India reported 62,258 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike since October 2020, taking the total tally to 1,19,08,910 on Saturday.

Second Wave: Covid-19 cases surge in India

Brazil topped 300,000 COVID-19 deaths amid a major shortage of oxygen cylinders and hospital beds. Latin American leaders see red as Bolsonaro continues to reject partial lockdown measures. Has Brazil's pandemic response completely broken down? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Brazil suffocates as Oxygen cylinders run low

Amid the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the EU is holding a virtual vaccine summit in which leaders of the 27 member states are discussing possible measures to ramp up vaccination supply as well as inoculations across the block. French President Emmanuel Macron expresses frustration over the lagging vaccination drive during the summit.

EU Vaccine Summit: Macron expresses frustration over lagging vaccination drive

Amid the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the EU is holding a virtual vaccine summit in which leaders of the 27 member states are discussing possible measures to ramp up vaccination supply as well as inoculations across the block.

Your Story: Vaccine failures cast shadow over EU summit as COVID surges

Face masks and gloves have become a part of our daily life since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. But carelessly discarded items of PPE have become an increasing risk for the wildlife & environment. WION tells you how.

Discarded PPE is clogging beaches in California

Amid the huge spike in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">novel coronavirus cases</a> in India, the health ministry on Wednesday confirmed a new "double mutant variant" found in Delhi, Maharashtra, and some other places.&nbsp;

The Union Health Ministry, however, did not say whether the latest rise is due to the recently discovered variants.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, 771 cases of variants of concern (VOCs) have been reported, out of which 736 were of the UK strain, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Director SK Singh said as reported by news agency PTI.&nbsp;

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/people-above-45-years-to-be-vaccinated-from-april-1-says-prakash-javadekar-372539">People above 45 years to be vaccinated from April 1, says Prakash Javadekar</a>

India has designated variants found in UK, Brazil, and South Africa as VOCs.&nbsp;

Other than these, some other strains, including the double mutant one, have been detected in some states and union territories such as Maharashtra and Delhi.

"Till now no linkage has been established to say that the surge that we are seeing in different states is directly because of only mutations," Singh said.&nbsp;

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-reports-40715-fresh-covid-19-cases-199-deaths-in-last-24-hours-372467">India reports 40,715 fresh COVID-19 cases, 199 deaths in last 24 hours</a>

Meanwhile, India in the last 24 hours recorded 47,262 fresh Covid-19, the most so far this year, taking the overall caseload to 11,734,058, according to the government data.&nbsp;

The nation's coronavirus death toll jumped to 160,441, with 275 new fatalities, the highest in approximately 83 days.&nbsp;

Amid the huge spike in novel coronavirus cases in India, the health ministry on Wednesday confirmed a new "double mutant variant" found in Delhi, Maharashtra, and some other places.

Amid the huge spike in novel coronavirus cases in India, the health ministry on Wednesday confirmed a new "double mutant variant" found in Delhi, Maharashtra, and some other places. The Union Health Ministry, however, did not say whether the latest rise is due to the recently discovered variants. On Wednesday, 771 cases of variants of concern (VOCs) have been reported, out of which 736 were of the UK strain, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Director SK Singh said as reported by news agency PTI. Also read | People above 45 years to be vaccinated from April 1, says Prakash Javadekar India has designated variants found in UK, Brazil, and South Africa as VOCs. Other than these, some other strains, including the double mutant one, have been detected in some states and union territories such as Maharashtra and Delhi. "Till now no linkage has been established to say that the surge that we are seeing in different states is directly because of only mutations," Singh said. Also read | India reports 40,715 fresh COVID-19 cases, 199 deaths in last 24 hours Meanwhile, India in the last 24 hours recorded 47,262 fresh Covid-19, the most so far this year, taking the overall caseload to 11,734,058, according to the government data. The nation's coronavirus death toll jumped to 160,441, with 275 new fatalities, the highest in approximately 83 days.

India confirms new double mutant coronavirus variant

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, on Wednesday, became the latest Indian celebrity to take the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine. 
 
The 55-year-old star took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "Took my first dose of vaccine today...."

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Salman Khan had taken the first shot of the Covishield vaccine at Mumbai`s Lilavati hospital.&nbsp; 
 
A picture is doing rounds on social media clicked by a fan where the actor is seen with Dr. Jalil Parkar of Lilavati hospital. 
 
The `Sultan` actor became the latest addition to the list of celebrities who have taken the vaccination. Earlier stars like Sanjay Dutt, Hema Malini, Anupam Kher, Johnny Lever, Saif Ali Khan, had also received the vaccination shots. 
 
On a related note, several leading Bollywood stars had contracted the deadly disease earlier. Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Neetu Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and others had been infected with the virus earlier. 
 
Earlier in the day, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan`s spokesperson also confirmed that the actor has tested positive for COVID-19 and said that he is at home in self-quarantine, following all the protocols.The spokesperson of the actor confirmed, "Mr Aamir Khan has tested positive for Covid 19. He is at home in self-quarantine, following all the protocols and he`s doing fine. All those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure. Thank you for all your wishes and concern." 
 
In March 2020, Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who rose to fame with her song `Baby Doll`, became the first Bollywood celebrity to become a victim of COVID-19. 
Meanwhile, on a professional note, Salman Khan will be next seen in his much-anticipated action-thriller `Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai`. 
 
The movie in which Salman Khan will be seen romancing Disha Patani is slated to hit the cinema screens on 13 May, on the occasion of Eid. 
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The flick also features Jackie Shroff and Randeep Hooda.Besides this, the `Bharat` star also has `Tiger 3` along with Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi in the pipeline.&nbsp;

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, on Wednesday, became the latest Indian celebrity to take the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine. The 55-year-old star took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "Took my first dose of vaccine today.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, on Wednesday, became the latest Indian celebrity to take the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine. The 55-year-old star took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "Took my first dose of vaccine today...." Took my first dose of vaccine today.... — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) March 24, 2021 × Salman Khan had taken the first shot of the Covishield vaccine at Mumbai`s Lilavati hospital. A picture is doing rounds on social media clicked by a fan where the actor is seen with Dr. Jalil Parkar of Lilavati hospital. The `Sultan` actor became the latest addition to the list of celebrities who have taken the vaccination. Earlier stars like Sanjay Dutt, Hema Malini, Anupam Kher, Johnny Lever, Saif Ali Khan, had also received the vaccination shots. On a related note, several leading Bollywood stars had contracted the deadly disease earlier. Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Neetu Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and others had been infected with the virus earlier. Earlier in the day, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan`s spokesperson also confirmed that the actor has tested positive for COVID-19 and said that he is at home in self-quarantine, following all the protocols.The spokesperson of the actor confirmed, "Mr Aamir Khan has tested positive for Covid 19. He is at home in self-quarantine, following all the protocols and he`s doing fine. All those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure. Thank you for all your wishes and concern." In March 2020, Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who rose to fame with her song `Baby Doll`, became the first Bollywood celebrity to become a victim of COVID-19. Meanwhile, on a professional note, Salman Khan will be next seen in his much-anticipated action-thriller `Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai`. The movie in which Salman Khan will be seen romancing Disha Patani is slated to hit the cinema screens on 13 May, on the occasion of Eid. The flick also features Jackie Shroff and Randeep Hooda.Besides this, the `Bharat` star also has `Tiger 3` along with Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi in the pipeline.

Salman Khan receives COVID-19 vaccine shot in Mumbai

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has tested positive for coronavirus. The actor is reportedly quarantining at home.&nbsp; 
 
A statement issued by the actor's spokesperson said, "Aamir Khan has tested positive for COVID-19. He is at home in self-quarantine, following all the protocols and is doing fine. All those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure. Thank you for your wishes and concern", the statement read. 
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Just a few weeks back, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aamir-khan-quits-social-media-shares-last-post-thanking-fans-370634">Aamir had announced his decision to quit social media.</a> The news led to several of his fans to wonder if the actor was quitting films as well. Quashing all such rumours the actor later had said that he was never very active on social media and felt there was no point in staying on it.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aamir-khan-explains-why-he-has-quit-social-media-assures-he-isnt-leaving-films-371150" hreflang="en">Aamir Khan explains why he has quit social media, assures he isn't leaving films</a> 
 
Khan will next be seen in 'Lal Singh Chadha' which will hit theatres in Christmas this year. Co-starring Kareena Kapoor, the film is helmed by Advait Chandan and is the official Hindi remake of 'Forrest Gump'.&nbsp;

Khan joins a long list of Bollywood celebrities who have contracted the virus in recent weeks. Two days earlier, actor Kartik Aaryan too announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Manoj Bajpayee are currently recovering from the disease.&nbsp;

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has tested positive for coronavirus. The actor is reportedly quarantining at home. A statement issued by the actor's spokesperson said, "Aamir Khan has tested positive for COVID-19.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has tested positive for coronavirus. The actor is reportedly quarantining at home. A statement issued by the actor's spokesperson said, "Aamir Khan has tested positive for COVID-19. He is at home in self-quarantine, following all the protocols and is doing fine. All those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure. Thank you for your wishes and concern", the statement read. Aamir Khan has tested positive for COVID-19. He is at home in self-quarantine, following all the protocols and he’s doing fine. All those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure: Spokesperson of Aamir Khan. pic.twitter.com/85j4MDmadr — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2021 × Just a few weeks back, Aamir had announced his decision to quit social media. The news led to several of his fans to wonder if the actor was quitting films as well. Quashing all such rumours the actor later had said that he was never very active on social media and felt there was no point in staying on it. Aamir Khan explains why he has quit social media, assures he isn't leaving films Khan will next be seen in 'Lal Singh Chadha' which will hit theatres in Christmas this year. Co-starring Kareena Kapoor, the film is helmed by Advait Chandan and is the official Hindi remake of 'Forrest Gump'. Khan joins a long list of Bollywood celebrities who have contracted the virus in recent weeks. Two days earlier, actor Kartik Aaryan too announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Manoj Bajpayee are currently recovering from the disease.

Aamir Khan tests positive for COVID 19, quarantining at home

Despite a months-long rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the world is in the middle of another wave of infections. Much of Europe is under partial lockdown measures, while in Brazil- President Bolsonaro celebrated his birthday with unmasked supporters. What is causing this latest virus resurgence? WION's Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Record surge in COVID-19 cases globally

After Pak PM Imran Khan tested positive for the Wuhan Virus, vaccine hesitancy is on the rise in Pakistan. WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Vaccine hesitancy in Pakistan

The COVID-19 pandemic is ragging across India. The country has recorded its biggest single-day spike in 4 months with close to 47,000 new infections. Even as it continues to expand its vaccine drive the question remains, is India on the brink of the second COVID-19 wave?

Your Story: India records biggest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases in 4 months

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro used his 66th birthday to renew attacks on COVID-19 stay-at-home measures, telling supporters that he would fight for their "freedom."

Brazil Prez Bolsonaro takes birthday swipe at COVID-19 restrictions

Anti-lockdown protesters scuffled with police in London on Saturday (March 20). Hundreds of protesters were stopped by police as they marched in streets. Demostrators descended in central London despite a police warning. There were no face masks, social distancing rules were flouted.

Under England's coronavirus rules, it is unlawful for groups to gather for protests and police warned people on Saturday not to head to central London for planned demonstrations.

Police said that a significant operation will be in place in London to engage with people breaching COVID-19 regulations, adding that any protesters will be encouraged to return home or could face fines or arrest.

More than 60 British lawmakers have written to Priti Patel, the interior minister, and have called for the protests to be allowed in England during the lockdown. This came after police used heavy-handed tactics on March 13 to break a vigil for Sarah Everard. A police officer has been charged with her kidnap and murder.

Further protests followed, fuelled by anger over government plans to tighten the law on demonstrations.

(With Reuters inputs)

Anti-lockdown protesters scuffled with police in London on Saturday (March 20). Hundreds of protesters were stopped by police as they marched in streets. Demostrators descended in central London despite a police warning.

Anti-lockdown protesters scuffled with police in London on Saturday (March 20). Hundreds of protesters were stopped by police as they marched in streets. Demostrators descended in central London despite a police warning. There were no face masks, social distancing rules were flouted. Under England's coronavirus rules, it is unlawful for groups to gather for protests and police warned people on Saturday not to head to central London for planned demonstrations. Police said that a significant operation will be in place in London to engage with people breaching COVID-19 regulations, adding that any protesters will be encouraged to return home or could face fines or arrest. More than 60 British lawmakers have written to Priti Patel, the interior minister, and have called for the protests to be allowed in England during the lockdown. This came after police used heavy-handed tactics on March 13 to break a vigil for Sarah Everard. A police officer has been charged with her kidnap and murder. Further protests followed, fuelled by anger over government plans to tighten the law on demonstrations. (With Reuters inputs)

Anti-lockdown protesters scuffle with police in London

Coronavirus-related deaths in the European region have surpassed 1 million. At least 37,221,978 infections and 1,000,062 deaths have been reported in the European region, according to a Reuters tally, since the pandemic began.

Europe becomes first region to surpass 1 million COVID-19 deaths

Coronavirus-related deaths in the European region have surpassed 1 million. At least 37,221,978 infections and 1,000,062 deaths have been reported in the European region, according to a Reuters tally, since the pandemic began.

The region, which includes 51 countries, has about 35.5 per cent of all coronavirus deaths and 30.5 per cent of all cases in the world. The region includes Russia, the United Kingdom, the 27 members of the European Union and other countries.

The European region has administered about 12 vaccine shots for every 100 people, behind the United States which has administered about 34 doses per 100 people, according to figures from Our World in Data.&nbsp;

Israel leads the world in vaccination efforts with about 110 shots given for every 100 individuals. Some vaccines require two doses.

Also, the number of infections in Europe have started picking up, with France recently seeing its biggest one-day jump in cases since November. The region is currently reporting a million new cases about every six days.

As Germany plans to lift the lockdown and revive its economy, an expert at the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases said on Tuesday that the number of infections is rising exponentially, with the country entering a third wave of the pandemic.

As the European Union looks to meet its summer target of inoculating 70 per cent of adults, at least 13 countries in the bloc have suspended or delayed using AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after reports of blood coagulation in people who have received the shot.

Countries in eastern Europe, including Russia, remain the worst-affected based on the total number of cases and deaths.

Russia has the highest total number of COVID infections, with over 4.4 million or nearly 12% of all the cases in the region. The country has one of the highest COVID-19 fatality rates in the world on a per capita basis, with about 153 deaths per 100,0000 residents, behind the United States with 164 deaths for every 100,000 people.

Italy became the third country in Europe to exceed more than 100,000 deaths last week. Prime Minister Mario Draghi warned that the situation would worsen again with a jump in hospitalizations.

(with inputs from Reuters)

Coronavirus-related deaths in the European region have surpassed 1 million. At least 37,221,978 infections and 1,000,062 deaths have been reported in the European region, according to a Reuters tally, since the pandemic began. The region, which includes 51 countries, has about 35.5 per cent of all coronavirus deaths and 30.5 per cent of all cases in the world. The region includes Russia, the United Kingdom, the 27 members of the European Union and other countries. The European region has administered about 12 vaccine shots for every 100 people, behind the United States which has administered about 34 doses per 100 people, according to figures from Our World in Data. Israel leads the world in vaccination efforts with about 110 shots given for every 100 individuals. Some vaccines require two doses. Also, the number of infections in Europe have started picking up, with France recently seeing its biggest one-day jump in cases since November. The region is currently reporting a million new cases about every six days. As Germany plans to lift the lockdown and revive its economy, an expert at the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases said on Tuesday that the number of infections is rising exponentially, with the country entering a third wave of the pandemic. As the European Union looks to meet its summer target of inoculating 70 per cent of adults, at least 13 countries in the bloc have suspended or delayed using AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after reports of blood coagulation in people who have received the shot. Countries in eastern Europe, including Russia, remain the worst-affected based on the total number of cases and deaths. Russia has the highest total number of COVID infections, with over 4.4 million or nearly 12% of all the cases in the region. The country has one of the highest COVID-19 fatality rates in the world on a per capita basis, with about 153 deaths per 100,0000 residents, behind the United States with 164 deaths for every 100,000 people. Italy became the third country in Europe to exceed more than 100,000 deaths last week. Prime Minister Mario Draghi warned that the situation would worsen again with a jump in hospitalizations. (with inputs from Reuters)

Europe becomes first region to surpass 1 million Covid deaths

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra got his first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. The superstar shared the news on his Twitter account.&nbsp; 
 
The 85-year-old actor tweeted a video in which he can be seen taking a vaccine shot. ''Tweet karte karte... josh aa gaya... aur main nikal gaya... vaccination lene... it's definitely not a show off... but to inspire you all... Friends, please take care," Dharmendra tweeted along with the video.&nbsp;

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Few hours before he took the shot, the star took to his Twitter account and shared his black and white photo and urged everyone to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. ''Mask laga kar baith..... tere tarboz koi nahin kharede ga.......lock down ko lock karna hai ..... to do gaz ki doori aur mask zarori'' he wrote.&nbsp;

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Dharmendra joins a list of Indian celebrities who have received the COVID-19 vaccine before, including veterans like Kamal Haasan, Hema Malini, Mohanlal, Paresh Rawal, Satish Shah, Jeetendra, Kamal Haasan, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, and comedian Johnny Lever and south star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nagarjuna-gets-first-jab-of-covid-19-vaccine-urges-fans-to-get-vaccinated-371094">Nagarjuna.</a> 
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On the work front, he will be next seen in 'Apne 2', which also stars Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Karan Deol.&nbsp;

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra got his first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. The superstar shared the news on his Twitter account. The 85-year-old actor tweeted a video in which he can be seen taking a vaccine shot.

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra got his first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. The superstar shared the news on his Twitter account. The 85-year-old actor tweeted a video in which he can be seen taking a vaccine shot. ''Tweet karte karte... josh aa gaya... aur main nikal gaya... vaccination lene... it's definitely not a show off... but to inspire you all... Friends, please take care," Dharmendra tweeted along with the video. Tweet karte karte.... josh aa gaya ...aur main nikal gaya....vaccination lene .... it’s definitely not a show off...but to inspire you all..... Friends, please take care 👋 pic.twitter.com/gp4lQAZr1l — Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) March 19, 2021 × Few hours before he took the shot, the star took to his Twitter account and shared his black and white photo and urged everyone to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. ''Mask laga kar baith..... tere tarboz koi nahin kharede ga.......lock down ko lock karna hai ..... to do gaz ki doori aur mask zarori'' he wrote. Mask laga kar baith..... tere tarboz koi nahin kharede ga.......lock down ko lock karna hai ..... to do gaz ki doori aur mask zarori 🙏 pic.twitter.com/UlDcOyEuyc — Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) March 19, 2021 × Dharmendra joins a list of Indian celebrities who have received the COVID-19 vaccine before, including veterans like Kamal Haasan, Hema Malini, Mohanlal, Paresh Rawal, Satish Shah, Jeetendra, Kamal Haasan, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, and comedian Johnny Lever and south star Nagarjuna. On the work front, he will be next seen in 'Apne 2', which also stars Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Karan Deol.

Veteran actor Dharmendra gets first jab of Covid-19 vaccine

Coronavirus infections are rising exponentially in Germany. The country is in a third wave of the pandemic, driven by an easing of restrictions in recent weeks just as a more transmissible variant has spread.

Germany witnesses an exponential rise in COVID-19 cases

In a sign, the COVID-19 pandemic is putting an end to the benefits brought on by former PM Shinzo Abe’s stimulus policies. Japanese companies are offering the lowest wage increases in eight years as labour talks wrap up today.

World Business Watch: Japan Inc to offer lowest pay rises in eight years

COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc in European Nation France. Hospital resources in the country are overwhelmed, this prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to hint at imposing tighter curbs amid the growing speculations of another lockdown.

French Prez Macron hints at imposing tighter curbs amid rising COVID-19 case

National-Award winning actress Rituparna Sengupta has tested positive for Covid-19. She shared the news on social media. The Bengali screen-star won a National Award in 1997 for 'Dahan'. 
 
"I have tested positive for Covid-19 but I want to inform you all that I am feeling fine. I am asymptomatic and following all the required protocols and precautions advised by my doctor and authorities," she tweeted.

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Sengupta said that she is currently in Singapore and had quarantined herself at a recovery centre. 
 
The actress has joined the long list of celebrities who have tested positive. This week, several B-town celebs including Ranbir Kapoor,&nbsp;Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Leela Bhansali&nbsp;and Ashish Vidyarthi tested positive. Ranbir's diagnosis was confirmed by his mother Neetu Kapoor and after that,&nbsp;Alia Bhatt&nbsp;also went into self-isolation. However, she confirmed&nbsp;that she tested negative for COVID 19.

Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and others have been infected with the virus in the past.

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National-Award winning actress Rituparna Sengupta has tested positive for Covid-19. She shared the news on social media. The Bengali screen-star won a National Award in 1997 for 'Dahan'.

National-Award winning actress Rituparna Sengupta has tested positive for Covid-19. She shared the news on social media. The Bengali screen-star won a National Award in 1997 for 'Dahan'. "I have tested positive for Covid-19 but I want to inform you all that I am feeling fine. I am asymptomatic and following all the required protocols and precautions advised by my doctor and authorities," she tweeted. I have tested positive for COVID-19 but I want to inform you all that I am feeling fine. I am asymptomatic and following all the required protocols and precautions advised by my doctor and authorities. I am currently in Singapore and have quarantined myself at recovery centre. pic.twitter.com/um33xq4nwb — Rituparna Sengupta (@RituparnaSpeaks) March 15, 2021 × Sengupta said that she is currently in Singapore and had quarantined herself at a recovery centre. The actress has joined the long list of celebrities who have tested positive. This week, several B-town celebs including Ranbir Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ashish Vidyarthi tested positive. Ranbir's diagnosis was confirmed by his mother Neetu Kapoor and after that, Alia Bhatt also went into self-isolation. However, she confirmed that she tested negative for COVID 19. Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and others have been infected with the virus in the past.

Actress Rituparna Sengupta tests positive for coronavirus

Earlier this year, doctors and people in South Africa were bracing for the worst as a new coronavirus strain was surging across the country. But now the number of active cases in South Africa has dropped by 90 per cent in merely three months COVID-19 cases started dropping.

Drop in COVID-19 cases without vaccination campaign in South Africa

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Health authorities in Denmark said on Thursday said that they were temporarily suspending use of COVID-19 vaccine. This precaution is being taken as some patients developed blood clots after they received the vaccine.&nbsp;

Danish Health Authority said in statement that suspension of AstraZeneca vaccine came "following reports of serious cases of blood clots among people vaccinated with AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine"

However, it added that "it has not been determined, at the time being, that there is a link between the vaccine and the blood clots"

Hours after Denmark's decision, Norwegian health authorities said that they were suspending the use of AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution.

"We are pausing the AstraZeneca vaccination in Norway," the director of infection prevention and control at the National Institute of Health, Geir Bukholm, told reporters.&nbsp;

"We are waiting for more information to see if there is a link between the vaccine and this blood clot case," he said.

Austria announced on Monday that it had suspended the use of a batch of AstraZeneca vaccines after a 49-year-old nurse died of "severe blood coagulation problems" days after receiving an anti-Covid shot.

Four other European countries -- Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Luxemburg -- have also suspended the use of vaccines from this batch, which was sent to 17 European countries and consisting of one million jabs.

Denmark has however suspended the use of all of its AstraZeneca supply.

On Wednesday, &nbsp;Europe's medicines watchdog EMA said a preliminary probe showed that the batch of AstraZeneca vaccines used in Austria was likely not to blame for the nurse's death.

As of March 9, 22 cases of blood clots had been reported among more than three million people vaccinated in the European Economic Area, the EMA said.

Meanwhile UK PM Boris Johnson's spokesperson said on Thursday that AstraZeneca vaccine was safe.

"We've been clear that it's both safe and effective... and when people are asked to come forward and take it, they should do so in confidence," said the official spokesperson

(With AFP inputs)

Health authorities in Denmark said on Thursday said that they were temporarily suspending use of COVID-19 vaccine. This precaution is being taken as some patients developed blood clots after they received the vaccine.

Health authorities in Denmark said on Thursday said that they were temporarily suspending use of COVID-19 vaccine. This precaution is being taken as some patients developed blood clots after they received the vaccine. Danish Health Authority said in statement that suspension of AstraZeneca vaccine came "following reports of serious cases of blood clots among people vaccinated with AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine" However, it added that "it has not been determined, at the time being, that there is a link between the vaccine and the blood clots" Hours after Denmark's decision, Norwegian health authorities said that they were suspending the use of AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution. "We are pausing the AstraZeneca vaccination in Norway," the director of infection prevention and control at the National Institute of Health, Geir Bukholm, told reporters. "We are waiting for more information to see if there is a link between the vaccine and this blood clot case," he said. Austria announced on Monday that it had suspended the use of a batch of AstraZeneca vaccines after a 49-year-old nurse died of "severe blood coagulation problems" days after receiving an anti-Covid shot. Four other European countries -- Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Luxemburg -- have also suspended the use of vaccines from this batch, which was sent to 17 European countries and consisting of one million jabs. Denmark has however suspended the use of all of its AstraZeneca supply. On Wednesday, Europe's medicines watchdog EMA said a preliminary probe showed that the batch of AstraZeneca vaccines used in Austria was likely not to blame for the nurse's death. As of March 9, 22 cases of blood clots had been reported among more than three million people vaccinated in the European Economic Area, the EMA said. Meanwhile UK PM Boris Johnson's spokesperson said on Thursday that AstraZeneca vaccine was safe. "We've been clear that it's both safe and effective... and when people are asked to come forward and take it, they should do so in confidence," said the official spokesperson (With AFP inputs)

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Millions of UK children and teenagers headed back to school on Monday for the first time after two months of home learning because of a strict national lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. The government has imposed strict COVID guidelines in schools for kids.

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Palestinian hospitals are overfull and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are operating 100 per cent capacity with coronavirus patients as neighbouring country Israel has begun to lift COVID restrictions.

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Oil prices settled lower, retreating from a session peak above $70 a barrel after attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia lifted prices that high for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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