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  Fresh Covid cases go up after 55-day hiatus, less recoveries; over 36 crore vaccinated

  India | July 08, 2021 11:14 IST

  According to the data shared by Health Ministry on Thursday, India saw a total of 44,291 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery to 2,98,43,825.

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  Ensure people in mental health homes tested for COVID-19, vaccinated: SC to Centre

  India | July 06, 2021 13:34 IST

  The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to ensure that people lodged in mental health establishments are tested for COVID-19 and are completely vaccinated at the earliest.

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  COVID 19: People throng Noida hospital to get vaccines, flout norms

  India | July 06, 2021 7:48 IST

  People thronged at a hospital in NOIDA flouting the pandemic norms to take their COVID-19 vaccines on Monday. 

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  Maharashtra: Covishield vaccine out of stock at Pune vaccination centres

  India | July 05, 2021 9:05 IST

  The Pune mayor on Sunday said that the Covishield will not be available at any vaccination centre under the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation today.

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  Mortality 'significantly' increased in 2nd Covid wave in India: study

  India | July 04, 2021 19:46 IST

  The second Covid wave in India was slightly different than the first one, with higher mortality being reported in all age groups except those below 20 years, and more people developing acute shortness of breath and requiring supplemental oxygen and mechanical ventilation, a new study said on Saturday.

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  RSS workforce to deal with COVID management in villages

  India | July 04, 2021 14:12 IST

  "The workforce, known as 'Maatra Shakti' will be trained in Covid management at the village level. Village level doctors are best equipped to provide mental and physical to families hit by Covid," said an RSS functionary.

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  Australia: 80% vaccination won’t get herd immunity, could mean safely opening international borders

  World | July 04, 2021 10:45 IST

  The first phase of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s four-stage “pathway out of the COVID-19 pandemic”, announced on Friday, focuses on vaccinating as many Australians as possible.

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  India reports 43,071 new COVID cases, over 52,000 recoveries in 24 hours, 35 cr vaccinated

  India | July 04, 2021 10:02 IST

  According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Sunday, the country saw a total of 52,299 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery to 2,96,58,078.

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  Delhi govt may allow reopening of stadiums, sports complexes from July 5, say sources

  India | July 04, 2021 9:34 IST

  The Delhi government is likely to allow further relaxations such as reopening of stadiums and sports complexes from July 5

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  Covid 3rd wave may see half the cases recorded during second surge, says govt panel scientist

  India | July 04, 2021 6:32 IST

  A possible third wave of coronavirus infection can hit its peak between October-November if Covid-appropriate behaviour is not followed.

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  US Oakland Zoo vaccinates animals against COVID

  World | July 03, 2021 14:58 IST

  So far, the zoo has vaccinated tigers, grizzly and black bears, mountain lions and ferrets, the report said.

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  Europe in COVID vaccination race against 'delta variant'

  World | July 03, 2021 13:12 IST

  The urgency coincides with Europe's summer holiday months, with fair weather bringing more social gatherings and govts reluctant to clamp down on them. 

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  Pfizer, J&J anti-COVID-19 vaccines more effective against Delta than Beta variant: S African experts

  World | July 03, 2021 10:06 IST

  The anti-COVID-19 vaccines by US pharma majors Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) that are being used in South Africa are more effective against the Delta variant of the coronavirus than the Beta strain, experts have said.

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  Europe expected to be 'Delta dominant' by August, warns WHO

  World | July 02, 2021 15:48 IST

  "Last week, the number of cases rose by 10 per cent. This is taking place in the context of a rapidly evolving situation, a new variant of concern, the Delta variant, and in a region where despite tremendous efforts by the member states, millions remain unvaccinated," the WHO's Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge said at an online press conference in here on Thursday.

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  Covid first wave led to increase in antibiotic misuse in India: Study

  India | July 02, 2021 14:55 IST

  Antibiotic sales soared during the first COVID-19 wave in India last year, according to a study which suggests that the drugs were used to treat mild and moderate cases of the viral disease.

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  Netherlands recognises Covishield as 'valid proof of vaccination' amid travel row

  India | July 02, 2021 13:21 IST

  People who have been fully vaccinated can be exempted from the EU entry ban, unless they are travelling from a country that has been designated as a very high-risk area due to the presence of a variant of concern.

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  Draft guidelines prepared to prevent fake vaccination drives: BMC tells Bombay HC

  India | July 02, 2021 9:30 IST

  The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has told the Bombay High Court that it has formulated draft guidelines to prevent fake vaccination camps.

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  Doctors' Day: Gurugram sets record with over 51,000 COVID vaccinations

  India | July 02, 2021 8:28 IST

  A total of 14,26,475 people have been vaccinated so far.

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  COVID: Japan to provide USD 9.3 million aid to India for building cold chain system

  India | July 02, 2021 8:20 IST

  The assistance is channelled through the United Nations Children’s Fund.

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  Nagaland MLA dies of Covid-related complications in Delhi

  India | July 02, 2021 8:01 IST

  Wungtung was also advisor to the government for Information and Public Relations, and is the second legislator from Nagaland after C M Chang to have succumbed to coronavirus.