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Covid-19: Omicron BA.2.12.1 has mutation akin to Delta, says virologist

Doctors say Covid cases rising, but not very severe patients yet

Serum Institute halts Covid-19 vaccine production amid global supply glut

Serum has cited protectionist measures in other countries that led to a shortage of raw materials as one reason it fell short of vaccine production goals at the height of the pandemic

18 more at IIT-Madras test Covid positive, 30 cases in two days

Meanwhile, the state government has asked all its hospitals to be on standby as 39 people tested positive in the past 24 hours taking the total active cases to 256.

IIT Madras study shows efficacy of non-steroidal drug in Covid treatment

Widely used since 1960s as an anti-inflammatory formulation, Indomethacin also works as an antiviral agent in mild and moderate Covid-19 cases

Tamil Nadu makes masks mandatory again, Rs 500 penalty for non-compliance

39 test positive during past 24 hours, total active cases at 256, with 30 at IIT Madras campus

Serum CEO Poonawalla warns against return to business-as-usual approach

He pointed out that there is rising vaccine fatigue among the public as the main reason for the low off-take of the vaccines

As coronavirus cases rise, is Delhi heading towards a fourth wave?

Covid 4th wave in Delhi: The positivity rate has increased in the last seven days from 2.39 percent on April 14 to 4.71 percent on April 21

Bharat Biotech asked to provide more data on Covaxin for below 12-year-olds

This development comes after the Subject Expert Committee discussed recommendations for the restricted emergency of Covaxin in children aged between 2-12 years

Global Covid caseload tops 507.8 million, death toll surges 6.21 million

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 80,850,913 and 990,679, respectively, according to the CSSE

India's active Covid tally rises to 14,241 with 2,451 new cases in a day

With 2,451 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 4,30,52,425, while the active cases increased to 14,241

Delhi govt makes Covid precautionary dose free for beneficiaries aged 18-59

All those who are over 18 years of age and have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose are eligible for the precaution dose

Delhi offers free booster dose for eligible beneficiaries in govt centres

Delhi will provide free Covid-19 precautionary dose to beneficiaries in the 18-59 age group at government vaccination centres, the city health department said

Govt panel recommends EUA for Biological E's Corbevax for 5 to 11 years

An expert panel of India's central drug authority has recommended granting emergency use authorisation for Biological E's Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax for children in the five to 11 years age group

No one safe until all vaccinated for Covid-19: Johns Hopkins scientist

As immunities wane and new Covid variants emerge, it is more important than ever that communities are fully vaccinated and boosted, she said

Over 201.6 mn unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses available, says Centre

More than 201.6 mn unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with States and Union Territories (UTs) to be administered, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday

India reports 2,380 new coronavirus infections, 56 deaths in 24 hours

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said

Data story: India logs 2,380 cases; Delhi sees massive spike of 1,009 cases

India has so far administered 1,867,215,865 vaccine doses. That is 4337.32 per cent of its total caseload, and 133.12 per cent of its population

TMS Ep155: Power crisis, K Srinath Reddy, real estate, Swiss banks

How can India address its power shortage? Why does K Srinath Reddy think fourth Covid-wave won't be severe? How should you invest in real estate? How do Swiss Banks work? All answers here.

Over 187 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 187 crore on Wednesday, according to the Union health ministry

Covid-19 cases spike across India; Delhi brings back mask rule

233 out of 727 districts in India report rise in positivity rate between April 16 and 19