COVID-19 case surge: Lockdown imposed at several locations in Maharashtra; guidelines issued

Amid a steep rise in the positive cases of COVID-19, a strict lockdown has been imposed in several locations in Maharashtra. According to the details, the lockdown has been imposed at five coronavirus hotspots in Mira Bhayandar till March 31. An order issued by the municipal corporation in Mira Bhayandar, only emergency/essential services will be allowed in all five coronavirus hotspots, where the lockdown has been imposed. All shops will remain closed in the areas, the order stated. 

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US to provide financial assistance to Indian vaccine manufacturer: Document

The US will provide financial assistance to support Indian drug-maker Biological E's effort to produce at least 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of 2022, a document released by the White House on Friday after the Quad summit said. The Quad leaders, at a virtual summit, decided to launch a mega vaccine initiative under which coronavirus vaccines will be produced in India for the Indo-Pacific region with financial assistance from the US and Japan, while Australia will contribute in logistical aspects.

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Over 18 lakh vaccine doses administered on Friday

Over 18 lakh of vaccine doses against Covid-19 were administered to the beneficiaries in India on Friday while the cumulative figure has crossed 2.8 crore in the country, the Union Health Ministry said.

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Akhilesh, Jayant to address Kisan Mahapanchayat on March 19

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and RLD Vice President Jayant Chaudhary will jointly address a Kisan Mahapanchayat at Bajna in Mathura on March 19. This will be the first time when the two leaders will share the stage in support of farmers' agitation.

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Karnataka caps gatherings at weddings to 100 amid Covid surge

Amid surging Covid cases, Karnataka on Friday banned large gatherings at weddings and public functions across the state to prevent the virus spread, a top official said.

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Uttarakhand govt to withdraw all cases related to COVID-19 violation guidelines

The newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Tirath Singh Rawat decided to withdraw all cases registered in connection with COVID-19 violations. Rawat made the decision during his first cabinet meeting on Friday.

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