 cases in the last 24 hours. Kerala registered 14,424 infections, Maharashtra 12,207, Karnataka 11,042, Delhi 305. Stay tuned for corona-related new

Mumbai reports 696 fresh coronavirus infections, 24 fatalities

Mumbai reported 696 new coronavirus infections and 24 fatalities on Friday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Wockhardt's growth tonic: Covid vaccines add a third prong to biz strategy

In India, Wockhardt aims to make 2 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines within the next one or two years but has not disclosed the identity of the tie-ups

Won't impact our vaccination drive: Govt on US denying EUA to Covaxin

Responding to a question on the denial to Covaxin, NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul said each country has its own regulatory system which India respects

Covid-19 curbs could ease in Mumbai as case positivity rate falls below 5%

City can now get classified in level 2 as per Maharashtra govt's unlock rules; malls, cinemas may be allowed to run at 50% capacity