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The central government has declared the 'Delta Plus' variant of the virus causing Covid-19 as a 'variant of concern' in India.
&nbsp;In a press release on the rising number of Delta Plus cases in the country, the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said Delta Plus is "currently a variant of concern".
Previously, the ministry in its press briefings had said Delta Plus was only a 'variant of interest'. Meanwhile, the ministry has advised Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh to take up immediate containment measures, enhance testing, tracking and vaccination in districts and clusters where the Delta Plus variant has been detected.

With the new Delta+ variant, what should be the gap between the two doses of Covid-19 vaccines? One of India's top virologist Dr. Shameel Jawed clears the air abo

With the new Delta+ variant being catagorised&nbsp;as a variant of concern by the Centre, what should be the gap between the two doses of Covid-19 vaccines?
One of India's top virologist Dr. Shahid&nbsp;Jameel&nbsp;clears the air about vaccine effectiveness and dosage gaps.

Despite the entire England squad testing negative for Covid-19 on Monday, players Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount have gone into isolation as they came into contact w

Despite the entire England squad testing negative for Covid-19 on Monday, players Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount have gone into isolation as they&nbsp;came into contact with Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour during Friday&rsquo;s match at the European Championship.
The Scottish national team had confirmed on Monday that&nbsp;Gilmour had tested positive for Covid-19. The English Football Association in a statement said that&nbsp;Chilwell and Mount will be kept away from the rest of the England players and the support team for a while.

Government on Tuesday said that The Delta plus mutation is present in nine countries including India, which has 22 cases. Cases of the Delta Plus variant have surfaced

Government on Tuesday said that the Delta plus mutation is present in nine countries including India, which has 22 cases.
In India, cases of the Delta Plus variant have surfaced in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri and Jalgaon, parts of Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.
The head of the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration, Dr. VK Paul informed that the Centre has sent an advisory to these states about their public health response, adding that this small number should not be allowed to take a bigger form.
Dr Paul said the Delta Plus was now in the US, UK, Portugal, Switzerland, Japan, Poland, Russia and China besides India.&nbsp;
He reiterated that Delta Plus is currently &lsquo;a variant of interest, not variant of concern&rsquo;.
The Delta variant, the origin of this mutation, is in 80 countries.
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Bharat Biotech has submitted the results of the Phase 3 clinical trials of Covaxin. Data shows that Covaxin is about 77.8% effective in protecting against Cov

Bharat Biotech has submitted the results of the Phase 3 clinical trials of&nbsp;Covaxin. Data shows that Covaxin&nbsp;is about 77.8% effective in protecting against Covid-19, news agency ANI reported quoting sources.
The data has been submitted to the Drug Controller General of India for a review, however, no approval has been given yet.&nbsp;Bharat Biotech on Tuesday made a presentation in which the data was presented to the panel, showing 77.8% efficacy of Covaxin.
The "first interim analysis" of Phase 3 results, presented in March, indicated Covaxin was 81% effective in preventing Covid-19 in those without prior infection after the second dose.&nbsp;Data then also showed a 100% reduction in chances of hospitalisation in case of infection.

The Union Health Ministry had dismissed reports claiming there was dissent from technical experts about increasing the gap between two Covishield doses..

The government has once again said that there is no need to change the current dosage interval of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/decision-to-extend-covishield-dose-gap-based-on-science-govt-1623822613135" target="_blank">Covishield vaccine</a> in India after concerns were raised by various experts.
The Union Health Ministry had dismissed reports claiming there was dissent from technical experts about increasing the gap between two <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/decision-to-extend-covishield-dose-gap-based-on-science-govt-1623822613135" target="_blank">Covishield</a> doses and said the decision was based on scientific reason.
Niti Aayog member VK Paul has said that there is a window of opportunity to make further changes. However he said no changes are being made as of now.
In India, the gap between two Covishield doses was four to six weeks, then increased to six to eight and is now 12-16 weeks.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday released a White Paper on what he called the mismanagement of Covid crisis by the Modi govt. The Congress MP underscored that th

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday released a White Paper on what he called the mismanagement of Covid crisis by the Modi govt. The Congress MP underscored that the aim of this white paper on Covid-19 is not finger-pointing at the government but to help the nation prepare for the third wave of infection. Stressing that the third Covid wave is inevitable, Rahul urged the government to prepare in advance to avoid unnecessary deaths. "It's clear that management of the first &amp; second wave of Covid was disastrous, &amp; we've tried to point out the reasons behind it," the Congress MP said. He also called for a special Covid assistance package for the poor who have been hit the hardest by the pandemic.

Covaxin maker Bharat Biotech has submitted Phase III trial data for the coronavirus vaccine to the Drug Controller General of India.

<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/calf-serum-in-covaxin-govt-and-bharat-biotech-clarify-1623843301997" target="_blank">Covaxin</a> maker Bharat Biotech has submitted Phase III trial data for the coronavirus vaccine to the Drug Controller General of India.
The drug regulator's subject expert committee is expected to meet today to discuss the results, news agency ANI has reported.
Hyderabad-based <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/150-per-covaxin-dose-not-sustainable-in-long-run-bharat-biotech-1623754822908" target="_blank">Bharat Biotech</a> is also expected to hold a 'pre-submission' meeting on Wednesday with the World Health Organization for international emergency use listing of its vaccine.
An nod from WHO will allow Bharat Biotech to export its vaccines and enable easier international travel for Indian citizens vaccinated with Covaxin. It is not yet recognised as a valid Covid-19 vaccine by foreign governments.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/full-data-of-phase-iii-trials-for-covaxin-in-july-bharat-biotech-1623249261226" target="_blank">Full data of phase III trials for Covaxin in July: Bharat Biotech</a>

India crossed a milestone with the highest-ever Covid-19 vaccine daily coverage by administering over 86 lakh doses on Monday, according to the govt's CoWIN portal...

India crossed a milestone with the highest-ever <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">Covid-19</a> vaccine daily coverage by administering over 86&nbsp;lakh doses on Monday, according to the govt's&nbsp;CoWIN&nbsp;portal. Govt's&nbsp;new Covid&nbsp;vaccination protocol kicked in from Monday.&nbsp;
The govt said that five BJP-ruled states such as Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Haryana took a lead by conducting special drives. Madhya Pradesh recorded 16 lakh vaccinations, Karnataka 9&nbsp;lakh and UP nearly 7&nbsp;lakh.&nbsp;
PM Modi congratulated citizens and frontline workers on the landmark vaccination numbers saying the vaccine remains our strongest weapon against Covid-19.&nbsp;
The central government&rsquo;s revised Covid-19 vaccination policy came into effect from Monday in the country. The government will now buy 75 per cent of the jabs from vaccine makers, including 25 per cent of the state quota, and give it for free to states.
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India's fresh Covid-19 cases dropped below 50,000 for the first time in 3 months. The country reported 42,640 new infections & 1,167 deaths reported in the last 24

India's fresh Covid-19 cases dropped below 50,000 for the first time in 3 months. The country reported 42,640 new infections &amp; 1,167 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, according to the health ministry dashboard.
The record low cases were reported on a day when India vaccinated a record 86.16 lakh people.
The number of active cases have also gone below 7 lakh after 79 days and currently stand at 6.62 lakh.
The daily positivity rate further dropped to 2.56 per cent. It for the 15th straight day that India is seeing a positivity rate below 5 per cent.

Amid an ebbing of the second wave of Covid-19, India is struggling to control the spread of the more deadly Delta Plus variant of coronavirus. The cases of Delta Plus,

Amid an ebbing of the second wave of Covid-19, India is struggling to control the spread of the more deadly Delta Plus variant of coronavirus.
The cases of Delta Plus, which is considered the most dangerous variant of Covid-19, have been reported in three states now -- Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.
Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said on Monday that the state has reported 21 cases of the Delta plus variant. Of these, nine were from Jalgaon, seven from Mumbai and one each from Sindhudurg , Thane and Palgarh districts.
Kerala government officials told news agency PTI&thinsp;that presence of the Delta plus variant has been found in samples collected from Palakkad and Pathanamth districts.
The first case of Delta plus variant in India was reported in a 65-year-old woman from Madhya Pradesh&rsquo;s capital Bhopal. Reports said that four people have been found infected with the variant in the Shivpuri district.

The United States on Monday announced its plans to allocate 55 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to the rest of the world, including 16 million to Asian nations such a

The United States on Monday announced its plans to allocate 55 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to the rest of the world, including 16 million to Asian nations such as India and Bangladesh.
With the previous allocation of 25 million, the Joe&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;administration has so far announced to distribute 80 million doses of America&rsquo;s own vaccine supply which the US President had pledged to allocate by the end of June in service of ending the pandemic globally.
Earlier this month, the administration announced the plan for the first 25 million doses that the US has already begun shipping.
For these 80 million doses, the US will share 75 per cent through COVAX and 25 per cent will be targeted to help deal with surges around the world.

The University Grants Commission has asked all universities, colleges and technical institutions to put up banners thanking Prime Minister Modi for "starting free vacci

The University Grants Commission has asked all universities, colleges and technical institutions to put up banners thanking Prime Minister Modi for "starting free vaccination for 18 years and above age group", PTI reported quoting sources. In a WhatsApp message sent to various university officials, UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain also asked the institutions to share the banners on their social media pages. 
At least three universities confirmed having received the "directive", the PTI&nbsp;report said.
The revised guidelines for Covid-19 vaccination announced by the Prime Minister earlier this month came into effect on Monday. Under these guidelines, those aged 18 and above are eligible for free vaccination.
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Strict rules imposed by the Japanese government on athletes from several Covid-hit nations for the Tokyo Games hasn't gone down well with India's Olympic body. S

Strict rules imposed by the Japanese government on athletes from several Covid-hit nations for the Tokyo Games hasn't gone down well with India's Olympic body.&nbsp;
Slamming the rules, the Indian Olympic Association said that since the athletes are allowed to arrive in the Games village only five days before their event, it will cause them to lose three crucial training days.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tokyo 2020 organisers said Monday that additional measures will be used to reduce infection risks from several countries, including India. The athletes will be refrained from coming into contact with other teams for three days after they arrive in Japan.
In the statement,&nbsp;IOA&nbsp;said that it's highly unfair for Indian athletes, who have worked hard for five years, to be discriminated just five days before the Olympics.

Delhi's daily Covid case count dropped below the 100-mark on Monday, with the national capital clocking 89 cases and 11 deaths over the past 24 hours.

Delhi's daily <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">Covid-19&nbsp;case</a> count dropped below the 100-mark on Monday, with the national capital clocking 89 cases and 11 deaths over the past 24 hours. The positivity rate, too, touched a low of 0.16%.
As many as 57,128 samples were tested over the past 24 hours, while the total number of samples tested so far is 2,08,31,799. The number of active cases in the national capital currently stands at 1,996 and the recovery rate is 98.12%.
The Delhi government has allowed opening of bars from Monday and extended the timing for restaurants by two hours as part of the lifting of anti-Covid restrictions. Public parks, gardens, golf clubs and outdoor yoga activities have also been allowed by the Arvind Kejriwal government.
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Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has an advice for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who has been consistently attacking the Modi government on its Covid vaccination polic

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has an advice for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who has been consistently attacking the Modi government on its Covid vaccination policy. The minister on Monday appealed to the Congress MP to get himself vaccinated against Covid-19. 
"The country doesn't know if Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has yet vaccinated himself or not. If you (Rahul Gandhi) haven't got the Covid-19 vaccine yet, my humble appeal is that please get yourself vaccinated," Ravi Shankar Prasad said in Bihar's Patna, according to news agency ANI.
Last week, Congress said that party chief Sonia Gandhi has taken both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and that Rahul Gandhi could not take the jab as he contracted the coronavirus disease in May. A senior party functionary had told PTI that Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to take the vaccine on May 16, but he tested positive for the coronavirus disease a day before.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the government for not paying ex-gratia compensation to families of those who died of Covid. The Centre told the Supr

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the government for not paying ex-gratia compensation to families of those who died of Covid.
The Centre told the Supreme Court that it won&rsquo;t be able to pay Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who have died of Covid. It said that the deadly virus has caused more than 3.85 lakh deaths so far and that states cannot afford to pay every victim.
Rahul Gandhi in his tweet wrote that people who had to first suffer due to lack of treatment are now being struck by the government&rsquo;s cruelty and being denied a &lsquo;small help&rsquo;.

Even as some governments and pharma companies plan for a booster shot of Covid vaccines to tackle the more infectious strains, the World Health Organisation has said th

Even as some governments and pharma companies plan for a booster shot of Covid vaccines to tackle the more infectious strains, the World Health Organisation has said that it's too early to say whether it's needed or not.
WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan has said that the "science is still evolving" on the issue and that there is currently not enough information to recommend one way or the other, news agency Bloomberg has reported. 
Swaminathan termed the calls for booster shots "premature" when even the most high-risk individuals in most countries haven't got their first shot.
Data from countries introducing precautionary extra inoculations later this year -- particularly for vulnerable people whose immunity to SARS-CoV-2 may wane faster -- will inform WHO's guidance, she said.
Covid booster shots are likely to be rolled out in U.K. in the fall to avoid another winter surge.

Home minister Amit Shah on Monday said the central government has decided to increase the pace of Covid-19 vaccination in July and August. Talking to reporters after v

Home minister Amit Shah on Monday said the central government has decided to increase the pace of Covid-19 vaccination in July and August.
Talking to reporters after visiting a vaccination centre in Ahemedabad, Shah said with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to provide free vaccine to people aged 18 and above, "we will fast achieve the goal of inoculating almost everyone".
"The central government has decided to increase the pace of vaccination in July and August," he added.
Shah said from Monday morning, an important journey has started in the fight against Covid-19. In a country having such huge population, providing free vaccination is a big decision, he added.
New Covid vaccination rules have kicked in from Monday under&nbsp;which all adults&nbsp;are eligible for free vaccination. Centre has also done away with the mandatory CoWin registration.

An expert committee set up to suggest measures to tackle the anticipated third Covid wave, headed by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty, has strongly recommended r

An expert committee set up to suggest measures to tackle the anticipated third Covid wave, headed by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty, has strongly recommended reopening of &nbsp;all government, aided and unaided schools in rural areas, smaller and bigger towns in Karnataka.
The panel has also suggested health insurance of Rs 2 lakh for each child attending the offline classes to encourage parents to send their wards to school.
Doctors who worked on the report said schools can be reopened with adequate precautions once the case positivity rate in most districts during the second wave falls below 5% for two weeks.
The panel which submitted its interim report on Saturday noted that digital learning has achieved less than expected and also created large gaps in learning and educational inequality
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