Both COVID-19 vaccine doses mandatory for tourists visiting Goa
Goa Ports Minister Michael Lobo said, "We will reopen Goa for tourists with proper screening. Both doses of vaccines and a negative RT-PCR report will be made mandatory for tourists for the first three months after reopening of tourism in the state."
Jun 25, 2021, 11:09 AM IST
Telangana CM calls all-party meeting to prepare guidelines on Dalit Empowerment Scheme
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' will discuss students' concerns related to the evaluation of the CBSE board exams.
Jun 25, 2021, 09:15 AM IST
COVID-19 vaccine around 90% effective against Delta variant: Pfizer claims
Pfizer, the US-based pharmaceutical company, in a research found its coronavirus vaccine to be nearly 90% effective against the COVID-19 Delta variant.
Jun 24, 2021, 22:28 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccine allocation to states being done in transparent manner: Centre
The ministry said the distribution of vaccines is being done on the basis of population of the state, caseload or disease burden and state’s utilisation efficiency.
Jun 24, 2021, 17:19 PM IST
Single jab of Pfizer, AstraZeneca offers 60 per cent protection: Lancet study
The Lancet study said, "Single-dose vaccination with either the AstraZeneca or the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine reduces the risk of SARS-CoV-2 in older residents in long-term care facilities."
Jun 24, 2021, 14:06 PM IST
66,87,438 people have been vaccinated in Delhi so far, more than 16 lakh received both doses: Atishi
Atishi said, "In Delhi, 84,539 people were administered vaccine doses on June 22. Out of which about 55,000 doses were administered to the youth."
Jun 24, 2021, 14:05 PM IST
Kanpur Dehat's 2-year-old girl gets Covaxin jab, first in Uttar Pradesh
During the ongoing trial of Covaxin on young children in the city, the 2-year-old girl was given the first dose of the indigenous COVID vaccine.
Jun 24, 2021, 09:03 AM IST
Perks of vaccination: From burgers to airfare, discounts offered to inoculated Indians
Indian firms are offering discounts on items ranging from fast food to flights to lure people to get their COVID-19 shots as the economy re-opens after weeks of clampdown.
Jun 23, 2021, 18:34 PM IST
Measles vaccine may protect children from COVID-19 infection, is 87.5% effective: Study
As India prepares for a conceivable third wave of the COVID-19 it is alleged that children could likely be effected severely effected, a study using Measles Containing Vaccines (MCVs) has shown an effectiveness of 87.5% against the SARS-CoV-2 virus among children.
Jun 23, 2021, 17:16 PM IST
COVID vaccination done? IndiGo offers discount for such passengers
The discount would be given on base fare and only "limited inventory" is available under this offer, the airline's statement noted.
Jun 23, 2021, 14:27 PM IST
After highest vaccine doses record of over 88 lakh on June 21, India sees drop in vaccination figures
Slamming the central government for dip in the vaccination figures on Tuesday, Congress said that inoculation drive is not a "one-day fixture" and alleged that the single-day record spike was a "pre-planned image-booster".
Jun 23, 2021, 09:51 AM IST
Covaxin for children above 2 years to be available by September, says Delhi AIIMS chief Randeep Guleria
Delhi AIIMS chief Dr. Randeep Guleria said that Covaxin's data for children after completion of the Phase 2/3 trials will be available by September and the approval is expected the same month.
Jun 23, 2021, 06:49 AM IST
Centre’s vaccination campaign is name-sake, only for advertisements and announcements: Atishi
The AAP MLA, Atishi, said the Centre failed even when they decentralised and asked the states to procure vaccines but refused to deliver, and now too when they have centralised the campaign.
Jun 22, 2021, 15:44 PM IST
India vaccinates over 80 lakh in a day, BJP-ruled states account for most
Madhya Pradesh topped the numbers with a total of 1542632 doses administered. It was followed by Karnataka which vaccinated 1067734 people in a day.
Jun 22, 2021, 15:28 PM IST
Mix and match COVID-19 vaccination seems to be working well, says WHO Chief Scientist
WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan stated that the combination of COVID-19 vaccines seems to be working well against coronavirus variants across the globe.
Jun 21, 2021, 13:23 PM IST
Delhi has 2 days of Covaxin, 14 days of Covishield: AAP MLA Atishi urges youth to get COVID jab
"The youth of Delhi must come forward and book their vaccination slots through the CoWin application," AAP MLA Atishi said.
Jun 20, 2021, 14:10 PM IST
Russia continues working on new vaccines, medication for COVID-19, says President Vladimir Putin
"Our common goal is to focus all our efforts and all our resources on protecting citizens against the coronavirus and its effects. First, it is imperative to step up the vaccination rates. We have all we need to do this," Putin said.
Jun 20, 2021, 09:56 AM IST
Brazil nears grim half a million COVID-19-death mark, second worst-hit nation after US
Brazil`s death toll from COVID-19 is expected to pass 500,000 on Saturday as experts warn that the world`s second-deadliest outbreak may worsen due to delayed vaccinations and the government`s refusal to back social distancing measures.
Jun 19, 2021, 22:52 PM IST
Varun Dhawan receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, urges fans to take the jab
Varun donned a baby pink polo t-shirt and beige coloured trousers. In the first picture, he can be seen sitting as a medical officer vaccinates him, while the second picture features him posing at the vaccination centre.
Jun 19, 2021, 16:57 PM IST
Don’t unlock Mumbai unless 70% people get vaccinated, says Maharashtra COVID-19 task force member
Dr. Shashank Joshi, a COVID-19 task force member in the state, suggested not reopening the commercial capital of India till at least 70 per cent of the population receive the jab.
Jun 19, 2021, 10:42 AM IST
