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Don't panic, INSACOG keeping watch on XE Covid-19 variant cases: Report

A case of XE variant was detected in Gujarat, which was confirmed by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Health in Gujarat

'Precaution dose to be of same Covid vaccine, pvt centres can levy Rs 150'

The Centre on Saturday told the states that the precaution dose will be of the same COVID-19 vaccine as the one used for the administration of the first two doses

Covaxin booster enhances antibody response against Covid variants: Study

A booster dose of Covaxin six months after the two dose primary vaccination has shown elevated immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern including Omicron

Over 1.75 mn unutilised Covid-19 vaccine doses available with states: Govt

The Health Ministry on Saturday informed that over 17.54 crore unutilized Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and Union Territories (UTs) to be administered.

Data story: India reports 1,150 cases; death toll rises to 521,656

India has so far administered 1,855,507,496 vaccine doses. That is 4311.7 per cent of its total caseload, and 132.28 per cent of its population

Global Covid caseload tops 497.2 million; deaths surge to over 6.17 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 497.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.17 million and vaccinations to over 11.08 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Saudi Arabia expands Haj to 1 million pilgrims, easing Covid-19 curbs

Saudi Arabia will let up to 1 million people join the Haj pilgrimage this year, greatly expanding the key event to participants from outside the kingdom after two years of tight COVID restrictions

Covid-19 pandemic: Shanghai's locked down elite join grocery hunt

The circulation of Xu's post reflects that food shortages are hitting the city's high-earners after middle-class residents have been struggling for weeks

Japan recognises Covaxin to facilitate travel from April 10: Bharat Biotech

Various countries including Australia, have recognised Covaxin for facilitating travel

Govt okays booster Covid shot for all adults at private centres from Apr 10

Around 22.8 mn precaution or booster dose have been administered to healthcare and frontline workers along with senior citizens after the population segments opened up in the first week of January.

Madhya Pradesh sees 5 Covid-19 cases, no death: active tally now 54

A government release said 11,66,22,435 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far in the state, including 48,386 on Friday

Covid-19: Mumbai reports 49 fresh cases, no death in last 24 hours

So far, 10,38,467 people have been discharged post recovery, including 32 during the day, leaving the city with 299 active cases, a civic official said

Covid-19 booster shots approved for all adults at pvt centres from Apr 10

So far, about 96 per cent of all 15-plus population in the country have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose, while about 83 per cent have received both the doses

German Parliament rejects mandatory Covid vaccination for those over 60

Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, has rejected to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for adults aged 60 years or older

France to offer second Covid vaccination booster dose to elderly

France will offer a fourth Covid-19 vaccination shot to people over 60 years old who have already received their booster dose, a senior official said.

Appeals court approves Biden federal employee vaccine mandate

President Joe Biden's requirement that all federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 was upheld Thursday by a federal appeals court.

Data story: India reports 1,109 new cases; death toll rises to 521,573

India has so far administered 1,853,888,663 vaccine doses. That is 4308.05 per cent of its total caseload, and 132.17 per cent of its population

Fatigue after Covid is more than just feeling tired. 5 tips on what to do

The term fatigue can mean different things to different people

Covaxin supply suspension by WHO not to impact travel by people: MEA

WHO suspending the supply of Covaxin through UN procurement agencies over "process and facility upgrade" requirements will not have an impact on travel

2 Covaxin shots provide high immunity in breakthrough cases: ICMR

A recent ICMR study has shown that breakthrough cases after full vaccination with Covaxin have shown a significant increase in the immune response against coronavirus' variants of concern