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WB govt moves SC seeking direction to disband Centre's vaccination policy
West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court on Friday seeking directions to disband Phase-III vaccine policy of the Centre
 "WB govt moves SC seeking direction to disband Centre's vaccination policy")
Covid-19: WHO panel set to decide on emergency use of Chinese vaccine
A key World Health Organisation panel was set to decide whether to authorise the emergency use of a Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine
 "Covid-19: WHO panel set to decide on emergency use of Chinese vaccine")
India to receive between 190-250 mn fully subsidised Covid vaccines: Gavi
Gavi, a global alliance on vaccines, said that India would receive between 190 and 250 million fully subsidised doses of Covid-19 vaccine and funds up to $30 million for urgent technical assistance
 "India to receive between 190-250 mn fully subsidised Covid vaccines: Gavi")
Covid-19 not just lung disease, can also cause blood clots: Experts
There is increasing evidence to suggest that Covid-19 is not just a disease of the lungs as initially thought but can also cause dangerous blood clots, say experts
 "Covid-19 not just lung disease, can also cause blood clots: Experts")
Maha, UP, Delhi among states showing constant dip in Covid cases: Govt
The positivity rate is currently above 15% in 24 states in the country and in the range of 5-15% in nine, the health ministry said
 "Maha, UP, Delhi among states showing constant dip in Covid cases: Govt")
2nd Covid wave expected to impact the business of mobility players in India
Industry executives say the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic may severely impact the business of mobility companies
 "2nd Covid wave expected to impact the business of mobility players in India")
Strong measures can help avert third coronavirus wave: Top govt scientist
'If we take strong measures, the third wave may not happen in all the places or indeed anywhere at all,' says K VijayRaghavan
 "Strong measures can help avert third coronavirus wave: Top govt scientist")
'Stay at home': Goa CM announces state-wide curfew from May 9-23
Stores selling essential items, including grocery stores will be allowed to remain open from 7 am to 1 pm
 "'Stay at home': Goa CM announces state-wide curfew from May 9-23")
Top headlines: HDFC Q4 net rises; Pfizer seeks full US approval for vaccine
RBI asks banks to on-lend to healthcare cos in 30 days, SC refuses to interfere in construction of Central Vista amid Covid and other top news of the day
 "Top headlines: HDFC Q4 net rises; Pfizer seeks full US approval for vaccine")
DATA STORY: India sees biggest-ever single-day Covid tally jump of 414,188
India has so far administered 164,973,058 vaccine doses. That is 782.70 per cent of its total caseload, and 11.86 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India sees biggest-ever single-day Covid tally jump of 414,188")
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine linked with fewer asymptomatic infections: Study
People who received the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at a US hospital had dramatically lower symptomatic and asymptomatic infections compared with their unvaccinated peers, according to a study
 "Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine linked with fewer asymptomatic infections: Study")
Delhi Police recover over 100 oxygen concentrators from two restaurants
The Delhi Police conducted raids at two restaurants in the national capital and recovered over 100 oxygen concentrators, used for treatment of COVID patients, officials said on Friday.
 "Delhi Police recover over 100 oxygen concentrators from two restaurants")
Delhi records 341 Covid-19 deaths and 19,832 new infections today
Delhi recorded 341 more coronavirus deaths and 19,832 new infections on Friday, while the positivity rate remained below 25 per cent for the second consecutive day
 "Delhi records 341 Covid-19 deaths and 19,832 new infections today")
Covid-19: Mehbooba appeals to PM Modi to release all political detainees
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release all political detainees languishing in jails immediately in the wake of the worsening Covid-19 situation
 "Covid-19: Mehbooba appeals to PM Modi to release all political detainees")
From Dia Mirza to Jasprit Bumrah, celebrity weddings in the time of Covid
The rich are following a template for their special day - an intimate ceremony, with fewer people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect
 "From Dia Mirza to Jasprit Bumrah, celebrity weddings in the time of Covid")
Harsh Vardhan reviews RML preparation for severe Covid-19 patients
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan visited Dr RML Hospital and reviewed its preparedness for clinical management of severe Covid-19 patients
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PM Modi speaks to CMs of Manipur, Sikkim, Tripura on Covid-19 situation
Covid cases have been on the rise across the country
 "PM Modi speaks to CMs of Manipur, Sikkim, Tripura on Covid-19 situation")
SC refuses to interfere in construction of Central Vista amid Covid
The court, however, gave liberty to petitioners to approach the Delhi High Court for urgent listing of the matter
 "SC refuses to interfere in construction of Central Vista amid Covid")
CM Kejriwal to hold meeting today to review coronavirus situation in Delhi
The meeting will be attended by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain, health secretary and all the district magistrates
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CoWin adds security code feature to minimise errors in vaccination status
The verifier or vaccinator will ask beneficiary about his or her 4 digit code and then enter the same in the CoWIN system to correctly record the vaccination status
 "CoWin adds security code feature to minimise errors in vaccination status")