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Maharashtra logs 1,913 coronavirus cases, five deaths in last 24 hours
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Maharashtra logs 1,913 coronavirus cases, five deaths in last 24 hours

As per official date, of the total new cases recorded on Wednesday, the highest 1,320 were from the Mumbai administrative circle, followed by Pune (309), Nagpur (88), Nashik (65), Kolhapur (47), Akola (26), Latur (44) and Aurangabad (14) circles

Mumbai reports 592 COVID-19 cases, 27% drop from the previous day
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Mumbai reports 592 COVID-19 cases, 27% drop from the previous day

On Sunday, the city witnessed 818 cases, which is 226 more than the figures for the day, and one death. It is also the third consecutive day when the number of cases detected was less than 1,000

COVID-19: Experts warn about high risk of  transmission during festivals
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COVID-19: Experts warn about high risk of  transmission during festivals

Amid a rise in coronavirus infections in some parts of the country, the central government has asked Delhi and six states to ensure adequate testing, promote Covid-appropriate behaviour and increase the pace of vaccination to contain the surge

New COVID subvariant BA.2.75 detected in India: Why we need to worry
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New COVID subvariant BA.2.75 detected in India: Why we need to worry

The Omicron sub-lineage is believed to have certain mutations that let it dodge antibodies, giving it the ability to infect people who have had COVID before, as well as those who are vaccinated

Biological E's Corbevax price cut to Rs 250 per dose for private centres
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Biological E's Corbevax price cut to Rs 250 per dose for private centres

Earlier, in private vaccination centres the overall cost to end-users of the vaccine was Rs 990 a dose, including taxes and administration charges

PM Modi to hold virtual meeting with chief ministers on COVID situation on Wednesday
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PM Modi to hold virtual meeting with chief ministers on COVID situation on Wednesday

With 2,527 coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of cases rose to 4,30,54,952, while active cases have increased to 15,079, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday

COVID-19: Over 100 people without face mask penalised in Noida in a day
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COVID-19: Over 100 people without face mask penalised in Noida in a day

The challans were issued to these people during police checks in crowded places such as markets, metro stations and shopping malls

COVID-19: 'If parents do not take vaccine, children at high covid risk', warns LNJP MD
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COVID-19: 'If parents do not take vaccine, children at high covid risk', warns LNJP MD

The daily cases positivity rate also saw a rise from 0.49 per cent on Wednesday to 0.53 per cent on Thursday

Hold consultations before imposing further curbs if Covid cases rise: Trader bodies to Delhi government
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Hold consultations before imposing further curbs if Covid cases rise: Trader bodies to Delhi government

Delhi government made wearing of masks mandatory in public places and imposed a fine of Rs 500 on violators

Delhi: Omicron found in 97 per cent samples taken from deceased patients from January to March
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Delhi: Omicron found in 97 per cent samples taken from deceased patients from January to March

Genome sequencing of 578 samples collected from the deceased showed 560 of them had the Omicron variant

Coronavirus in India: 33 kids among 107 new COVID-19 cases in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar
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Coronavirus in India: 33 kids among 107 new COVID-19 cases in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Gautam Buddh Nagar has reached 411

People should get tested, mask mandate be brought back: Doctors on COVID-19 situation in Delhi
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People should get tested, mask mandate be brought back: Doctors on COVID-19 situation in Delhi

The National Capital's COVID-19 tally increased to 18,68,033 on Saturday while the death toll stood at 26,160

COVID-19: Future waves unlikely to have serious impact in India, say experts
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COVID-19: Future waves unlikely to have serious impact in India, say experts

Some of them even said that the government should consider relaxing the mask mandate as the daily COVID-19 cases and deaths have remained low for a while

Punjab lifts all COVID-19 restrictions as cases decline
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Punjab lifts all COVID-19 restrictions as cases decline

An order issued by the state department of home affairs and justice, however, advised people to follow COVID appropriate behaviour

India records 4,362 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since May 2020
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India records 4,362 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since May 2020

The death toll has climbed to 5,15,102 with 66 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India reports 5,921 new COVID-19 cases, 289 deaths in 24 hours
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India reports 5,921 new COVID-19 cases, 289 deaths in 24 hours

The count of daily COVID-19 cases has remained below one lakh for 27 consecutive days now.

India reports 6,561 COVID infections, 142 deaths in last 24 hours
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India reports 6,561 COVID infections, 142 deaths in last 24 hours

A reduction of 8,528 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a day.

Active COVID-19 cases in India dip to 85,680, stand at 0.20% of total infections
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Active COVID-19 cases in India dip to 85,680, stand at 0.20% of total infections

A reduction of 6,792 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

India reports 6915 new COVID infections; active cases below one lakh after two months
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India reports 6915 new COVID infections; active cases below one lakh after two months

The death toll climbed to 5,14,023 with 180 new fatalities reported in 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India may see fourth COVID wave around 22 June: IIT Kanpur study
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India may see fourth COVID wave around 22 June: IIT Kanpur study

The researchers noted that there is always a fair chance that a possible new variant of coronavirus may have an intense impact on the whole analysis.