 | India sees sharp rise in Covid-19 cases with 40 deaths in a day, highest since last AugustDefence Minister Rajnath Singh was among those who tested positive for Covid-19. The minister is currently under home quarantine with mild symptoms. |
 | France extends Covid tests for travellers from ChinaSince the start of this year, travellers aged over 11 and coming from China to France have had to present a negative test taken 48 hours before the flight to board the plane. |
 | India records 42,766 new cases, 1,206 deaths in last 24 hours: Health MinistryCumulative vaccine doses administered so far has reached 37.21 crore under the nationwide vaccination drive. |
