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The US hit the historic and tragic milestone of over 500,000 coronavirus deaths on Monday. The White House hosted a moment of silence for those who lost their lives due

Half million Covid deaths in US, President Biden orders flags at half mast

The US hit a tragic milestone as the country stared at 500,000 coronavirus deaths. President Joe Biden ordered flags on all US federal buildings to be lowered to half mast in commemoration of the&nbsp; half million mark in the country's death count from Covid-19, the White House said. Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters the gesture would last five days. 500 candles were lit on the South Portico of the White House where President&nbsp;Biden led a moment's silence and was accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. &nbsp;'Today we mark a truly grim heartbreaking milestone,' Biden said, as he spoke of the extra-ordinary lives lost.

The US hit a tragic milestone as the country stared at 500,000 coronavirus deaths. President Joe Biden ordered flags on all US federal buildings to be lowered to half mast in commemoration of the half million mark in the country's death count from Covid-19, the White House said. Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters the gesture would last five days. 500 candles were lit on the South Portico of the White House where President Biden led a moment's silence and was accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. 'Today we mark a truly grim heartbreaking milestone,' Biden said, as he spoke of the extra-ordinary lives lost.

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

After Centre's announcement that the second phase of coronavirus vaccine inoculation will begin on March 1, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that he hoped most ministers will pay for their jabs. The central government roped in 20,000 private hospitals for the next round of covid-19 vaccination programme. "While the vaccine will be given for free at government centres, it will be available for a charge, to be decided later, at many private hospitals," Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow her government to procure adequate number of Covid-19 vaccines so that the entire state can be vaccinated before polls are held. Mamata&nbsp;Banerjee&nbsp;wrote a letter to the PM stating&nbsp;&lsquo;West Bengal Govt has decided to procure adequate number of vaccines for members of public at large&rsquo;. The CM claimed West Bengal has carried out the vaccination programme "in right earnest" and added that it is important to make the vaccines available on an urgent basis to ensure&nbsp; the upcoming elections are safe.&nbsp;Currently, there are 3399 active cases in the state.&nbsp;

Well known Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander passed away on Wednesday. The 60-year-old singer died battling Covid-19 and was undergoing treatment for vario

Well known Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander&nbsp;passed away on Wednesday.&nbsp;The 60-year-old singer died battling&nbsp;Covid-19 and was undergoing treatment for various other issues including kidney damage, uncontrolled sugar, and multi-organism failure.&nbsp;Sardool Sikander was a popular Punjabi folk and pop singer who debuted in 1980 with the album 'Roadways Di Laari'.&nbsp;He had also acted in some Punjabi language films, including 'Jagga Daku'.

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

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 drive will be held at 10,000 government&nbsp;and over 20,000 private vaccination centres. The vaccine will be given free of cost at the government centres, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday. The minister added that the&nbsp;Health ministry will soon announce the price of Covid-19 vaccine to be paid at private hospitals.&nbsp;The announcement comes days after few states including Maharastra&nbsp;are witnessing a surge in daily case count.

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&nbsp;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 states and UT have been advised for regular critical review of the emerging situation with district officials concerned to ensure that gains made so far in COVID-19 management are not lost, the ministry stated.

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.

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 Wednesday morning, there are 1,10,30,176 confirmed <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coronavirus&nbsp;cases in India</a>, of which 1,46,907 are active cases. 1,21,65,598 people have been vaccinated so far.&nbsp;
While 1,07,26,702 people have recovered, 1,56,567 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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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 <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Covid-19 test</a> 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 <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-19-spike-punjab-to-impose-fresh-curbs-on-gatherings-from-march-1-1614100487135" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Punjab</a>, 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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Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/2-new-covid-strains-found-in-3-states-but-not-linked-to-surge-centre-1614138409503" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2 new Covid strains found in 3 states, but not linked to surge: Centre</a>

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.
The economic misery and social disruption caused due to the lockdown across the globe has worsened issues like depression and drug addiction.
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.
India began its national vaccination drive on January 16, with the target of vaccinating three crore healthcare staff and frontline workers in the first phase.
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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. The govt aims to vaccinate 27 crore people in the second phase that is to start mid March.

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

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 hotspots in their districts if needed.
Chairing a virtual review meeting of the Covid-19 situation in Punjab, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh issued orders to limit indoor gatherings to 100 people and outdoor events to 200 attendees from March 1.
The Punjab Chief Minister also directed that face masks and social distancing norms be strictly enforced. Authorities have been told to adopt micro-containment strategies as well, while police has been directed to ensure that people wear masks. The chief minister said a decision on reducing occupancy in cinema halls will be taken after March 1. Private offices and restaurants will be encouraged to display last Covid-19 tests done for all employees.
Punjab is among five states that have been asked by the Centre to refocus on strict surveillance, containment and RT-PCR testing to check the growing number of cases. The other four states are Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

Premier League could see supporters back into the stadiums for the final day of the season in May.

The British government announced on Monday that up to 10,000 spectators could be back in English stadiums by mid-May, as part of plans to gradually relieve coronavirus restrictions.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson laid out a four-step plan in Parliament that he said was dependent on levels of vaccination, Covid-19 infection rates and new coronavirus variants moving in the right direction.
Sports events in large, outdoor, seated venues where crowds can be safely distributed, will be allowed up to 10,000 people or 25% of total seated capacity, whichever is lower.
It means that Premier League could see supporters back into the stadiums&nbsp;for the final day of the season in May.&nbsp;

India's ace boxer Mary Kom who is all set to participate in her first tournament since Covid-19 hit the world, feels that for how long can one fear the Covid-

India's ace boxer Mary Kom&nbsp;who is all set to participate in her first tournament since Covid-19 hit the world,&nbsp;feels that for how long can one fear the Covid-19 and not take part in events. The 6-time world champion will participate in the&nbsp;Boxam&nbsp;international tournament in Spain, which is set to begin on Monday.&nbsp; While the 37-year-old&nbsp;has recently recovered from a muscle loss due to Dengue, she continued to train from home in 2020. Talking about her reluctance to travel amid the virus scare, Mary Kom said one has to be sensible to void the virus but being scare of it like she was previously, should not happen.&nbsp;

3 cricketers participating in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy have tested positive for Coronavirus, a BCCI official confirmed. One player each from the t

3 cricketers participating in the ongoing Vijay&nbsp;Hazare&nbsp;Trophy have tested positive for Coronavirus, a BCCI&nbsp;official confirmed. One player each from the teams of Maharashtra, Bihar, and Himachal&nbsp;Pradesh&nbsp;has contracted Covid-19 and are currently under self-isolation. Maharashtra, HP teams have undergone testing and after they returned negative results the teams were allowed to play their next matches. However, the&nbsp;Bihar&nbsp;team that played Karnataka&nbsp;on Monday will take the Covid&nbsp;test on Tuesday. The entire Bihar&nbsp;team has been instructed to remain in isolation before the test results are declared.&nbsp;

In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Monday extended the ban on travel between the country's 20 regions till March 27. ‘

In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Monday extended the ban on travel between the country's 20 regions till March 27. &nbsp;&lsquo;It is essential to continue with the restrictions with the spread of coronavirus variants," Italy's health minister Roberto Speranza, was quoted as saying.
The ban applies to all non-essential travel between all regions, regardless of which zone they are in under Italy's tiered system of coronavirus restrictions. The regional travel ban does not apply to travel for work, health, or emergency reasons, or to anyone who needs to travel to return home. Travel within Italy for tourism remains prohibited.

Active Covid-19 cases in India went past the 1.5 lakh mark on Monday after a gap of 17 days, registering a sharpest rise since end November. Active cases moved up

Active Covid-19 cases in India went past the 1.5 lakh mark on Monday after a gap of 17 days. &nbsp;Active cases moved up by 4,421 in a span of 24 hours on Monday, witnessing a rise of 3 per cent. It was the sharpest rise since end November. Active cases rose for the fifth consecutive day on Monday. According to the Union Health Ministry, the spike in national numbers comes as five states - Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh - report increased daily numbers. Maharashtra, which has the highest infection tally, reported 5,210 fresh infections on Monday after logging over 6,000 cases for three days in a row. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation in a meeting with Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and top officials.

The US hit the historic and tragic milestone of over 500,000 coronavirus deaths on Monday. The White House hosted a moment of silence for those who lost their lives due to the deadly virus. Flags were lowered to half staff and 500 candles were lit on the South Portico of the White House where President&nbsp;Biden led a moment's silence and was accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Biden, in his speech in the White House Cross Hall, marked the half-million milestone with a blend of hope and grief. 'Today we mark a truly grim heartbreaking milestone,' Biden said. 'We often hear people described as ordinary Americans. There's no such thing. The people we lost were extraordinary,' he said.

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