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Chinese mainland reports no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases

The Chinese mainland on Monday reported no new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday

Can't afford lockdown, asked CM to consider options: Maharashtra Minister

Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik has said that the state cannot afford a lockdown and he has asked Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to consider other options

Hotel Taj in Rishikesh closed for 3 days as 76 people found Covid positive

The Tehri Garhwal administration has closed a five-star hotel for three days after 76 Covid-19 cases were reported from there

Pakistan's president, defence minister test positive for coronavirus

Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi said on Monday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Canadian panel recommends AstraZeneca vaccine pause for under 55

Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunisation is recommending a pause on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations for people under 55 for safety reasons

Pakistan launches anti-polio drive amid rise in Covid-19 cases

Pakistan launched a five-day anti-polio vaccination drive on Monday, despite challenges by the deepening third wave of the coronavirus across the country.

New Yorkers 30 and over can get Covid-19 vaccine starting Tuesday

New York state residents over 30 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday, and everyone over 16 will be eligible starting April 6, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.

Focus on curbing mortality, not lockdown: Mahindra tells Maharashtra

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Monday said more focus should be given on strengthening the medical infrastructure and curbing mortality instead of imposing another lockdown

Johnson & Johnson to give Africa 400 million Covid-19 vaccines

Johnson & Johnson says it's agreed to provide up to 400 million doses of its one-dose COVID-19 vaccine to African countries, starting this summer.

Mumbai sees bed rationing again as coronavirus cases rise sharply

The daily Covid tally in Maharashtra eased to 31,643 cases on Monday, against 40,414 new coronavirus cases on Sunday -two-thirds of the national tally of 68,020

Wait for Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine may get over in a few weeks: DRL

"We expect to get the approval in the next few weeks," said Deepak Sapra, CEO, API and pharmaceutical services, Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL)

Tamil Nadu reports 2,279 new Covid-19 infections; 14 deaths

Continuing its steady rise, Tamil Nadu logged 2,279 new infections on Monday, including one from the UAE, pushing the caseload to 8.81 lakh while 14 more deaths took the toll to 12,684

Jammu and Kashmir records 235 new Covid-19 cases, no fresh deaths

Jammu and Kashmir on Monday recorded 235 new positive COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 130,228

Madhya Pradesh sees 2,323 new coronavirus cases, reports 9 deaths

Madhya Pradesh on Monday reported 2,323 fresh coronavirus positive cases, taking the tally of infections to 2,91,006, the state Health department said.

Irfan Pathan tests Covid-19 positive after playing Road Safety World Series

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Monday became the fourth Indian cricketer to test COVID-19 positive, having recently taken part in the veteran's Road Safety World Series tournament in Raipur

Coronavirus: Kalyan-Dombivali civic body restricts entry of visitors

As COVID-19 cases rise in the twin city of Kalyan and Dombivali in Thane district of Maharashtra, the local municipal corporation has put restrictions on the number of people visiting the civic office

2nd-division match postponed in Spain because of coronavirus

Another match by second-division club Mirands was postponed on Monday because of the coronavirus.

Biden administration extends federal moratorium on evictions

The Biden administration is extending a federal moratorium on evictions of tenants who have fallen behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus vaccine: Germany reports more AstraZeneca clot cases

Germany's medical regulator says it has received reports of 21 cases of rare blood clots in people who had recently received AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine.

Bharat Biotech, CSIR collaborate to make raw material for vaccines

India now imports adjuvants and other chemicals for vaccine manufacturing