Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Poonawalla Thanks US, India for Changes in Vaccine Policy

Maharashtra Reports 14,152 New Cases | Maharashtra records 14,152 fresh cases and 289 deaths today. 

India is contemplating a criminal investigation into the origins of the Sars-Cov-2 virus that causes Covid-19, top sources have told CNN-News18, a revelation that comes in the backdrop of a growing…

The Vaccine ‘Scam’, as it has been labelled by the Opposition, blew up in the face of the Congress government in Punjab on Friday as Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh had to order the withdrawal…

UPDATE | "Vaccine shortage hitting everybody," said Delhi High Court while directing Centre to release 14 crores to Panacea Biotech for manufacturing Sputnik-V vaccine.

Delhi Reports 523 New Cases | Delhi reports 523 new cases and 50 deaths in the last 24 hours, pushing the total number of cases to 14,28,449 and deaths to 24,497. 

Thanks to the efforts of @POTUS, @WhiteHouse, & @DrSJaishankar, this policy change will hopefully increase the supply of raw materials globally and to India; boosting our vaccine production capacity and strengthening our united fight against this pandemic. https://t.co/bHADBwiUnm

— Adar Poonawalla (@adarpoonawalla) June 4, 2021

Zydus May Apply for EUA in 2 Weeks | In two weeks Zydus is likely to submit an application for emergency use authorisation for its covid vaccine to DCGI. If Zydus supplies 5 crore vaccines then it will be used for children as well. sources said. "The Covaxin trials on children will be completed in 8 weeks," it further said. 

Soon after the Centre pulled up the Capt Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government of selling Covaxin doses at over and above the prices they were procured from the Centre triggering allegations of…

Cases of people getting Covid-19 after receiving their full vaccine dose are rare but not unheard of.

Vaccine Trials for Children: Not only Covaxin, Zydus has already been tested on children, health ministry said. 

Procurement of drugs for treatment of Mucormycosis increased: Lav Agarwal

Nothing decided on indemnity yet, says VK Paul. "For local manufacturers, they have done a great patriotic service. We are in talks with them. We hope to get foreign vaccines soon. But nothing decided on indemnity yet," he said.

5,763 Black Fungus Cases Reported in Maharashtra | So far, 5,763 cases of Black Fungus have been reported in Maharashtra and 476 people have died due to it: PRO, State Health Department

Village Achieves 100% Vaccination 45+ Age Group | Ilaiyankudi, a village in Karaikal district, has achieved 100 per cent vaccination of all those aged 45 and above, according to the District Collector Arjun Sharma. With this, the village in Tirunallar area of the district has become the first village in the Union Territory of Puducherry to achieve the distinction, he said.

Offices in Guj Allowed to Operate with 100% Staff | Amid decline in Covid-19 cases, the Gujarat government announced that private as well as government offices in the state can now function with 100 per cent staff from June 7. The decision was taken by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

UPDATES | VK Paul on Biological E Vaccine: 30 crore doses been booked. We will try and make sure this happens on time

UPDATES | "We want to buy time to vaccinate a large population," says VK Paul, adding that "The journey is still and we have to be responsible."

Masks, Restrictions are Working: VK Paul | Masks and restrictions have helped in containing the virus. Decline didn't happen automatically, says VK Paul, Niti Aayog Member (Health) at health ministry briefing on Covid-19 situation. 

Stability in 18-44 year Age Group Vaccination: Govt | Over 22.41 crore vaccine doses administered in the country so far; stability in 18-44 year age group vaccination: Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, 

There has been a consistent increase in recovery rate, currently at 93.1%: Health Ministry

UPDATES | There has been a continuous decrease in districts reporting more than 100 average daily new cases; 257 districts reporting more than 100 daily cases: Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry on COVID19 situation

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Media briefing by @MoHFW_INDIA on current #COVID19 situation in the country at National Media Centre, #NewDelhi#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/NQI1U2hYZi

— #IndiaFightsCorona (@COVIDNewsByMIB) June 4, 2021

Health Secretary Lav Agrawal, at a health ministry review says less than 2 lakh covid cases were reported since 28th May. 

Sputnik Vaccine LIVE Updates | Russia expects the World Health Organization (WHO) to approve the Sputnik V vaccine against coronavirus within two months, Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) which markets the vaccine, told Reuters

UK Okays Pfizer Vaccine for 12-15 Age Group | UK regulator approves Pfizer covid-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds. 

Maha Caps Mucormycosis Treatment Prices at Pvt Hosps | Maharashtra govt caps cost of treatment for mucormycosis in private hospitals. "Rate of treatment for this disease in urban & rural areas cannot be higher than fixed rate. If found that extra charges have been levied then excess amount shall be reimbursed to patient," reads order. 

BREAKING | BMC writes to Centre eeking permission to conduct Covaxin trials on 12+ age group

UPDATE | PIL filed in Calcutta High Court over the reported theft of 26 Tocilizumab injections from Calcutta Medical College in April. Matter to be heard on June 7.

The United States should invite the World Health Organisation to their country to study virus origins and explain their more than 200 bio labs all over the world, including the Fort Detrick lab,…