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Global Covid-19 cases surpass 67 million-mark: Johns Hopkins University

The number of coronavirus cases confirmed all over the world has surpassed 67 million, according to the latest data from the Johns Hopkins University's Coronavirus Resource Centre

Covid-19 deaths in France cross 55,000-mark: National public health agency

More than 55,000 people have died of the novel coronavirus disease in France, the country's national public health agency, Sante Publique, said in a statement

Provincial govts in China demand Covid-19 vaccine as production ramps up

Provincial governments across China are placing orders for experimental, domestically made Covid-19 vaccines, though officials have yet to say how they may reach the country's 1.4 billion people

Indonesia gets 1.2 million doses of China's Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine

Indonesia's government said 1.2 million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by China-based biopharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech has arrived in the country

UK records another 17,272 Covid-19 cases, 231 deaths take tally to 61,245

Another 17,272 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,723,242, according to official figures

China's Covid-19 vaccine Sinovac gets $500 mn in funding for development

China's Sinovac Biotech said that it had secured approximately $500 million in funding for Covid-19 vaccine development

Covid-19 LIVE: Serum seeks emergency use authorisation for Covidshield

Coronavirus live updates: At 1,847,509, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 890,360, Andhra Pradesh 870,675, Tamil Nadu 787,554, and Kerala 625,767

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Is natural immunity better than a vaccine?

Scientists probe earlier exposure in Asia, WHO pulled report on Italy's 'chaotic' first response to Covid, Not one case in Victoria for 37 days and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Coronavirus LIVE: WHO warns vaccines no magic bullet to contain virus

Coronavirus live updates: At 1,842,587, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 890,360, Andhra Pradesh 870,675, Tamil Nadu 787,554, and Kerala 625,767

Economics of cannabis: Can India grab a share of the $350 bn global market?

UN decision, and the easing of attitudes in the US, will go a long way towards growing the market, as well as legitimising illegal revenues. India has a natural advantage

WHO chief urges global leaders to invest in Covid vaccines to end pandemic

In a press briefing, Ghebreyesus laid out key areas in which the leadership of nations, such as the United Nations (UN) can help to end the Covid-19 pandemic

Will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks, says Biden

Joe Biden said that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president

Moderna to supply up to 125 mn Covid vaccine doses globally in 1st quarter

Moderna said it expects to have between 100 million and 125 million doses of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine available globally in the first quarter of 2021

Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi records 4,067 new cases, positivity rate at 4.78%

Covid-19 update: At 1,842,587, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 889,113, Andhra Pradesh 870,076, Tamil Nadu 786,163, and Kerala 620,049

Airports reject vaccine requirement on fears it will cripple business

Airports Council International joined most airlines in calling for a choice between testing or vaccination, fearing a blanket rule imposing pre-flight inoculation would be as disruptive as quarantines

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 65-million mark: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 65-million mark, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.50 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Supply chain challenges led to target cut for Covid vaccine doses: Pfizer

Challenges in Pfizer's supply chain for the raw materials used in its Covid-19 vaccine played a role in its decision to slash its 2020 production target, a Pfizer spokeswoman said

Coronavirus LIVE: 5,182 new cases, 115 deaths in Maharashtra in past 24 hrs

Covid-19 live updates: At 1,832,176, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 887,667, Andhra Pradesh 869,412, Tamil Nadu 784,747, and Kerala 614,673

Germany to extend Covid-19 restrictions till Jan 10: Chancellor Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that the federal and state governments have agreed to extend the country's current Covid-19 restrictions till January 10, 2021

Brazil to get 15 mn doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Jan-Feb

The first batch of 15 million doses of Oxford University and AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine will be shipped to Brazil in January and February, Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said