COVID-19 vaccine

IAS officer Santosh Verma arrested in Indore for forging court orders

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new population policy for 2021-2030 on the occasion of World Population Day.

Jul 11, 2021, 09:45 AM IST

Planning to vaccinate 100 per cent population of Dharavi in next 2-3 months: Shiv Sena MP

Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale said, "We have planned to vaccinate 100 per cent population of Dharavi in next 2-3 months."

Jul 11, 2021, 07:28 AM IST

Breastfeeding mothers should get vaccinated without hesitation, ICMR expert debunks myths related to COVID-19 vaccines

"Breastfeeding mothers should get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 without any hesitation," ICMR expert, Dr Panda said.

Jul 10, 2021, 11:38 AM IST

When will India be free of coronavirus? ICMR expert says COVID may become a flu-like endemic

"The COVID-19 virus will reach its endemic stage like Influenza after a while and then vulnerable population may have to take the vaccine shot annually," ICMR expert, Dr Panda said.

Jul 10, 2021, 10:34 AM IST

UP Block pramukh poll: Counting of votes has ended, BJP leading at various block levels

The polling for Uttar Pradesh block panchayat chief elections started from 11 am and will last till 3 pm today. The counting of votes will take place after that.

Jul 10, 2021, 09:46 AM IST

Pfizer, Moderna in discussions with India, trying to get solution on contractual issues: NITI Aayog's VK Paul

"We are in touch with them (Moderna and Pfizer). We are holding discussions. It is a process of negotiation and dialogues. We are trying to get a solution on contractual and commitments issues. This process is ongoing," said Dr V K Paul.

Jul 10, 2021, 07:18 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates genome sequencing lab at Delhi's ILBS hospital

The Delhi Govt has approved the NovaSeq machine for ILBS which will be able to sequence hundreds of samples in a week. This facility by the Delhi government will also help in the classification of new strains or variants of the Coronavirus, based on the genomic data.

Jul 10, 2021, 01:27 AM IST

Ashok Gehlot urges Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to ensure adequate supply of COVID-19 vaccine

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has urged Union Health Minister to ensure adequate supply of Covid vaccine to the state in order to vaccinate everyone before December.

Jul 09, 2021, 23:03 PM IST

Belgium recognises India-made Covishield vaccine, becomes 15th EU nation to do so

Belgium recognises AstraZeneca's Covishield vaccine, the Embassy of Belgium in India informed, making it the 15 European nation to do so.

Jul 09, 2021, 22:49 PM IST

More than 50% of COVID-19 cases last week reported from Maharashtra, Kerala: Centre

Maharashtra and Kerala recorded more than half of the COVID-19 cases registered in India last week, the Centre said on Friday as it stressed that the pandemic is far from over and there is no room for complacency.

Jul 09, 2021, 18:51 PM IST

Punjab lifts weekend and night curfew, check what's open and what's closed

Punjab has announced that weekend and night curfews imposed to stop spread of COVID-19 has been lifted as the coronavirus situation has improved significantly.

Jul 09, 2021, 17:29 PM IST

Children likely to be vaccinated with Zydus Cadila from September, reveals expert panel head

“I think sometime in the third quarter or by early January-February we should be able to give it to 2 to 18-year-olds. But trial data for Zydus Cadila for 12 to 18-year-olds will be available even before that,” said head of the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration, Dr NK Arora.

Jul 09, 2021, 13:26 PM IST