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Covid: India records 4,100 more fatalities, 1,660 fresh cases in 24 hours

A reduction of 4,789 cases was recorded in the country's active Covid-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours

No new Covid case in Andaman and Nicobar in last 24 hours, tally at 10,032

The death toll stood at 129 as no new fatality due to the infection was reported since Friday, an official said

Global Covid caseload tops 478.6 mn, fatalities surge over 6.11 mn

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 79,936,775 and 976,499, according to the CSSE

Germany's Covid-19 infections twice as high as official numbers: Minister

Germany's actual daily Covid-19 infections were likely to be twice as high as the number of officially reported cases, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has said.

Experts worry about how US will see next Covid-19 surge coming

As more people take rapid COVID-19 tests at home, fewer people are getting the gold-standard tests that the government relies on for case counts

China continues 'severe and complex' fight against coronavirus

The zero-COVID strategy relies on lockdowns and mass testing, with close contacts often being quarantined at home or in a central government facility

Delhi sees 112 new Covid cases, one death in a day; positivity rate 0.41%

On multiple days in March so far, the city has recorded no deaths

Maharashtra reports 275 Covid-19 cases, two deaths in last 24 hours

Coronavirus case fatality rate is 1.87 per cent while the recovery rate is 98.11 per cent

Madhya Pradesh reports 26 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally at 132

The central state is now left with 132 active cases

Covid-19 pandemic: Mumbai sees 38 cases, 1 death; active tally now 248

Mumbai on Friday reported 38 Covid-19 cases and one death, which took place after a gap of eight days, taking the tally here to 10,57,753 and the toll to 16,694, a civic official said

Coronavirus cases rise by a million in UK, experts urge caution

The UKHSA's own weekly assessment shows that case rates remain highest in those aged 30 to 39, with the lowest case rates in those aged 0 to four

Covid variant worse than Omicron in next two years: UK epidemiologist

Meanwhile, the UK is seeing a resurgence in Covid cases and deaths, after a brief lull

Kerala reports 543 new coronavirus cases, 81 deaths in past 24 hours

There are 15,298 people now under observation, out of which 460 are in the isolation wards of hospitals, said the release

Over 10 mn kids in age group of 12-14 yrs received first vaccine dose: Govt

The next phase of vaccination commenced from January 3 for adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years

Covid-19: Govt says no state has reported deaths due to oxygen shortage

The Government of India is supporting states in their endeavour to enhance preparedness and response capacities against Covid-19

India reports 1,685 new Covid-19 cases, 83 fatalities in last 24 hours

The death toll due to the disease stands at 5,16,755 with 83 daily fatalities being reported, data updated by the ministry at 8 am showed

Global Covid caseload tops 477.2 mn. deaths surge over 6.10 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 477.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.10 million and vaccinations to over 10.84 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

WHO calls for caution as Covid-19 restrictions are eased in Africa

A World Health Organisation (WHO) regional office has urged for caution and consideration of the risks involved, with multiple African countries lifting their Covid-19 health restrictions

Over 1.82 billion Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

The country launched vaccination for all people aged above 45 years from April 1 last year

25 Covid-19 cases, no fresh death in Chhattisgarh; active tally at 134

Chhattisgarh on Thursday reported 25 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking its overall tally to 11,52,020, while no new death linked to the infection was recorded in the state, an official said.