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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 167.6 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.48 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 167.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.48 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Pfizer ready with 50 mn doses for India; Moderna jab likely in 2022: Report

Moderna is expecting to launch a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India next year and is in talks with Cipla among other Indian firms, while another US giant Pfizer is ready to offer 5 crore shots in 2021 itself but it wants significant regulatory relaxations including indemnification, sources said on Tuesday. While Moderna has conveyed to Indian authorities that it does not have surplus vaccines to share in 2021, there are limited prospects of Johnson & Johnson exporting its jabs from the US to other countries in the near future, the sources privy to discussions added. Two rounds of high-level meetings chaired by the Cabinet Secretary were held last week on the availability of vaccines in the global as well as domestic markets as it was felt that there is an urgent need to procure the jabs at a time the country is reeling under an unprecedented second wave of COVID-19 and a widening gap between supply and requirement. Currently, the country is using two 'made-in India' jabs -- ...

Centre allocates additional 19,420 vials of Amphotericin-B to States, UTs

In view of the rising black fungus cases, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Tuesday informed that it has allocated 19,420 additional vials of Amphotericin-B to various States and UTs

India records 196,427 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, lowest in 41 days

The total tally of Covid-19 cases climbs to 2,69,48,874, while the death toll rose to 3,07,231, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 167.1 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.46 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 167.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.46 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Over 10 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses administered for 18-44 age group in India

The cumulative number of coronavirus vaccine doses for the 18-44 age group under Phase-3 of the vaccination drive administered in the country crossed ten million on Monday

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 166.9 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.45 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 166.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.45 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Over 400 doctors died during Covid second wave, at least 100 in Delhi: IMA

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday said over 400 doctors across the country have succumbed to the Covid-19 infection during the second wave of the pandemic

Commonwealth health ministers seek equal access to Covid-19 vaccines

Commonwealth health ministers, led by India, have called for swift and equal access to Covid-19 vaccines for everyone around the world

India Covid crisis warning for other low- and middle-income countries: IMF

IMF has said that the situation in India is a warning of the possible events in low- and middle-income nations that have seemingly escaped the pandemic till now

Early diagnosis of black fungus key, take only prescribed steroids: LNJP MD

"People should take steroids only if prescribed by doctors. The steroid should not be used for more than 10 days during COVID treatment," Dr Suresh said.

New cheaper Covid-19 rapid test kit receives scientific seal of approval

A team of researchers has validated a faster, cheaper Covid-19 test that could kickstart the expansion of more widespread rapid testing

Environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna dies of Covid in Rishikesh hospital

Environmentalist and Chipko movement pioneer Sunderlal Bahuguna died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences here on Friday after battling Covid-19 for several days. He was 94

Mylab to make 10 mn Covid home test kits before national rollout on June 1

Mylab Discovery Solutions has developed a do-it-yourself Covid-19 testing kit for symptomatic patients

Hospitals should inform govt before black fungus treatment: K'taka Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwathnarayan on Thursday said none of the hospitals should give treatment for black fungus without bringing to the notice of concerned government authorities

India records 259,591 Covid-19 cases, 4,209 fatalities in last 24 hours

The daily rise in coronavirus cases in India remained below 3 lakh for the fifth consecutive day with 259,591 new cases recorded in a single day, according to the Union Health Ministry data

Covid-19: PM Modi to interact with DMs, field officials of 10 States today

Amid the prevailing Covid situation in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the district magistrates (DMs) and field officials of 10 States today

Telangana declares black fungus as notifiable disease under epidemic act

Telangana government has declared black fungus or Mucormycosis as a notifiable disease under the epidemic act

Odisha govt prohibits drive-in and doorstep Covid-19 vaccination

The Odisha government has asked district authorities to desist from Covid-19 drive-in vaccination and inoculation at doorstep

Wadhwani Foundation announces $1 mn grant to 10 charities for Covid-relief

Wadhwani Foundation (WF) has announced a support of $1 million in grants to 10 charities and NGOs in a bid to help alleviate the devastating impact of the Covid-19 outbreak in India