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Kerala records 21,427 fresh coronavirus cases, 179 more deaths

Kerala on Wednesday logged 21,427 new COVID-19 cases pushing the infection count to 37,25,005, as the number of people succumbing to the disease rose to 19,049 with 179 additional deaths

DATA STORY: India reports 35,178 new cases; 440 deaths added to toll

India has so far administered 560,652,030 vaccine doses. That is 1738.41 per cent of its total caseload, and 40.18 per cent of its population

India prepares for another Covid surge but vaccine coverage is a problem

The Indian healthcare system's capacity to respond to the second wave was insufficient, as its preparedness - fearfully arranged during the first wave - had been rolled back

UK regulator approves Moderna's Covid shot for 12 to 17-year-olds

While most children develop mild or no symptoms with COVID-19, they are still able to spread the virus and some remain at risk of becoming seriously ill.

DATA STORY: Single-day vaccination touches new high of 8.8 million shots

India has so far administered 554,730,609 vaccine doses. That is 1720.05 per cent of its total caseload, and 39.77 per cent of its population

Assam exempts fully vaccinated travellers from mandatory Covid testing

The Assam government on Tuesday exempted fully vaccinated incoming people carrying the latest COVID-19 negative report from mandatory testing for the virus on arrival in the state

DATA STORY: India reports 32,937 new cases; active cases decline further

India has so far administered 545,857,108 vaccine doses. That is 1693.86 per cent of its total caseload, and 39.13 per cent of its population

Covid-19 vaccine: India looking at $11 billion market opportunity

India's pharmaceutical sector is looking at an opportunity to the tune of $11 billion in the form of Covid-19 vaccine supply, in both domestic and export markets in the next three years.

Do I need a Covid-19 booster shot? Answers on how to stay protected

While vaccine-induced immunity may not last forever, it is not clear when a booster will be needed

US scales back travel warning for India, cites 'moderate level of Covid-19'

India was ravaged by the delta variant earlier this year, but reported cases have declined sharply since May

Govt puts curbs on export of Covid-19 rapid antigen testing kits

The government on Monday imposed restrictions on export of Covid-19 rapid antigen testing kits amid several experts warning of a possible third wave of the coronavirus pandemic

Delhi reports 27 Covid-19 cases, lowest since April 15 last year

The national capital reported 27 Covid-19 cases, the lowest since April 15 last year, and zero deaths due to the infection on Monday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.07 per cent

Maharashtra reports 10 more Delta plus variant cases; tally up to 76

Ten more cases of the Delta plus variant of coronavirus, considered highly infectious, have been detected in Maharashtra, taking their overall tally to 76, the state health department said on Monday

Covid-19 self-isolation rules ease for fully vaccinated people in UK

People in Britain who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus no longer have to isolate for 10 days if they come in contact with someone who has tested positive, under new rules in force from Monday

At 190, Mumbai logs lowest daily Covid-19 cases since April 2020

Mumbai reported 190 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the lowest daily count since April 2020, and three fresh deaths due to the infection, a civic official said

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Mumbai now has zero containment zones

How the pandemic hurt domestic workers, scores of OBC and SC families lost their sole earning member to Covid, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Mumbai now has zero containment zones

How the pandemic hurt domestic workers, scores of OBC and SC families lost their sole earning member to Covid, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

Union Health Minister Mandaviya arrives in Kerala to review Covid situation

On Sunday, the test positivity rate was 15.11 per cent in Kerala.

India records 32,937 new Covid-19 cases, 417 deaths overnight

Daily positivity rate is at 2.79 per cent, remaining below 3 per cent for the last 21 days.

Centre asks Kerala govt to revisit 'failed' Covid-19 pandemic plan

Out of the total 45 districts in the country that have a test positivity ratio of over 10 per cent, 13 are in Kerala