10.01 am: The global Covid-19 tally breaches 100-million (10 crore) mark, according to John Hopkins University data. There are 10,02,43,1...
10.01 am: The global Covid-19 tally breaches 100-million (10 crore) mark, according to John Hopkins University data. There are 10,02,43,101 coronavirus cases, while the global toll rises to 21,56,850. Over 5,53,42,114 people have recovered so far.
9.54 am: India reports 12,689 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally to 1,06,89,527, according to the Union health ministry. The country’s toll climbs by 137 to 1,53,724. There are 1,76,498 active cases, while the number of people who have recovered from the infection has risen to 1,03,59,305.
9.53 am: The number of Mumbai local trains in operation will return to its pre-coronavirus figures from Friday, but the services will be limited to only those who have been allowed to travel by the suburban railways during various phases of unlocking, reports the Hindustan Times.
9.50 am: United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced the purchase of additional 200 million (20 crore) doses of coronavirus vaccines as the country reported 25 million (2.5 crore) infections, reports PTI. Biden announced that his administration will increase overall weekly vaccination distribution to states and tribal territories from 8.6 million (86 lakh) doses to a minimum of 10 million (1 crore) doses.
9.49 am: A 27-year-old healthcare worker died in Odisha on Tuesday, three days after taking the Covid-19 vaccine, reports PTI. The state health department, however, said...
