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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 168.1 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.49 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 168.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.49 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Delhi's Covaxin stock over for 45+ age group, Covishield left for 12 days

The Delhi government has exhausted its Covaxin stock for people over 45 years while that of Covishield will last only 12 days, AAP MLA Atishi said on Wednesday

Covid-negative report must for Singapore citizens returning to country

"All travellers will also be required to present their valid Covid-19 PCR test result at the air, sea and land checkpoints when they arrive in Singapore," the ministry said

Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre for suppressing data on Covid-related deaths

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the Central government alleging that it worked harder on suppressing this data than it did in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic

Karnataka to have new discharge policy for patients, post-Covid precautions

Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Wednesday said the state will have a new Covid-19 discharge policy and post-Covid precautions in view of the rising cases of Black Fungus infection

Biden asks intel community to redouble efforts to trace origins of Covid-19

"I have now asked the Intelligence Community to redouble their efforts to collect and analyze information, and to report back to me in 90 days," Biden said in a statement

Cyprus health authority says people under 50 should use mRNA-based vaccines

Cypriot health authorities on Wednesday advised people aged under 50 to use the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines that are based on the newer, mRNA technology

Our vaccine highly effective on Covid-19 variant prevalent in India: Pfizer

Suitable for 12 yrs and above, Pfizer tells govt

Sputnik V-makers have agreed to supply vaccine to Delhi: Kejriwal

Quantity is yet to be decided: Kejriwal

Govt 'not calling it right', must boost spending in Covid: Abhijit Banerjee

Nobel Laureate says it is 'not clear at all' if bond markets would react negatively to moves to avert crisis.

India starts preparation to make Covid-19 care safe for children

Treatment protocols, wards with space for parents, and specially trained staff are some measures

Pak blueprint for bilateral ties with US based on economy, not security

Seeking a "paradigm shift" in its ties with the US, Pakistan's National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has presented to his American counterpart Jake Sullivan a blueprint to enhance bilateral relations not based on security and defence but focusing on economy and trade, according to a media report on Wednesday.

Explained: Why Tokyo Olympics will be like no other amid Covid-19

Covid-19 is still spreading but the games appear to be going ahead, in what would be the biggest world event of the pandemic era

Cyclone Yaas weakens after pounding Odisha, West Bengal; 2 mn evacuated

The storm impacted several flights in the affected states as airports in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela and Durgapur remained shut. Ports and refineries were also on alert

Maharashtra reports 24,752 Covid-19 cases, 453 deaths; 23,065 recover

Maharashtra recorded 24,752 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the state's infection tally to 56,50,907, while 453 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 91,341, the health department said.

ICMR to examine effectiveness of SII's Covishield, Bharat Biotech's Covaxin

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will conduct a survey from next week to examine the effectiveness of these vaccines in preventing progression of COVID into a severe form.

Covid-19-hit athlete Milkha Singh stable, on oxygen support, say doctors

AthleteMilkha Singh, who won multiple gold medals in sprint at 1958 and 1962 Asian Games and was admitted to hospital after he contracted Covid-19, is stable on oxygen support, doctors said

Mumbai records lowest Covid-19 death count since April 13 at 34

Mumbai reported 34 fresh fatalities due to COVID-19 on Wednesday, the lowest single-day death count after April 13, while the caseload crossed the 7-lakh mark

Retain infra built against Covid-19 till vaccination of majority: Expert

The country should retain the medical infrastructure built to combat the COVID-19 pandemic till the large majority of the population is vaccinated, a medical expert said on Wednesday.

Govt looking into securing part of J&J vaccines for Indian market: Report

The sources privy to the discussions said another US pharma company, Moderna, does not have surplus jabs to share in 2021, and is expected to launch a single-dose Covid-19 vaccine in India next year.