Exclusive: Myths surrounding COVID-19 vaccination BUSTED - From is it safe for menstruating women to vaccine leading to infertility!
Myths surrounding the COVID vaccine doing the rounds on social media have made people sceptical about getting jabbed.
Jun 03, 2021, 16:46 PM IST
Japan gives green signal to AstraZeneca, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
After the BioNTech Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, the Japanese government allows the use of Oxford AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for inoculation against coronavirus disease.
May 21, 2021, 14:52 PM IST
COVID-19: European Union to reopen borders for fully vaccinated travellers
The European Union is considering to reopen its borders for non-essential travels for the people who have completed their vaccination against COVID-19.
May 21, 2021, 10:58 AM IST
Two shots of AstraZeneca provide 85-90% efficacy against COVID-19, suggests UK data
Public Health England (PHE) said that the two doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may provide around 85% to 90% effectiveness against COVID-19 disease.
May 21, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
US to become vaccine sharing leader, pledges to share 80 million COVID-19 vaccine jabs globally
US President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share 80 million vaccine doses globally over the next six weeks. The 80 million doses will include 20 million doses of the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines as well as AstraZeneca.
May 18, 2021, 12:09 PM IST
UNICEF urges G7 countries to donate 'emergency' supplies to vaccine-sharing scheme
After a severe shortfall caused by disruption to Indian vaccine exports, the UNICEF has asked G7 countries to donate supplies to the COVAX vaccine-sharing scheme.
May 17, 2021, 10:16 AM IST
US to start joint production of Johnson and Johnson's COVID vaccine in India
The US is looking at joint production of Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine in India and ways to help manufacturers like the Serum Institute of India (SII) to boost production.
May 11, 2021, 19:57 PM IST
No link of two deaths with COVID-19 vaccination: Australian medicine regulator
Australian medicines regulator said that there is no relation of COVID-19 inoculation to the death of two people who had underlying medical conditions.
Apr 29, 2021, 16:55 PM IST
Pfizer, AstraZeneca jabs: 1 in 4 suffer mild side effects
One in four people experience mild, short lived systemic side effects like headache, fatigue and tenderness after receiving either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine, according to a new study published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Apr 28, 2021, 13:13 PM IST
US rushing vaccines, medical assistance to India to combat COVID surge: Joe Biden
As India battles the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, US President Joe Biden has said that his "intention" is to send vaccines and all medical supplies to the country.
Apr 28, 2021, 06:35 AM IST
Denmark stops AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout citing severe side effects
Denmark has decided to entirely cease administering the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, the country`s health authority confirmed.
Apr 15, 2021, 15:52 PM IST
Italy’s PM Mario Draghi gets first shot of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
According to Italian media, Draghi’s aim with choosing the AstraZeneca jab was to build public confidence in the vaccine after reports about its side effects.
Mar 31, 2021, 09:18 AM IST
Germany to curb use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots over health concerns
Germany will limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 60 and above as well as high-priority groups following further reports of a rare brain blood disorder.
Mar 31, 2021, 09:00 AM IST
Canada to halt AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine use for those under 55
AstraZeneca said in a statement it respected the National Advisory Council of Immunization`s decision and that it was working closely with Health Canada`s assessment.
Mar 30, 2021, 15:45 PM IST
India delays big exports of AstraZeneca vaccine as Covid-19 cases surge, say sources
India has put a temporary hold on all major exports of the AstraZeneca coronavirus shot made by the Serum Institute of India (SII), to meet domestic demand as infections rise, two sources told Reuters.
Mar 25, 2021, 06:21 AM IST
Australia faces worst floods in 50 years, mass evacuation carried out
The flooding comes in stark contrast with the devastating bushfires that struck Australia in late 2019 and early 2020 when nearly 7 per cent of NSW land was scorched.
Mar 21, 2021, 16:09 PM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson gets first shot of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The development comes amid several countries pausing the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after reports of people being admitted to hospitals with clotting issues and bleeding after being inoculated.
Mar 20, 2021, 08:15 AM IST
COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca 'safe and effective': European Medicines Agency
The European Medicines Agency said that the vaccine is not associated with an increase in the overall risk of blood clots in those who receive it.
Mar 18, 2021, 23:31 PM IST
Major European nations suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine over reports of blood clot in recipients
Germany, France, Italy and Spain became the latest countries to suspend use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine over reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients, though the company and European regulators have said there is no evidence the shot is to blame.
Mar 16, 2021, 06:42 AM IST
AstraZeneca says 'no evidence' of blood clot risk from COVID-19 vaccine
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said that it did not recommend suspending the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, stating that there is "no indication" it caused the blood clots in the people who received the vaccine.
Mar 13, 2021, 09:47 AM IST
