As many as 23,285 new COVID-19 cases and 117 deaths were reported from India in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Friday. With this, the total number of positive coronavirus cases reported in the country now stands at 1,13,08,846, including 1,97,237 active cases and […]
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Over 2.4 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses administered so far across India
More than 2.43 crore (2,43,67,906) COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered through 3,39,145 sessions across the States and Union Territories so far, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF) informed on Wednesday. “More than 2.43 cr (2,43,67,906) vaccine doses have been administered through 3,39,145 sessions across the States and UTs, as per the […]
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Argentina reports 7,307 new Covid-19 cases
Argentina registered 7,307 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the national tally to 2,162,001, the health ministry said. The ministry also reported 131 more deaths from the disease, taking the nationwide toll to 53,252. A total of 1,956,591 patients have recovered from the disease so far, while 152,158 cases remain active, it said. […]
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103-year-old becomes oldest woman in India to get Covid-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old woman received her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in Bengaluru on Tuesday. With this, J Kameshwari became the oldest woman in India to have received the COVID19 vaccine as per available data, said Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road. The nationwide Covid-19 vaccination crossed 2.40 crore coverage, informed the […]
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Women reported decreased happiness during Covid-19 pandemic: Study
A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic men”>women, especially mothers, spent more time on tasks such as childcare and household chores than men. In turn, time spent completing household chores was linked to lower well-being and decreased happiness during the pandemic. The authors of the study were Laura M. Giurgea, Ashley V. Whillansb, and Ayse Yemiscigilc. […]
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Ranbir Kapoor tests positive for Covid-19
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Ranbir’s mother and veteran star Neetu Kapoor confirmed the news on social media. Neetu took to her Instagram handle and shared a picture of Ranbir while revealing the news. She wrote, “Thank you for your concern and your good wishes. Ranbir has tested positive […]
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Covid-19: Lockdown at 16 hotspots in Thane from today
Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases, Thane Municipal Corporation on Tuesday imposed a lockdown at 16 hotspot areas from today till March 31. Activities will be allowed in areas outside hotspots as per relaxation given under Mission Begin Again by the Maharashtra government. Meanwhile, Maharashtra reported 8,744 new COVID-19 cases, 9,068 recoveries, and 22 deaths in the last 24 hours, the State […]
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Israel vaccinates 5 million citizens against Covid-19
A resident of Israel became the 5 millionth citizen of the country who received the vaccine against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which means about 56 percent of the Israeli population have been vaccinated. “I feel great,” the pregnant woman said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was present at the vaccination, called the day […]
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India reports 18,599 new Covid-19 cases, 97 deaths in last 24 hrs
India reported 18,599 new COVID-19 cases, 14,278 recoveries, and 97 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry on Monday. With this, the total cases has reached to 1,12,29,398 including 1,88,747 active cases and 1,08,82,798 total recoveries. However, the death toll mounted to 1,57,853 including the new deaths. With 99,205 […]
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PSL: Non-playing member left bubble even after testing positive for Covid-19
The scrutiny around Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) bio-secure protocols is increasing by the minute as it has now surfaced that a non-playing member of one of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises who tested positive for Covid-19 was allowed to exit the bubble and fly back to Lahore. As per rules and […]
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Uttar Pradesh DGP writes to state police department seeking data of cops who died of Covid-19
Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Hitesh Chandra Awasthi has expressed displeasure for not receiving information about the exact number of policemen who had succumbed to the coronavirus pandemic in the state. In a letter to all the UP superintendents of police and police commissioners, Awasthi said, “It seems that the district […]
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Nepal’s PM to receive Covid-19 vaccine today
Nepal’s caretaker Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to receive the vaccine against COVID-19 on Sunday in order to begin the second phase of the inoculation drive in the Himalayan Nation. According to Health Minister Hridayesh Tripathi, Oli will receive the first dose of his COVID-19 vaccine at the Teaching Hospital […]
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UAE cancels permits for Ramadan tents amid Covid-19 pandemic
Ajman authorities on Saturday cancelled all permits for Ramadan tents in the UAE this year as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19, reported Khaleej Times. The announcement comes three days after Dubai cancelled all Ramadan tents that are usually hosted during the holy month. Instead, the Iftar meals will be distributed to sites in a safe manner […]
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Nitin Gadkari receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine in Nagpur
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and his wife Kanchan Gadkari on Saturday took the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) Nagpur. Gadkari said that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appealed to people to come forward for vaccination. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the first […]
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India reports 18,327 fresh Covid-19 infections, 108 deaths in last 24 hours
As many as 18,327 new COVID-19 cases and 108 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry informed on Saturday. The country’s overall COVID-19 cases tally has reached 1,11,92,088, including 1,80,304 active cases while the death toll has mounted to 1,57,656. A total of 22,06,92,677 samples have been tested for COVID-19 up to March […]