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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 127 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 127 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.78 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Vaccine hesitancy might pose threat to efforts for ending Covid-19 pandemic

The findings of a recent study suggested that even though the demand for Covid-19 vaccines currently seems to be high, hesitancy towards it might pose a major threat to public health efforts

India records 59,118 new infections as new coronavirus cases surge

India saw 59,118 new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest single day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide Covid-19 tally to 11,846,652

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 124.6 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 124.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.74 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Intensify effort in Covid superspreader areas like malls: Delhi govt to DMs

Calling malls, cinema halls and religious places "superspreader" areas, the Delhi government has directed all district magistrates to greatly intensify enforcement of Covid-19 norms in such places

India records highest single-day spike with 47,262 fresh Covid-19 cases

India recorded 47,262 fresh coronavirus cases in a day, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide Covid-19 tally to 1,17,34,058, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 124 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 124 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.73 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

MP govt considering Sunday lockdown in 2-3 cities as daily Covid cases rise

As Covid-19 cases in the country continue to rise, the Madhya Pradesh government is considering imposing a lockdown on Sundays in two to three cities, state Home Minister Narottam Mishra said

AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in coronavirus vaccine trial: US

Results from a US trial of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine may have used "outdated information," US federal health officials said in a statement early Tuesday

Doubling time of coronavirus cases decreases from 504.4 days to 202.3 days

The doubling time of Covid-19 cases in India has decreased from 504.4 days on March 1 to 202.3 days on March 23, the Health Ministry said

BHU suspends offline classes due to increasing number of Covid-19 cases

The BHU has suspended all offline classes until further notice, keeping in view the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the hostels and in the BHU hospital. All classes will be held online

India records 40,715 coronavirus cases in a day, 199 new fatalities

India recorded 40,715 coronavirus cases in a day, taking the nationwide infection tally to 11,686,796, while the active caseload at 345,377 registered an increase for the 13th day in a row

Study finds Covid pandemic severely impacts mental health of young people

The ongoing pandemic, which has wreaked havoc worldwide, severely impacted the mental health of young people with increased levels of clinical depression being identified, a new study suggested

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 123.6 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 123.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.72 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Goa may make coronavirus negative certificate mandatory for visitors

Visitors to Goa may soon have to carry Covid-19 negative certificates or get themselves tested on arrival at the airport, said State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane

Global deaths from coronavirus rise for first time in 6 weeks: WHO

A top World Health Organisation expert on the coronavirus pandemic said the weekly global count of deaths from COVID-19 is rising again, a "worrying sign" after about six weeks of decline

Brazil economists call for tougher measures as coronavirus cases ramp up

Nearly 200 Brazilian economists, including former finance ministers and central bank presidents, have urged the government to speed up vaccination and adopt tougher restrictions to stop Covid spread

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat tests positive for coronavirus infection

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Monday said he has tested positive for Covid-19

German Chancellor Merkel to discuss harder lockdown as Covid cases surge

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will join state leaders on Monday to discuss whether a return to a harder lockdown is needed after the country surpassed a key threshold in coronavirus numbers

Delhi SDMA to hold meeting on Monday over spike in coronavirus cases

In view of the rising Covid-19 cases in the national capital, State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) will be holding a meeting on Monday to formulate strategies to combat the virus