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Regions where infection rates are relatively low, though not as low as previously envisioned, will be able to open nonessential stores, museums and other facilities on a limited basis.

The economy would have been even worse if not for the country's technology exports, which saw increased demand driven by personal computers and servers.

The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 28,784,629 and 518,326, respectively, according to the CSSE.

A total of 163 persons recovered on Tuesday taking the cumulative Covid-19 recoveries in the State to 2,95,707 with a recovery rate of 98.81 per cent.

He had earlier said it was a matter of immense pride that India is conducting the world's largest vaccination programme.

The new executive order lifts all mask requirements and forbids local authorities from penalising residents who do not wear a face covering.

The Chief Minister appealed to all eligible people to come forward and get themselves vaccinated.

The extension means that Australia's borders could have been closed to international travellers except citizens and residents for about 450 days.

The Mumbai police are making efforts to increase the awareness among citizens about containing the spread of COVID-19, city police spokesperson S Chaitanya said.

India on March 1 commenced its second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive to inoculate people above 60 years and those over 45 with comorbidities against the coronavirus.

The COVID-19 active caseload has increased to 1,70,126 which comprises 1.53 per cent of the total infections.

The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 28,717,629 and 516,476, respectively, according to the CSSE.

Six states and UTs including Maharashtra, Kerala, Goa, Chandigarh, Punjab  and Gujarat have a weekly positivity rate higher than the national average of 2 per cent.

Abdullah, 85, was given the first dose of the vaccine at the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, the officials said.

The second phase of the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive for age-appropriate population groups began on Monday.

On Tuesday, Health Minister, E. Rajender felicitated the doctors, nurses, paramedical and sanitation staff of the hospital.

The active caseload was recorded at 1,68,358 which accounts for 1.51 per cent of the total infections.

The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 28,659,784 and 514,333, respectively, according to the CSSE.

Minister who kickstarted the third phase of vaccination programme at Huzurabad area hospital, got vaccinated himself

A total of 165 persons recovered on Sunday taking the cumulative Covid-19 recoveries in the State to 2,95,387 with a recovery rate of 98.80 per cent.