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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 Mississippi's decision to lift the mask mandate as "Neanderthal thinking"