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Covid-19: Vaccination for 18-44 age group to begin from May 10 in Bengaluru

Covid-19 vaccines for people in the 18-44 age group in Bengaluru would be available from May 10 at all major hospitals and medical colleges, says Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar today

Covid-19: Coimbatore hospitals stop new admission fearing oxygen shortage

Many of the hospitals in Coimbatore are turning away patients with breathing difficulties as they are expecting a shortage of Oxygen even as these hospitals have beds with oxygen supply at present.

Covid-19: Lockdown in Delhi extended till May 17; Metro services to be shut

The ongoing lockdown in Delhi will be extended by another week, up to May 17 morning, and metro trains will not operate during the period, says Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh receive fresh stock of Covid-19 vaccines

As states are conducting large-scale vaccination drives against coronavirus, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have received fresh stocks of Covid-19 vaccines.

Nagaland has sufficient stock of oxygen amid rising Covid cases: Official

A senior official of the Nagaland Health and Family Welfare Department on Sunday claimed that the state has sufficient stock of oxygen despite the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

India Inc steps up to shoulder Covid-induced challenges with testing, aid

Corporate India is stepping up to shoulder coronavirus-induced challenges by lending a helping hand through various initiatives like testing, vaccination camps, financial aid, medical help, etc.

States, UTs to receive 4.6 mn vaccine doses within 3 days: Health Ministry

More than 4.6 mn vaccine doses will be received by the States/UTs within the next three days, informed the Union Health Ministry on Sunday

Mamata urges PM Modi to waive taxes, duties on medical equipment, drugs

Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to waive all forms of taxes and customs duty on equipment and drugs being used to fight the Covid-19 pandemic

AFC Cup match in doubt after 'breach of Covid-19 protocols' by Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC's match against Eagles FC is in doubt after the host country's sports minister asked the Indian Super League side to leave the country alleging breach of Covid-19 protocols

Kejriwal extends lockdown in Delhi till May 17, metro services suspended

Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday extended the lockdown in the national capital for another week till May 17. Delhi Metro services have also been suspended from Monday

PM Modi speaks to Chief Ministers of four states on Covid-19 situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to the chief ministers of Punjab, Karnataka, Bihar and Uttarakhand on the COVID-19 situation in their states, official sources said.

Arunachal Pradesh reports highest single-day spike of 244 Covid-19 cases

Arunachal Pradesh reported 244 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day spike, pushing the coronavirus tally in the state to 20,046, a health department official said here on Sunday.

Covid-19: Oxygen Express with 80 MT liquid medical oxygen reaches Kanpur

Kanpur received its first Oxygen Express on Sunday morning with 80 MT of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) amid the oxygen crisis across the country due to the second wave of the coronavirus.

Covid-19: NHPC, IREDA vaccinate over 300 power sector employees

State-run firms NHPC and IREDA organised a two-day vaccination drive, during which as many as 317 employees of various public sector units in the power sector were inoculated.

UP govt extends curfew till May 17 amid spike in Covid-19 cases

The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday extended till May 17 the curfew imposed in the state to curb the spread of coronavirus, a senior official said.

Vaccination 'clear way' of protecting people from Covid-19: Tata group exec

Faster vaccination with more vaccines from wider manufacturers approved with due process, way of making sure that people are safe from Covid-19, according a senior official of the Tata group.

Assam reports record 5,756 fresh Covid-19 cases, 50 more fatalities

The Covid-19 caseload in Assam mounted to 2,89,069 on Saturday as the state reported its highest single-day spike of 5,756 new cases, a bulletin issued by the National Health Mission here said

Nagaland's Covid-19 tally rises to 15,913 with record 333 fresh cases

Nagaland's Covid-19 caseload mounted to 15,913 on Saturday as the state reported its highest single-day spike of 333 new cases, Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom said

Puducherry imposes 14-day lockdown from May 10 amid Covid-19 spike

In wake of rising cases of Covid-19, Puducherry on Saturday announced a complete lockdown to contain the spread of the viral disease in the Union Territory

Earnings, Covid-19 updates, macro data to guide market sentiment: Analysts

Covid-19 updates, financial results and macro-economic data will continue to steer stock markets in this holiday-shortened week, say analysts.