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Jharkhand registers 167 fresh coronavirus cases, one more fatality

Jharkhand's coronavirus caseload rose to 109,151 as 167 more people tested positive for the infection, a health department official said

Andaman and Nicobar Islands reports 6 Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 4,710

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported six more Covid-19 cases, pushing the coronavirus tally in the union territory to 4,710, a health department official said

Telangana sees a dip in daily Covid-19 cases, reports 502 new infections

Telangana continued to see a downward trend in daily Covid-19 cases with 502 fresh infections and three related deaths being reported, taking the tally to more than 270,000

Global coronavirus cases surpass 63-million mark: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 63-million mark, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.46 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Hoping two Covid-19 vaccines would be approved soon, says UK PM Johnson

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he hoped that two promising coronavirus vaccine candidates would be approved shortly

Bihar registers 457 fresh Covid-19 cases, 5 more deaths take toll to 1,264

Bihar's Covid-19 tally rose to 235,615 with 457 fresh cases, while five more fatalities pushed the death toll to 1,264, a health department bulletin said

Kejirwal orders to cut RT-PCR test price to Rs 800 from Rs 2,400 in Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he has issued directives to reduce the price of the RT-PCR test in the national capital, saying it will help those going to private labs for Covid-19 tests

China's factory activity expands at the fastest pace in over three years

China's factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years in November, keeping it on track to be the first major economy to fully recover from the coronavirus crisis

Scientists call for study of mucosal immune system's role in curbing Covid

Mucous membranes of the nose and mouth might play a "significant role" in curbing the spread of Covid-19, say scientists

Pakistan reports 40 more Covid-19 fatalities, total reaches 8,000 mark

With 40 Covid-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, Pakistan tally of the pandemic fatalities jumped to 8,025

India's coronavirus tally breaches 9.4-mn mark after reporting 38,772 cases

India's coronavirus tally breached the 9.4-million mark after 38,772 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data

India has one of lowest Covid deaths per million globally: Health ministry

India continues to have one of the lowest deaths per million population globally, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Rajasthan imposes night curfew from Dec 1-31 in 13 districts due to Covid

In view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation, Rajasthan has imposed a night curfew from 8 pm to 6 am within urban limits of 13 district headquarter towns from December 1 to 31

Serum Institute seeks Rs 100 cr in damages from trial subject

Experts feel trust is broken as trial was not halted; Chennai resident had sought Rs 5 cr in compensation

US tops 100,000 new Covid cases for 26th straight day, death toll 264,000

At least 100,000 new cases were added to the total number of coronavirus cases in the United States, marking the 26th consecutive day the country has topped that benchmark

Co-morbidity, genetic factors heighten risk of severe Covid-19: Study

A new study led by researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center sheds light on the genetic risk factors that make individuals more or less susceptible to severe Covid-19

India still doesn't know why Covid affected whom it did and how it did that

There is a wide variation in the spread of COVID-19 between states. Areas with higher population density are expected to have more cases, but varying testing rates could be affecting case detection

PM Modi likely to hold meetings over Covid situation, vaccine distribution

PM Modi is likely to hold virtual meetings with chief ministers and other representatives of states and union territories to review the Covid-19 situation and discuss vaccine distribution strategy

Delhi added 400 ICU beds for Covid patients in past few days: Health min

Health Minister Satyendar Jain said over 400 ICU beds have been added for Coronavirus patients in Delhi, which is witnessing a third wave of coronavirus infection, over the past few days

Andhra Pradesh's Covid-19 tally rises to 862,000 with 1,121 fresh cases

Andhra Pradesh's Covid-19 tally rose to 862,213 after 1,121 fresh cases were added