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Jammu and Kashmir reports 517 fresh coronavirus cases, 5 fatalities
Jammu and Kashmir on Friday recorded 517 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 1,31,938, while five fresh fatalities took the death toll to 2,003, officials said.
 "Jammu and Kashmir reports 517 fresh coronavirus cases, 5 fatalities")
India's Covid case growth rate of 6.8% in March is highest ever: Govt
The coronavirus situation in 11 states and UTs in particular is a matter of 'serious concern', says government
 "India's Covid case growth rate of 6.8% in March is highest ever: Govt")
Madhya Pradesh sees 2,777 Covid-19 cases, 16 deaths, 1,482 recoveries
Madhya Pradesh on Friday reported 2,777 COVID-19 cases, taking its infection tally to 3,00,834, while the day also saw 16 deaths and 1,482 people getting discharged, an official said.
 "Madhya Pradesh sees 2,777 Covid-19 cases, 16 deaths, 1,482 recoveries")
Tamil Nadu adds 3,290 new Covid cases on Friday, 1,188 from Chennai
Across the State, 85,494 persons were tested, while 1,715 patients were discharged and 12 died
 "Tamil Nadu adds 3,290 new Covid cases on Friday, 1,188 from Chennai")
Covid-related curbs in Karnataka: Gyms shut, cinemas at 50% capacity
According to the new guidelines, classes from 6-9 will be suspended and maximum of 50 per cent seating capacity is allowed in cinema halls
HPCL joins hands to boost world's largest Covid-19 vaccination drive
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) on Friday said it is aiding the world's largest COVID vaccination drive in India by providing equipment for cold storage and transportation of the vaccines
 "HPCL joins hands to boost world's largest Covid-19 vaccination drive")
Kerala records over 2,500 coronavirus cases, takes death toll to 4,646
Kerala reported 2,508 fresh COVID-19 cases, including 10 health workers and 14 related deaths on Friday, pushing the caseload to 11.29 lakh and the toll to 4,646.
Delhi sees 3,594 fresh cases of coronavirus, records 14 more deaths
Delhi recorded 3,594 fresh Covid-19 cases on Friday, the highest daily count this year, while 14 more people died due to the infection, taking the death toll to 11,050
Delhi sees 3,594 new Covid cases in 24 hours; Kejriwal rules out lockdown
Centre should allow states to vaccinate everyone on war footing. Need to involve non-healthcare facilities in inoculation drive, Kejriwal says
 "Delhi sees 3,594 new Covid cases in 24 hours; Kejriwal rules out lockdown")
Haven't imposed any export ban on Covaxin, Covishield, says govt
Global vaccine alliance Gavi, which runs the Covax programme, said that Indian vaccine supplies to lower income countries are being delayed
 "Haven't imposed any export ban on Covaxin, Covishield, says govt")
Maha: Plea seeks door-to-door Covid-19 vaccination for people above 75 yrs
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court
DATA STORY: In biggest single-day spike since Oct 2, India's Covid tally up by 81,466
India has so far vaccinated 68,789,138 people. That is 559.12 per cent of its total caseload, and 4.9483 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: In biggest single-day spike since Oct 2, India's Covid tally up by 81,466")
Covid-19: Lockdown in parts of four districts of Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh government has placed urban areas of Chhindwara district and Ratlam city under lockdown, while it will come into force in Betul district and parts of Khargone from Friday night
 "Covid-19: Lockdown in parts of four districts of Madhya Pradesh")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Gurugram firm developing vaccine in pill form
AstraZeneca and Bharat Biotech studying Covid shots for children, vaccine distribution explained, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Gurugram firm developing vaccine in pill form")
Coronavirus: India records highest single-day vaccination coverage
More than 3.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours
 "Coronavirus: India records highest single-day vaccination coverage")
India calls for probe on Covid origin after WHO's inconclusive findings
India has said that it shares the "need for a comprehensive and expert-led mechanism"
 "India calls for probe on Covid origin after WHO's inconclusive findings")
USFDA authorises two changes to Moderna's vaccine against coronavirus
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised two changes to Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine that can provide extra doses from each vial
 "USFDA authorises two changes to Moderna's vaccine against coronavirus")
India administers over 3.6 million Covid-19 vaccine doses in 24 hours
A total of 3,671,242 Covid-19 vaccines doses were administered in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Friday
Maharashtra CM to hold meeting with officials on worsening Covid situation
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will on Friday evening hold a meeting with the state officials over the deteriorating Covid-19 situation in the state
 "Maharashtra CM to hold meeting with officials on worsening Covid situation")
China aims to vaccinate entire city of 300,000 in 5 days after outbreak
A Chinese border city hit by a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 began a five-day drive on Friday to vaccinate its entire population of 300,000 people