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Continuous decline in cases in UP; daily test positivity rate at 0.8%: Govt

The recovery rate in the state stands at 96.10 per cent, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement.

Kerala government extends lockdown till June 9 to contain Covid spread

The state has been under lockdown since May 8 following the sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

Andhra Pradesh reports 13,756 coronavirus infections, 104 deaths

Positivity rate at 17 per cent.

Govt announces support for children who lost parents to Covid via PM-CARES

'In such trying times it is our duty, as a society, to care for our children and instil hope for a bright future,' says Prime Minister Modi

Lockdown extension may be out of the way if public cooperates: Karnataka CM

Speculations have been rife that the government may extend the lockdown once again following the Centre's direction to continue with the Covid-19 guidelines till June 30.

Coronavirus positivity rate falls to 5.12% in Punjab; cases on a decline

The state had registered the highest single-day spike of 9,100 fresh cases on May 8.

Vaccine manufacturers want to talk to central govt, says CM Kejriwal

The Delhi government has floated a Global Expression of Interest (EOI) for the procurement of vaccines

Court grants bail to Navneet Kalra in O2 concentrator black-marketing case

During a recent raid, 524 oxygen concentrators, which are a crucial medical equipment used for Covid-19 patients, were recovered from Khan Chacha

Saudi Arabia to supply more oxygen, containers to India to aid Covid fight

India has turned to OPEC nations, particularly Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait for sourcing medical oxygen in its battle against the pandemic.

Delhi needs quick sero survey to assess Covid-19, suggests AIIMS doctor

Less than 1,000 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Delhi in the last 24 hours

No time for petty politics, says Kejriwal; urges Centre to buy vaccines

The remarks come amid an acute shortage of vaccines

Govt stops central allocation of Remdesivir to states as supply improves

The government has also increased the number of plants producing Remdesivir from just 20 to 60 plants within a month

Trader body asks Delhi govt to allow opening of shops, markets from Monday

Delhi, which has been under lockdown since April 20 to contain the spread of Covid-19, will begin gradually lift restrictions starting Monday (May 31), chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced earlier

China's Guangzhou locks down neighbourhood after coronavirus upsurge

Guangzhou, a business and industrial center of 15 million people north of Hong Hong, has reported 20 new infections over the past week

Andhra Pradesh forms paediatric task force to gear up for Covid third wave

The task force will look into the logistics like hospital facilities, oxygen masks for children, medicines and other issues and make necessary recommendations.

Karnataka minister hints at lockdown extension in the state till June 30

Chief Minister would call a meeting of all Ministers and decide on how to implement the lockdown

Delhi records 956 fresh Covid-19 cases, lowest in over two months

The positivity rate slipped to 1.19 per cent

Coronavirus: Goa CM announces extension of curfew till 7 am of June 7

Stores selling essential items, grocery shops, liquor stores are allowed to stay open from 7 am to 1 pm

Tamil Nadu govt to give Rs 5 lakh to children orphaned due to Covid

The state government will bear their educational and hostel fees till graduation.

22,701 Covid containment zones in Delhi; central area accounts for most

Delhi had 31,570 containment zones on April 27.