A global team of researchers on Thursday landed in Chinese city of Wuhan where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to conduct a politically sensitive investigat

WHO team in Wuhan to search for Covid origin, quarantined for 2 weeks

A global team of researchers on Thursday landed in Chinese city of Wuhan where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to conduct a politically sensitive investigation into its origins. The 10-member team sent to Wuhan by the WHO was approved by the Chinese government after months of diplomatic wrangling. The WHO team includes virus and other experts from the United States, Australia, Germany, Japan, Britain, Russia, the Netherlands, Qatar and Vietnam. The team has been quarantined for 2 weeks and will start working with Chinese experts via video conference.

A global team of researchers on Thursday landed in Chinese city of Wuhan where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to conduct a politically sensitive investigation into its origins. The 10-member team sent to Wuhan by the WHO was approved by the Chinese government after months of diplomatic wrangling. The WHO team includes virus and other experts from the United States, Australia, Germany, Japan, Britain, Russia, the Netherlands, Qatar and Vietnam. The team has been quarantined for 2 weeks and will start working with Chinese experts via video conference.

The World Health Organisation has thanked India for "continued support" in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. "Thank you India and Prime Minister @narendramodi fo

The World Health Organisation has thanked India for "continued support" in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. "Thank you India and Prime Minister @narendramodi for your continued support to the global #Covid19 response. Only if we act together, including sharing of knowledge, can we stop this virus and save lives and livelihoods," WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted. India has been sending vaccines to countries in the Southeast Asian neighbourhood and to others like Brazil and Morocco. South Africa will also get the vaccine soon.

Despite Indian government allowing outdoor sporting events to be held with 50% spectators, BCCI not to take any risk with safety of players.

Despite Indian government allowing outdoor sporting events to be held with 50% spectators, India's first 2 Tests vs England will be played behind closed doors in Chennai. Tamil Nadu&nbsp;Cricket Association secretary RS Ramasaamy&nbsp;told PTI&nbsp;that&nbsp;crowd will not be allowed for the two Test matches as a preventive&nbsp;measure in view of the virus situation. He added that&nbsp;the BCCI&nbsp;has decided not to take any risk with the safety of the players during the forthcoming Test series.&nbsp;The teams are expected to reach Chennai by January 27 and undergo testing before entering the bio bubble. They will then undergo a week-long quarantine before the first Test starts February 5.

Brazil President Jair M Bolsonaro has thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi for the Covid vaccine export. Brazil has received two million doses of India m

Brazil President Jair M Bolsonaro has thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi for the Covid vaccine export. Brazil has received two million doses of India made coronavirus vaccines. Bolsonaro in his tweet also mentioned that the country feels honoured to have a great partner like India to overcome a global obstacle by joining efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the Brizil President tweet by saying that India will continue to strengthen the cooperation on healthcare.
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India's Covid-19 vaccination drive has covered nearly 14 lakh people already since it launch a week ago on January 16, the government said on Saturday. The mission of a

India's Covid-19 vaccination drive has covered nearly 14 lakh people already since it launch a week ago on January 16, the government said on Saturday. The mission of administering the two-dose jab accelerated to over three lakh people per day on Friday, according to the Union Health Ministry's data. The average number of vaccinations per day during the past week has been ,close to 2 lakh, data collated till Friday showed. The number touched 3,47,058 on Friday alone.

According to the Ministry of Health, as on Sunday morning, there are 81,84,083 confirmed coronavirus cases in India, of which 5,70,458 are active cases.


According to the Ministry of Health, as on Saturday morning, there are 1,06,39,684 confirmed coronavirus&nbsp;cases in India, of which 1,85,662 are active cases.&nbsp;
While 10,300,838 people have recovered, 1,53,184 deaths have been reported.&nbsp;
Among the states, Kerala&nbsp;has the most active cases, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh.&nbsp;
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said that the new coronavirus strain that has swept Britain in recent months could be more deadly as well as more ingfectious. Th

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said that the new coronavirus strain that has swept Britain in recent months could be more deadly as well as more ingfectious. The UK has been logging record daily deaths from Covid-19, following a surge in cases and hospitalisations since the strain was first detected in September. 1,400 deaths reported on Friday have taken the number of fatalities due to Covid-19 in the UK to nearly 96,000, the highest in Europe. Johnson has blamed the new variant for the grim Covid situation in the UK. The strain has also spread to more than 60 nations -- including China, where the pandemic began more than a year ago -- according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

First Indian-origin Miss England and frontline National Health Service doctor Bhasha Mukherjee has received her first of the two COVID-19 jabs and endorsed the safety o

First Indian-origin Miss England and frontline National Health Service doctor Bhasha Mukherjee has received her first of the two COVID-19 jabs and endorsed the safety of the vaccines being rolled out among those most at risk from coronavirus.
The 25-year-old beauty queen and a medical professional has been working on the COVID frontlines at Pilgrim Hospital in Lincolnshire and Royal Derby Hospital in eastern England ever since she flew back from a humanitarian tour of India at the peak of the pandemic in April 2020.
As a healthcare ambassador for the British Indian community, the junior doctor has been active in spreading safety messages among ethnic minority groups which have been acknowledged as being at a higher risk from the deadly virus.

After Thursday's fire&nbsp;at the Serum Institute facility in Pune&nbsp;CEO Adar Poonawala assured that the production of the Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, will not get af

After Thursday's fire&nbsp;at the Serum Institute facility in Pune,&nbsp;CEO Adar Poonawala assured that the production of the Covid-19 vaccine will not get affected. The fire did cause a damage of nearly ₹1000 crores&nbsp;to the pharma giant,&nbsp;destroying few floors of an under construction building. An inquiry is being conducted to determine what caused the fire said Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray while addressing a press conference with&nbsp;SII CEO Adar Poonawala. While five workers died in the blaze, it took hours for the fire fighters to douse the inferno.

Zidane will not be in the dugout for his side's Sunday's La Liga fixture against Alaves.

Real Madrid announced on Friday that their boss&nbsp;Zinedine Zidane&nbsp;has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be in the dugout for his side's Sunday's La Liga fixture against Alaves. Assistant coach David Bettoni has stepped in ahead of that game and will be in charge of the club till Zidane&nbsp;recovers. Speaking to the media, Bettoni&nbsp;said that he spoke to Zidane&nbsp;and he was feeling good.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed vaccine beneficiaries in Varanasi through video conferencing. The PM congratulated the Yogi government for successful v

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed vaccine beneficiaries in Varanasi through video conferencing. The PM congratulated the Yogi government for successful vaccination drive in the state. He credited Swachh Bharat Mission for assuring cleanliness and aiding fight against the virus. Modi went on to say that India is &lsquo;absolutely self-reliant in this regard&rsquo; as he gave all credit to scientists for making the Covid-19 vaccines available in the country.

IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are also pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled.

Amid a media report claiming that the Japanese government may have to cancel the Tokyo Olympics due to the Covid-19 pandemic, their Prime Minister&nbsp;Yoshihide Suga&nbsp;reassured that the Games are on. He&nbsp;pledged to achieve safe and secure Olympics and said that&nbsp;it will be a symbol of humanity overcoming the novel coronavirus. International Olympic Committee&nbsp;President Thomas Bach and local organizers are also pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled.&nbsp;Now set to open on July 23, the Tokyo Games were postponed 10 months ago at the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sergio Aguero, who is self-isolating, revealed that he has had some symptoms and is following medical orders for recovery.

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero&nbsp;announced on his Twitter handle that he has tested positive for Covid-19.&nbsp;The 32-year-old Argentine international, who is self-isolating,&nbsp;revealed that he has had some symptoms and is following medical orders for recovery. He also missed&nbsp;Wednesday's game against Aston Villa.&nbsp;Aguero&nbsp;has made only 5 appearances this season for Manchester City after coming back from a left knee injury he sustained in June last year.

US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus over phone on Thursday to discuss the decision by the Bid

US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus over phone on Thursday to discuss the decision by the Biden administration to rejoin the UN health agency. In one of the first moves after taking over as President, Joe Biden reversed Donald Trump exit from the WHO last year after accusing it of bowing to Chinese pressure over the coronavirus pandemic.
During the call, Harris emphasised that she and Biden believe that the WHO is vital to controlling the spread of Covid-19, a White House release said. &ldquo;The vice president and the director-general also discussed the resumption of the United States&rsquo; role in the global public health and humanitarian response to the Covid-19 pandemic,&rdquo; it said.

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel on Thursday announced a new 800 pound fine on anyone attending a house party of 15 people or more as she issued a warning against breaches

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel on Thursday announced a new 800 pound fine on anyone attending a house party of 15 people or more as she issued a warning against breaches of the country's stringent stay-at-home coronavirus lockdown.
Addressing a virtual briefing from 10 Downing Street in London, the senior Cabinet minister said the latest infection figures show that the UK is not "out of the woods" yet and therefore it is &ldquo;absolutely crucial&rdquo; that everyone follows the rules on social distancing.
As she revealed the daily Covid-19 death toll of 1,290, Patel warned the &ldquo;small minority&rdquo; who continue to break rules would face tougher fines and stricter police enforcement.

Pfizer has slashed by half the volume of Covid-19 vaccines it will deliver to some EU countries this week. Reuters has reported that Romania, Poland, Czech Republic hav

Pfizer has slashed by half the volume of Covid-19 vaccines it will deliver to some EU countries this week. Reuters has reported that Romania, Poland, Czech Republic have all expressed frustration over the announcement by the US drugmaker. Officials of these govts have said that the deliveries will not return to normal until the end of March. With governments across Europe still reeling from the surprise cuts, officials say the reductions are undermining their efforts to inoculate their citizens and tame the pandemic which has killed more than 2 million people. On Wednesday, Italy threatened legal action against Pfizer.

President Joe Biden is set to sign 10 executive orders to boost the fight against Covid which has ravaged the United States. These include, accelerated vaccination and 

President Joe Biden is set to sign 10 executive orders to boost the fight against Covid which has ravaged the United States. These include, accelerated vaccination and increased testing. The emergency legislation will be used to increase production of essentials like masks.
The aim is to give 100 million vaccine doses by the end of April, and reopen most schools safely within 100 days. Vaccine centres will be established at stadiums and community facilities. There will be more funding for state and local officials to help tackle the pandemic, and a new office will be established to co-ordinate the national response.
The Defense Production Act will be used to speed up production of personal protective equipment and essential supplies needed for vaccine production.
The US is the worst-hit country with more than 406,000 lives lost to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University. Nearly 24.5million have been infected so far.

Bangladesh received two million doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, Covishield from India as a gift, the country&rsquo;s senior minister said on Thursday. 'In

India has handed over 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Bangladesh under grant assistance, a senior minister said on Thursday. The vaccines were given to Bangladesh at a crucial time when the number of coronavirus cases in the nation continues to rise and has reached 529,687 till Thursday.&lsquo;India has come with gifts of vaccines&rsquo;, Bangladesh foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said as Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami handed him over the vaccines. Health minister Zahid Maleque joined the function during which Momen termed the New Delhi initiative as a proof of true friendship between Bangladesh and India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to get vaccinated for Covid-19 in the second phase of the immunisation programme, the Hindustan Times has reported quoting govern

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to get vaccinated for Covid-19 in the second phase of the immunisation programme, the Hindustan Times has reported quoting government officials. The second phase of vaccination is likely to start in March or April. All the chief ministers, MPs and MLAs above 50 will also receive vaccines in the second phase, reports said. In his meeting with the chief ministers before the vaccination drive, PM Modi had strictly warned anyone against jumping the queue.

The government in Seychelles has opened the country for tourism, in the first phase to those visitors who have taken both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and a negative R

Seychelles is now open for global tourists after staying shut for months due to the pandemic.&nbsp;
In the first phase only visitors who have taken both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and a negative RT-PCR test taken 72 hours before the journey will be allowed, according to an official statement.
&nbsp;The Seychelles Islands is currently open to Indian visitors through private jet transfers only. Also, like tourists from elsewhere, Indian travellers will be also be required to submit a negative COVID.&nbsp;
Visitors who haven&rsquo;t taken the complete dose of vaccination or not travelling via private jets, will not be permitted entry into Seychelles.&nbsp;This will be in force until mid-March once Seychelles has vaccinated a large majority of its adult population.&nbsp;

India has reported at least 600 adverse event following Covid immunisation from across the country in the past five days. The figure, the govt says, is one of the lowes

India has reported at least 600 adverse event following Covid immunisation from across the country in the past five days. The figure, the govt says, is one of the lowest in the world. So far, 10 people have been hospitalised in six states due to reported adverse event following Covid immunisation, of which seven have been discharged. The country has vaccinated over 8 lakh healthcare workers against Coronavirus disease till Wednesday evening. A total of 4 healthcare workers have died since the start of the vaccination, but the govt said three of these have not been found to be related to the vaccine effect.

A global team of researchers on Thursday landed in Chinese city of Wuhan where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to conduct a politically sensitive investigation into its origins.

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