Claims linking 5G technology with COVID-19 pandemic are false and have no scientific basis, says the Centre. Testing of 5G network has not even started anywhere in India

Maharashtra tourism and environment minister Aditya Thackeray said the cost is "not a factor" and the state government's priority is "procurement at the earliest"

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We classify it as a variant of concern at a global level, Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO technical lead on COVID-19, told a briefing

Shots could begin as soon as a federal vaccine advisory committee issues recommendations for using the two-dose vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds, expected Wednesday