India, fighting an uphill battle against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), reported over 3 lakh new infections on Thursday. Everyone above the age of 18 will be considered eligible for vaccination under this phase, the central government has said. Find the latest news updates on the coronavirus disease and Covid-19 vaccines in India and across the world here. The restrictions will remain in effect till May 1 in view of the sudden surge in coronavirus disease cases in the state. • On the other side of the world, the United States of America has administered over 200 million Covid-19 vaccine shots.

Source: Hindustan Times April 22, 2021 01:34 UTC