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Read more about Global Covid-19 caseload tops 115.5 mn, death toll over 2.56 million on Business Standard. The total number of global Covid-19 cases has topped 115.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.56 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Read more about Brazil sees record high Covid-19 deaths two days in a row, toll at 259,271 on Business Standard. Brazil saw record high daily deaths from the Covid-19 for the second day in a row, registering 1,910 deaths in 24 hours and bringing the national death toll to 259,271

Read more about Covid-19: Germany recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for people over 65 years on Business Standard. The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) in Germany updated its reference and now recommended the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca for all age groups, including people older than 65 years

Maharashtra saw highest number of casualties, followed by Punjab and Kerala, it says

Read more about Biden calls Texas decision to relax Covid norms Neanderthal thinking on Business Standard. US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) called Texas and Mississippis decision to lift the mask mandate as "Neanderthal thinking"

Read more about Spains Covid deaths surpass 70,000, over 4 million vaccines administered on Business Standard. Spains total C deaths surpassed 70,000 on Wednesday after the Ministry of Health reported that 446 people had lost their lives to the virus in the past 24 hours

Read more about Germany extends Covid-19 lockdown but paves way to relax more rules on Business Standard. Germany is extending its coronavirus shutdown by three weeks until March 28, but easing some restrictions to allow nonessential stores and other businesses to reopen

Read more about Russia logs 10,535 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs, death toll at 87,348 on Business Standard. Russia registered 10,535 more Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, roughly the same as a day earlier, the countrys Covid-19 response centre said

Read more about France reports 22,857 new Covid-19 infections, 417 deaths in 24 hours on Business Standard. French health authorities on Tuesday reported 22,857 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, sharply up from Mondays 4,703 and higher than the 20,064 daily cases registered a week ago.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi signed a decree with fresh coronavirus containment measures. The decree, to be effective from March 6 to April 6, extends to March 27 a ban on travel between Italys 20 regions, the government said in a statement on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported, Xinhua news agency reported. Among the novelties is that beginning on March 27, museums will be open on weekends, while cinemas and theaters may reopen at 25 per cent capacity in regions designated as low ri...