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World Coronavirus Dispatch: France picks unique places to boost vaccination

Qantas offers unlimited flights for the vaccinated, US experts seek urgent tracing of virus origins, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Centre looks to finetune vaccine strategy

Ramdev now says Covid vaccine has no use, SpiceJet scion calls on the government to open up vaccines to the private sector, and more-news relevant to India's against the pandemic

Covid: 'You must smell the coffee,' SC pulls up Centre over vaccine policy

'You must know the ground situation and change the policy accordingly,' SC tells Centre

Telangana to vaccinate students going abroad for higher education

Meanwhile, the special drive for vaccination of high risk groups in the state was underway for a fourth day on Monday.

Over 230 million vaccine doses provided to States, UTs: Health Ministry

Of this, the total consumption, including wastages is 21,22,38,652 doses (as per data available at 8 AM today), said the ministry.

Delhi Airport to launch vaccination centre from June for over 60,000 staff

This is in association with Manipal Hospital

Promoting learning society key to equitable education amid Covid-19: ADB

Educational institutions must work with governments, the private sector, communities and civic authorities to ensure equitable access to high-quality learning resources during the pandemic, says ADB

Drug that blocks multiple coronavirus variants in mice identified

Scientists have identified a new drug which is highly effective in preventing severe COVID-19 in mice infected with SARS-CoV-2, and could also treat other respiratory coronaviruses

Vietnam to test all 9 million residents for coronavirus in largest city

Vietnam plans to test all 9 million people in its largest city for the coronavirus and imposed more restrictions Monday to deal with a growing Covid-19 outbreak.

Tracing Covid-19's origin: Five ways US is pressing China to solve mystery

In the past few weeks, the United States has pressed China on tracing the origin of the virus.

3,000 junior doctors in Madhya Pradesh go on strike amid Covid-19 pandemic

Nearly 3,000 junior doctors in Madhya Pradesh struck work, to press for their demands, including free treatment for them and their families if they contract the coronavirus infection

B1617 variant spreading worldwide at 'frightening speed': Experts

The B1617 Covid-19 variant is spreading worldwide at 'frightening speed' and could aggravate the pandemic -- particularly in countries with low vaccination rates

Decide NGO's representation for priority in vaccination for NRIs: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court directed the central government to decide "as early as possible" a representation by an NGO for priority in COVID vaccination to NRIs and students who have to go abroad for studies

Arunachal coronavirus update: 172 new Covid-19 cases, 1 fatality reported

Arunachal Pradesh's Covid-19 tally rose to 26,950 as 172 more people tested positive for the infection, while one fresh fatality pushed the northeastern state's coronavirus death toll to 115

Ladakh coronavirus update: 49 fresh Covid cases, one more death recorded

Ladakh recorded 49 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 18,497 while the death toll reached 188 with one more fatality, officials said on Monday

4 kids, including Covid-positive baby, die at Bihar's DMCH hospital

Four children have died in Bihar's Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) over the last few days. Among those who died was an infant who had tested positive for Covid-19

South Africa to implement stricter regulations to curb coronavirus spread

As coronavirus cases have continues to surge, South Africa will move to lockdown level two from Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a televised address

Australian authorities find more coronavirus infections in nursing homes

Authorities say a COVID-19 cluster in Australia's second-largest city has spread into to nursing homes.

Coronavirus stress increased suicidal thoughts among people: Study

The Covid-19 pandemic has not only hit physical health and the economy but has also impacted mental health with the possibility of increased rates of suicide, according to a study

Six more bodies found floating in Ganga in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur

Six more bodies of suspected COVID-19 victims were found floating in the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Monday