Covid update: UP fake mask punishment rumour; Maharashtra school infection

From a false viral message spreading alarm in Uttar Pradesh, to a Maharashtra continuing to see a high number of daily infections - here are the top news updates on the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 220 students tested positive at a residential school in Maharashtra's Washim. The state saw over 8,300 new cases in the span of 24 hours. The Government of India extended ban on international passenger flights. The government also extended Covid guidelines - related to permitted activities, containment zones etc - till March 31. Meanwhile, Indian vaccine-maker Bharat Biotech finalised a deal with Brazil to supply 2 crore doses. Watch the full video for the other updates on the spread of the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus.