Coronavirus highlights: Karnataka reports 4,867 new Covid-19 cases and 142 deaths

India reported 53,256 new Covid-19 cases and 1,422 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry. As many as 39,24,07,782 samples have been tested for Covid-19 up to June 20, of which 13,88,699 were tested yesterday, the ICMR reported. India continues to see a fall in the number of Covid-19 cases. Stay tuned to DH for latest updates.

Schools to reopen only after study of panel report: Suresh Kumar

The decision on reopening of schools for offline classes will be taken only after the department of primary and secondary education receives the report submitted by the committee headed by Dr Devi Shetty about the Covid third wave.

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Bharat Biotech submitted Phase 3 clinical trials data of COVAXIN to Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) over the weekend, reports ANI quoting govt sources.

Delta plus variant of coronavirus has been detected in 21 people in Maharashtra: State Health Minister Rajesh Tope.

In Pic | Traffic Jam is seen in the KR Market circle due to Covid-19 unlock in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo

From discounts to bigger savings: How businesses in India are incentivising customers to get vaccinated

When India started its Covid-19 vaccination drive in January, not many would have imagined that a jab could not just protect them against the deadly disease but also get them a discount on their favourite food, ensure extra savings on groceries and even a higher rate of interest on bank deposits.

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In Pic | A health worker administers a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to a woman belonging to the Gujjar community during door to door inoculation drive, at Tosamaidan in Budgam district. Credit: PTI Photo

Today’s record-breaking vaccination numbers are gladdenin: Narendra Modi

Karnataka, Assam, Tripura inform SC of Class 12 board exams cancellation

The Karnataka government, however, submitted before a bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari that no final decision has yet been taken on Class X board examinations.

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Mumbai reports 521 new Covid-19 cases

Mumbai reports 521 new Covid-19 cases, 685 recoveries and 7 deaths in the past 24 hours.

Active cases: 14,637
Total recoveries: 6,89,675
Death toll: 15,305

Is second Covid wave over? Positivity rate below 5% for 14 days but experts say end still far

India on Monday crossed the important milestone of a Covid positivity rate of less than 5 per cent for 14 consecutive days, conforming to the WHO’s recommended requirement for a region to reopen, but experts were wary of declaring the devastating second wave over.

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Maharashtra reports 6,270 new Covid-19 cases

Maharashtra reports 6,270 new Covid-19 cases, 13,758 discharges, and 94 deaths in the past 24 hours.

Active cases: 1,24,398
Total discharges: 57,33,215
Death toll: 1,18,313

Covid-19 cases in Assam tea gardens still a concern, 102 deaths reported among workers

The spread of Coronavirus among tea garden workers in Assam continues to be a concern with 508 out of 800 big tea gardens already affected and 102 deaths reported so far.

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Karnataka reports 4,867 new Covid-19 cases

Karnataka reports 4,867 new Covid-19 cases, 8404 discharges and 142 deaths today.

Active cases: 1,23,134
Total recoveries: 26,54,139
Death toll: 34,025

Tamil Nadu reports 7,427 new Covid-19 cases

Tamil Nadu reports 7,427 new Covid-19 cases, 15,281 recoveries and 189 deaths today.

Active cases: 61,329
Total recoveries: 23,37,209
Death toll: 31,386

Kerala reports 7,499 new Covid-19 cases, 13,596 recoveries and 94 deaths today.

Telangana reports 1,197 new Covid-19 cases, 1,707 recoveries and 9 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Two days after Bihar incident, Odisha man given two Covid-19 vaccine doses in 30 minutes

A 51-year-old man in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district was administrated two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine within only 30 minutes, official sources said.

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Don't be under illusion that Covid is gone: Karnataka CM warns as restrictions ease

As the state entered into another phase of relaxation of lockdown measures, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday told people not to be under the "illusion" that the Covid-19 pandemic is gone and asked them to be vigilant and follow all the precautionary preventive measures.

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Russian vaccine Sputnik V that was expected to be administered in few hospitals of Delhi has been delayed for few more days, reported ANI quoting sources.

More than 69 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccine administered on day one of the implementation of 'Revised Guidelines for Covid Vaccination' today: Union Health Ministry.

Covid-19: People in Tiruchy avoid getting vaccinated after fake messages on meat consumption

An unverified message, spreading misconceptions regarding meat consumption after Covid-19 jabs, has hit vaccination efforts in the city of Tiruchy in Tamil Nadu.

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Shed fiscal fundamentalism and pay compensation to Covid-19 victims: CPI(M)

The CPI(M) on Monday criticised the Narendra Modi government on its stand that Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia payment to families of Covid-19 victims will strain its finances, saying its "fiscal fundamentalism in this catastrophe makes no sense".

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SC seeks details of compensation paid to Covid-19 victims; reserves judgement on ex-gratia

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, submitted before a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and M R Shah that it was not the case that government did not have funds to pay ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to kin of Covid victims, but the focus of expenditure was holistic, to make funds available for rehabilitation, mitigation and preparedness.

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India to have 257 crore Covid vaccines by December: Nadda

India will have 257 crore Covid vaccine doses by December to take up double-dose vaccination of people in full swing, BJP national president J P Nadda said on Monday.

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Karnataka relaxes Covid-19 restrictions in 6 more districts

The B S Yediyurappa administration on Monday added six more districts, including Bengaluru Rural, under Unlock 2.0 that is valid till July 5.

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Delhi reports 89 new Covid-19 cases, 173 recoveries and 11 deaths

Delhi reports 89 new Covid-19 cases, 173 recoveries and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Active cases: 1,996
Total recoveries: 14,05,460
Death toll: 24,925

Is Covid-19 vaccination turning into ‘battle of brands’?

When we were hanging out for a Covid-19 vaccine in 2020, it was a bit like a horse race. We asked ourselves which vaccine would get over the line to win, and how quickly. Then, as multiple vaccines began reporting results from clinical trials, the race turned to which could offer superior efficacy and safety.

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KSRTC to restart bus operations to AP and Telangana from 22 June with 50% capacity

Japan to donate AstraZeneca vaccines to Thailand (Reuters)

India to have 257 crore Covid doses by December for double dose vaccination of people: J P Nadda

Centre has allocated only 15 lakh Covid doses to Delhi for July: Manish Sisodia

Tokyo organisers to cap spectators at 10,000 per venue in light of the pandemic (Reuters)

Pakistan's Covid death toll crosses grim mark of 22,000 (PTI)

Amit Shah visits a Covid vaccination centre in Kolavda village of Gandhinagar

SC reserves verdict on Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia compensation to kin of Covid deceased (PTI)

Well above 80% of Olympic village residents will be vaccinated: IOC

Covid death toll climbs to 202 in Ladakh, 22 fresh cases (PTI)

Piloting scheme where fully vaccinated ones won't need to self-isolate if they are exposed to someone with Covid: UK Health Minister

Maharashtra has 7,998 cases of mucormycosis, including 729 deaths, so far

Puducherry logs 233 new Covid-19 cases, overall tally goes up (PTI)

41st 'Oxygen Express' carrying 114 tonnes LMO reaches Bengaluru (PTI)

Dharmendra Pradhan today visited CGHS Dispensary in Sarojini Nagar to inaugurate the free vaccination campaign

Indonesia to tighten Covid-19 curbs for 2 weeks after rising cases (Reuters)

Centre to increase pace of Covid-19 vaccination in July-August: Amit Shah

Record 662 new Covid cases detected in Mizoram, positivity rate over 35% (PTI)

Taiwan reports 75 new domestic Covid-19 cases (Reuters)

Lack of Covid care makes unauthorised migrants in US resort to unproven drugs

Health and consumer protection agencies have repeatedly warned that several of these treatments, as well as vitamin infusions and expensive injections of “peptide therapies” sold at alternative wellness clinics for more than $1,000, are not supported by reliable scientific evidence.

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Karnataka Covid-19 Unlock: Chaos, relief as hotels, gyms, metro, buses restart operations in 17 districts

Hotels have begun services, gyms have reopened and public transport buses and Metro have resumed operations with riders on Monday as the state government's guidelines further relaxing Covid-19 curbs in 17 districts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru city have come into effect.

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23027 in the 18-44 age group have got both vaccine doses in Mumbai up to June 19

Arunachal reports 158 new Covid-19 cases (PTI)

JNU's central library to remain closed in view of Covid situation (PTI)

India's active Covid-19 caseload stands at 7,02,887: Health Ministry

522 new Covid-19 cases in Thane, 28 more deaths (PTI)

India reports 53,256 new Covid-19 cases, 1,422 deaths: Health Ministry

39,24,07,782 samples tested for Covid up to 20 June of which 13,88,699 were tested yesterday: ICMR

Yoga remains 'ray of hope' as world fights Covid: PM Modi

Relevance of Yoga has increased during Covid-19 as it has helped us maintain our physical & mental health: Harsh Vardhan

China reports 17 new Covid-19 cases vs 23 the day before

The total number of confirmedCovid-19 cases in mainland China reached 91,604 by the end of June 20, with the death toll unchanged at 4,636. (Reuters)

Australian PM promises more Covid-19 shots to states amid rollout delays

Australian states and territories will get more doses of Covid-19 vaccines soon, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, as authorities look to avoid further delays in an immunisation drive that has hit several roadblocks.

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Cooperative model is key in health crisis

A few years ago, while inaugurating a cooperative hospital in Kerala, the chief minister said that like cooperative hospitals, private hospitals should treat patients with a human face as they were giving priority to commercial considerations. This proved true to some extent in the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic at a time when the hospitals in many parts of the country were reeling under oxygen and bed shortage.

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BMTC buses restart today but only 10% of staff fully vaccinated

A day before the BMTC bus services restart after two months, gaps in the vaccination of drivers and conductors have emerged as a big concern.

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