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Scientists call for study of mucosal immune system's role in curbing Covid

Mucous membranes of the nose and mouth might play a "significant role" in curbing the spread of Covid-19, say scientists

Pakistan reports 40 more Covid-19 fatalities, total reaches 8,000 mark

With 40 Covid-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, Pakistan tally of the pandemic fatalities jumped to 8,025

Coronavirus LIVE: US reports 100,000 fresh cases for 26 days on the trot

Coronavirus update: At 1,808,550, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 881,086, Andhra Pradesh 866,000, Tamil Nadu 777,616 and Kerala 587,578

Co-morbidity, genetic factors heighten risk of severe Covid-19: Study

A new study led by researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center sheds light on the genetic risk factors that make individuals more or less susceptible to severe Covid-19

Coronavirus LIVE: Applying for emergency vaccine use soon, says Serum CEO

Coronavirus update: At 1,808,550, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 881,086, Andhra Pradesh 866,000, Tamil Nadu 777,616 and Kerala 587,578

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra records 6,185 fresh cases, 85 deaths

Coronavirus live updates: At 1,808,550, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 879,560, Andhra Pradesh 865,000, Tamil Nadu 776,174 and Kerala 583,000

Coronavirus LIVE: 74 mn may have been infected by Aug, shows sero survey

Coronavirus live updates: At 1,802,365, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 878,055, Andhra Pradesh 864,000, Tamil Nadu 774,710 and Kerala 571,000

Coronavirus LIVE: Local restrictions only in containment zones, says Centre

Coronavirus update: At 1,789,800, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 876,425, Andhra Pradesh 863,843, Tamil Nadu 773,176 and Kerala 571,872

Coronavirus LIVE: 30 vaccines in different stages of development in India

Coronavirus live update: At 17,84,361, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 874,555, Andhra Pradesh 862,758, Tamil Nadu 771,619 and Kerala 566,492

WHO says $4.3 billion urgently needed for Covid-19 vaccine sharing scheme

It has so far raised $5 billion, including more than 500 million euros ($600 million) from Germany

LIVE: UP restricts visitors to indoor events at 100 as Covid-19 tally rises

Coronavirus live updates: At 1,780,208, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 873,046, Andhra Pradesh 862,000, Tamil Nadu 769,000 and Kerala 562,735

G20 Summit: Singapore PM calls for equitable distribution of Covid vaccines

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on the world leaders to work together to ensure affordable and equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Why super-spreaders should be vaccinated first

Chinese drugmaker signals promising results for its vaccine, Europe's retailers urge govts to lift Christmas lockdowns, Nigeria sinks into recession, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Coronavirus vaccine distribution faces logistics, supply chain challenges

Observing that immunisation against Covid involved many challenges, including logistics and supply chain for distribution, an expert said there cannot be any lowering of guard on prevention of virus

Pakistan registers 59 more coronavirus deaths, toll rises to 7,662

At least 59 more people have succumbed to coronavirus in Pakistan, taking the nationwide death toll to 7,662, while over 2,600 new infections have been reported across the country

Coronavirus LIVE: Govt panel advises sustainable pricing model at hospitals

Coronavirus update: US is the worst-hit country with 12,268,678 coronavirus cases, followed by India, which has 9,050,442 cases, Brazil (5,912,903), France (2,109,170), Russia (2,039,926)

China will have to play by rules; US to rejoin WHO, says Joe Biden

Biden was responding to a question on about his remarks during the presidential debates that he wanted to punish China over the way Beijing has been behaving

WHO advises doctors against using Gilead's remdesivir for treating Covid-19

The recommendation is a blow to Gilead's drug, which was one of the first thought to offer a meaningful benefit to coronavirus patients after a study showed it reduced their recovery time

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Containment zones rise to over 4,550 in Delhi

Coronavirus update: US is the worst-hit country with 12,072,560 coronavirus cases, followed by India, which has 9,004,365 cases, Brazil (5,912,903), France (2,065,138), Russia (1,991,998)

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shows immune response in older adults

The vaccine causes few side effects and provokes a response in T-cells that target the virus within 14 days of the first dose and a protective antibody response within 28 days of the booster dose