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Israel signs deal with Pfizer for potential 8 mn doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Pfizer's potential vaccine is likely to be a two-dose course of treatment
 "Israel signs deal with Pfizer for potential 8 mn doses of Covid-19 vaccine")
Tamil Nadu's active coronavirus cases fall below 18,000; tally 754,460
Chennai topped the list of fresh infections at 512, followed by Coimbatore (179) and Chengalpattu with 145 new cases
 "Tamil Nadu's active coronavirus cases fall below 18,000; tally 754,460")
Kerala reports 5,804 new coronavirus positive cases, 6,201 recoveries
In the last 24 hours, 58,221 samples were tested and so far 53,65,288 have been sent for testing
 "Kerala reports 5,804 new coronavirus positive cases, 6,201 recoveries")
Telangana's daily Covid-19 cases drop below 1,000; toll rises to 1,397
The recovery rate now stands at 92.75 per cent, slightly lower than the national average of 92.9%
Top intensive care body advises against Remdesivir for Covid-19 patients
Debate continues to rage in the medical industry about which drugs are best to treat Covid-19 patients
 "Top intensive care body advises against Remdesivir for Covid-19 patients")
Covid-19 situation in Delhi should come under control in 7-10 days: CM
Pollution is biggest reason behind the spike in Covid-19 cases in Delhi
 "Covid-19 situation in Delhi should come under control in 7-10 days: CM")
Maharashtra reports 4,496 new coronavirus cases; state tally 17,36,329
Mumbai city reported 858 positive cases during the day
 "Maharashtra reports 4,496 new coronavirus cases; state tally 17,36,329")
Nagaland's coronavirus recovery rate rises to all-time high of 90.3%
On Wednesday, Nagaland's Covid-19 recovery rate was 89.73%
 "Nagaland's coronavirus recovery rate rises to all-time high of 90.3%")
Major lasting health effects in Covid-19 patients after hospitalisation
Nearly 23 per cent of the patients said they became short of breath just climbing a flight of stairs
 "Major lasting health effects in Covid-19 patients after hospitalisation")
FM announces Rs 900 crore grant for coronavirus vaccine research
The grant does not cover the actual cost of vaccine and distribution expenses
 "FM announces Rs 900 crore grant for coronavirus vaccine research")
Uttarakhand BJP MLA Surendra Singh Jeena dies due to Covid-19 infection
CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said the state has lost an energetic and farsighted leader
 "Uttarakhand BJP MLA Surendra Singh Jeena dies due to Covid-19 infection")
Moody's raises India's 2020 GDP forecast to -8.9% as Covid cases drop
India's economy had the biggest contraction, 24 per cent year-over-year in the second quarter
 "Moody's raises India's 2020 GDP forecast to -8.9% as Covid cases drop")
Tamil Nadu coronavirus tally reaches 750,409 with 2,184 new infections
Of the 7.50 lakh cases, Chennai accounted for 2,06,588 with 571 new infections
 "Tamil Nadu coronavirus tally reaches 750,409 with 2,184 new infections")
Coronavirus cases in Nepal surpass 200,000-mark, says Health Ministry
The Himalayan country has been witnessing a surge in the Covid-19 cases in the recent months
 "Coronavirus cases in Nepal surpass 200,000-mark, says Health Ministry")
4,907 new coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra; 125 more deaths
The state now has 88,070 active cases
Jammu and Kashmir coronavirus tally crosses 100,000-mark; 507 new cases
181 new cases came up in Jammu division and 326 in Kashmir division
 "Jammu and Kashmir coronavirus tally crosses 100,000-mark; 507 new cases")
Gujarat reports 1,125 new coronavirus positive cases, 1,352 recoveries
The number of active cases now stands at 12,245 with 74 patients being on ventilators
Andhra Pradesh's coronavirus tally rises to 847,977; toll stands at 6,828
State's total positives increased to 70,182 after 195 were added in the last 24 hours
 "Andhra Pradesh's coronavirus tally rises to 847,977; toll stands at 6,828")
Indian vaccines don't need temperature as low as Pfizer's: AIIMS Director
The WHO says if any vaccine has more than 50 per cent efficacy, it is good enough
 "Indian vaccines don't need temperature as low as Pfizer's: AIIMS Director")
Third Covid-19 peak longer than previous ones, may subside soon: Jain
Delhi recorded over 7,800 fresh Covid-19 cases for the first time on Tuesday
 "Third Covid-19 peak longer than previous ones, may subside soon: Jain")
