Coronavirus: India reports 3,26,098 new cases, 3,890 daily fatalities The WHO chief said that India’s Covid-19 situation was ‘hugely concerning’ as several states were continuing to see a ‘worrying’ rise in infections and deaths. Updated 9 minutes ago Volunteers take a break during the cremations of those who died of Covid-19, at a crematorium ground in Giddenahalli village on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka, on May 13. | Samuel Rajkumar/Reuters
India on Saturday reported 3,26,098 new Covid-19 cases and 3,890 fatalities in 24 hours. This pushed the country’s case count to 2,43,72,907 and toll to 2,66,207 since the pandemic began in January. There are 36,73,802 active cases and 2,04,32,898 patients have recovered from the disease so far.
Israel starts vaccinating Palestinian laborers
Israel currently has the worldwide highest COVID-19 vaccination rate per person. But that does not include Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Facing international criticism, the government now started vaccinating Palestinian workers.
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The findings compare with the overall efficacy of around 95% in a two-dose regimen 21 days apart for the vaccine.This may lead to a debate over the recommended two-dose schedule as Canadian researchers had earlier suggested that the second Pfizer dose be delayed
Israel extended a national lockdown on Sunday as coronavirus variants offset its vaccination drive and officials predicted a delay in a turnaround from the health and economic crisis.