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Topic: COVID-19

India’s vaccination touched 40 crore from 30 crore in 24 days, says Health Minister Mandaviya

Mandaviya said the numbers could be reached due to the 'vaccine for all, free vaccine' campaign. On Monday, the country's vaccination coverage had exceeded 40.64 crore.

SC asks Kerala govt to respond to plea against 3-day relaxation in Covid curbs for Bakrid

CM Pinarayi Vijayan had announced the concessions on 17 July, saying that textiles, footwear, jewelry among others stores would be allowed to open view of upcoming Bakrid festival.

‘How can we study on phone?’ — why Haryana private schools likely lost 12.51 lakh students

3 months into academic year, Haryana has discovered that 12.51 lakh students who got enrolled in private schools in 2020-21 have not returned for academic session 2021-22.

India registers 38,164 new Covid infections, 499 deaths in last 24 hours

The active cases comprise 1.35% of the total infections and the national recovery rate stands at 97.32% according to health ministry data.

Sidhu’s appointment as Punjab Congress chief smacks of high command’s arrogance

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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.

First resident of Tokyo Olympic Village tests positive for Covid, organisers say

Officials said the person is not an athlete but 'a games-concerned personnel', and has been placed in a 14-day quarantine. The Olympic games are scheduled to begin on 23 July.

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Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.