Allow Indians vaccinated with Covishield, Covaxin to travel to Europe: India tells EU nations
India has requested the members of the European Union to individually consider allowing Indians who have taken Covishield and Covaxin vaccines to travel to Europe.
Jun 30, 2021, 21:34 PM IST
Karnataka to vaccinate all college students in 10 days: Deputy CM CN Ashwath Narayana
Those who will be benefited under the priority COVID-19 vaccination in Karnataka include students of polytechnic, ITI, degree, engineering, medical, paramedical, diploma, medical diploma, students registered under Chief Minister's skill development scheme and studying in university campuses.
Jun 30, 2021, 10:34 AM IST
Uttarakhand govt moves SC against HC order staying Char Dham Yatra
In his meeting today, PM Modi is likely to discuss COVID-19 situation as well as review the functioning of a few ministries.
Jun 30, 2021, 09:24 AM IST
After Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines likely to get emergency use approval in India
Johnson & Johnson expressed confidence in making its single-dose vaccine available soon in India.
Jun 29, 2021, 20:16 PM IST
AstraZeneca tests COVID booster shots against Beta-variant
The booster shot, named AZD2816, will be administered to individuals who have previously been fully vaccinated with two doses of AstraZeneca vaccine/Vaxzervia or an mRNA vaccine, at least three months after their last injection.
Jun 28, 2021, 16:50 PM IST
Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla assures help to Indians amid reports of Covishield not qualifying for EU ‘Green Pass’
"I realise that a lot of Indians who have taken COVISHIELD are facing issues with travel to the E.U., I assure everyone, I have taken this up at the highest levels and hope to resolve this matter soon, both with regulators and at a diplomatic level with countries," said Adar Poonawalla.
Jun 28, 2021, 12:03 PM IST
Centre should provide at least 45 lakh Covid vaccine doses in July to keep up current vaccination rate of 1.5 lakh jabs daily: Atishi
AAP MLA Atishi said that Delhi’s vaccination speed is increasing on an everyday basis, adding “On 26th June, 2,07,559 doses were administered out of which more than 1.5 lakh doses were administered to the people in the 18-44 age group."
Jun 28, 2021, 11:00 AM IST
Travel to Europe still a worry as India-made Covishield yet to get European Union 'Green Pass'
Even though Covishield has the WHO’s approval, the ‘Green Pass’ program only accommodates EMA-approved vaccines. The four COVID-19 vaccines approved by EMA are Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna, Vaxzervria (AstraZeneca-Oxford), Janssen (Johnson & Johnson).
Jun 28, 2021, 10:04 AM IST
AstraZeneca begins trials for modified booster vaccine against Beta variant of COVID-19
“Testing booster doses of existing vaccines and new variant vaccines is important to ensure we are best prepared to stay ahead of the pandemic coronavirus, should their use be needed," said chief investigator.
Jun 28, 2021, 07:20 AM IST
COVID-19 vaccine Zydus Cadila for children above 12 expected by August, says NTAGI chief
Zydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine for children above 12 years is expected to be available by August as its trials are likely to be completed by July-end, said Dr N K Arora, Chairman, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).
Jun 27, 2021, 18:02 PM IST
Sputnik V vaccine roll-out deferred in Delhi-NCR hospitals again
Fortis Healthcare, which had said that it would make Sputnik V available at its Gurgaon and Mohali hospitals, has not started administering the Russian vaccine to people so far.
Jun 27, 2021, 14:10 PM IST
Spike protein changes in COVID variants can make vax ineffective
Researchers from the Boston Children's Hospital, have found new properties in the spike protein of the Alpha, first identified in the UK and Beta, first identified in South Africa variants. The changes to the 'spike' protein explains faster spread of Alpha, and how the Beta variant evades immune responses, suggesting the need for a booster with an updated vaccine.
Jun 27, 2021, 12:32 PM IST
‘Just deliver vaccine to everyone, then you can tell your Mann Ki Baat': Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Narendra Modi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video with a graph titled 'truth about vaccination rate' on Twitter minutes before Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Jun 27, 2021, 12:13 PM IST
Covishield, Covaxin vaccines work against Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2: Centre
"Covishield and Covaxin work against the variants of SARS-CoV-2- Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta -- that is well established for these two vaccines," ICMR Director General said.
Jun 27, 2021, 10:57 AM IST
Zydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine to be available soon for 12-18 age group: Centre
Indian pharmaceutical company Zydus Cadila's COVID-19 vaccine to be available for those between 12-18 years of age soon, Centre tells Supreme Court.
Jun 27, 2021, 09:51 AM IST
Efforts on to vaccinate India's adult population against COVID-19 by December 31: Centre to Supreme Court
Centre's 375-page affidavit stated that the country would need 186 to 188 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines to inoculate 93-94 crore people aged 18 and above, out of which 51.6 crore doses will be made available by July 31.
Jun 27, 2021, 07:29 AM IST
COVID review meet: PM Modi hails vaccination drive, says 'important to maintain momentum'
PM Modi in a COVID-19 review meet, stressed the need to ensure that most Indians are vaccinated at the earliest.
Jun 26, 2021, 20:22 PM IST
Kolkata vaccine scam: Suvendu Adhikari writes to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, demands probe by central agencies
Claiming that the vaccine fraud cannot occur without the "complicity of top civic authorities”, Suvendu Adhikari asked the Union health minister for an investigation by the central agencies.
Jun 26, 2021, 11:39 AM IST
Serum Institute has begun production of Covovax anti-COVID-19 vaccine: Adar Poonawalla
The first batch of COVID-19 vaccine Covovax is being manufactured at the Pune-based Serum Institute of India's facility, Adar Poonawalla informed.
Jun 25, 2021, 19:23 PM IST
Delhi government hopeful of vaccinating the entire youth population if regular vaccine supply is ensured: Atishi
AAP senior leader and MLA Atishi said Delhi has 10, 24,000 vaccine doses available, adding "There are 20 days of Covaxin and 9 days of Covishield stock available."
Jun 25, 2021, 14:29 PM IST
