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India reaches 20 million mark, 1.5 million inoculated in a single-day
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Shivani, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 02:35 PM IST
- India is behind only the United States and the United Kingdom in terms of the total number of people receiving vaccination, data from the health ministry shows.
Covid vaccine rollout 'India’s gift' to world in combating pandemic: Scientist
Posted by Harshit Sabarwal | PTI
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 02:28 PM IST
India is called the pharmacy of the world during the Covid-19 pandemic with its vast experience and deep knowledge in medicine. The country is one of the world’s biggest drug-makers and an increasing number of countries have already approached it for procuring coronavirus vaccines.
Covid-19: India's weekly tally rises over 114,000, daily fatalities average 100
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Nilavro Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 01:03 PM IST
A total of 1,08,68,520 people have been cured of the virus so far and the overall death toll currently stands at 1,57,756 as per the ministry of health data.
Sydney's LGBTQI Mardi Gras goes ahead, with Covid restrictions
AP, Sydney
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 12:49 PM IST
Sydney’s annual iconic Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras went ahead on Saturday, only in a different format due to coronavirus restrictions.
California OKs reopening ball parks and Disneyland
AP, Sacramento, California
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 11:56 AM IST
California has cleared a path for fans to hit the stands at opening day baseball games and return to Disneyland nearly a year after coronavirus restrictions shuttered major entertainment spots.
Thailand plans to ease quarantine rules for tourists, Bangkok post says
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 10:50 AM IST
Thailand plans to relax quarantine rules for foreign visitors from next month as part of a series of steps being considered to revive the nation’s tourism sector, the Bangkok Post reported.
Portugal to quarantine passengers on indirect flights from UK, Brazil
Reuters, Lisbon
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 10:26 AM IST
Passengers flying indirectly to Portugal from Britain or Brazil must present a negative Covid-19 test taken 72 hours before departure and quarantine for two weeks upon arrival from Sunday onward.
India records 18,711 new cases of Covid-19, 100 deaths
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 09:38 AM IST
The count of active cases went up to 4,219, reaching 1,84,523, according to the health ministry data.
Uttarakhand Congress alleges corruption, mismanagement in Mahakumbh
By Kalyan Das | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Dehradun
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 08:24 AM IST
- Congress MLA Pritam objected to the curtailing of Haridwar Maha Kumbh to one month on the pretext of Coronavirus pandemic.
Argentina reopens theater, welcomes nightlife as Brazil starts new lockdown
Reuters, Buenos Aires
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 08:03 AM IST
The two neighbouring countries in South America, Brazil and Argentina, are taking very different steps at the moment. While Buenos Aires is embracing the nightlife again, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have announced tighter restrictions.
Covid-19 LIVE: India adds 18,711 fresh cases, total tally reaches 11.21 million
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 01:12 PM IST
- In India, the cases reached 11.19 million and the death toll stands at 157,656. The country has inoculated more than 20 million in the ongoing vaccination drive.
Oral Covid treatment yields promising trial data: Drugmakers
Posted by Shivani | AFP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 05:42 AM IST
- "At a time where there is unmet need for antiviral treatments against SARS-CoV-2, we are encouraged by these preliminary data," said Wendy Painter, chief medical officer of the US firm, Ridgeback Biotherapeutics.
Maharashtra goes past 2.2 million Covid-19 infections
By Faisal Malik, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 12:20 AM IST
The state’s death toll reached 52,440 after 47 casualties were reported, of which 30 occurred in the past 48 hours and 10 were in the past week. The other seven deaths were from the period before last week, officials said.
Covid-19 pandemic: WHO warns against letting guard down
Agencies, Geneva
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 05:37 AM IST
“Countries are going to lurch back into third and fourth surges if we’re not careful.” Mike Ryan, WHO’s top emergency expert, told an online briefing.
Covid update: Man infected after 2 vaccine doses in Gujarat; restaurant study
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 11:57 PM IST
Cumulative Covid-19 vaccinations cross 20-million mark: Government
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Srivatsan K C, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 11:35 PM IST
India has administered 20,662,073 doses of the vaccine so far of which 6,972,859 healthcare workers have received the first dose and 3,522,671 have got the second dose.
Vaccine drive needs to pick up pace by at least sixfold, say health experts
By Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 05:36 AM IST
The government has no concrete estimate as to how many people above the age of 45, who have one or more of the 20 specific comorbidities, are living in the city.
Army veterans to be vaccinated from next week. All you need to know
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shankhyaneel Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 11:28 PM IST
- The government, when it launched its vaccination programme on January 16, ensured that army personnel involved in active duty also get vaccinated as the nation in its first phase had decided to inoculate healthcare workers as well as frontline workers.
Mutated Covid-19 variants responsible for spike in cases across Europe
AP, Milan
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 11:25 PM IST
- Europe recorded 1 million new COVID-19 cases last week, an increase of 9% from the previous week and a reversal that ended a six-week decline in new infections, WHO said Thursday.
104-year-old takes Covid-19 vaccine at Delhi's hospital, urges all to take shot
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 11:14 PM IST
The octogenarian told ANI, "I urge everyone who is eligible to come forward and get themselves administered with COVID-19 vaccine. It is totally safe."
Swedish police break up coronavirus demonstration in Stockholm
Posted by Harshit Sabarwal | Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 10:57 PM IST
Police blocked a bridge in the centre of the city and said on their website they were in dialogue with organisers to persuade demonstrators to disperse. TV images showed police shoving some protesters, while the police said one officer had been slightly injured and taken to hospital.
Punjab reports over 1,000 daily new Covid-19 cases for second time in March
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Srivatsan K C, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 09:38 PM IST
The bulletin showed that the active caseload too witnessed a spike on Saturday with 7,164 patients—up from 6,661 reported on Friday.
Amid surge in Covid-19 cases, these states have imposed fresh restrictions
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Mallika Soni
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 08:55 PM IST
- The central government has also rushed high-level multi-disciplinary public health teams to Maharashtra and Punjab in view of the increase in the number of daily new Covid-19 cases being reported by these states.
‘Will modify Covid travel restrictions with Kerala’: Karnataka govt to HC
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 06, 2021 09:03 PM IST
Karnataka had sealed several roads and national highways with Kerala on February 22 after the former had seen the emergence of two Covid-19 clusters in Bengaluru.
News updates from HT: Covid-19 vaccination for Army veterans to begin next week
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 08:52 PM IST
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Covid-19 vaccination at 3,000 centres from March 8, says Karnataka minister
PTI, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 07:58 PM IST
Stressing the need to avoid crowding and agitations at least for the next one month aimed at controlling Covid cases, he said not more than 500 people will be allowed at large gatherings and necessary steps will be taken in this regard.
Coronavirus pandemic: Can the death of skinny jeans save retail?
Bloomberg
UPDATED ON MAR 06, 2021 07:58 PM IST
Shoppers are embracing looser styles of denim. This overdue fashion shift could be a bright spot for an industry reeling from the pandemic.
Delhi logs over 300 new Covid-19 cases for second straight day
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Srivatsan K C, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 07:46 PM IST
Also, 320 patients recovered on Saturday, taking the total recoveries to 628,117, according to a health department bulletin.
Maharashtra logs over 10,000 Covid-19 cases for second day, tally above 2.2 mn
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 06, 2021 08:32 PM IST
Maharashtra is among the five states that contributed to 82% of the new cases reported by Saturday morning.
Gujarat health official tests positive for Covid-19 after two doses of vaccine
PTI, Ahmedabad
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2021 07:27 PM IST
The health officer in Gandhinagar's Dehgam taluk, had taken the first dose on January 16 and the second one on February 15.