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Punjab orders fresh curbs on indoor, outdoor gatherings as Covid cases rise

The move comes amid growing concerns over an upswing in the number of coronavirus cases in the state

Sri Lanka orders 13.5 mn AstraZeneca doses, likely to drop Chinese vaccines

Ramesh Pathirana, who is also the Minister of Plantations, said Sri Lanka is likely to go only with the AstraZeneca vaccines for the second phase of vaccination

India's health sector overcame trial by fire during Covid-19: PM

The prestige of India's health sector and trust in it has increased manifold across the globe, Modi said on Tuesday

Shivraj govt on high alert as coronavirus fears rise in Madhya Pradesh

There has been a sudden spike in the number of coronavirus patients in several parts during the last one week in the state

Uttarakhand: Covid-19 test mandatory for people arriving from five states

The order applies to people coming from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Top WHO official backs move to approve Covaxin

No free jabs for all in next vaccine phase, virus affects more parts of body than commonly believed, mental health amid pandemic-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Italy misled WHO on pandemic readiness

US death toll crosses 500,000, graft threatens Cambodia's Covid success, Air New Zealand to try out vaccine passport on Sydney flights and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Covid-19: Biden calls 500,000 death toll in US a 'heartbreaking milestone'

He also participated in a moment of silence, standing by 500 lighted candles outside the White House, joined by first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff

Covid: Community spread to mutation, the risks if countries don't vaccinate

Some countries, such as Tanzania and Madagascar, have issued statements saying they do not have plans to vaccinate their populations against Covid-19

How 'vaccine diplomacy' is helping some countries bolster their soft power

Vaccine diplomacy has also involved efforts to undermine trust in the intentions and efficacy of rival powers

Covid-19: India records 10,584 new infections, 78 deaths in 24 hours

As many as 13,255 discharges following COVID-19 treatment were recorded during this period, which pushed the total recoveries to 1,07,12,655

Covid-19: Mexico begins inoculation drive with Chinese Sinovac vaccine

The start of vaccination was "a very important day" for Ecatepec, where more than 4,000 people have died from Covid-19, the mayor said

Covid-19 cases on the rise: UP on alert, may issue new guidelines

An advisory for mandatory testing and quarantine for passengers coming from red zones is likely to be issued

Global Covid cases top 111.7 mn, death toll at 2.47 mn: Johns Hopkins

The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 28,188,296 and 500,236 respectively, according to the CSSE

Covid-19: Philippine president Duterte won't ease virus restrictions

President Rodrigo Duterte also rejected a plan to resume face-to-face school classes in some pilot areas until vaccinations

Brazil to start producing coronavirus vaccine in first half of 2021

"That has always been our goal. By incorporating production technology to the maximum, we hope to have 100 percent national production in the first half (of this year). We are very confident," Krieger

UK records another 10,641 coronavirus cases, 178 deaths in 24 hrs

The latest figures were revealed as more than 17.7 million people in Britain have been given the first jab of the coronavirus vaccine

US: Johnson & Johnson says can provide 20 million coronavirus vaccine doses

Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson says it will be able to provide 20 million US doses of its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March, assuming it gets the greenlight from federal regulators. J&J disclosed the figure in written testimony ahead of a Congressional hearing on Tuesday looking at the country's vaccine supply. White House officials cautioned last week that initial supplies of J&J's vaccine would be limited. The company reiterated that it will have capacity to provide 100 million vaccine doses to the US by the end of June. That supply will help government officials reach the goal of having enough injections to vaccinate most adult Americans later this year. On a global scale the company aims to produce 1 billion doses this year. US health regulators are still reviewing the safety and effectiveness of the shot and a decision to allow its emergency use is expected later this week. J&J's vaccine would be the first in the US that requires only a single ...

US tops 500,000 coronavirus deaths, matching the toll of three wars

"We have to resist becoming numb to the sorrow," Biden said. "We have to resist viewing each life as a statistic or a blur.

Covid-19 vaccination: With 15% doses wasted, states up their game

Some want an earlier roll-out for those over 50; others say CoWIN needs to shape up