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Can't be sure that Delta variant by itself can give 3rd Covid wave: Govt

The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 has been shown to be more transmissible than other variants of concern, however, it cannot be speculated that this variant by itself can give rise to a third wave

Only marginal difference in purchase price of Covishield, Covaxin: Govt

The Centre is purchasing Covishield and Covaxin doses at the rate of Rs 205 and Rs 215 per dose, respectively, and there is only a marginal difference in the purchase price

Delhi submits 'preliminary' report on Covid deaths at Jaipur Golden

Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain was replying to the Centre's submission in Rajya Sabha that no deaths due to lack of oxygen were specifically reported by states and union territories

Hopeful that all 18-plus beneficiaries will be vaccinated by Dec: Govt

It is expected that all beneficiaries aged 18 years and above will be vaccinated by December 2021

Covid vaccines in India required to be stored within 2-8 deg C range: Govt

COVID-19 vaccines, currently being used in the country, are required to be stored within the temperature range of two to eight degrees Celsius

SC directive on framing norms for Covid victims ex-gratia under talk: Govt

The Supreme Court's directive to the Centre to frame guidelines and declare compensation to the victims of COVID-19 is under consultation with all stakeholders

Premature to conclude health complications due to Covid-19 rising: Govt

It may be premature to conclude that complications like lung fibrosis and increased thrombotic events due to COVID-19 are on the rise.

Odisha reports 1,917 fresh coronavirus cases, records 69 fatalities

Odisha's COVID-19 tally mounted to 9,63,851 on Friday as 1,917 more people tested positive for the infection, while 69 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 5,377

Over 27.5 mn Covid vaccine doses still available with states, UTs: Centre

Central government on Friday informed that more than 27.5 million unutilised doses are still available with states, union territories and private hospitals

Covid cases in Pak crosses over a million; deaths at 22,939: Health Min

Pakistan has reported 1,425 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of infections in the country to over a million, the health ministry said on Friday

Health ministry refutes under-reporting of Covid-19 pandemic deaths

The government statement said age-specific infection fatality rates of US and European countries had been used to calculate excess deaths in India based on the sero-positivity in these studies

Cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India cross 42 cr: Govt

The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has surpassed 42 crore, the Union health ministry said on Thursday

Covid LIVE: Gujarat allows schools to re-open for classes 9-11 from July 26

Coronavirus news: An 11-year-old boy has died in Delhi from bird flu; Joe Biden expresses frustration over slowing vaccination in US.

Over 32 mn vaccine doses available with states, UTs, pvt hospitals: Centre

More than 32 million Covid-19 vaccine doses are currently available with states, union territories and private hospitals for inoculation, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday

Coronavirus LIVE: India administers 2 million vaccine doses on Wednesday

Coronavirus live updates: Around 400 million people remain vulnerable to Covid-19 though two-thirds of India has antibodies. More than story and other updates.

Those who are fully vaccinated should be allowed to go out: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday that he was of the view that those who have received both the jabs of coronavirus vaccines should be allowed to "go out".

SII writes to Mandaviya proposing reforms in drug regulatory system

Serum Institute of India (SII) has written to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya suggesting reforms in the existing drug regulatory system

Current Covid-19 curbs to remain, no additional relaxations in Kerala

The Kerala government has said the prevailing category-wise exemptions and restrictions due to the spread of COVID-19 shall continue and that no additional relaxations would be made.

Effects of Covid future waves on children are speculations: Doctor

Whether future waves of Covid-19 will affect children more or with increased severity are all speculations, a senior paediatrician said on Wednesday.

India's Covid toll could be 5 mn, worst human tragedy since 1947: US study

Excess deaths between January 2020 and June 2021 are between 3.4 million to 4.9 million, they estimate.