Covid updates: UP's new scheme for orphans; Pant joins Team India post recovery

INSACOG, a consortium of govt panels involved in genome sequencing of coronavirus, describes Delta variant as 'dominant' lineage for new Covid cases in India. Gujarat govt announces a special Covid vaccination drive in the state on July 25, Sunday for shopkeepers & people involved in commercial activities. UP Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath launch a scheme, ‘Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana’, for 4,050 Covid orphans. Himachal Pradesh allows reopening of schools for classes 10th, 11th & 12th from August 2 with strict adherence to Covid norms. France makes Covid pass mandatory for tourists visiting Eiffel Tower, other sites. Rishabh Pant joins Team India squad post recovery. Watch the video for all the top updates on the pandemic.