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Priyanka seeks feedback from people to ask questions from Union govt
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will start a campaign from Wednesday, "Zimmedar Kaun" (Who is responsible) on the Covid pandemic. She has sought feedback and suggestions from the people.
 "Priyanka seeks feedback from people to ask questions from Union govt")
Total Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India crosses 20 crore
In a significant landmark, the cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 20 crore, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday.
 "Total Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India crosses 20 crore")
Over 1.77 cr doses of vaccines still available with states, UTs: Health Min
More than 1.77 crore doses of anti-coronavirus vaccines are still available with the states and Union Territories, while seven lakh doses are in the pipeline, Union Health Ministry said
 "Over 1.77 cr doses of vaccines still available with states, UTs: Health Min")
Dysfunctional ventilators serious matter: Bombay HC seeks reply from Centre
The High Court said that more than a hundred ventilators provided to hospitals in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra through the PM CARES Fund turning out to be 'defective' was a serious matter
 "Dysfunctional ventilators serious matter: Bombay HC seeks reply from Centre")
Fungus colour should not lead to panic, look for causes and risks: Experts
Seeking to quell the alarm over rising cases of mucormycosis in Covid patients, epidemiologists underlined the importance of analysing the kind of fungal infection, its causes and risk factors
 "Fungus colour should not lead to panic, look for causes and risks: Experts")
Delhi yet to receive more Covid-19 vaccines for 18-44 group, says Atishi
Delhi is yet to receive more vaccines for the 18-44 age group and only private hospitals are giving jabs to beneficiaries in this category for now, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Atishi said on Tuesday
 "Delhi yet to receive more Covid-19 vaccines for 18-44 group, says Atishi")
Process on to fix formula for MRP of oxygen concentrators, Centre tells HC
The Centre Tuesday informed the Delhi High Court that pricing authority NPPA has initiated the process to fix a formula to determine the MRP of oxygen concentrators
 "Process on to fix formula for MRP of oxygen concentrators, Centre tells HC")
Kerala records 29,803 new Covid cases, 33,397 recoveries, and 177 deaths
Kerala on Tuesday reported 29,803 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total count to 23,65,565, while recoveries mounted to 21,32,071 with 33,397 recovering from the infection.
 "Kerala records 29,803 new Covid cases, 33,397 recoveries, and 177 deaths")
Mythological content viewing on TV goes up again with states under lockdown
With a majority of states under lockdown, it is a repeat of last year's trend for television networks
 "Mythological content viewing on TV goes up again with states under lockdown")
Covaxin reached 30 cities in 30 days, says Bharat Biotech's Suchitra Ella
Bharat Biotech Co-Founder and Joint MD Suchitra Ella on Tuesday said that Covaxin has reached thirty cities in thirty days despite some employees being off work due to Covid
 "Covaxin reached 30 cities in 30 days, says Bharat Biotech's Suchitra Ella")
UK issues localised directions on gatherings to tackle B1.617.2 variant
The UK government on Tuesday faced accusations of "confusion and uncertainty" after it introduced additional guidance to curtail non-essential travel
 "UK issues localised directions on gatherings to tackle B1.617.2 variant")
Vaccination or cancellation: Delhi govt to Centre on class 12 board exams
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Tuesday reiterated his demand of "vaccination or cancellation" in his suggestions sent to the Central government on conducting class 12 board exams.
 "Vaccination or cancellation: Delhi govt to Centre on class 12 board exams")
Telangana permits private hospitals to vaccinate people in 18-44 age group
The Telangana government on Tuesday permitted all the designated private hospitals in the state to start administration of Covid vaccines to people above 18 years.
 "Telangana permits private hospitals to vaccinate people in 18-44 age group")
Moderna says its vaccine offers strong protection in kids as young as 12
The company says it will submit teen data to the US Food and Drug Administration and other global regulators early next month
 "Moderna says its vaccine offers strong protection in kids as young as 12")
Fear of death from Covid not grounds for protection from arrest: SC
The Supreme Court Tuesday stayed sweeping directions issued by Allahabad High Court
 "Fear of death from Covid not grounds for protection from arrest: SC")
Delhi records 1,568 new Covid cases, 156 fatalities; positivity rate 2.14%
This is the third day in a row when the daily cases in the national capital have remained below 2,000
 "Delhi records 1,568 new Covid cases, 156 fatalities; positivity rate 2.14%")
Covid vaccine, health infra talk set the tone for 'Mann Ki Baat'
Over 7,000 submissions have already come in for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' scheduled for May 30
 "Covid vaccine, health infra talk set the tone for 'Mann Ki Baat'")
Haryana to provide 100,000 Coronil kits to patients despite controversy
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij announced to provide one lakh Ayurveda-based Coronil kits to coronavirus patients in the state free of cost
 "Haryana to provide 100,000 Coronil kits to patients despite controversy")
Virus doesn't remain active in nasal activities 24 hrs after death: Expert
Coronavirus doesn't remain active in nasal and oral cavities 12 to 24 hours after the death of an infected person
 "Virus doesn't remain active in nasal activities 24 hrs after death: Expert")
More children infected in second wave, but no need for panic: Experts
More children are testing positive in the second Covid wave but the infection is mostly mild and the mortality rate low
 "More children infected in second wave, but no need for panic: Experts")