When to take second Covishield vaccine dose? Here’s what AstraZeneca says
“An immunization policy that aims to vaccinate the largest number of people in the quickest possible time with at least one dose makes sense in the present circumstances in India,” AstraZeneca chief investigator said.
Jun 19, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Rains lash Uttar Pradesh as monsoon advances, Delhi yet to receive showers
Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Uttar Pradesh as the monsoon hit the state. Delhi will have to wait longer for monsoonal showers.
Jun 19, 2021, 09:46 AM IST
Mumbai vaccine scam: 4 arrested for organizing fake COVID-19 vaccination camp at housing society
Mumbai Police have arrested four persons, who were involved in organizing the COVID-19 vaccination camp at the plush housing society.
Jun 19, 2021, 07:24 AM IST
COVID-19 vaccination reduces hospitalisation by nearly 80%: Centre
Studies among healthcare workers have shown that following vaccination the chances of hospitalisation reduce by around 80 per cent, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said.
Jun 18, 2021, 20:41 PM IST
Southwest monsoon advances into Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Customized Crash Course programme for COVID-19 frontline workers on Friday (June 18) via video conferencing.
Jun 18, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
SII to launch second COVID-19 vaccine Covavax by September: Report
SII plans to introduce Covavax, its second COVID-19 vaccine, in India by September.
Jun 18, 2021, 06:49 AM IST
Children unlikely to get hit by COVID-19 third wave: WHO-AIIMS Study reveals
The sero-positivity rate among children is high and comparable to the adult population which means the coronavirus is unlikely to affect children more than the adult population.
Jun 17, 2021, 21:43 PM IST
Serum Institute India set for Novavax COVID vaccine trials on children from July: Report
The Pune-based vaccine makers hope to start the clinical trials of Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine 'Covovax' on children in July making it the fourth anti-COVID-19 vaccine in trial phase in the country.
Jun 17, 2021, 17:56 PM IST
COVID-19: Nepal to buy 4 million doses of Chinese vaccine, non-disclosure deal raises concerns
"The Cabinet has authorised the vaccine procurement unit of the Ministry of Health to buy four million doses of the vaccine from China," Minister for Industry, Supplies and Commerce Rajkishwor Yadhav told the Post.
Jun 17, 2021, 17:10 PM IST
Health Ministry clarifies myths surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, details here
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday (June 17, 2021) clarified many facts and myths regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.
Jun 17, 2021, 12:12 PM IST
LIVE: CBSE submits marks criteria for Class 12 board exams in Supreme Court
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will submit the marks criteria of Class 12 board exams in the Supreme Court on Thursday (June 17).
Jun 17, 2021, 08:59 AM IST
Vaccination ‘fraud’ in Mumbai: BMC orders probe, seeks report within 48 hours
BMC additional commissioner Suresh Kakani has directed Vishwas Shankarwar, deputy municipal commissioner, to conduct a detailed probe and submit a report within the next 48 hours, an official statement said.
Jun 17, 2021, 07:31 AM IST
Sputnik V commercial launch in final stages, vaccine to be available in 9 more cities: Dr Reddy’s
Dr Reddy’s Laboraties on Wednesday announced that Sputnik V vaccine, which was initially launched only in Hyderabad, will now be available in nine other cities.
Jun 17, 2021, 06:29 AM IST
DRDO's drug 2-DG found effective against all COVID-19 variants: Study
The Defence Research and Development Organisation anti-COVID-19 drug 2-DG is effective against all variants of COVID-19.
Jun 16, 2021, 23:28 PM IST
DNA: Congress leaders spread another "fake news" about Covaxin
Congress leader Gaurav Pandhi on Tuesday made a sensational claim about a component of Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research. Sharing an RTI document on his Twitter account, the Congress leader claimed that Covaxin contains newborn calf serum. After which the Center clarified on this.
Jun 16, 2021, 22:40 PM IST
Pregnant, lactating women should get COVID-19 vaccination: ICMR study emphasises
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in a new study published on Wednesday underlined the importance of vaccination for pregnant and lactating women against COVID-19.
Jun 16, 2021, 20:26 PM IST
Will take vaccine last: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav appeals to CM Yogi for all of UP to be vaccinated by Diwali
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav claimed that he will take the COVID-19 vaccine only after all the people in the state are vaccinated, he made an appeal to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to vaccinate all citizens by Diwali.
Jun 16, 2021, 16:23 PM IST
No newborn calf serum in Covaxin, Centre busts myth
Covaxin does not contain newborn calf serum at all and the calf serum is not an ingredient of the final vaccine product, the Union Health Ministry said.
Jun 16, 2021, 14:20 PM IST
No vaccine for 18-44 age group in Delhi, all vaccination centres to shut by Wednesday: Atishi
She appealed to the Centre to urgently provide more vaccine doses so that the Delhi government could keep the vaccination drive for 18+ going.
Jun 15, 2021, 20:46 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccines 'highly effective' against hospitalisation from Delta variant, claims study
The study included 14,019 cases of the Delta variant – 166 of whom were hospitalised.
Jun 15, 2021, 11:25 AM IST
