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India crosses somber milestone of 10 mn Covid cases; recoveries catching up

India's Covid-19 caseload surpassed the somber 10 million mark, adding 1 million cases in nearly a month, while the total number of recoveries surged to 9.5 million

Global coronavirus update: Cases top 75.5 million, says Johns Hopkins

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 75.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.67 million, according to the Johns Hopkins Universit

US Congress averts shutdown; fight continues over Covid pandemic aid

Congress swiftly passed a two-day stopgap spending bill, averting a partial government shutdown and buying time for endgame negotiations on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package

US clears Moderna vaccine for coronavirus, second shot in arsenal

The US added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal on Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day

Himachal Pradesh coronavirus update: 482 new Covid-19 cases reported

Himachal Pradesh reported 482 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, according to the state's Department of Health and Family Welfare

Donald Trump says Moderna's vaccine approved; US FDA denies claim

Panel of external experts endorse vaccine use with a resounding 20-0 vote

Jaipur: Nearly 70 volunteers given Covaxin as part of Phase III trials

Nearly 70 volunteers were given Covaxin, a vaccine being developed indigenously for coronavirus, in the Phase III trials here, an official said on Friday. They were given the vaccine at a private hospital in Jaipur. Covaxin is being developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Two trials of the vaccine have been conducted and the results of the first phase were released a few days ago by the ICMR, said the principal investigator for the clinical trials, Dr Manish Jain. He said the volunteers being given the vaccine will be constantly monitored. The volunteers have been briefed that there may be mild fever or pain due to it.

Serum Institute to seek nod for two full-dose regimen of Covishield

Suresh Jadhav, executive director of the Pune-based firm, said on Friday Serum was seeking approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for the two-full dose regimen

FM stresses on more investments in biotech, pharma R&D ahead of budget

Says India has capacity to produce Covid vaccines for itself and other countries

Coronavirus LIVE: US Vice President Mike Pence gets vaccine in public event

The global tally of coronavirus cases stands at 75,223,151. While 52,805,160 have recovered, 1,666,988 have lost their lives

Covid vaccination voluntary, those already infected can also get the jab

A detailed FAQ released by health ministry has also addressed issues on suitability in co-morbid cases, delivery procedure among other things

COVAX gains access to 2 billion doses of vaccines for 190 member economies

First deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2021 depending upon regulatory approvals and readiness of countries for delivery

Virus spread like wild fire over ineffective policy implementation: SC

Terming it as a world war against Covid-19, the apex court said that due to the unprecedented pandemic everybody in the world is suffering one way or the other

India to produce 300 mn doses of Sputnik V vaccine in 2021: Report

Registered by Russia on August 11, Sputnik V became the world's first coronavirus vaccine

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Moderna discards 400,000 Covid-19 vaccines, says will meet production goal

The loss is somewhat of a drop in the bucket for Moderna's overarching objective of producing 500 million to 1 billion doses in 2021

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Drones can play a role in vaccine delivery

Vaccine hesitancy among health professionals, use of steroids and oxygen therapy, elevated spending on essentials-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

Health sector wants higher outlay, universal insurance in upcoming Budget

Govt officials say health outlay will have to rise significantly not just for vaccine expense but also for creation of supporting infra and distribution channels

World Coronavirus Dispatch: The curious case of pandemic contracts in UK

US within striking distance of reaching a $900 billion stimulus deal, Victoria lockdown violated human rights, and other pandemic-related news from around the globe

India's Covid-19 tally rises to over 9.9 million with 22,890 new infections

India's Covid-19 caseload rose to 9,979,000 with 22,890 new infections being reported in a day, while total recoveries crossed the 9.5 million mark, according to the Union Health Ministry