Covid LIVE: G7 calls for transparent, expert-led study on virus origins

Coronavirus live updates: ICMR will conduct a national sero survey to assess the spread of Covid-19. Stay tuned for coronavirus related news

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As summit ends, G7 urged to deliver on vaccines

The Group of Seven leaders aim to end their first summit in two years with a punchy set of promises Sunday, including vaccinating the world against coronavirus, making huge corporations pay their fair share of taxes and tackling climate change with a blend of technology and money.

 

They want to show that international cooperation is back after the upheavals caused both by the pandemic and the unpredictability of former U.S. President Donald Trump. And they want to convey that the club of wealthy democracies Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States is a better friend to poorer nations than authoritarian rivals such as China. Read here

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UNLOCK: Delhi govt releases revised guidelines for prohibited/restricted activities from Monday

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Children orphaned in pandemic stare at uncertain future, scramble for aid

Losing a loved one is never easy but if one were to compare, there would not be a loss that could quite match the severity of losing one's parents, especially for dependent children.

 

The death of a parent strips away the child of not just the emotional blanket of comfort, but also in several cases takes away the financial support, leaving their futures in a lurch.

 

According to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), 3,621 children have been orphaned during the pandemic, and over 26,000 children have lost one parent.

 

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50% capacity allowed in Delhi Metro as well as buses: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

50% capacity allowed in Delhi Metro as well as buses. In autos, e-rickshaws, or taxis, not more than 2 passengers allowed to ensure social distancing: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Daily Covid-19 count in India remains below 100,000 mark

India reported 80,834 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest after 71 days, while the daily positivity rate further dropped to 4.25 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.

 

With the fresh cases, the country's tally of cases has climbed to 2,94,39,989.

 

The COVID-19 death toll climbed to 3,70,384 with 3,303 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

 

The active cases further declined to 10,26,159 comprising 3.49 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 95.26 per cent. A net decline of 54,531 cases has been recorded in the COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

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Delhi eases restrictions on markets, but schools and colleges to stay shut

Delhi will ease restrictions for markets, malls and restaurants from Monday as Covid-19 infections decline, said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

 

Shops will be open seven days a week from 10am to 8pm compared to the odd-even system now, said Kejriwal in a televised statement. The relaxation will be on trial basis for a week and strict action will be taken if the Covid numbers rise.

 

Restaurants will be allowed to open, but with 50 per cent of seating capacity. Weekly markets have also been allowed but with 50 per cent vendors and only market one per day will function in each municipal zone.

 

Schools, colleges and coaching institutes will remain shut. Social, political, cultural gatherings will continue to "remain prohibited".

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Delhi Unlock LIVE: Restaurants to open with 50% capacity, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Schools, educational institutions will continue to remain closed in Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Schools, educational institutions will continue to remain closed in Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

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All shops in markets, malls to open from tomorrow in Delhi, restaurants to open with 50 pc capacity: CM

All shops in markets, malls to open from tomorrow in Delhi, restaurants to open with 50 pc capacity: CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Weekly markets in Delhi to open from tomorrow, only one market to be allowed in each zone: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Weekly markets in Delhi to open from tomorrow, only one market to be allowed in each zone: CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Covid situation in Delhi under control to larger extent, preparations are on for possible third wave: CM

Covid situation in Delhi under control to larger extent, preparations are on for possible third wave: CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Social, political, cultural gatherings will continue to remain prohibited in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Social, political, cultural gatherings will continue to remain prohibited in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal on unlock process

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Will impose stricter restrictions, if Covid cases rise: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

If spike in Covid cases is observed in next week, restrictions will again be imposed on markets and restaurants in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Religious places to be opened, but no visitors allowed; only 20 people allowed at funerals: Delhi CM

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All Delhi markets will be open from 10am to 8pm, compared to odd-even rule earlier: Kejriwal

All Delhi markets will be open from 10am to 8pm, compared to odd-even rule earlier: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal