Corona Update
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India’s COVID vaccination coverage reached nearly 89 crore: Government
India | Sep 30, 2021, 10:56 PM ISTThe daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for day by late night, the ministry said.
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How to deal with long-term health issues after Covid? Govt issues comprehensive guideline
India | Sep 23, 2021, 02:11 PM IST"This is the first such series of 7 modules released in India, providing extensive guidelines for the medical fraternity. This includes a module for healthcare providers to deal with mental health, which is of utmost importance," Mansukh Mandaviya added.
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India logs 31,923 COVID cases; active cases decline to 3.01 lakh
India | Sep 23, 2021, 09:51 AM ISTThe total active cases of COVID in India dipped to 3,01,640, the ministry data showed.
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FDA backs Pfizer COVID boosters for seniors, high-risk
World | Sep 23, 2021, 02:39 PM ISTThe FDA authorized booster doses for Americans who are 65 and older, younger adults with underlying health conditions and those in jobs that put them at high risk for COVID.
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Top European Union official calls for more COVID vaccination efforts
World | Sep 16, 2021, 10:34 AM ISTVon der Leyen made the remarks on Wednesday during her 2nd State of Union speech before European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, reports Xinhua news agency.
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PM Narendra Modi to interact with Goans on 100% 1st COVID dose coverage
India | Sep 15, 2021, 02:52 PM ISTPM Modi will congratulate them on 100 pc completion of 1st vaccination dose, CM Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday.
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India logs 27,176 COVID cases; active cases decline to 3.51 lakh
India | Sep 15, 2021, 05:20 PM ISTThe total active cases of COVID in India slightly dipped to 3,51,087, the ministry data showed.
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Denmark lifts almost all COVID pandemic restrictions
World | Sep 11, 2021, 02:57 PM ISTHowever, he noted that with a high vaccination rate among the population, "we are in a good place", reports Xinhua news agency
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COVID: Karnataka ends weekend curfew in border districts
India | Sep 10, 2021, 12:18 PM ISTThe expert committee had recommended weekend curfew in districts that recorded more than 2 per cent of Covid positivity.
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Over 70.63 crore COVID vaccine doses provided to states, UTs so far: Centre
India | Sep 09, 2021, 12:31 PM ISTThe ministry said over 5.58 cr balance and unutilised COVID vaccine doses are still available with states, UTs to be administered.
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Meenakashi Lekhi, UN Deputy Secretary-General discuss regional issues
India | Sep 09, 2021, 11:07 AM ISTLekhi, who is in New York, met Mohd and tweeted: "We discussed multilateral and regional issues. Had fruitful exchange of views on Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Covid-19 response and UN reforms."
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COVID: Haryana launches 3rd serological survey
India | Sep 08, 2021, 09:17 AM ISTHealth Minister Anil Vij said that about 2,200 medical personnel been deputed to conduct the survey and the report would be submitted within 2-weeks.
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Coronavirus pushes some California hospitals near ICU capacity
World | Sep 05, 2021, 07:22 AM ISTIn Fresno County and neighboring counties, the number of confirmed and suspected coronavirus patients in hospitals is more than double what it was 4-weeks ago, the Fresno Bee reported.
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COVID: Florida school mask debate headed for appeals court battle
India | Sep 04, 2021, 11:37 AM ISTPlaintiff attorney Charles Gallagher said in a court filing that the rise of the highly contagious delta variant of COVID makes it all the more important that school districts be permitted to decide student mask mandates for themselves.
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COVID: Canada approves Moderna vaccine for kids aged 12-17
World | Aug 28, 2021, 10:39 AM ISTAfter a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, Health Canada said that it has determined that the vaccine is safe and effective at preventing Covid in youth aged 12 to 17.
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US child COVID cases reach record levels since winter surge
World | Aug 26, 2021, 11:03 AM ISTAs of Aug 19, over 4.59 mn children have tested positive for the virus since the onset of the pandemic early last year, Xinhua news agency quoted the report issued on Wednesday as saying.
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Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
World | Aug 20, 2021, 11:51 AM ISTAll the vaccines used in US- including the J&J vaccine- still are doing their job of preventing hospitalizations and deaths from COVID.
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Tamil Nadu to get its 1st genome sequencing lab soon: Minister Ma Subramanian
India | Aug 19, 2021, 10:54 AM ISTIn a statement, the Minister said that the facility will be inaugurated by CM MK Stalin, which is coming up at the DMS campus, will be opened within the next ten days.
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'Vaccine injustice': WHO warns of dire situation in poorer countries as US mulls booster shots
World | Aug 21, 2021, 10:35 AM IST"We believe clearly that the data does not indicate that boosters are needed," Swaminathan said at a news conference in Geneva. She expressed more understanding for a recent U.S. decision to administer boosters to people with weaker immune systems.
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India logs 35,178 fresh Covid cases, over 37,000 recoveries; active cases decline to 3.67 lakh
India | Aug 18, 2021, 11:34 AM ISTThe total active cases of COVID in India have now mounted to 3,67,415, the data showed.