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Covid: India records 4,100 more fatalities, 1,660 fresh cases in 24 hours

A reduction of 4,789 cases was recorded in the country's active Covid-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours

No new Covid case in Andaman and Nicobar in last 24 hours, tally at 10,032

The death toll stood at 129 as no new fatality due to the infection was reported since Friday, an official said

Global Covid caseload tops 478.6 mn, fatalities surge over 6.11 mn

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 79,936,775 and 976,499, according to the CSSE

US concerned with new surge of Covid-19 cases despite fall of deaths

There is wide concern in the US that another wave of Covid-19 is lurking somewhere ahead over the looming dominance of the BA.2 subvariant

US will give airlines a break on takeoff rights in New York, Washington

Federal officials are extending pandemic relief that helps big airlines keep coveted takeoff and landing rights for international flights this summer at busy airports in New York City and Washington

Germany's Covid-19 infections twice as high as official numbers: Minister

Germany's actual daily Covid-19 infections were likely to be twice as high as the number of officially reported cases, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has said.

Covid-19 pandemic induces population drop in 73% of US counties: Census

The toll of the Covid-19 pandemic was reflected in a natural decrease in 2021 in the population of nearly three-quarters of US counties versus the two previous years, the US Census Bureau has said.

All in the mind: Yoga and meditation courses to bust stress and depression

There is a universe of institutions and mental wellness experts to help you beat Covid-induced doldrums and get your life back on track

Experts worry about how US will see next Covid-19 surge coming

As more people take rapid COVID-19 tests at home, fewer people are getting the gold-standard tests that the government relies on for case counts

Covid-19: The human factor

Barkha Dutt's book bears poignant witness to the stories of those who suffered during the two years of the pandemic

China continues 'severe and complex' fight against coronavirus

The zero-COVID strategy relies on lockdowns and mass testing, with close contacts often being quarantined at home or in a central government facility

Delhi sees 112 new Covid cases, one death in a day; positivity rate 0.41%

On multiple days in March so far, the city has recorded no deaths

Maharashtra reports 275 Covid-19 cases, two deaths in last 24 hours

Coronavirus case fatality rate is 1.87 per cent while the recovery rate is 98.11 per cent

Madhya Pradesh reports 26 fresh Covid-19 cases; active tally at 132

The central state is now left with 132 active cases

Covid-19 pandemic: Mumbai sees 38 cases, 1 death; active tally now 248

Mumbai on Friday reported 38 Covid-19 cases and one death, which took place after a gap of eight days, taking the tally here to 10,57,753 and the toll to 16,694, a civic official said

Covid-19 pandemic: Tamil Nadu logs 37 new cases, zero fatalities

Recoveries rose to 34,14,141 with 66 people getting discharged in the last 24 hours, and there were 446 active infections, said a bulletin.

Coronavirus cases rise by a million in UK, experts urge caution

The UKHSA's own weekly assessment shows that case rates remain highest in those aged 30 to 39, with the lowest case rates in those aged 0 to four

Covid variant worse than Omicron in next two years: UK epidemiologist

Meanwhile, the UK is seeing a resurgence in Covid cases and deaths, after a brief lull

Kerala reports 543 new coronavirus cases, 81 deaths in past 24 hours

There are 15,298 people now under observation, out of which 460 are in the isolation wards of hospitals, said the release

Over 10 mn kids in age group of 12-14 yrs received first vaccine dose: Govt

The next phase of vaccination commenced from January 3 for adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years