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Free Covid precaution doses for 18-59 age group for 75 days from July 15

So far, less than 1% of the target population of 771 mn in the 18-59 age group has been administered the precaution dose

South Korea expands booster shots of vaccine as Covid-19 cases surge

Health officials in South Korea are expanding booster shots to adults 50 and over as COVID-19 cases creep up again across the country

Gehlot asks Centre to make Covid booster dose free for 18-45 age group

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday urged the Centre to provide the precautionary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine free of cost to people aged 18-45 years

Data story: India logs 16,906 new Covid cases, 122,041 infections in 7 days

India reported an increase of 1,414 in active coronavirus cases to take its count to 132,457

Data story: India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally at 131,043

India reported an increase of 330 in active coronavirus cases to take its count to 131,043

Data story: India logs 16,678 new Covid cases; 120,765 infections in 7 days

With 26 new fatalities, its Covid-19 death toll reached 525,454

Moderna to advance two Omicron vaccine candidates against newer variants

Moderna said its decision to develop the bivalent vaccines was based on different market preferences for shots against the subvariants.

United States secures 3.2 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine by Novavax

The US announced on Monday that it has secured 3.2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by Novavax, which has partnered with the Serum Institute of India

European Union urges second Covid-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79

The European Union said Monday it's critical that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots to people between ages of 60-79 years and other vulnerable people

BA.5 sub-variant can re-infect you with Covid 'within weeks': Experts

The BA.5 Omicron, which is known to evade immunity induced both by vaccines as well as prior infection, has the potential to reinfect you with Covid again "within weeks", global researchers

Data story: India logs 18,257 new Covid cases, active tally at 128,690

India has added 120,222 cases in the past 7 days

Top Headlines: PSBs shareholding cap, growth of top firms, and more

The central government is seeking to remove the 10 per cent shareholding cap for individuals in public sector banks (PSBs). Read more in our top headlines

Covid tally breaches 3.5 mn-mark in Tamil Nadu with 2,537 new cases

Tamil Nadu on Sunday continued to report a decline in new COVID-19 cases with 2,537 people testing positive in the last 24 hours, including four returnees from domestic and overseas

Covid-19: Maharashtra sees 2,591 new cases, no death; active count 18,369

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 2,591 new coronavirus positive cases, but did not record any death linked to the infection, the state health department said. With the addition in cases, the overall tally rose to 80,04,024, while the death toll stood at 1,47,976. A total of 2,894 patients recuperated during the day, raising the recovery count to 78,37,679. There are 18,369 active coronavirus cases at present in the state, where the recovery rate is 97.92 per cent and the fatality rate is 1.84 per cent, he said. With 37,113 tests conducted during the day, the overall test count rose to 8,23,82,440. Mumbai reported 399 fresh cases. With this, its overall tally rose to 11,17,873, while the death toll is 19,624. Mumbai division, which comprises the city and its satellite townships, reported 864 new cases, which took its tally to 3,26,743, while the death toll stood at 39,922. Division-wise, Nashik reported 177 new cases, Pune 958 cases, Kolhapur 76 cases, Aurangabad 174 cases, Latur 4

Live news: 63 pilgrims from Maharashtra's Beed stranded in Amarnath rescued

Latest Live news updates: Amarnath yatra rescue operations, EAM on Sri Lankan crisis, PM addresses Natural Farming Conclave, and more

NTAGI panel for use of Corbevax, Covaxin for kids aged 5-12 years

However, there was no decision on introducing these vaccines in the vaccination programme

Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback from residents

The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents

Data story: India logs 18,815 new Covid cases, death toll at 525,343

India has added 116,320 cases in the past 7 days.

China: Beijing mandates Covid vaccines to enter some public spaces

The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries

Over 107.7 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses available with States, UTs: Centre

Over 10.77 crore balance and unutilized Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with the States and UTs to be administered, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday