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China: WHO team visits Wuhan hospital that had early coronavirus patients
The WHO team members and Chinese officials earlier had their first in-person meetings at a hotel ahead of field visits in and around the central city of Wuhan in the coming days
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Africa CDC emphasizes crucial need to intensify Covid-19 testing, tracing
"Testing is the number one tool to fight this pandemic, because without testing we will be fighting blindly," said John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa CDC
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New Covid-19 strains could prolong second wave of infections in Africa: WHO
According to the WHO, the 501 Y.V2 variant that was initially discovered in South Africa is behind the unprecedented spike in infections in the continent's second-largest economy
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Morocco starts vaccinating drive for medics en masse against coronavirus
Morocco aims to get 66 million doses of the two vaccines, covering about 80% of its 35 million population
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France to close its borders to arrivals from outside European Union
French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the new measure Friday night after an emergency government health security meeting at the presidential palace, warning of a "great risk" from new variant
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UK Covid variant to become more dominant in US by early spring, says Fauci
The UK coronavirus variant is currently present in at least 28 US states and has been identified in more than 315 patients, according to Fauci
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Stronger vaccination drive need to revive economy, create jobs: Nilekani
To achieve scale, one has to vaccinate 5-10 million people a day and this would need strong cooperation between govt and private sector, he says
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Dr Reddy's Laboratories likely to launch Sputnik V under EUA in March
The bridge trials on 1,600 participants in India was ongoing. The phase 2 trials are completed and the phase 3 is on.
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Frontline workers to get covid vaccine starting early Feb: Health Ministry
India had planned to vaccinate 10 million health and 20 million frontline workers as part of the first phase of vaccine roll-out
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Novavax Covid-19 vaccine shows 89% efficacy in UK clinical trials
The trial has assessed its efficacy during a period with high transmission and with a new UK strain of the virus
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Dr Reddy s eyes to launch Sputnik V vaccine for Covid-19 under EUA in March
Dr Reddys Laboratories (DRL) on Friday said it expected Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V to be launched in India through Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) by March this year.
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Top headlines: Economic Survey sees India GDP growing at 11% in FY22
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine generated strong protection against Covid-19, Tata Motors Q3 profit surges 67%
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J&J says vaccine offers 100% protection against coronavirus deaths
In the more than 44,000-person study, the vaccine prevented 66 per cent of moderate to severe cases of Covid-19
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Coronavirus LIVE: Quick response helped India avoid 3.7 mn cases, says CEA
Coronavirus live updates: Globally, more than 102 million people have been infected by the virus and the death toll stands at 2,199,065
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India Coronavirus Dispatch: Covaxin info sheet skips mention of two risks
Covaxin and Covishield safe for those on blood thinners, why Covid-19 vaccines aren't for pregnant women, Covaxin a 'buffet' vaccine-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Covaxin info sheet skips mention of two risks")
Covid vaccination drive starts in Sri Lanka with 'Made in India' vaccines
India has gifted Covid-19 vaccines to Sri Lanka
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IMF urges decisive govt actions to ensure swift Covid-19 vaccine rollouts
"Global cooperation on producing and widely distributing treatments and vaccines to all countries at low cost is crucial," Gaspar said
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Covid-19: President lauds Centre for timely decision, saving lakhs of lives
President Kovind, in his address to a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament, paid tribute to those who succumbed due to the virus
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India records 18,855 fresh cases, 163 more fatalities; recoveryat 96.96%
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the country remained below two lakh for the 10th consecutive day
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UN chief Guterres receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine in New York
The UN chief said on Twitter that he was fortunate and grateful to get the shot, and urged the international community to ensure that vaccines become available to everyone on an equitable basis
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