Melbourne, Australia's second-biggest city, began its first weekend out of the world's longest string of COVID-19 lockdowns with spontaneous street parties, live music and packed pubs, bars and restaurants.

Australia's Melbourne enjoys weekend of eased Covid curbs after long lockdown

The Russian Health Ministry has amended the instructions for the use of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, giving green light to administering it simultaneously with a flu shot, according to the ministry statement.

Russian health ministry greenlights joint COVID-19, flu vaccination

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently said that the new mutated form of coronavirus, being termed as ‘Delta Plus’, may spread more easily than the regular Delta variant.

Delta 'Plus' variant may be more easily transmissible: UK health experts

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday said that it has concluded that the "overall benefits" of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old "may still outweigh the risks.

FDA highlights risk of myocarditis in review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11

Germany recorded the highest incidence of coronavirus infections since mid-May on Saturday, reaching the threshold of 100 cases per 100,000 in the past seven days that used to be the yardstick for imposing a strict lockdown.

German COVID-19 infections at highest since mid-May

As India celebrates the occasion of having surpassed 100crore or 1 billion vaccinations against COVID-19, the country’s private airlines shared the joy of having been able to contribute.

India’s Private airlines recall journey to 1billion vaccinations, battle against COVID-19

New Zealand - the country which has been praised internationally for its COVID-19 response has revised its pandemic strategy. It has now set a 90 percent vaccination target.

New Zealand revises its pandemic strategy

A new US study has found that the people who have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to experience stress. Indian doctors affirm that there is a short term effect of vaccination in boosting mental health as highlighted by the study.

Indian doctors affirm US study that says first dose of COVID-19 vaccine boosts mental health

In the last 24 hours, India registered 15,786 fresh COVID-19 cases and 231 deaths, the Union Health Ministry announced on Friday. With the new fatalities, the overall death toll has increased to 4,53,042.

India logs 15,786 fresh Covid cases, 231 deaths

As a decision is awaited on the Emergency Use Listing of Covaxin being manufactured in India, a top WHO official has said the process of thoroughly evaluating a vaccine for use and recommending it sometimes takes longer time but it has to be ensured that the right advice is given to the world "even if it takes another week or two".

Covid vaccine EUL recommendation process sometimes takes longer: WHO official says as Covaxin decision awaited

As India on Thursday achieved the milestone of administering 1billion COVID-19 vaccine doses so far, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech Dr Krishna Ella lauded the government's system for this achievement.

One billion COVID-19 vaccine doses: Bharat Biotech chairman lauds govt; terms it significant feat

IPL 2021's second and final leg finally commenced on September 19 (Sunday) as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took on fourth-ranked Rohit Sharma-less Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

IPL 2021: Sanju Samson reveals the 'challenges' in leading Rajasthan Royals in first-ever season of two halves

On October 21 (Thursday), overall coverage for India's COVID-19 vaccination drive exceeded the 1 billion mark, marking a watershed moment. According to the CoWIN site, the digital platform used to manage immunisation records, a total of 1 billion vaccination doses had been provided to eligible recipients at 9:47 am today.

India crosses historic one billion COVID-19 vaccine milestone

India reported 14,623 fresh Covid cases on Wednesday, 12 per cent higher than Tuesday and registered 197 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry data.

India adds 14,623 fresh Covid cases, 197 deaths in a day

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said he had an interaction with WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on various issues related to health and the latter lauded the "mammoth efforts" undertaken by the Indian government for vaccination against COVID-19.

WHO director general has lauded India's Covid vaccination efforts: Health Minister

Ukraine on Wednesday reported record coronavirus vaccination numbers as the country re-imposed restrictions amid a surge in infections and deaths. According to a government tally, 226,587 people were vaccinated over the past 24 hours - the highest figure since the beginning of the ex-Soviet country's vaccination drive in February.

Ukraine sees record Covid vaccinations as deaths soar

Russia said Wednesday 1,028 people died of Covid over the past 24 hours, a new record, as President Vladimir Putin mulls introducing nationwide restrictions to curb the spread of the disease.

Russia reports record daily Covid deaths

Coronavirus cases are once again increasing in the UK, and several patients have reported getting infected for the second or third time. This has led experts to believe that people are bound to get re-infected every 16 months of they are not fully vaccinated.

Unvaccinated people can get infected by coronavirus every 16 months: Experts

China reported a fourth day of new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in a handful of cities across China, prompting alarmed local governments to double down on efforts to track potential carriers amid the country's zero-tolerance policy.

China's COVID-19 outbreak grows as cities race to trace infections

Israel has confirmed a case of a subvariant of the Delta strain of the coronavirus previously reported in some European countries, the health ministry said. "The variant AY 4.

Israel reports subvariant of Delta coronavirus strain

Daily COVID-19 cases in New Zealand fell on Wednesday after a record jump the day before, with most infections still in Auckland as the Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to affect the country's biggest city.

New Zealand's daily COVID-19 cases fall, some classrooms to reopen

The number of COVID-19 vaccination doses delivered in India is set to surpass one billion. India has already provided more vaccination doses than any other country in the globe, with the exception of China.

India on course to deliver one billion Covid vaccinations: Why is it a big deal?

India logged 13,058 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 231 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,40,94,373, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

India logs 13,058 new COVID-19 infections, lowest rise in daily cases in 231 days

Thousands of children returned to school in Sydney on Monday after months of home learning as Australia's largest city, buoyed by rising vaccination rates, eased more COVID-19 restrictions.

Sydney eases more COVID-19 curbs as vaccinations pass milestone

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