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Recent surges of Covid-19 left people gasping for breath: UN chief

Recent surges of Covid-19 in India, South America and other regions have left people literally gasping for breath before our eyes, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said

Karnataka halts inoculation for 18-44 age group due to vaccine shortage

Covid-19 vaccination drive for the 18-44 age group has been halted in Karnataka, with the state government categorically saying the vaccines for the beneficiary category are "currently not available"

Black fungus declared an epidemic in Uttarakhand amid rise in cases

Uttarakhand has joined several states across the country that have declared black fungus an epidemic.

Andaman and Nicobar: 31 new cases of Covid-19 push tally to 6,820

At least 31 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, taking the tally in the Union Territory to 6,820

US says it's ramping up research on Covid variant first found in India

The B.1.617 variant that has devastated India was first detected in the US between late February and late March.

MP govt under-reporting Covid-related deaths, claims Kamal Nath

Former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath accused the state government of under-reporting Covid-related deaths and claimed that over one lakh people had died from the infection across the state.

Over 100 Covid-19 cases on Everest despite Nepal denials: Guide

A coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, an expert mountaineering guide said

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 166.4 mn with more than 3.44 mn deaths

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 166.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.44 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

194.9 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses administered till now: says Centre

The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country exceeded 194.9 million on Saturday

Assam reports 79 more Covid deaths, 5,980 fresh cases in last 24 hours

Assam reported 79 Covid-19 fatalities on Saturday taking the death toll to 2,667, while 5,980 new cases pushed the tally to 365,620

Army sets up 100-bed Covid Care Centre in Bengaluru amid second wave

Indian Army on Saturday augmented the medical infrastructure of state administration by setting up a 100-bed Covid Care Centre at Ulsoor in Bengaluru

People selling Remdesivir illegally booked under NSA: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said those indulging in black-marketing of Remdesivir injections in the state are being booked under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).

Black Fungus declared an epidemic in Bihar amid rise in cases

The Bihar government on Saturday evening declared Mucormycosis or Black Fungus as an epidemic disease under Section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act 1897.

UP govt issues instructions to medical officers to curb Covid in rural area

Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday issued instructions to medical officers of all districts at district hospitals, Primary Health Centres, Community health centres

Covid-19 vaccines are all highly protective against death, study shows

Efficacy against Covid-linked disease averaged about 85% after a full course, say University of Florida researchers.

Bihar rattled by 103 Covid-19 deaths in a day; vaccination slows down

Bihar was rattled by 100 plus Covid fatalities in a day, notwithstanding a continually falling positivity rate and active caseload which have also resulted in a markedly improved recovery rate

Pune sees 3,520 fresh coronavirus cases, 92 deaths; 1,949 recover

Pune district's Covid-19 tally reached 9,92,436 on Saturday with the addition of 3,520 cases, while the day also saw 92 deaths, which took the toll to 15,995, an official said

No consensus yet on Covid vaccine passport issue at WHO level: Govt

'As of now, as per WHO guidelines and guidelines by other countries, people with negative COVID test report are being allowed,' says Health Ministry Joint Secretary

Case fatality rate of Covid-19 in J-K lower than other states: WHO official

The case fatality rate of COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir is lower compared to other states in the country, which indicates the disease is under control, surveillance medical officer of the WHO said

Rajasthan coronavirus update: UK-based group to set up 60 oxygen plants

UK-based SRAM & MRAM Group said it will be setting up 60 oxygen plants in Rajasthan