Coronavirus News highlights: Cases of Delta Plus variant of Covid-19 have risen to 65 in Maharashtra

India reported 38,353 new Covid cases and 497 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry. The data also showed that more than 53.24 crore vaccine doses have been provided to States and UTs so far. Stay tuned to DH for updates.

Karnataka logs 1,826 new Covid-19 cases, 33 deaths

The Dakshina Kannada district bordering Kerala, continues to top the daily Covid-19 cases in Karnataka, as the state reported 1,826 new cases and 33 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29,22,875 and death toll to 36,881, the health department said on Wednesday.

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Cases of Delta Plus variant of Covid-19 have risen to 65 in Maharashtra: State Health Department.

Checkposts to screen inter-district passengers in Chamarajanagar

Deputy Commissioner M R Ravi issued orders to re-establish five inter-district checkposts, as a precautionary measure, in fear of a third Covid-19 wave. The passengers from other districts, entering Chamarajanagar, will be screened at the checkpoints.

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China approves first mixed-vaccine trial as Delta spreads

China's drug regulator has approved the country's first mixed-vaccine trial, a company involved in the study said, as the rapid spread of the Delta variant raises concern about the efficacy of domestically produced jabs.

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Andhra Pradesh reports 1,869 new Covid-19 cases, 2,316 recoveries, and 18 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases: 18,417 Total recoveries: 19,55,052 Death toll: 13,582.

India in talks to buy 5 crore doses of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine: Report

The Centre is in talks to buy 5 croredoses of Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE's Covid-19 vaccinein the next few months, The Wall Street Journal reportedquoting sources.

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UP CM asks officials to consider partial relaxation in two-day weekly closure of shops, markets

Mizoram logs 863 new Covid cases, 2 fresh fatalities (PTI)

Ladakh reports 7 new Covid cases (PTI)

Arunachal reports 233 fresh Covid-19 cases, two more fatalities (PTI)

Thailand to start human trials on Covid shots via nasal spray (Reuters)

Odisha reports 1,078 new Covid cases, 65 fresh fatalities (PTI)

Myanmar Covid vaccination rollout leaves Rohingya waiting (Reuters)

Unvaccinated people, those allergic to drugs can go out for essential items, if none inoculated in household: Kerala govt to HC

Arunachal reports 233 fresh Covid-19 cases, two more fatalities (PTI)

Sputnik V shot around 83% effective against Delta variant: Russia health minister

Vax.India.Now raises over $5 million to support India in its battle against Covid

Vax.India.Now,a virtual fundraiser to support India in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, has raised more than $5 million, the organisers said on Wednesday.

The concert was livestreamed globally on July 7, with UNICEF and AIG as beneficiaries.

Anuradha Juju Palakurthi, who backed the initiative through her Anuradha Palakurthi Foundation, said they are "grateful" for the generosity of large and small donors from around the globe who came together to support this lifesaving campaign. (PTI)

Negative Covid report or full vaccination must for visiting Himachal from August 13 (PTI)

Canada extends ban on direct passenger flights from India till September 21 (PTI)

Active Covid cases in India lowest in 140 days: Health Ministry

DGCI gives nod for conducting a study on mixing Covaxin & Covishield (ANI)

More than 53.24 crore vaccine doses have been provided to States, UTs so far: Health Ministry

210 new Covid-19 cases in Thane, 10 more deaths (PTI)

India reports 38,353 new Covid cases, 497 deaths: Health Ministry

The country's total cases have crossed 32 million.

Mysuru reports 129 Mucormycosis cases till August 10

As many as 18 persons died of the 'black fungus' here, while 20 cases are active and undergoing treatment. 91 persons recovered and have been discharged from hospitals. The doctors have operated on 78 casesso far.

US to send 8.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Mexico (AP)

Delta Covid variant reignites US mask debate

The recent surge of Covid-19, driven by the Delta variant, has reignited political controversy around mask-wearing in the United States, with some governors opposing all measures to make masks mandatory despite advice from health authorities.

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Mizoram reports 863 new Covid cases (ANI)

Australia extends Covid-19 lockdown in Melbourne for seven days (Reuters)

Vaccine side effects rare and outweighed by benefits: CDC