COVID-19: Schools, colleges shut down in Pune till February 28, restrictions on public movement

Pfizer vaccine is 94% effective in real-world study

The first big real-world study of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to be independently reviewed shows the shot is highly effective at preventing COVID-19, in a potentially landmark moment for countries desperate to end lockdowns and reopen economies. Gloria Tso reports.

Covid-19 patients on dealing with Texas storm while in hospital

While most Texans had more than enough to worry about during the icy storm that led to power outages and water problem, some, like Tania Delacruz, had an added woe: Covid-19.

Covid spike: VIP wedding attended by top netas; Pawar, Fadnavis faces action

Amid Maharashtra Covid spike, a mega wedding was attended by top netas. NCP chief Sharad Pawar, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala reportedly attended the wedding. A case was reportedly registered against ex-MP Dhananjay Mahadik for the February 21 event in Pune. Covid rules were allegedly flouted at Mahadik's son's wedding programme. Meanwhile, Covid rules were also being ignored by general public in Mumbai. Huge crowds were reported at Mumbai's Crawford market on February 22. Maharashtra saw 5,200+ new cases, while Mumbai had 760+ on February 22. Maharashtra CM Thackeray has warned of 'second wave' of Covid. Watch the full video for more details.

Amid Covid surge, mega wedding in Mumbai with 200 guests allegedly, FIR filed

Even as Maharashtra sees a fresh uptick in new Covid cases, a mega wedding was held in state capital Mumbai. Over 200 people allegedly attended the event, with videos suggesting that social distancing norms were ignored. Police reportedly filed an FIR against Chhedanagar gymkhana and parents of the bride and groom. Meanwhile, the state health minister appealed to people to take precautions as Maharashtra can't afford another lockdown. Amravati has already announced lockdown for a week, while Pune has also declared curbs. Watch the full video for more.

Nagpur market heavily crowded despite surging COVID cases in state

A market in Sitabuldi area witnessed large crowd, despite increasing COVID-19 cases in the state. People were seen flouting COVID-19 protocols given by the Health Ministry. State government is taking measures to control the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases. In wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases, a week-long complete lockdown has been announced in the Amravati District of Maharashtra, the state government said on Sunday.

Maharashtra Covid spike: Amaravati under 1-week lockdown from Feb 22

A one-week lockdown will be imposed in Maharashtra’s Amravati district starting Monday, state minister informed. The decision comes in view of the rising Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra. Several districts of Maharashtra have been reporting high number of Covid-19 cases including Pune, Nagpur, Amravati, Yavatmal. Watch the full video for more details.