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Colombia eases coroanvirus lockdown measures despite 3rd Coivd peak

Colombia moved to reactivate its economy by easing several lockdown measures even though it is still fighting a third peak in the pandemic

Global coronavirus update: Covid-19 caseload goes past 172 million

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 172 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.69 million

Set aside for India portion from Covid vaccine doses, Senator urges Biden

Chuck Schumer has urged President Joe Biden to set aside for India a portion from 80 million Covid-19 vaccine doses, which the lawmaker said is now the epicenter of the pandemic

US eager to involve Indian investigators in clinical trials on Covid: Fauci

Dr Anthony Fauci said his country is eager to involve Indian investigators in global clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 therapeutics

US lawmakers, industry welcome global distribution of Covid vaccines

Top American lawmakers, industry groups and Indian Americans welcomed the decision of the Biden dministration to send 25 million doses of coronavirus vaccines to other countries, including India

Covid-19 experts in US discuss adolescence vaccination, anticoagulants

Dr Anthony Fauci and Director of the CDC Dr Rochelle Walensky discussed America's response to Covid in a White House press briefing giving insights about adolescence vaccination and anticoagulants

Chile to extend lockdown after coronavirus case tally hits 1.4 million-mark

Chile will extend lockdown measures in 16 cities, including the capital Santiago, due to the increase in Covid-19 infections, which have exceeded 1.4 million cases

Zydus gets nod for trials of antibodies cocktail to treat Covid-19: Report

Zydus said that its biological therapy ZRC-3308, a cocktail of two SARS-CoV-2-neutralising monoclonal antibodies can emerge as one of the main treatments for mild Covid-19

Jagan Mohan proposes central management of coronavirus vaccine supply

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called for collectively urging the Central government 'to take charge and responsibility' for the vaccination drive, as was being done earlier

No Delta variant now dominant in UK as cases rise by 5,472 in a week

The Delta variant of Covid-19 has now become the dominant VOC in the UK as infections rose by 5,472 in a week to hit a total of 12,431

Govt to reserve 300 mn doses of Biological-E vaccine for August-December

The formulation, an RBD protein sub-unit vaccine, is currently undergoing Phase-3 trials

In talks with Pfizer, Moderna, J&J to make vaccines in India: Foreign secy

India is looking forward to WHO's nod for vaccine manufactured by Bharat Biotech

PM Modi speaks with Kamala Harris, discusses Covid-19 vaccine cooperation

The PM expressed his appreciation to Harris for the decision, as well as for all other forms of support and solidarity that India has received

Biden administration to send 25 mn vaccine doses abroad, including India

Through the UN-organized Covax program, the US plans to distribute 6 million shots to Central and South America, 7 million to Asia including hard-hit India and 5 million to Africa

Karnataka extends lockdown till June 14 to contain spread of Covid

The curbs are in effect since April 27

Covid-19 crisis: Maharashtra govt plans graded relaxation in curbs

The government issued a statement to clear the air after television channels reported about lifting of all restrictions in 18 districts

Amid pandemic, chairman Mukesh Ambani drew no salary in FY21: Reliance

In the previous fiscal year, he drew a Rs 15 cr salary from the company - the same as in the previous 11 years

As Covid-19 vaccination slows down, insurers insist customers take jabs

Only 3.2% of India's population has been fully vaccinated with two shots

Top headline: RIL proposal for potential Covid drug; Delhi's 10-wk case low

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Covid LIVE: Karnataka sees 18,324 new cases in a day; 15,229 in Maharashtra

Coronavirus live updates: India reported 134,154 fresh Covid-19 infections today, taking the caseload tally to 28,441,986. Death toll stands at 337,989. Stay tuned for corona-related news