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Risk of severe Covid-19 in individuals with sickle cell disease: Study

Certain factors, such as a history of severe pain episodes and coexisting organ conditions, increase risk of severe Covid illness, including hospitalization, in individuals with sickle cell disease

Moderna says its Covid-19 vax shows promise in lab setting against variants

American biotechnology company Moderna said on Tuesday that its Covid-19 vaccine showed promise in a lab setting against coronavirus variants, including the highly contagious Delta variant

More than 30 cr vaccine doses provided to states/UTs: Health Ministry

More than 30 crore vaccine doses have been provided by the Centre to states and union territories so far, Union Health Ministry informed

Chile players admit violation of coronavirus protocols at Copa America

Players from Chile's squad at Copa America violated the tournament's coronavirus protocols after a "barber" visited the players' hotel in the Brazilian city of Cuiaba

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 178.4 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.86 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 178.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.86 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

World Coronavirus Update: Argentina reports 10,395 new cases of Covid-19

Argentina reported 10,395 new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases to 4,268,789, as well as another 301 deaths, for a total of 89,043, the Ministry of Health said

Covid-19 leads to cognitive, behavioural problems in patients: Study

Covid-19 patients suffer from cognitive and behavioural problems two months after being discharged from hospital, a new study presented at 7th Congress of European Academy of Neurology (EAN) has found

DPIIT Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra dies of Covid-related complications

Secretary in the Department of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Guruprasad Mohapatra died of Covid-19 related complications on Saturday

Global coronavirus update: Covid-19 caseload tops 177.7 mn; 3.84 mn deaths

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 177.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.84 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Delhi HC says Covid-19 norms breach in markets will hasten third wave

Delhi High Court Friday took cognisance of the violation of Covid-19 protocols in various markets and observed that such breaches will only hasten the third wave which cannot be permitted at all

'Based on scientific data': Harsh Vardhan on Covishield dose gap decision

India has a robust mechanism to evaluate data, says Union Health Minister

59 global labs handle deadliest pathogens only quarter score high on safety

Known as biosafety level 4 (BSL4) labs, these are designed and built so that researchers can safely work with the most dangerous pathogens on the planet ones that can cause serious disease

Rajwant Singh Vohra to provide free Covid-19 relief care kits in various cities of Punjab.

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India reports 70,421 new Covid-19 cases, lowest single-day spike in 74 days

With 70,421 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, India maintained its declining trend of cases and reported the lowest single-day Covid-19 rise in 74 days

Over 258.7 mn Covid vaccine doses provided to states so far: Govt

More than 258.7 mn Covid vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far through the Centre and direct state procurement category, the Union health ministry said on Saturday

Black fungus cases in Uttarakhand reach 356 with 21 news cases, 6 deaths

Dehradun reported 21 new cases of black fungus and six deaths on July 10, informed the state Health Department on Friday

Daily Covid-19 count in India at 91,702 cases, positivity rate at 4.49%

The daily Covid-19 count in India remained below the one-lakh mark for the fourth consecutive day with the country reporting 91,702 fresh cases, while the daily positivity rate dropped to 4.49%

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 173.8 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.74 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 173.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.74 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Madhya Pradesh govt issues licence for Amphotericin-B production in state

The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a licence to a Jabalpur-based company to manufacture Amphotericin-B, a key anti-fungal drug used in the treatment of black fungus or mucormycosis

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 172.4 mn, deaths surge to more thab 3.70 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 172.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.70 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University