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India records 46,951 new Covid-19 cases in a day, highest so far this year

India saw 46,951new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, the highest so far this year, taking the nationwide tally to 11,646,081, according to the Union Health Ministry data

Dharavi sees 62% jump in Covid-19 cases in March as compared to Feb

Dharavi, the biggest slum in Mumbai, has reported 272 coronavirus cases so far in the month of March as against the entire February's infection count of 168, a rise of 62 per cent

Pakistan records highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases this year

Pakistan on Saturday recorded its highest single-day increase in the coronavirus infections this year with 3,876 new cases as the positivity rate reached 9.4 per cent in the country

Crowd seen at Mumbai's Dadar market, Shivaji Park; distancing norms flouted

Despite rising Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra a massive crowd was seen at Dadar Market and Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Saturday morning

Over 40,000 coronavirus cases recorded in India, highest in 111 days

India saw 40,953 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, the highest single-day rise recorded in 111 days, taking the nationwide Covid-19 tally to 11,555,284

Higher than expected stroke risk in coronavirus patients, says study

New research found patients hospitalised with Covid-19 had a higher risk of stroke, compared with patients who had similar infectious conditions such as influenza and sepsis in prior studies

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 122.2 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 122.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.70 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Covid cases in Brazil rise by record 90,570 to over 11.87 million: Ministry

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Brazil have increased by a record 90,570 to 11,871,390 within the past 24 hours, the national Ministry of Health said

Finland suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccines after cases of blood clots

Finland on Friday suspended the use of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines after two cases of blood clots were reported in people after receiving the dose

WHO Europe warns nations against premature easing of coronavirus curbs

Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, has warned countries against premature easing of Covid-19 restrictions

Amid third Covid wave, France to go into month-long lockdown from Friday

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday imposed a month-long lockdown in 16 areas of the country, including the greater Paris and Nice areas, in wake of rising Covid-19 cases

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 121.7 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 121.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.68 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Night curfew imposed in Amritsar as coronavirus cases surge in city

Amid surging Covid-19 cases, a night curfew has been imposed in Amritsar as a precautionary measure against the virus

UK PM Boris Johnson to receive jab of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine today

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday announced getting inoculated with the AstraZeneca vaccine on Friday

Nearly 440,000 vaccinated against coronavirus so far in Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir administration said nearly 440,000 people have so far been vaccinated against Covid-19 in the Union Territory with no reported case of extreme adverse events

Britain to slow coronavirus vaccine rollout due to supply crunch in India

Britain will have to slow its vaccine rollout next month due to a supply crunch caused by a delay in a shipment of AstraZeneca shots from India and the need to test the stability of 1.7 million doses

Manipal-MIT declared containment zone after 59 students test Covid positive

Most students who tested positive are from other states. Some first contacts with the Covid-19 positive have also tested positive

'Home nesting', telehealth spending to keep rising post-pandemic: McKinsey

With many high-earning employees not expected back in the office full-time, 'home nesting' that became a feature of pandemic is set to continue, leading to sustained higher spending on home offices

India reports 35,871 new Covid cases, 17,741 recoveries in last 24 hours

As many as 35,871 new Covid-19 cases and 17,741 recoveries were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Thursday

UK records another 5,758 coronavirus cases, taking tally to 4,274,579

Another 5,758 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,274,579, according to official figures released on Wednesday