Delta stays as main ‘variant of concern’ in India: INSACOG
New Delhi | The Delta variant of Covid-19 continues to be the main variant of concern (VoC) in India, the Indian...
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UK approves world’s first oral pill against Covid
Washington | The UK's medicines regulator on Thursday approved Merck's molnupiravir -- the world's first oral antiviral medicine against Covid-19, which...
One dose administered to two-thirds of India’s adult population: Govt
New Delhi | India has administered one Covid dose to around two-thirds of the adult population, officials said on Thursday. Addressing...
Rs 50K for each Covid death from state disaster relief funds, SC told
New Delhi | After the Supreme Court order, the Centre, in an affidavit, has recommended Rs 50,000 ex-gratia compensation to the...
India reports 26,964 new Covid cases, spike in fatalities
New Delhi | India reported 26,964 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours which remained below the 30,000 mark for...
Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose Covid vaccine gets approval for emergency use in India
India has approved Johnson and Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine for Emergency Use. This is the fourth vaccine to be approved...
Biocon Biologics to make antibody for Covid treatment
Bengaluru | Leading biotech major Biocon's arm Biocon Biologics Ltd on Monday said it would make an antibody in partnership with...
India’s Covid vaccination coverage crosses 40 cr
New Delhi | India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the landmark of 40 crores, including 51,01,567 jabs administered in the last...
India reports 38,079 new Covid cases, 560 deaths in 24 hrs
New Delhi | India reported 38,079 new coronavirus cases, lower than Friday and 560 deaths in the last 24 hours. According...
Second wave not yet over, Delta plus may not be dangerous: NTAGI chief
New Delhi | India is still witnessing the second wave which is not yet over as northeastern states and some parts...
