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Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat reports 16 cases, tally rises to 12,24,374
So far, 12,13,320 persons have been discharged post recovery, including 27 during the day, leaving the state with 111 active cases, a state health department official said
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat reports 16 cases, tally rises to 12,24,374")
SII's Covovax vaccine now available for 12-17 age group at private centres
A dose of Covovax will cost Rs 900 plus GST, in addition to hospital service charge of Rs 150, official sources told PTI
 "SII's Covovax vaccine now available for 12-17 age group at private centres")
Maharashtra sees 92 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death; active tally at 1,016
Of the 92 new cases, 65 were from the Mumbai administrative circle, which covers the entire metropolitan region, including 56 from the country's financial capital
 "Maharashtra sees 92 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death; active tally at 1,016")
Covid-19 pandemic: Mumbai sees 56 cases, no death; active tally now 562
Only 19 of the 26,039 hospital beds earmarked for COVID-19 treatment are currently occupied
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Mumbai sees 56 cases, no death; active tally now 562")
NTAGI to review Covid-19 vaccine data for children aged 5-12: Report
The COVID-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) will review the data of COVID-19 vaccines for the children aged 5 to 12 years on May 4, said sources
 "NTAGI to review Covid-19 vaccine data for children aged 5-12: Report")
LIVE: No country can emerge victorious in Ukraine conflict, says PM Modi
Live news updates: PM Narendra Modi on Monday held a meeting with German Challancer Olaf Scholz in Berlin as the two leaders look forward to expanding India-Germany cooperation
 "LIVE: No country can emerge victorious in Ukraine conflict, says PM Modi")
Omicron's latest subvariant BA.2.12.1 proves virus not declining: Report
Omicron's latest subvariant BA.2.12.1, responsible for about one-fourth of Covid-19 cases in the US, shows that the virus is not showing any signs of decline even over two years
The New Jet Set: How Covid-driven boom in private jets is still flying high
Airlines had an 80% share of premium travel in 2021, down from 90% before Covid-19, according to Alton Aviation Consultancy
 "The New Jet Set: How Covid-driven boom in private jets is still flying high")
Delhi govt increases number of Covid beds at two hospitals as cases surge
Amid a rise in Covid cases, the Delhi government increased the number of beds dedicated for Covid patients at two of its facilities, including 80 percent escalation in its count at the LNJP Hospital
 "Delhi govt increases number of Covid beds at two hospitals as cases surge")
Centre to host 3-day 'Health Summit' at Gujarat's Kevadia from May 5-7
Sources aware of the development told ANI that there has been an overall study of how certain states were able to keep the Covid numbers in check and also how they managed to boost vaccination drive
 "Centre to host 3-day 'Health Summit' at Gujarat's Kevadia from May 5-7")
Most citizens in Seoul wear masks despite the ease of Covid rules
Masks are no longer mandatory in outdoor places, except when people attend gatherings of 50 or more or sports and cultural events with potentially larger crowds
 "Most citizens in Seoul wear masks despite the ease of Covid rules")
China reports 846 new local Covid-19 cases, 32 deaths in last 24 hours
As many as 32 people, all in Shanghai, succumbed to the virus in the past 24 hours, Xinhua reported
 "China reports 846 new local Covid-19 cases, 32 deaths in last 24 hours")
PMI manufacturing rises to 54.7 in April on robust demand, factory orders
International demand also jumped robustly to a 9-month high after contracting in March and domestic demand was above average.
 "PMI manufacturing rises to 54.7 in April on robust demand, factory orders")
Amazon ends 14 days of paid time-off for Covid-infected employees
Starting from Monday, Amazon will offer up to five days of "unpaid, excused leave", reports CNBC
 "Amazon ends 14 days of paid time-off for Covid-infected employees")
Lithuania ends Covid emergency status, changes management strategy
The decision was made following a steady decline in the number of new cases and hospital admissions, reports Xinhua news agency
 "Lithuania ends Covid emergency status, changes management strategy")
India reports 3,157 new Covid cases on Monday, positivity rate crosses 1%
The active caseload rose to 19,500, accounting for 0.05 per cent of the country's total positive cases
 "India reports 3,157 new Covid cases on Monday, positivity rate crosses 1%")
China's stringent Covid curbs threatens to derail world's emerging markets
Fresh Covid outbreaks are spooking global investors who fear shutdowns in China will echo across the world by lowering demand and disrupting supply chains
 "China's stringent Covid curbs threatens to derail world's emerging markets")
New Zealand reopens to international tourists after two-yr hiatus
Now, people from more than 60 countries can now enter the country if they are vaccinated against the virus and are also Covid negative, the BBC reported
 "New Zealand reopens to international tourists after two-yr hiatus")
Global Covid caseload tops 513.8 million, death toll crosses 6.23 million
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 81,365,218 and 993,733, respectively, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid caseload tops 513.8 million, death toll crosses 6.23 million")
Beijing imposes strict Covid-19 restrictions amid Labour Day holiday week
With Covid-19 cases continuing to rise at an alarming rate, the capital Beijing reported 51 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases and four asymptomatic cases on Sunday
 "Beijing imposes strict Covid-19 restrictions amid Labour Day holiday week")