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Description: The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against Covid-19. The bank has already implemented emergency response programs in 111 countries and the extra money, if approved, would be aimed at low- and middle-income countries.

The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against Covid

World Bank seeks $12bn for Covid vaccine for poor

The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against Covid-19.&nbsp;The bank has already implemented emergency response programs in 111 countries and the extra money, if approved, would be aimed at low- and middle-income countries.

The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against Covid-19. The bank has already implemented emergency response programs in 111 countries and the extra money, if approved, would be aimed at low- and middle-income countries.

Actor Deepika Padukone was spotted outside an eatery in Mumbai on late Thursday and fans went crazy after seeing their favourite star. In a video that is doing the rou

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II said that her coronavirus jab 'didn't hurt at all' and urged people to get their shot when they are offered. The monarch and the Duke of Ed

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II said that coronavirus jab 'didn't hurt at all' and urged people to get their shot when they are offered. The 94-year-old Queen and 99-year-old Prince Philip received their first doses of the vaccine last month from a household doctor at their Windsor Castle residence, with their age putting them in the priority group for England&rsquo;s coronavirus vaccine rollout. 
Queen in a video call said the jab was swift and it didn't hurt at all. She further said she felt protected after her first dose&nbsp;and has been getting letters from people who have been surprised at how easy it was to take the vaccine.&nbsp;

Ranvir Shorey has won his battle against the deadly virus and has now tested negative for Covid-19. Expressing his gratitude towards everyone who had sent their

Ranvir Shorey tests negative for Covid-19&nbsp;
Actor expresses gratitude towards fans&nbsp; for their good wishes
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China's National Medical Products Administration on Thursday approved two more Covid-19 vaccines for public use, increasing the number of domestic vaccines approved in

China's National Medical Products Administration on Thursday approved two more Covid-19 vaccines for public use, increasing the number of domestic vaccines approved in China to four.&nbsp;The two newly approved vaccines are made by CanSino Biologics Inc and Wuhan Institute of Biological Products, an affiliate of China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm).&nbsp;They join a vaccine from Sinovac Biotech approved earlier this month, and another from Sinopharm's Beijing unit approved last year.&nbsp;So far, China has not approved Covid-19 vaccines developed by Western drugmakers.

Tamil Nadu CM E Palanisami on Thursday said that the students of Standard 9, 10, and 11, facing their annual exam or board exam in 2020-21 will be passed

Tamil Nadu govt announces 'all pass' for students of 9,10,11 Tamil Nadu&nbsp;CM: students passed without writing the exam E Palaniswamy&nbsp;cited Covid-19 as reason for passing students Tamil Nadu&nbsp;schools reopened on Jan 19 for Class 10 &amp; 12
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Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai has issued fresh guidelines to be followed by the devotees on the occasi

Siddhivinayak temple sets rules for darshan&nbsp;by devotees
Rules on&nbsp;Angarki&nbsp;Chathurthi&nbsp;due to a surge in Covid&nbsp;cases
Devotees can do a virtual darshan, book&nbsp;entry via QR code
Access barriers will open if devotee's temperature is normal
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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.

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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

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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.

The World Bank has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against Covid-19

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