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Nepal removes quarantine provisions for tourists vaccinated for Covid-19
Nepal enforced new travel rules removing the quarantine requirements for foreign tourists who have got both doses of Covid-19 vaccine, in an attempt to give a boost to pandemic-depressed travel
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Ramp up Covid-19 testing facilities in Uttar Pradesh: CM Adityanath
UP CM Adityanath directed officials that coronavirus testing facilities should be set up at railway stations, bus depots and airports in the state in view of greater movement of people for the Holi
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Pak PM faces flak for having in-person meeting despite being Covid positive
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has come under severe criticism for holding an in-person meeting with his media team despite being infected with the novel coronavirus
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Vaccine hesitancy might pose threat to efforts for ending Covid-19 pandemic
The findings of a recent study suggested that even though the demand for Covid-19 vaccines currently seems to be high, hesitancy towards it might pose a major threat to public health efforts
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India records 59,118 new infections as new coronavirus cases surge
India saw 59,118 new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest single day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide Covid-19 tally to 11,846,652
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Covid-19: Colleges in Puducherry to hold classes online from today
Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, all government and private colleges in Puducherry have been directed to hold classes only by online mode from today
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All above 45 years to get Covid-19 vaccine from April 1 in Odisha
Odisha government asked the district and municipal authorities to prepare for the Covid-19 vaccination of all people aged 45 years and above from April 1
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US lawmaker applauds India for sending Covid vaccines to African countries
A top American lawmaker has praised India for sending Covid-19 vaccines to African countries, asserting it has shown good faith in humanity
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EU leaders grapple with surge of infections, coronavirus vaccine issues
EU leaders have failed to settle a fight about the distribution of Covid-19 shots among member states but pledged to strengthen vaccine export controls and production on EU soil amid shortage
US gives $15 million to Palestinians to deal with coronavirus pandemic
The US has said it is giving $15 million to vulnerable Palestinian communities to help fight the pandemic, a sharp reversal from the Trump administration which cut off almost all aid to the nation
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Pfizer, BioNTech launch Covid-19 vaccine trial in kids under 12
By Michael Erman
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AstraZeneca updates Covid-19 vaccine efficacy rate to 76%
AstraZeneca said its COVID-19 vaccine was 76% effective at preventing symptomatic illness in a new analysis of its major U.S. trial
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Mumbai reports 5,504 Covid-19 cases; record rise on 2nd consecutive day
With 5,504 new coronavirus cases coming to light on Thursday, Mumbai reported the highest one-day rise in infections on the second consecutive day.
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Joe Biden doubles goal of Covid-19 vaccines to 200 million doses
President Joe Biden opened his first formal news conference Thursday with a nod toward the improving picture on battling the coronavirus
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Covid-19 vaccination: COVAX in talks with govt to ensure speedy deliveries
SII is committed to supplying 200 million doses to the collaboration
Maharashtra tops Covid-19 vaccination with 4 mn jabs, surpasses Rajasthan
Maharashtra has emerged as the leader in the Covid-19 vaccination drive as it has administered vaccine doses to 4,342,646 people, an official said on Thursday
Kumbh duration curtailed to one month; Covid-19 negative report mandatory
the congregation on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar in Uttarakhand will take place from April 1 to 30
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Second Covid-19 wave may last 100 days, peak in April-end: SBI report
Says lockdowns not an answer as business activity index declines
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Two from India in Asia's 50 best restaurants: Check details here
The Chairman in Hong Kong was named the No 1 restaurant in the region by World's 50 Best Restaurants, which is owned by William Reed Business Media Ltd
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Second Covid-19 wave: Primary health centres see a rush for vaccine
On ground, manpower concern as drive expands to rural, semi-urban areas
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