New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): The Indian drug regulator has urged Pfizer twice in writing to apply for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine so that the application is processed well in time but Pfizer has not applied for the license yet, said sources on Tuesday.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 5 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh government on Monday announced a relaxation of curfew timings in 11 districts of the state with effect from July 8, the Chief Minister Office (CMO) said.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 5: In an attempt to boost the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination drive in Punjab, the state government plans to launch a special campaign to inoculate all students above 18 years of age and staffers, both administrative and academic, at colleges.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): Places of worship reopened for devotees in adherence with COVID-19 appropriate behaviour from today in Karnataka.
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 5 (ANI): Gym owners and fitness trainers breathed a sigh of relief after the Uttar Pradesh government announced some relaxation in lockdown curbs that allowed gyms to reopen at 50 per cent capacity.
Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 5 (ANI): Thousands of people were seen flouting COVID-19 norms as they gathered in large numbers to celebrate the traditional fishing festival at Vilaripatti village in the Sivaganga district on Sunday.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): Amid a shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in the state, the Pune mayor on Sunday said that the Covishield will not be available at any vaccination centre under the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation today.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 4 (ANI): Karnataka reported 1,564 fresh COVID-19 cases, 4,775 patient discharges, and 59 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the health department of the state.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 4 (ANI): Karnataka can only be saved from the likely third wave of COVID if 80 per cent of its adult population is vaccinated with both COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of September, said Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Sunday.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 4 (ANI): Karnataka reported 2,082 fresh COVID-19 cases and 86 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the state health department on Saturday.
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): The third wave of COVID-19 will be a "ripple" but only if there is no significantly faster-spreading mutant, according to projections of the 'Sutra' model for COVID-19.
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) permits the opening of all markets, market complexes and malls from 10 am to 8 pm from Saturday.