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Over 1,500 Covid-19 cases in Delhi for third consecutive day; 10 deaths
Delhi reported over 1,500 coronavirus cases for the third day on the trot on Saturday
 "Over 1,500 Covid-19 cases in Delhi for third consecutive day; 10 deaths")
Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra government extends restrictions till April 15
Coronavirus live updates: Mumbai surpassed it's record with 5,513 new infections and Pune reported 7,090 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra government extends restrictions till April 15")
Andhra Pradesh reports more than 900 cases for second consecutive day
For the second consecutive day, Andhra Pradesh reported more than 900 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the cumulative to 8,97,810.
Karnataka Health Minister cautions people as coronavirus cases rise
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said coronavirus cases are on the rise in all states and it was an indication of beginning of the second wave
 "Karnataka Health Minister cautions people as coronavirus cases rise")
Advisory asks Goa MLAs to get tested for coronavirus
The Goa Legislature has asked all the MLAs in the state to get themselves tested
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Residential societies in Mumbai with 5 or more cases to be sealed: Mayor
On Friday, Mumbai reported 5,513 new coronavirus cases, its highest daily rise so far, taking the total infection count to 385,628
 "Residential societies in Mumbai with 5 or more cases to be sealed: Mayor")
Siddaramaiah demands white paper on coronavirus cases in Karnataka
The Karnataka government neither intends to hide any figures on Covid-19 nor is it necessary, Health Minister K Sudhakar said
 "Siddaramaiah demands white paper on coronavirus cases in Karnataka")
Second Covid wave: Govt lays out 5-point strategy for states to check surge
Increased testing and vaccination, effective tracing, and adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour pivot of five-fold containment strategy, says government
 "Second Covid wave: Govt lays out 5-point strategy for states to check surge")
Vaccines may need regular updates as coronavirus evolves: Scientists
Covid-19 vaccines currently in use across the world may need regular updates to counter new variants of the virus, says scientists
 "Vaccines may need regular updates as coronavirus evolves: Scientists")
Avoid public gatherings during Holi: Delhi Police appeals to people
The Delhi Police on Saturday appealed to people to avoid public gatherings on Holi and celebrate the festival at home in compliance with coronavirus guidelines.
 "Avoid public gatherings during Holi: Delhi Police appeals to people")
Russia reports 8,885 new coronavirus cases, 387 deaths in last 24 hours
Russia has registered 8,885 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, down from 9,167 the day before, taking the tally to 4,510,744, the coronavirus response center said on Saturday.
 "Russia reports 8,885 new coronavirus cases, 387 deaths in last 24 hours")
No intention to curtail flight services amid Covid spike: Hardeep Puri
Puri further said he directed airport officials and authorities to put into no-flyers list such passengers who are not following Covid norms
 "No intention to curtail flight services amid Covid spike: Hardeep Puri")
Brazil sets record of 3,650 new coronavirus deaths in a single day
Brazil on Friday again broke its record of single-day COVID-19 deaths, after 3,650 people died of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said.
 "Brazil sets record of 3,650 new coronavirus deaths in a single day")
Hope to launch Covovax vaccine by September, says Serum Institute CEO
The vaccine has been tested against African and UK variants of coronavirus and has an overall efficacy of 89 per cent, Poonawalla says
 "Hope to launch Covovax vaccine by September, says Serum Institute CEO")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Vaccine nationalism keeps poor nations waiting
Google searches for WFH jobs, e-courses surge, study says vaccine hesitancy risks increasing coronavirus mortality by nine times, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Vaccine nationalism keeps poor nations waiting")
Govt to widen Covid-19 vaccination drive soon: Harsh Vardhan
Amid surge in coronavirus cases, Harsh Vardhan said that the government is planning to widen the umbrella of vaccine beneficiaries soon to cover other sections of the population
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Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain rules out lockdown amid Covid surge
on Saturday dismissed any possibility of imposing another lockdown in Delhi, saying it was not a solution to check the spread of the coronavirus that is again surging rapidly.
 "Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain rules out lockdown amid Covid surge")
DATA STORY: India's Covid tally up by 62,258 in highest single-day jump since Oct 16
India has so far vaccinated 58,109,773 people. That is 487.95 per cent of its total caseload, and 4.1807 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India's Covid tally up by 62,258 in highest single-day jump since Oct 16")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: The politicisation of the AstraZeneca vaccine
Kenya imposes restrictions as virus surges, EU approves more vaccination production sites and other pandemic-related news across the globe
Two deaths, 495 new Covid-19 cases in Telangana in last 24 hours
Telangana recorded 495 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the gross to 3.05 lakh, while the toll rose to 1,685 with two more fatalities.