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No vaccine hesitancy in these Haryana districts, ‘there’s awareness now’ & a rush for shots

Initial hesitancy has given way to vaccine enthusiasm in Haryana villages like Panipat, Jind and Jhajjar, but a 'short supply' has left people waiting for their shots.

This Maharashtra district tops list for daily Covid caseload, but is also among top vaccinators

Between 6-12 July, Kolhapur district in Maharashtra had a weekly test positivity of 9.85% against the state’s record of 4.36% for the same period. However, it has vaccinated 76% of its 45+ population.

Union Health Ministry recommends screening all Covid positive patients for Tuberculosis

In a press release, the ministry said Covid can make an individual more susceptible to developing active Tuberculosis, as it is an opportunistic infection like black fungus.

Neurology depts of Delhi private hospitals witness surge in cases of post-Covid complications

Common manifestations are a state of confusion, drowsiness, vomiting, and constant anxiety. Among these patients, most are young to middle-aged people.

India to South Africa — Lack of internet access is affecting vaccine uptake

Unequal access to high-speed internet and a computer or smartphone — as well as confidence navigating the web — can affect the number getting vaccinated.

Vaccinations reduce chance of Covid death in India to 0.4%, says ICMR study

The findings underscore crucial role of vaccines in preventing extreme outcomes among Covid patients and allays doubts around vaccine efficacy, especially with respect to delta variant.

Not vaccinated? Your child can still go back to school, says US infectious diseases expert

Dr Monica Gandhi, infectious disease specialist at University of California, says India will unlikely see a third wave since second wave would have caused natural immunity in many people.

47 districts reported over 10% Covid positivity rate for week ending 15 July, says govt

The govt further said that the slow decline in daily cases is a warning that the situation is currently under control but it can deteriorate if Covid norms are not followed.

Clinical trial of Covid vaccine for children on verge of completion, Centre tells Delhi HC

The high court was hearing a PIL that sought directions for the immediate vaccination of those in the 12-17 age group over fears that Covid third wave could affect them more.

No application received yet for Covishield approval, European health regulator says

While SII says it has applied for approval through its partner, AstraZeneca, the EMA says it hasn't received the application yet.

On Camera

Modi’s speech rightly questions politics of appeasement. Wrongly targets all Muslims

The PM did make a valid point when he criticised the Congress for categorising the entire Muslim community in Karnataka under the Other Backward Classes. It is pure appeasement of Ashraaf Muslims and discriminates against Pasmandas.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.