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Coronavirus: Curfew extended in Himachal Pradesh until May 26

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to extend the coronavirus-induced curfew in the state till May 26.

Biocon chief compares Covid vaccination in India to arranged marriage

Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has compared the COVID-19 vaccination situation in the country to an arranged marriage.

Palaniswami writes to PM seeking enhanced supply of oxygen and Remdesivir

India is facing a severe shortage of medical oxygen

Govt suppressing numbers of Covid-related deaths, alleges Chidambaram

Chidambaram on Saturday slammed the central government over the issuance of 123,000 death certificates between March 1 to May 10 this year in Gujarat

UK's revised dosage interval based on their pandemic situation: V K Paul

Single dose of Covishield reduces infection risk by 60-85 %, shows real life data from UK, says the Niti Aayog member while justifying the interval of two Covishield doses to 12-16 weeks

Delhi govt fixes rates for hearse services for deceased Covid-19 patients

The Delhi government has fixed the rates for hearse services provided for deceased COVID-19 patients, according to an official order on Saturday.

Pondy Lt Guv seeks people's cooperation in fighting Covid-19 spread

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan expressed concern over the rise in number of coronavirus cases

GST Council to meet on May 28, compensation shortfall on agenda

As Covid second wave ravages the country, several states had urged Sitharaman to convene a GST Council meeting at the earliest

13,169 O2 cylinders and 490,000 remdesivir vials delivered to states: Govt

As many as 10,953 oxygen concentrators were also delivered

Delhi govt announces Rs 1,051 cr for municipal corporations to pay salaries

The number of cases recorded in the last 24 hours in Delhi, has further dipped to about 6,500

85% Covid cases from 10 states; over 15% positivity rate in 24 states: Govt

11 states have more than 100,000 active Covid cases; 8 states have active cases between 50,000 and 100,000, says Health Ministry

Chhattisgarh government asks districts to extend lockdown till May 31

This comes even as it granted more relaxations in economic and other activities

Lockdown yielding results, should be extended if need be: Sadananda Gowda

Major cities including Bengaluru have been witnessing a decline in daily Covid-19 cases.

Ladakh starts coronavirus vaccination drive for 18-44 age group

Cases have exploded across the country in recent months

'To tackle covid in rural india, enable at-home care, involve panchayats'

The best way to arrest the Covid surge in India's villages is to rebuild people's trust in public systems, encourage home care and use simple technologies, say experts

Localised containment strategies need of the hour: PM at Covid review meet

Modi said states should be encouraged to report their numbers transparently without any pressure of high numbers showing adversely on their efforts

Odisha dispatches 726 tankers containing 2516 MT of oxygen in last 23 days

The country is facing an acute shortage of oxygen amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases

Black Fungus declared notified disease in Haryana: Health Minister Anil Vij

State Health Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said black fungus has now been declared a notified disease in Haryana.

Recoveries outnumber new Covid cases; active cases down by 31,091

For the fourth time in the last five days, India's daily Covid-19 recoveries outnumbered new cases

Kerala unit of IMA recommends digital swearing in of Pinarayi Vijayan

The recommendation comes amid a surge in Covid cases