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Uttar Pradesh declared as COVID-affected state, announcement to be in effect till 31 March
•According to the Union Health Ministry, Uttar Pradesh reported two cases of Omicron, both of whom have recovered from the virus
India's Omicron tally rises to 236; 7,495 COVID-19 infections and 434 deaths registered in 24 hours
•At 65, Maharashtra has the maximum cases of Omicron variant followed by Delhi with 64, Telangana 24, Karnataka 19, Rajasthan 21 and Kerala 15
Omicron cases in India: Tally stands at 213, PM Modi to review COVID-19 situation tomorrow
Fp Staff •The Centre has already asked states to impose night curfew and strictly regulate large gatherings amid a surge in cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant in different parts of the country
Winter Session: Bill on assisted reproductive technology to be tabled in Lok Sabha today
•The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 seeks regulation and supervision of ART clinics and banks, prevention of misuse, safe and ethical practice of ART services
How declining fertility in India will be a great boon in the long run
Gautam Mukherjee •The latest National Family Health Survey, released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare early this week, indicates Indians have stabilised their numbers on average, at just about replacement rate
Why over 10,000 resident doctors across the country have decided to go on strike from today
Fp Staff •The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association called for a nationwide strike to protest against the postponement of NEET PG counselling 2021
COVID-19 vaccine slots can now be booked on WhatsApp; check steps to do so here
Fp Staff •To contact MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot, citizens can save the WhatsApp number +91 9013151515 on their phones and start a chat by typing Book Slot and send it to the number
Centre allows foreign nationals to register for COVID-19 vaccine on CoWin portal; check details here
•The beneficiaries would need to be registered on the CoWin portal and they can do so by using their passport as an identity document for registration
CanSino Biologics to begin final phase of human trials for its COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia
Tech2 News Staff •This final leg of human vaccine trials will recruit 5,000 volunteers above age 18 in Riyadh, Dammam and Mecca.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Serie A remains on hold as Italian government examines medical guidelines before announcing resumption
•Serie A teams have been allowed to start practice this week but only with players training individually and respecting social distancing. Full team practice is due to begin on 18 May, but only if the medical protocol is approved.