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Only one of three strains of B.1.617 coronavirus variant now a concern: WHO
WHO has said only B.1.617.2, one of the three strains of the B.1.617 COVID-19 variant first detected in India, is a variant of concern now
 "Only one of three strains of B.1.617 coronavirus variant now a concern: WHO")
Yes. Tokyo Olympics 2020 are ''a go'' despite opposition, pandemic
Will the postponed Tokyo Olympics open despite rising opposition and the pandemic? The answer is almost certainly yes."
 "Yes. Tokyo Olympics 2020 are ''a go'' despite opposition, pandemic")
US-based organisation donates Rs 50 lakh to Odisha CM's Relief fund
A US-based organisation donated nearly Rs 50 lakh to the Odisha Chief Minister's relief fund to support the state in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic
 "US-based organisation donates Rs 50 lakh to Odisha CM's Relief fund")
Maharashtra coronavirus update: Thane logs 514 new cases, 40 more deaths
The Covid-19 tally in Maharashtra's Thane district has reached 516,903 with the addition of 514 new cases of the infection
 "Maharashtra coronavirus update: Thane logs 514 new cases, 40 more deaths")
HBPCL hopeful of Covaxin production in 8 months, targets 228 mn doses
HBPCL is preparing for mass production of Covaxin and will have capacity to produce over 22 crore doses of the COVID-19 vaccine every year once the requisite facilities are in place
 "HBPCL hopeful of Covaxin production in 8 months, targets 228 mn doses")
Chinese mainland reports 10 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases
The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported 10 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in Guangdong Province
Vitamin D may not protect from Covid susceptibility or severity: Study
Observational studies have suggested that increased vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19. However, these studies were inconclusive and possibly subject to confounding.
 "Vitamin D may not protect from Covid susceptibility or severity: Study")
Vietnam update: New coronavirus hybrid variant 'replicating quickly'
Vietnam's 'very dangerous' new Covid-19 hybrid variant may be fuelling its worst outbreak so far as it is replicating quickly
Singapore: Ensure passengers carry negative Covid-19 report, airlines told
The authorities here have told airlines to ensure that those coming to Singapore have a valid negative coronavirus test report before boarding a flight
 "Singapore: Ensure passengers carry negative Covid-19 report, airlines told")
Mexico coronavirus update: Death toll by rises by 4,272 to 227,840
Mexico announced that a clinical review of past deaths has led officials to raise the country's confirmed COVID-19 death toll by 4,272, to a total of 227,840
 "Mexico coronavirus update: Death toll by rises by 4,272 to 227,840")
India welcomes 15 ventilators, 12,000 tablets of Favipiravir from Iceland
India on early Wednesday received a consignment of 15 ventilators, and 12000 tablets of Favipiravir from Iceland as the country combat the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic
 "India welcomes 15 ventilators, 12,000 tablets of Favipiravir from Iceland")
Canada recommends mixing, matching of Astra, Moderna, Pfizer Covid vaccines
Canada on Tuesday recommended mixing and matching of AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
 "Canada recommends mixing, matching of Astra, Moderna, Pfizer Covid vaccines")
Peru's Covid-19 death rate found to be worlds' worst after revised data
Peru's COVID-19 death rate is found to be the worlds' worst after the government revised its data
Turkey update: 7,112 new Covid-19 cases reported, tally at 5,256,516
Turkey on Tuesday confirmed 7,112 new COVID-19 cases, including 602 symptomatic patients, as the total infections in the country reached 5,256,516.
 "Turkey update: 7,112 new Covid-19 cases reported, tally at 5,256,516")
Britain update: Zero daily coronavirus deaths reported since last March
Britain reported zero daily coronavirus-related deaths for the first time since March last year, according to official figures released on Tuesday
Nepal receives 800,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine from China
Nepal received a consignment of 800,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines from China on grant basis as per the commitment made during talks between Presidents of the two nations
 "Nepal receives 800,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine from China")
Covid-19 impact may increase in children if virus changes behaviour: Govt
Preparations are on to deal with it, govt said
 "Covid-19 impact may increase in children if virus changes behaviour: Govt")
Covid-19 pandemic: Govt may extend social and rural relief schemes
Aims to provide impetus to rural economy and small businesses
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Govt may extend social and rural relief schemes")
China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu in Jiangsu province
The country reported the first case of human infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu from the country's eastern Jiangsu province, China's National Health Commission said
 "China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu in Jiangsu province")
Almost half of India shows less than 5% positivity, says health ministry
While 344 districts have reported less than 5 per cent positivity for the week ending May 31, there are still 239 districts that are more than 10 per cent positive
 "Almost half of India shows less than 5% positivity, says health ministry")