AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Guleria hopes for early approval to Covaxin by WHO, appeals citizens to be 'alert' ahead of festival season
Taking the upcoming festive season in view, AIIMS Delhi Director Randeep Guleria, urged people to stay cautious for the next 6-8 weeks and follow COVID norms.
Oct 01, 2021, 16:47 PM IST
WHO's emergency use nod for Covaxin most likely in October
The EUA is important because without it Covaxin will not be accepted by most countries. WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Expert on Immunization (SAGE) is set to meet on October 5 to take a call on EUA to Covaxin.
Sep 30, 2021, 09:08 AM IST
Actively working with WHO, emergency use authorisation for Covaxin expected soon: Bharat Biotech
The emergency use authorisation (EUA) is important because without it Covaxin will not be accepted by most countries.
Sep 28, 2021, 17:04 PM IST
WHO further delays emergency use authorisation for Covaxin over technical issues: Report
Without EUA, Covaxin will not be considered an accepted vaccine by most countries around the world. the WHO's queries for Bharat Biotech comes despite the Hyderabad-based drug maker asserting that it has submitted all data required for clearance.
Sep 28, 2021, 06:39 AM IST
Two people running illegal door-to-door Covid vaccine campaign in Greater Noida arrested
According to the police, 19 vials of the vaccines, including Covaxin and Covishield, were seized.
Sep 27, 2021, 22:54 PM IST
WHO's emergency use authorization to Covaxin expected soon: MoS Health Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar
“WHO's emergency use authorization to Covaxin is expected soon,” Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, MoS, Health, was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Sep 24, 2021, 19:31 PM IST
WHO emergency use authorisation to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin delayed till October 5
According to WHO, the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) will be meeting on October 5 to grant emergency use authorisation (EUA) to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin.
Sep 18, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
Positive decision could be coming in before September-end: Niti Aayog Member VK Paul on WHO nod for Covaxin
"We know of positive developments - data sharing, data evaluation going on through multiple reviews and we know that we're close to a decision point," VK Paul said.
Sep 14, 2021, 16:23 PM IST
COVID-19: Bharat Biotech's Covaxin likely to get WHO nod this week
Last month, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had met WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan and had discussed over the global health body's approval for the homegrown COVID-19 vaccine.
Sep 13, 2021, 18:08 PM IST
COVID-19: What percentage of death can be averted by a vaccine?
The vaccine is being considered a major weapon in the war against Coronavirus. After getting the vaccine, the risk of death due to COVID-19 can be avoided to a great extent. Watch the report to know what the figures say.
Sep 10, 2021, 14:48 PM IST
Delhi AIIMS to begin Phase 2/3 clinical trials of Bharat Biotech's nasal COVID-19 vaccine soon: Sources
Sources said that the country`s premier hospital and research center will be starting trials within a couple of weeks and an application has been put to seek the mandatory permission of the AIIMS Ethics Committee.
Sep 09, 2021, 07:09 AM IST
Do you know how to identify fake Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines? Check here
This comes amid the WHO flagging concern over counterfeit/falsified Covishield vaccine being found in the South-East Asia and Africa region.
Sep 05, 2021, 23:27 PM IST
Breaking News: Bharat Biotech rolls out first commercial batch of Covaxin from new plant
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya released the first commercial batch of Covaxin from Bharat Biotech's new plant in Ankleshwar, Gujarat.
Aug 29, 2021, 15:52 PM IST
At least 1.6 crore Indians missed their second COVID jab: Reports
The figure of 1.6 crore was arrived at by comparing how many people had got their first shots as of May 2 with the total number of people who have so far got their second.
Aug 24, 2021, 09:47 AM IST
Over 3.86 crore people didn't get 2nd dose of Covid vaccines within stipulated time: Govt
According to information on the CoWIN portal, as of Thursday afternoon 44,22,85,854 people have received their first dose, while 12,59,07,443 have also taken their second.
Aug 19, 2021, 16:57 PM IST
Indian Immunologicals Ltd produces Covaxin drug substance in record time
The output of the Covaxin drug substance will be 3 to 4 million a month and from Dec will increase to 10 million a month.
Aug 13, 2021, 17:48 PM IST
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya meets WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan for Covaxin approval
All documents required for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) have been submitted by Bharat Biotech for Covaxin to the World Health Organization (WHO) as of July 9 and the review process by the global health body has commenced.
Aug 13, 2021, 09:07 AM IST
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya meets WHO Chief Scientist to discuss Covaxin’s approval
All documents required for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) have been submitted by Bharat Biotech for COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin to the World Health Organization (WHO) as of July 9.
Aug 12, 2021, 18:42 PM IST
India's drug regulator approves study on mixing Covaxin, Covishield vaccine doses
The Drugs Controller General of India on Wednesday approved for conducting a study on mixing Covaxin and Covishield doses.
Aug 11, 2021, 10:18 AM IST
COVID-19: Study on mixing and matching Covaxin, Covishield shows better result, says ICMR
“Immunisation with combination of an adenovirus vector platform-based vaccine followed by inactivated whole virus vaccine was not only safe but also elicited better immunogenicity,” said the study.
Aug 08, 2021, 11:31 AM IST
