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A trial of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on children has been paused while the UK's medicines regulator investigates a possible link with rare blood clots in

UK: AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine's children's trial paused amid blood clots concerns

A trial of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on children has been paused while the UK's medicines regulator investigates a possible link with rare blood clots in adults.
The move came as further reports emerged around rare blood clots, after a European Medicines Agency official indicated there appeared to be some link with the jab.
Earlier on Tuesday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people to continue taking their Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines. The country's medicines regulator has maintained that the benefits of the vaccine continue to outweigh any rare concerns.

A trial of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on children has been paused while the UK's medicines regulator investigates a possible link with rare blood clots in adults. The move came as further reports emerged around rare blood clots, after a European Medicines Agency official indicated there appeared to be some link with the jab. Earlier on Tuesday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people to continue taking their Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines. The country's medicines regulator has maintained that the benefits of the vaccine continue to outweigh any rare concerns.

Denmark has become the only country to stop using AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, following reports of its possible link to rare blood clot cases.

Denmark has become&nbsp;the only country to stop using AstraZeneca&rsquo;s&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;vaccine, following reports of its possible link to rare blood clot cases.
This decision is likely going to postpone the scheduled conclusion of the country&rsquo;s vaccination programme to early August from July 25, as per Reuters. Results of investigations into the blood clots &ldquo;showed real and serious side effects,&rdquo; Denmark's health agency head Soren Brostrom said in a statement.

With 17,282 fresh infections, Delhi on Wednesday recorded highest ever Covid-19 cases in a day. The new cases have pushed the cumulative tally to 767,438 infection

With 17,282 fresh infections, Delhi on Wednesday recorded highest ever Covid-19 cases in a day. The new cases have pushed&nbsp;the cumulative tally to 767,438 infections.&nbsp;
The toll also shot up after 104 fatalities were recorded - the highest seen in the fourth wave of infections in Delhi. A total of 11,540 people have succumbed to the infection so far in the national capital.
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The tough new measures announced by the Maharashtra government for the next 15 days to break the Covid-19 transmission chain came into force on Wednesday night. The "l

The tough new measures announced by the Maharashtra government for the next 15 days to break the Covid-19 transmission chain came into force on Wednesday night.
The "lockdown-like" restrictions, which exclude essential services, became operational at 8 pm and will remain in force till 7 am on May 1.
Section 144 of CrPC, prohibiting assembly of five or more people at one spot, will be in force during the period.
All essential services, including medical stores, hospitals, supply of medicines, among others will remain operational.
The local transport, including Mumbai's suburban trains, will function only for essential services.
All banking and financial services, the RBI and its affiliated offices, insurance offices and pre-monsoon works will operate as usual.
However, there will be a complete ban on religious, social, cultural and political functions.
The number of participants at marriage and funeral has been capped at 25 and 20.
The chief minister had also announced a financial package of Rs 5,476 crore for vulnerable sections of the society to cushion the the adverse impact of the new curbs.
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Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday reported 67 coronavirus deaths as it witnessed 20,510 fresh cases, which is the highest single-day numbers for the state. The fresh cases pu

Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday reported 67 coronavirus deaths as it witnessed 20,510 fresh cases, which is the highest single-day numbers for the state.
The fresh cases pushed the state&rsquo;s infection count to 7,44,021. So far, 9,376 people have died from the infection in the state and currently it has 1,11,835 active cases.
On Tuesday, 2.10 lakh samples were tested, pushing the total number of samples tested so far to over 3.73 crore.

Hundreds to devotees gathered on the banks of the Ganga river on Wednesday the evening for aarti as Covid-19 protocols continued to be flouted at the Kumbh Me

Hundreds to devotees gathered on the banks of the Ganga river on Wednesday evening for aarti&nbsp;as Covid-19 protocols continued to be flouted at the Kumbh&nbsp;Mela&nbsp;in Haridwar. Uttarakhand&nbsp;reported 1,953 positive&nbsp;cases on Wednesday out of which 525 cases were from Haridwar.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;city's District Magistrate has meanwhile said that he has no information regarding the curtailment of the event. According to the data released by the police, till 6pm on Wednesday, a total of 13,51,631 persons have taken a dip in the Ganga since the Kumbh&nbsp;gathering began.
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As the acute shortage for anti-viral drug Remdesivir continues, the govt has assured that prices will be brought down as manufacturers have volunteered

As the acute shortage for anti-viral drug&nbsp;Remdesivir&nbsp;continues, the govt has&nbsp; assured that prices will be brought down as manufacturers have volunteered to reduce prices to less than Rs 3,500 by end of this week.Seven Indian companies&nbsp;produce Remdesivir injections under licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences The price control comes after reports indicated drug was being sold at 10 times it's MRP&nbsp;in the black market. Price for the injection ranges between producers from Rs 900/injection to Rs 5,400/injection&nbsp;

As India reels under the second wave of Covid-19 with record numbers of new cases every day, the situation in hospitals is scary and here is why you should be more worr

As India reels under the second wave of Covid-19 with record numbers of new cases every day, the situation in hospitals is scary and here is why you should be more worried this year. On News Guru this week, eminent doctors say many hospitals in the country are fast reaching full capacity with the massive deluge of patients, and are scrambling to build capacity for oxygen cylinders, ICU beds and ventilators. Not just that, younger people are more vulnerable to infections this year along with newer and more uncommon symptoms such as gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea cropping up. Watch Vikram Chandra in conversation with Dr Arvinder Soin, Chairman, Medanta Liver Transplant Institute and National Lead Investigator, Indian RCT on Tocilizumab in Covid; and Dr Rajesh Malhotra, Chief, Covid Facility Trauma Centre, AIIMS

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that the BJP has contributed to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases in the state by bringing “outsid

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that the BJP has contributed to the spike in coronavirus cases in the state by bringing &ldquo;outsiders&rdquo; for campaigning during elections. Assembly elections are being conducted in the state and four of the eight voting phases are over. Both the ruling TMC and strong challenger BJP have been campaigning extensive over the past few weeks. The state had managed to get hold of the COVID situation but the BJP has now complicated it, Banerjee was quoted as saying by PTI.
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Even as Covid-19 cases in Haryana continue to surge, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala Wednesday said the state is “not moving towards a lock

Even as Covid-19&nbsp;cases in Haryana continue to surge, Deputy Chief Minister&nbsp;Dushyant Chautala&nbsp;Wednesday said the state is &ldquo;not moving towards a lockdown&rdquo; and is only taking &ldquo;critical steps&rdquo; to prevent the&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;from spreading further.
Two days after the Haryana government announced a night curfew, he offered reassurance to people working in the state that a second lockdown is not in the offing. Adding that &ldquo;no industrial activity&rdquo; will be stopped in the state, the deputy CM said that citizens have to only stop their work at 10 pm &ldquo;so that at least the movement in the evening that was causing a chain of spreading gets cut down a bit.&rdquo;

32 vials of Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, containing 320 doses were stolen from a hospital in Jaipur while they were being moved from a cold storage to the

32 vials of Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, containing 320 doses were stolen from a hospital in Jaipur while they were being moved from a cold storage to the vaccine centre.
The incident took place at the Kanwatiya Hospital in Jaipur&rsquo;s Shastri Nagar. &nbsp;Chief Medical Officer Narottam Sharma said they have sought a probe into the incident and have lodged a case with the police.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan has become the second state after Maharashtra to administer more than 10 million doses of the vaccine.

The Board Exams for Classes 12th and 10th Board exams has been postponed in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the government said in a press release on Wednesday. Earlier

The Board Exams for Classes 12th and 10th Board exams has been postponed in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the government said in a press release on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi met with Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal and other top officials to discuss the demands to cancel CBSE class 10 and 12 board exams amid an alarming spike in daily.
The government&rsquo;s decision comes in the wake of spiraling cases in the deadly second wave. India recorded 1,84,372 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, the highest single-day rise so far.

In a huge blow to the Delhi Capitals, pacer Anrich Nortje has tested positive for Covid-19. The 27-year-old South African flew to India along with Kagiso

In a huge blow to the Delhi Capitals, pacer Anrich&nbsp;Nortje&nbsp;has tested positive for Covid-19. The 27-year-old South African flew to India along with Kagiso&nbsp;Rabada with a negative report after an ODI series vs Pakistan. But sources told ANI&nbsp;that he has tested positive while undergoing his quarantine in Mumbai. According to BCCI's&nbsp;SOPs, a player who tests positive must isolate himself for a minimum of 10 days. Before the start of IPL, Delhi Capital's Axar&nbsp;Patel had also contracted the deadly virus.

After Russia’s Sputnik V received an expert panel nod for emergency use in India, vaccines from other countries are expected to get a fast-track approval as infec

After Russia&rsquo;s Sputnik V received an expert panel nod for emergency use in India, vaccines from other countries are expected to get a fast-track approval as infection rates continue to soar to a record high. Here is a quick look at other vaccines which can be expected to be rolled out in India.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said he has has tested positive for COVID19. He is in self-isolation.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said he has&nbsp;has tested positive for COVID19. He is in self-isolation.&nbsp;Adityanath went into isolation on Tuesday after three people in the chief minister&rsquo;s office tested positive over the past three days. He had conducted his daily meeting with Team-11 virtually through video-conference on Tuesday.
Earlier on Wednesday,&nbsp;former UP&nbsp;CM and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav said he was infected.
Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday&nbsp;reported highest daily spike of 18,021 new Covid-19 cases along with 85 deaths in 24 hours.

Alia Bhatt who had been battling Covid-19 for over a week now has finally tested negative for the deadly virus. The 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' actress took to Instagra

Alia Bhatt&nbsp;who had been battling Covid-19 for over a week now has finally tested negative for the deadly virus.
The 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' actress took to Instagram and shared a beautiful pic of herself wherein she was seen dressed in casuals.
Elated with the diagnosis, the 'Raazi' actress wrote and added this was the only time when being 'negative is a good thing'.
Alia&nbsp;has been under home quarantine since she tested positive on April 2 .&nbsp;

Former Uttar Pradesh CM and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday that he has tested positive for Covid-19.

Former Uttar Pradesh CM and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday that he has tested positive for <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">Covid-19</a>. In a tweet, Yadav said that he is under quarantine&nbsp;at his residence and requested people, who recently came in contact with him, to get tested for Covid-19.&nbsp;
Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday reported the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/uttar-pradesh-sees-highest-ever-daily-spike-of-18-021-covid-19-cases-1618317995154" target="_blank">highest-ever single-day spike of 18,021 coronavirus cases and 85 deaths</a>. With this, the state&rsquo;s infection tally stands at 7,23,582 and the death toll at 9,309.&nbsp;The state&rsquo;s previous biggest jump of 15,353 cases was recorded on April 11.&nbsp;
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/yogi-adityanath-in-isolation-after-cmo-officials-test-positive-for-covid-19-1618326584404" target="_blank">Yogi Adityanath in isolation after CMO officials test positive for Covid-19</a>

Amid ongoing Kumbh mela in Haridwar, the city in Uttarakhand has reported more than 1,000 Covid-19 cases over the past 48 hours.

Amid ongoing Kumbh mela in Haridwar, the city in&nbsp;Uttarakhand has reported more than 1,000 <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">Covid-19 cases</a> over the past 48 hours. This comes after a massive crowd of devotees were seen taking dips into the Ganges at the Mahakumbh festival, earlier this week.
On Monday, nearly 31 lakh devotees thronged to the Kumbh Mela for a dip in river Ganga at Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri, tossing away Covid protocols as they were seen without masks or maintaining any social distancing.
Devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga at Haridwar on the occasion of third and biggest 'Shahi Snan' of the Kumbh Mela early on Wednesday, and an estimated 6 lakh people arrived this year for the third day, according to authorities.
Uttarakhand Chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat has appealed to people to follow Covid-19 guidelines, wear masks, maintain social distancing and sanitise hands.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/uttarakhand-govt-shortens-night-curfew-for-chaitra-navratri-celebration-1618315506559" target="_blank">Uttarakhand govt shortens night curfew for Chaitra Navratri celebration</a>

Cipla has doubled production of COVID-19 medication Remdesivir to help meet “unprecedented demand” . The recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitaliz

Cipla has doubled production of COVID-19 medication Remdesivir to help meet &ldquo;unprecedented demand&rdquo; .&nbsp; The recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations has lead to an increase in demand for the drug as it is used to treat patients with severe complications.
 "We have scaled up the production of Remdesivir by 2x from the last wave of the pandemic. Given the unprecedented demand for the drug, we have now further ramped up our capacities through our network, to service the demand," Cipla said in a statement
The shortage in the market has been severe, in a letter to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), LocalCircles pointed out that over the last week, many posts and comments received from various cities of India have quoted the drug selling for as high as Rs 50,000 over 10 times of the retail price of the drug.

Amid the rising cases of Covid-19, Shahrukh Khan has quarantined himself after a crew member of ‘Pathan’ tested positive. The shoot of his upcoming Yash Ra

Amid the rising cases of Covid-19, Shahrukh Khan has quarantined himself after crew members of &lsquo;Pathan&rsquo; tested positive.
The shoot of his upcoming Yash Raj Banner Film has also been put on hold.
According to reports,&nbsp;the infected members have been quarantined in Courtyard Andheri east.
&lsquo;Pathan&rsquo; also stars&nbsp;Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham&nbsp;in pivotal roles.&nbsp;

Australian PM Scott Morrison on Wednesday announced that the nation would take on a 'war footing' with more frequent meetings between government leaders to tackle

Australian PM Scott Morrison on Wednesday announced that the nation would take on a&nbsp;'war footing' with more frequent meetings between government leaders to tackle challenges of the country's&nbsp;vaccination programme.
While the country has successfully managed the pandemic with just over 29,400 Covid&nbsp;cases and 910 deaths, the roll out&nbsp;of the Covid vaccine has been&nbsp;seriously affected due to roadblocks in the international vaccine supply chain.
The Australian vaccination program that was largely dependent on the Oxford-Astrazeneca&nbsp;vaccine, and was hit hard after&nbsp;the European&nbsp;drug regulator flagged rare blood clots that were being seen in recipients.
Rollout&nbsp;has also been affected due to the export curbs imposed by the European Union, as the bloc first&nbsp;wants to take care of its&nbsp;own supplies.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A trial of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on children has been paused while the UK's medicines regulator investigates a possible link with rare blood clots in adults.

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