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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 159.3mn; deaths surge to more than 3.31mn
The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 159.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.31 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
 "Global Covid-19 caseload tops 159.3mn; deaths surge to more than 3.31mn")
India's daily Covid-19 deaths rise by record 4,205, says health ministry
India saw a record 4,205 Covid-19 fatalities in a day taking the death toll to 2,54,197, while 3,48,421 new coronavirus infections were reported, according to the Union Health Ministry data shows
 "India's daily Covid-19 deaths rise by record 4,205, says health ministry")
South Australian university reveals mRNA vaccine manufacturing plan
Australia could achieve vaccine self-reliance within half a year after the University of Adelaide (UA) revealed a plan to manufacture mRNA vaccines
 "South Australian university reveals mRNA vaccine manufacturing plan")
Fire breaks out at Covid care centre in Gujarat; 61 patients shifted
A fire broke out at a hotel-turned-Covid care centre in Gujarat's Bhavnagar town in the wee hours Wednesday, officials said, adding nobody was hurt
 "Fire breaks out at Covid care centre in Gujarat; 61 patients shifted")
Companies offer employees time 'to heal' as Covid-19 cases surge in India
Some companies in India are temporarily halting business or offering unusual assistance to employees as a devastating wave of the coronavirus sickens and kills hundreds of thousands.
 "Companies offer employees time 'to heal' as Covid-19 cases surge in India")
Odisha CM directs monitoring of pvt hospitals, charges for Covid treatment
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed the officials to keep a close watch on the private hospitals treating Covid patients and their charges
 "Odisha CM directs monitoring of pvt hospitals, charges for Covid treatment")
Chinese mainland reports 16 new imported Covid -19 cases on Tuesday
The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported 16 new Covid-19 cases, all of which were imported, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Wednesday
 "Chinese mainland reports 16 new imported Covid -19 cases on Tuesday")
Joe Biden urged to take decisive global leadership in fight against Covid
In an open letter, a group of eminent global business and policy leaders has urged US President Joe Biden to demonstrate a decisive American leadership in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Joe Biden urged to take decisive global leadership in fight against Covid")
Covid-19 is India's biggest crisis: philanthropist M R Rangaswami
The Indian-American philanthropist and venture capitalist from the Silicon Valley has urged the diaspora community to help support the Indian people
 "Covid-19 is India's biggest crisis: philanthropist M R Rangaswami")
Travel bans expose migrants to Covid, make them potential carriers: Study
Research says medium-duration travel bans are counterproductive, for they trap migrants in cities that are Covid-19 hotspots.
 "Travel bans expose migrants to Covid, make them potential carriers: Study")
Canadian province halts AstraZeneca first doses over blood clot concerns
Canada's largest province said Tuesday it will stop giving out first doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine due to concerns over its link to rare blood clots
 "Canadian province halts AstraZeneca first doses over blood clot concerns")
US doctors have 'big concern' as severe Covid infections rise in children
The rate of cases in young kids and early teens in the US began surpassing that of those 65 and older by early April, say researchers.
 "US doctors have 'big concern' as severe Covid infections rise in children")
Experts recommend Covaxin for phase 2/3 trials on those aged 2-18 year
Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin was on Tuesday recommended by an expert panel for phase II/III clinical trial on those aged between two to 18 years, official sources said
 "Experts recommend Covaxin for phase 2/3 trials on those aged 2-18 year")
Telecom firms see red as protests against 5G spectrum trials mount
Posts claiming the upcoming 5G trials will spread the virus have been doing the rounds
 "Telecom firms see red as protests against 5G spectrum trials mount")
Maharashtra puts the brake on Covid-19 vaccination for 18-44 year olds
State to divert entire Covaxin stock for 45+
 "Maharashtra puts the brake on Covid-19 vaccination for 18-44 year olds")
ED registers money laundering case against former Maha HM Anil Deshmukh
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a case of money laundering against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.
 "ED registers money laundering case against former Maha HM Anil Deshmukh")
Mobile phone production down 50% amid a relentless second Covid-19 wave
Slowdown visible since late February, says IDC
 "Mobile phone production down 50% amid a relentless second Covid-19 wave")
Covid-19 pandemic: 80% of Indians may be vaccinated by March 2022
Vaccine production should ramp up, June onwards, given that manufacturers are boosting capacities
 "Covid-19 pandemic: 80% of Indians may be vaccinated by March 2022")
Indian double mutant variant of Covid-19 less severe for vaccinated: Study
The B.1.617 variant first emerged in Maharashtra towards the end of 2020 and has spread throughout India and to at least 40 countries
Early trend of decline in fresh Covid-19 cases, says health ministry
Southern states, including Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, have been on a constant incline for over two weeks along with West Bengal, Odisha, and Punjab
 "Early trend of decline in fresh Covid-19 cases, says health ministry")