Top News Of The Day: Gap Between Doses Extended To Meet Vaccine Shortfall?

Gurugram's first drive-in vaccination centre saw long lines of cars outside the facility. This, a day after the government doubled the interval between two Covishield doses to 12-16 weeks. India has a third vaccine – the first dose of Sputnik V was given today. 13 more deaths were reported overnight in Goa's biggest hospital. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan today asked people on early detection and management of black fungus. He said awareness and early diagnosis can help curb the spread of this rare but serious condition that has been reported in a number of coronavirus patients, especially in Maharashtra.