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Britain logged a record high in Covid deaths on Tuesday with 1,610 fatalities in 24 hours. This is the highest number of deaths in a day since the since the pandemic be

1,610 in 24 hours: UK set grim record of Covid-19 deaths

Britain logged a record high in Covid deaths on Tuesday with 1,610 fatalities in 24 hours. This is the highest number of deaths in a day since the since the pandemic began. The UK's total Covid-19 death tally now stands at 91,470. The only solace was the number of new cases continue to decline as a stringent lockdown announced earlier this month starts to have an effect. The country recorded over 33,000 new cases in 24 hours taking the total number of infections to nearly 3.5 million. The number of new cases over the last week was down around 22 percent. Britain is currently gripped by its third and deadliest wave of the virus, blamed on a new strain believed to be highly infectious.

Britain logged a record high in Covid deaths on Tuesday with 1,610 fatalities in 24 hours. This is the highest number of deaths in a day since the since the pandemic began. The UK's total Covid-19 death tally now stands at 91,470. The only solace was the number of new cases continue to decline as a stringent lockdown announced earlier this month starts to have an effect. The country recorded over 33,000 new cases in 24 hours taking the total number of infections to nearly 3.5 million. The number of new cases over the last week was down around 22 percent. Britain is currently gripped by its third and deadliest wave of the virus, blamed on a new strain believed to be highly infectious.

Private hospitals across the nation are gearing for the vaccine rush as they await more details from the government. India’s largest healthcare chain Apollo

Private hospitals across the nation are gearing for the vaccine rush as they await more details from the government. India&rsquo;s largest healthcare chain&nbsp;Apollo Hospitals was quoted saying that&nbsp;500 million vaccinations&nbsp;in 60 days&nbsp;is an achievable aim. They also&nbsp;said they expect&nbsp;over 25,000 private&nbsp;centers&nbsp;to be carrying out the vaccine rollout from March 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The price still remains a question, reports in digital media indicate the govt is looking at ₹400/dose which&nbsp;translates&nbsp;to ₹800 for the full vaccination schedule.&nbsp;Most private hospitals have reiterated that if the procurement price for the hospitals is the same as the govt then pricing of ₹400/dose will be adequate to cover the costs.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Amid a Covid surge in Maharashtra, 190 cases have emerged from a single hostel in a school in Washim district.

Amid a Covid surge in Maharashtra, 190 cases have emerged from a single hostel in a school in Washim district. All are students. The school premises have been declared a containment zone, NDTV has reported. The students are mostly from Amravati and Yavatmal, two districts that have contributed to a spike in virus cases in recent weeks, the report added. Maharashtra has rerorted over 8,000 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.

US biotech firm Moderna is set to begin testing a new version of its Covid-19 vaccine that is specifically designed to target an emerging variant of the coronavirus tha

US biotech firm Moderna is set to begin testing a new version of its Covid-19 vaccine that is specifically designed to target an emerging variant of the coronavirus that was first reported in South Africa.&nbsp;Moderna said that it has shipped doses of its variant-specific shot to the US National Institutes of Health for testing. This development is part of Moderna's efforts to counter Covid strains that are circulating and to get ahead of the constantly mutating virus. The South African variant is considered the most dangerous mutation of Covid-19.
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According to the Ministry of Health, as on Wednesday morning, there are 1,10,30,176 confirmed coronavirus cases in India, of which 1,46,907 are active cases.

According to the Ministry of Health, as on Thrusday morning, there are 1,10,46,914 confirmed <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coronavirus&nbsp;cases in India</a>, of which 1,51,708 are active cases. 1,26,71,163 people have been vaccinated so far.&nbsp;
While 1,07,38,501 people have recovered, 1,56,705 deaths have been reported.&nbsp;
Among the states, Kerala&nbsp;has the most active cases, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.&nbsp;
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If you are above 45 years and have comorbidities, you will be eligible for Covid-19 vaccine from March 1.

If you are above 45 years and have comorbidities, you will be eligible for <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Covid-19 vaccine</a> from <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/govt-says-people-above-60-those-above-45-with-illnesses-to-be-vaccinated-from-march-1-1614163035212" target="_blank" rel="noopener">March 1</a>. Here's your guide on how to get it.
<h2>45-yrs-old and ill? Here's how to get Covid-19 vaccine</h2>
1. Need a signed medical certificate, attesting to the severity of the illness
2. Will need to show the form at the vaccination centre to get the shots
3. Co-morbidities yet to be finalised. Likely to include heart, lung, kidney and liver ailments, as well as diabetes &amp; cancer
4. Will have to register on the CoWin app when govt opens it for public
5. Will have to give Aadhaar ID, upload photo ID and medical certificate on CoWin
6. Shots to be free at govt centres, price likely to be capped at ₹300 at pvt clinics
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Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine offers strong protection against severe Covid-19, according to an US regulators.

Johnson &amp; Johnson's single-dose vaccine offers strong protection against severe Covid-19, according to an analysis released by US regulators. The analysis sets the stage for a final decision on a new and easier-to-use shot to help tame the pandemic. The long-anticipated shot could help speed vaccinations by requiring just one dose instead of two. US Food and Drug Administration scientists on Wednesday confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe Covid-19, and about 85% effective against the most serious illness. The agency also said J&amp;J's shot is safe.

Amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana, the West Bengal government on Wednesday made it mandatory for passengers travell

Amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana, the West Bengal government on Wednesday made it mandatory for passengers travelling in flights from these states to produce negative Covid-19 reports.&nbsp;According to a notification issued by the health department, passengers should undergo RT-PCR tests within 72 hours of the flight departure. Necessary instructions to all the airlines would be issued in this connection, the govt order added.&nbsp;

After the central government has roped in 20,000 private hospitals for the next round of covid-19 vaccination programme. Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that he

Ravi Shankar: ministers&nbsp;to pay for their jabs in pvt hospitals&nbsp;
Covid-19 vaccination for senior citizens to start from March 1
Govt: vaccine will be free at government hospitals
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to PM Narendra Modi, seeking his help in procurement of COVID-19 vaccines by the state government to vaccinate everyon

Mamata&nbsp;writes to PM, requests adequate vaccine before polls WB CM seeks Centre's help to vaccinate state at large&nbsp; Mamata: vaccines needed urgently to ensure polls are safe &nbsp;

Sardool Sikander Death News: Well known Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander passed away on Wednesday.

Noted Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander dies of Covid-19
Sikander was under treatment for various other ailments
Sikander debuted in 1980 with album 'Roadways Di Laari'

India, from March 1 will begin vaccinating people above 60 years of age and those above 45 years of age with comorbidities against the coronavirus. The vaccination driv

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said from March 1, people above 60 years of age and those above 45 years of age with comorbidities will be vaccinated at 10,000 government and over 20,000 private vaccination centres.
The vaccine will be given free of cost at government centres, he added.
The govt has said mutated versions of coronavirus were not responsible for an upsurge in cases in two states.
Maharashtra and Kerala account for 75% of India's current active cases of about 147,000, and both states have seen a sudden rise in new infections in recent days.
India has reported more than 11 million cases - the most in the world after the United States - and about 156,000 deaths.&nbsp;

One in every five hospitalised Covid-19 patients reported hair loss within six months of being infected with Covid-19, a new study sows. A team of Chinese experts

One in every five hospitalised Covid-19 patients reported&nbsp;hair loss within six months of being infected with Covid-19, a new study shows.
A team of Chinese experts studied patients discharged last year from a hospital in&nbsp;Wuhan, the place where the pandemic originated.&nbsp;Of the 1655 participants, 22% reported hair loss while many others said they experienced&nbsp;muscle weakness, anxiety, smell disorder and sleeping difficulty among other symptoms.
A higher percentage of women reported these symptoms compared to men, the study claimed. While the long-term health consequences of Covid-19 remain unclear, the study published in The Lancet also found that most patients had at least one symptom after 6 months.

The Centre has deputed multi-disciplinary teams to states witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases. Teams have been sent to Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka

The Centre has deputed multi-disciplinary teams to states witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases. Teams have been sent to Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir. The teams will support the states in effectively tackling the pandemic. The three&ndash;member multidisciplinary teams are headed by joint secretary level officers in the health ministry, the Union Health Ministry said. "These teams will work closely with the states and UT administration and ascertain reasons for the recent surge in the number of Covid-19 cases," the health ministry said.

The Centre said on Tuesday that two new Covid-19 strains have been detected in Maharashtra, Kerala and Telangana. It, however, added that there is no scientific evidenc

The Centre said on Tuesday that two new Covid-19 strains have been detected in Maharashtra, Kerala and Telangana. It, however, added that there is no scientific evidence to suggest that the recent surge in Maharashtra and Keral is linked to these variants. This is in addition to the three other strains &mdash; from UK, South Africa and Brazil &mdash; reported earlier. NITI Aayog member Dr V K Paul on Tuesday said that the officials are also looking for any abnormal shift or change in the virus character. "There are two variants in Maharashtra that have been detected: One has also been found in Kerala and Telangana,&rdquo; he said.

Travellers from five states that have seen Covid surge will have to show a negative Covid-19 test to enter Delhi.

Travellers from five states that have seen Covid surge will have to show a negative Covid-19 test to enter Delhi. The restriction will be in place from February 26 to March 15 on those travelling to the national capital from Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, news agency ANI has reported. the Delhi government took the decision because in the past week, 86 per cent of the new virus cases have emerged from these states. Maharashtra and Kerala alone account for 75% of the country's current active cases after a sudden rise in new infections in recent days.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in a 'new normal' of which paranoia seems to be a natural part. Experts have now confirmed that 'pandemic paranoia' is a real th

The&nbsp;Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in a 'new normal' of which paranoia seems to be a natural part.
Experts have now confirmed that 'pandemic paranoia' is a real thing.&nbsp;
According to a CNN&nbsp;report, paranoid thoughts come about as a result of the stress, uncertainty and misinformation increasingly floating around in these tough times.
Paranoia it seems is as widespread as Covid-19 itself or probably more, according to the CNN&nbsp;report.&nbsp;

The Centre on Tuesday wrote to five states that have reported a daily surge in new coronavirus cases. The health ministry has asked them to expedite vaccination of heal

The Centre on Tuesday wrote to five states that have reported a daily surge in new coronavirus cases. The health ministry has asked them to expedite vaccination of healthcare staff and frontline workers in districts that have recorded the biggest spikes in fresh infections. The letter was sent to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, J&amp;K and Chhattisgarh. In Maharashtra, is the worst-affected state, vaccinations are to be fast-tracked in six districts - Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai, Amravati, Thane and Akola. Other identified districts are Indore, Bhopal and Betul in MP; SBS Nagar, Kapurthala and Sri Muktsar Sahib in Punjab; Pulwama in J&amp;K and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh.

People aged 60 and above and those who have comorbidities for longer duration will get priority in the second phase of Covid-19 vaccinations, NDTV has reported quoting

People aged 60 and above and those who have comorbidities for longer duration will get priority in the second phase of Covid-19 vaccinations, NDTV has reported quoting ICMR officials. There will be segregation based on several criteria in the target group of 27 crore people and each sub-group will have separate inoculation timelines, the report said. Those suffering from comorbidities like "diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases" will also be prioritised The govt has also said that the private sector will play a major in the drive.

A meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday to review the coronavirus situation in the country amid a surge in cases over the past few days, especially

A meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday to review the coronavirus situation in the country amid a surge in cases over the past few days, especially with mutated strains - those that originated abroad and in India, circulating in the country.&nbsp;An NDTV report said Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan was among those who attended the meeting.
The spike in Covid numbers in some states comes as 240 new strains of the virus have emerged across the country. The NDTV report added quoting Dr Shahshank Joshi, a member of Maharashtra's Covid Task Force, that the new strains could be the reason for an increase in cases in that state.
Apart from Maharashtra, four other states, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Punjab - have been witnessing a spike in active Covid-19 cases over the past few days. Alarmed by the rise in cases, Maharashtra has re-imposed restrictions in Amravati and Yavatmal districts, as well as warning Mumbai of a new lockdown if people fail to follow orders.
India has, so far, reported 187 cases of the UK strain of the virus. The South African strain has been detected in six people and the Brazil variant in one.

The Punjab government on Tuesday ordered curbs on both indoor and outdoor gatherings from March 1 and authorised deputy commissioners to impose night-curfew in COVID-19

Punjab to impose fresh restrictions from March 1
Govt swings into action due to spike in Covid cases
New curbs on both indoor and outdoor gatherings
Authorities may impose night-curfew in hotspots
Indoor gatherings capped at 100 people, outdoor at 200
Face masks, social distancing norms must be enforced
Authorities to adopt micro-containment strategies
Decision on cutting occupancy in theatres to be taken
Private sector employees will have to display last Covid test
Punjab among 5 states told to step up surveillance

Britain logged a record high in Covid deaths on Tuesday with 1,610 fatalities in 24 hours. This is the highest number of deaths in a day since the since the pandemic began.

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