Two COVID-19 vaccine testing drug labs to come up at Pune and Hyderabad
In view of enhanced vaccine production, the DBT has set up two additional facilities to expedite testing and pre-release certification of the vaccines, according to a statement.
Jul 04, 2021, 22:30 PM IST
PM Modi to address CoWIN Global Conclave on July 5 as portal gears up for global launch
PM Modi will share his thoughts at the CoWIN Global Conclave on on Monday, July 5 at 3 pm as India offers CoWIN portal to the world.
Jul 04, 2021, 21:04 PM IST
Pushkar Singh Dhami sworn-in as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
Pushkar Singh Dhami was sworn-in as the next Chief Minister of Uttarakhand at a programme in Raj Bhawan, Dehradun.
Jul 04, 2021, 09:43 AM IST
COVID-19: Who are highly protected against Delta variant? ICMR reveals
According to the study, the humoral and cellular immune response plays a vital role in protection against the Delta variant of COVID-19, which is more transmissible and virulent than other mutated strains.
Jul 04, 2021, 07:28 AM IST
Goa to start ‘Tika 1.2’ from July 5, focus on second COVID-19 vaccine dose beneficiaries
CM Pramod Sawant tweeted, "The Government of Goa is now launching Tika Utsav 1.2 from 5th July 2021, that will emphasise on administration of the 2nd dose of Vaccine to those who have completed 84 days."
Jul 04, 2021, 07:27 AM IST
Chennai's 'Vaccine Auto' grabs everyone's attention on streets, goes viral on internet- WATCH
The chennai-based artist has taken the initiative to create awareness among people about the importance of vaccines to get to our normal lives.
Jul 03, 2021, 22:34 PM IST
TMC councillor caught on camera giving COVID-19 vaccine jab, kicks up row
TMC councillor stired up controversy after she was caught on camera giving a COVID-19 jab at a vaccination centre in Asansol.
Jul 03, 2021, 20:07 PM IST
Funds from PMCares sanctioned by Centre for new vaccine-testing lab in Hyderabad
The increased focus on vaccine production against the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated more vaccine- testing laboratories in the country
Jul 03, 2021, 17:23 PM IST
Both doses of vaccine give around 98 per cent protection from death due to COVID-19: Centre
The study also found out that one dose of coronavirus vaccine offered 92 per cent protection from death.
Jul 03, 2021, 12:36 PM IST
Pushkar Singh Dhami will take oath as Uttarakhand Chief Minister on Sunday
The voting for 53 seats in Uttar Pradesh Zila Panchayat elections for the post of chairpersons or chiefs will begin on Saturday (July 3).
Jul 03, 2021, 10:00 AM IST
BMC releases list of private vaccination centres administering Covishield in Mumbai today
BMC had earlier suspended the vaccination drive at several civic and government-run centres due to the shortage of COVID-19 vaccine jabs.
Jul 03, 2021, 06:40 AM IST
Odisha requests Centre to allocate 17 lakh vaccine doses not lifted by private hospitals
Odisha is losing a huge quantity of vaccines allocated for private hospitals in the state as the centre distributed the vaccines in the ratio of 75:25 between the government and the private facilities.
Jul 02, 2021, 23:16 PM IST
Netherlands approves India-made COVID vaccine Covishield after Switzerland, Germany and other EU nations
The Netherlands joins nine European Union nations to approve the Serum Institute of India-manufactured Covishield anti-COVID-19 vaccine for travellers.
Jul 02, 2021, 17:16 PM IST
Stampede-like scene unfolds at COVID-19 vaccination centre in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara - Watch
A huge crowd was seen at a COVID-19 vaccination centre in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara creating a near stampede-like situation.
Jul 02, 2021, 15:30 PM IST
Union minister Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘July is here, where are vaccines’ tweet, calls it ‘petty politics’
Piyush Goyal slammed Rahul Gandhi for indulging in “petty politics” and said that 12 crore vaccine doses will be available in the month of July.
Jul 02, 2021, 12:08 PM IST
Johnson & Johnson claims its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine neutralises Delta variant, provides 8 month immunity
The Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine jab generated strong, persistent activity against the Delta variant and other highly prevalent SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, claims laboratory study.
Jul 02, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
Any vaccine is better than no vaccine, says Estonia envoy
Estonia's envoy Katrin Kivi said, "India has been giving so many vaccines to Indians and to Covax. It would be absolutely natural that Covishield will get recognition by WHO and EMA".
Jul 02, 2021, 10:27 AM IST
COVID vaccination scam: Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik blames Centre, says 'states were kept in dark'
Maharashtra's Minorities Minister Malik further said that if the state government would have been kept in the loop from the beginning during the sale of vaccines to private individuals and private hospitals, the vaccination scam could have been averted.
Jul 02, 2021, 08:02 AM IST
Germany, Spain, seven other European countries list India-made Covishield on national travel list
The countries which have approved the Covishield vaccine include Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Estonia, Ireland, Spain and Estonia.
Jul 01, 2021, 14:05 PM IST
Dr Reddy’s denied permission to conduct phase 3 trials of Russia’s Sputnik Light vaccine in India: Report
Indian drug regulatory body has reportedly denied permission to conduct the phase 3 trials of the Russian Covid-19 vaccine- Sputnik Light- in the country.
Jul 01, 2021, 11:30 AM IST
