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We suspect new Covid strain, samples sent to NCDC: Maharashtra Health Min

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday hinted at the possibility of new strains of Covid-19 in the state as "some patients are showing behaviours other than routine ones."

With poor data on variants, India's Covid surge remains a mystery

India reported more than 115,000 new daily infections on Wednesday, taking its tally of cases to 12.8 million, behind Brazil and the US

At 5,100 new Covid cases, Delhi sees highest single-day spike of 2021

The national capital recorded 5,100 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, the highest this year, while 17 more fatalities due to the infection took the death toll to 11,113

Rajasthan reports 2,236 Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths take toll to 2,854

Rajasthan reported 2,236 new Covid-19 cases and 13 fatalities on Tuesday, taking the state's infection tally to 343,990 and the death toll to 2,854

Chandigarh to impose curfew from 10 pm till 5 am to check Covid spread

The Chandigarh administration on Tuesday decided to impose night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases in the city

Tamil Nadu adds 3,645 new coronavirus infections, 15 more fatalities

Tamil Nadu logged 3,645 new infections on Tuesday pushing the caseload to 9,07,124, while the death toll rose to 12,804 with 15 more fatalities, the health department said

Karnataka reports over 6,000 new coronavirus cases in a day, 39 fatalities

Karnataka logged over 6,000 fresh Covid-19 cases and 39 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 1,026,000 lakh and the toll to 12,696, the Health department said on Tuesday

Actor Katrina Kaif tests positive for coronavirus, under home quarantine

Actor Katrina Kaif on Tuesday said she has tested positive for Covid-19 and is under home quarantine

Covid-19 spreading at fast pace, next 4 weeks critical: Health Ministry

Covid-19 is spreading at a fast pace with an increase in the intensity of the pandemic and the next four weeks are going to be very critical, the Centre said on Tuesday

China aims to vaccinate entire city of 300,000 in 5 days after outbreak

A Chinese border city hit by a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 began a five-day drive on Friday to vaccinate its entire population of 300,000 people

Mizoram reports 8 new coronavirus cases, highest single-day spike since Jan

Eight people tested positive for Covid-19 in Mizoram on Friday, making it the highest single-day spike in cases in over two months, an official said

Africa's confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 4.22 million: Health agency

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa has reached 4,222,260 as of Thursday afternoon, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said

Newborn twins test positive for Covid in Gujarat, both in stable condition

The babies were brought back after 15 days of being discharged from the hospital

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 129.4 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 129.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.82 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

India records highest one-day jump in Covid cases with 72,330 infections

India saw 72,330 new coronavirus infections being reported in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the Covid-19 tally of cases to 12,221,665

Compromised Covid behaviour biggest reason for surge in cases: RML Director

"We have to contain with social vaccine and with vaccine that we got in our hand. Try to get vaccinated as soon we get the turn," Director of RML Hospital Dr (Prof) Rana Anil Kumar Singh said

People in Nashik to pay Rs 5 for hour-long market visit amid spike in Covid

In a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 second wave by ensuring decongestion in market places, the Nashik administration is issuing a Rs five ticket per person to enter the market area for an hour

March 31-April 9 coronavirus lockdown in Maharashtra's Aurangabad cancelled

Aurangabad Collector Sunil Chauhan said the lockdown which was to be imposed from March 31 till April 9 has been cancelled

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 127 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 127.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.79 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

India records 68,020 Covid-19 cases, highest one-day rise so far this year

India saw 68,020 new coronavirus cases in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the country's Covid-19 tally to above 12 million