Research work is going on booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines, says AIIMS doctor
Dr Sanjeev Sinha said, "It is about five months since the start of vaccination in India. Everyone is looking towards the government, doctors, and scientists if they are safe or they need a booster dose to make themselves safe."
Jun 15, 2021, 07:46 AM IST
Japan Airlines begins on-site vaccinations for employees, prioritises those working on international routes
Japan`s flag-bearing carrier, JAL, said it plans to vaccinate 36,000 group employees, with the focus initially on those working on international routes, whereas ANA Holdings Inc said 46,500 of its staff are eligible to be vaccinated.
Jun 14, 2021, 16:13 PM IST
'No need for a second dose', Indian study explains
The study showed that the previously infected showed a greater antibody response to a single dose of vaccine compared with those who had no prior infection.
Jun 14, 2021, 15:34 PM IST
Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine likely to be available at Delhi’s Indraprastha Apollo Hospital from June 15
The Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V is likely to be available at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi from June 15, as per the reports.
Jun 14, 2021, 06:34 AM IST
Research now backs routinely offering pregnant women the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
University of Auckland's research suggests the risk of severe outcomes from infection is significantly higher for pregnant women compared to the general population.
Jun 13, 2021, 11:58 AM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces Unlock 3, schools, cinemas to remain closed
Heavy showers are expected in Mumbai in the next 48 hours, the IMD predicted.
Jun 13, 2021, 09:29 AM IST
Threat of third COVID-19 wave looms: AIIMS nurses union urges Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to provide vaccines for healthcare workers' family members
AIIMS Nurses Union wrote, "We request you to kindly take immediate measures to provide vaccines for the family members of HCWs (belongs to the age group of 18-45 years) at the earliest on a high priority basis."
Jun 13, 2021, 06:43 AM IST
Refusing to take COVID jab? Pakistan's Punjab warns of blocking SIM cards
Pakistan's Punjab is resorting to innovative measures to deal with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
Jun 12, 2021, 10:31 AM IST
Indian Army rescues 41 civilians, stranded in Jammu due to heavy rainfall, says PRO Defence
PM Narendra Modi will participate in three sessions of G7 outreach summit virtually on Saturday (June 12) and Sunday (June 13).
Jun 12, 2021, 09:22 AM IST
COVID-19: No need for immediate change in Covishield dosage interval, says Centre
Centre highlighted the need for due scientific process in arriving at such decisions.
Jun 12, 2021, 07:43 AM IST
Are you vaccinated? UCO Bank offering higher interest rates on FDs
Kolkata-based UCO Bank has informed its customers that it is giving 30 basis points (bps) higher rate of interest on the bank’s Fixed Deposits. It is only for those who have taken their COVID-19 vaccination. But there is a catch. The tenure for this UCO Bank FD is 999 days.
Jun 11, 2021, 19:22 PM IST
Centre wants to hide the position of COVID-19 vaccine stock from its people: Atishi
Aam Aadmi Party’s senior leader and MLA Atishi stated that Instead of getting maximum people vaccinated, the Centre wants to hide the position of vaccine stock.
Jun 11, 2021, 15:59 PM IST
G7 likely to donate 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to world, UK says announcement soon
The UK, which is hosting the G7 summit in southwest England, said it would donate at least 100 million surplus doses within the next year, including five million beginning in the coming weeks.
Jun 11, 2021, 10:11 AM IST
LIVE: Supreme Court suspends INI-CET 2021 exam
UP CM Yogi Adityanath met PM Modi at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Later, he will meet JP Nadda at his residence.
Jun 11, 2021, 09:25 AM IST
Indiscriminate, incomplete vaccination can trigger new mutant COVID-19 strains: Experts
A group of public health experts said that mass, indiscriminate and incomplete vaccination can trigger new COVID-19 mutant strains.
Jun 10, 2021, 23:09 PM IST
Centre cites 'serious concern' for low vaccine coverage of second dose among healthcare workers
The Centre advised the states and Union territories to prepare effective plans to expedite the second dose coverage among priority groups.
Jun 10, 2021, 21:57 PM IST
Iran stands in solidarity with India amid COVID-19, says envoy Dr Ali Chegeni, lauds New Delhi for vaccine supply
Iran's envoy lauded India for its outreach to the global community and providing COVID-19 vaccines to the world.
Jun 10, 2021, 14:02 PM IST
US President Joe Biden pledges to donate 500 million doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, urges others to join in
US drugmaker Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech confirmed they will provide 200 million doses in 2021 and 300 million doses in the first half of 2022, which the United States will then distribute to 92 lower-income countries and the African Union.
Jun 10, 2021, 13:02 PM IST
Trains running on all corridors, Railways on alert amid heavy rainfall forecast, says CRPO
Rescue operations were carried out after a building in Mumbai collapsed on Wednesday night.
Jun 10, 2021, 09:47 AM IST
DNA: DNA analysis of COVID-19 vaccine excuses
It is important to understand that getting vaccinated is necessary for everyone but people are making all kinds of excuses for not getting vaccinated. Watch this report to know more.
Jun 09, 2021, 23:50 PM IST
