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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
 "Case fatality rate of Covid-19 in J-K lower than other states: WHO official")
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
 "Rajasthan coronavirus update: UK-based group to set up 60 oxygen plants")
Delhi records 2,260 Covid cases, 182 deaths; positivity rate down to 3.58%
Delhi recorded 2,260 fresh coronavirus cases, the lowest since March 1, and 182 fatalities on Saturday with the positivity rate slipping to 3.58%
 "Delhi records 2,260 Covid cases, 182 deaths; positivity rate down to 3.58%")
Karnataka Covid update: State logs 31,1183 new cases, 451 fatalities
Karnataka on Saturday reported 31,183 fresh coronavirus cases and 451 deaths, the Health Department said
 "Karnataka Covid update: State logs 31,1183 new cases, 451 fatalities")
White fungus case reported in Jabalpur, doctor says it's common, curable
A 55-year-old man who had recovered from COVID has been diagnosed with 'white fungus' in Jabalpur even as state is dealing with an outbreak of 'black fungus' among coronavirus patients or survivors
 "White fungus case reported in Jabalpur, doctor says it's common, curable")
Covid LIVE: 31,183 new cases in Karnataka; UP curfew extended till May 31
Coronavirus live updates: India reported 257,299 fresh Covid-19 infections today, taking the caseload tally to 26,285,069. Death toll nears 300,000. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Covid LIVE: 31,183 new cases in Karnataka; UP curfew extended till May 31")
In-depth research needed, only time will tell: V K Paul on mixing vaccines
According to a study conducted by the Spanish university, a combination of AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccine was entirely safe and effective in controlling the spread and prevention of the disease
 "In-depth research needed, only time will tell: V K Paul on mixing vaccines")
India, Pfizer seek to bridge dispute over vaccine indemnity: Report
India has not given any manufacturer of a Covid-19 vaccine indemnity against the costs of compensation for any severe side effects, a condition Pfizer has obtained in many countries, including UK, UK
 "India, Pfizer seek to bridge dispute over vaccine indemnity: Report")
Govt to take final call on class 12 board exams on Sunday: What's on agenda
Conducting pen and paper mode exams for only major subjects, internal assessment are among among likely options, say CBSE sources
 "Govt to take final call on class 12 board exams on Sunday: What's on agenda")
Covid: Govt invites R&D proposals on innovations in oxygen concentrators
This initiative will soon catalyse R and D on critical components and innovations concerning Make-in-India oxygen concentrators to meet the emerging healthcare requirements, says govt
 "Covid: Govt invites R&D proposals on innovations in oxygen concentrators")
Covid positivity rate is still over 10% in 382 districts, says govt
Covid positivity rate has declined from 24.83% on May 10 to 12.45% on May 22, says govt
 "Covid positivity rate is still over 10% in 382 districts, says govt")
Kerala registers 28,514 fresh coronavirus infections, 176 fatalities
This took the state's caseload to 2,292,091
 "Kerala registers 28,514 fresh coronavirus infections, 176 fatalities")
Study finds 96% of Covid-19 patients have antibodies year after recovery
The study looked at results from 250 people aged 21-78 who tested positive for the virus between February and April last year
 "Study finds 96% of Covid-19 patients have antibodies year after recovery")
Coronavirus fatalities toll crosses 10,000 mark in Andhra Pradesh
The state reported a new record high of 118 fatalities in 24 hours ending 9 am on Saturday
 "Coronavirus fatalities toll crosses 10,000 mark in Andhra Pradesh")
Covid: Railways delivers 14,500 MT of liquid medical oxygen so far
8 Oxygen Expresses with a load of more than 563 MT of LMO in 35 tankers are also on their way
DDMA asks pharmacies to show stock, cost of Covid drugs prominently
The district magistrates and deputy commissioners of police have been directed to ensure strict compliance of the order.
 "DDMA asks pharmacies to show stock, cost of Covid drugs prominently")
Those within 6 weeks of Covid are at highest risk of black fungus: Expert
Giving cold oxygen directly from cylinders could be very dangerous for patients: Expert
 "Those within 6 weeks of Covid are at highest risk of black fungus: Expert")
DATA STORY: India's Covid fatalities have been above 4,000 on 11 of the past 15 days
India has so far administered 26,289,290 vaccine doses. That is 742.83 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.89 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India's Covid fatalities have been above 4,000 on 11 of the past 15 days")
Over 800,000 migrant workers left Delhi in 1st 4 weeks of lockdown: Report
There were 21,879 interstate bus trips during the four weeks of the lockdown
 "Over 800,000 migrant workers left Delhi in 1st 4 weeks of lockdown: Report")
Covid situation stabilising; positivity rate, active cases reducing: Govt
Eight states have more than 100,000 active cases while 18 states have over 15% positivity rate, says joint secretary in health ministry