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Moderna to launch single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India in 2022, Pfizer ready to offer 5 crore doses this year

Moderna is expecting to launch a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India next year and is in talks with Cipla among other Indian firms, while another US giant Pfizer is ready to offer 5 crore shots in 2021 itself but it wants significant regulatory relaxations including indemnification, sources said on Tuesday.

May 26, 2021, 06:43 AM IST

Second COVID-19 wave: Over 3500 children under 10-yr-old test positive in Rajasthan in April, May

Over 3500 children in the age group of 1-10 years old, and over 10,000 in the age group of 11-20 years old have tested positive for COVID-19 in Rajasthan, in the month of April and May, thus alarming the health officials.

May 25, 2021, 15:57 PM IST

No reason to believe children will be severely affected in third Covid wave: Dr NK Arora

Some experts are highlighting the need for preparation warning that children could be affected by the third wave more than adults. AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria has also said there was no indication that children will be severely or more affected in the third wave of the pandemic.

May 25, 2021, 15:55 PM IST

India reports less than 2 lakh COVID-19 cases for first time since mid-April, 3,511 deaths in past 24 hours

According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 25,86,782 active cases across the country, while 2,40,54,861 patients have been discharged so far, with 3,26,850 discharges reported in the last 24 hours.

May 25, 2021, 10:16 AM IST

Deep Sidhu, the controversial Punjabi actor, booked for violating COVID-19 norms in Faridkot

Sidhu was arrested by Delhi Police in February and April in relation to the violence during the farmers' tractor march against the central government's new farm laws on Republic Day.

May 25, 2021, 09:54 AM IST

Lockdown restrictions extended in these states, UTs to check COVID-19 spread, check full list here

The Union Health Ministry on Monday said a steady decline in daily new COVID-19 cases has been observed since the last 17 days in India. Fresh COVID-19 infections in the country dipped to 2,22,315, the lowest in around 38 days, pushing the total tally of coronavirus cases to 2,67,52,447.

May 24, 2021, 22:18 PM IST

Centre enables on-site registration for COVID vaccination, appointment for 18 years and above on CoWin

This feature will not be available for private CVCs and they will have to publish their vaccination schedules exclusively with slots for online appointments. This feature will be used only upon the decision of respective states and UT governments, the Ministry said.

May 24, 2021, 15:32 PM IST

Bihar COVID-19 lockdown extended till June 1, announces CM Nitish Kumar

Lockdown was first clamped with effect from May 5, till May 10, after the state was rattled by an unprecedented spurt in COVID 19 cases and fatalities. It was subsequently extended till May 25.

May 24, 2021, 14:47 PM IST

Maharashtra may lift lockdown on this date, state minister gives hints, here's what he said

As the number of coronavirus cases across Maharashtra drops, the Uddhav Thackeray-led government is reportedly planning to lift the lockdown restrictions in a ‘phased manner’.

May 23, 2021, 19:31 PM IST

Unlock may begin after May 31, says Arvind Kejriwal after extending Delhi lockdown by one more week

Arvind Kejriwal informed that a total of 1,600 fresh coronavirus cases were recorded in Delhi in the last 24 hours and the positivity rate has come down to 2.5 per cent.

May 23, 2021, 13:07 PM IST

CM Arvind Kejriwal extends Delhi lockdown for fifth time, restrictions to remain in place for another week

Delhi currently has 31,308 active coronavirus cases.

May 23, 2021, 12:03 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh extends partial corona curfew till May 31, check what’s allowed, what’s not

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday (May 22, 2021) decided to extend the partial corona curfew in the state till May 31.

May 23, 2021, 11:34 AM IST

Delhi lockdown to be extended for fifth time? CM Arvind Kejriwal likely to take call today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had first imposed a lockdown on April 19, 2021, which was later extended multiple times and lastly on May 16, 2021.

May 23, 2021, 06:56 AM IST

COVID-19 curfew extended in Uttar Pradesh till May 31, as active cases decline

The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh extended the "partial coronavirus curfew" till 7 am on May 31, state officials informed on Saturday. A government order claimed that there were positive results of the statewide partial coronavirus curfew and was successful in breaking the 'chain of transmission'.

May 22, 2021, 23:09 PM IST

These states extended COVID-19 lockdown, curfew to curb infections

As India is grappling with the second wave of deadly COVID-19, several states and Union Territories have extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown or curfew to curb the spread of the virus.

May 22, 2021, 14:27 PM IST

Tamil Nadu lockdown to be extended? CM Stalin to take decision today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday (May 21, 2021) said that decision to extend lockdown in the state will be taken after consulting with a committee of experts.

May 22, 2021, 12:18 PM IST

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao directs police, district collectors to strictly implement COVID-19 lockdown

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday said that the state government imposed the lockdown keeping in view the overall health of the people and directed the Director General of Police, all the district collectors and police officers to implement the lockdown guidelines and restrictions strictly.

May 22, 2021, 08:27 AM IST