Soon, booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine for Indians travelling overseas
The Centre is likely to soon rollout precaution dose of Covid vaccine for people travelling overseas for education, jobs, participation in sports competitions and foreign seminars.
Mar 26, 2022, 16:58 PM IST
Covid-19: Amid fourth wave scare, expert body suggests reducing gap between Covishield doses
India's apex body on immunisation NTAGI has recommended administering the second dose of Covishield between eight and 16 weeks after the first dose.
Mar 21, 2022, 10:03 AM IST
Biological E seeks approval for Corbevax for 5-12 age group, know all about the Covid vaccine
The data for the approval has been submitted by the company to the Subject Expert Committee for beneficiaries between 5-12 years of age, the sources told ANI.
Mar 09, 2022, 12:29 PM IST
Covid-19 vaccine for 12-17 age group - Govt panel recommends EUA for Covovax
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had approved Covovax for restricted use in emergency situation in adults on December 28. It has not yet been included in the country's vaccination drive.
Mar 04, 2022, 21:38 PM IST
Indian Army supplies Covid-19 vaccines to forward troops in J&K using drones: Watch
The package of medical supplies is dropped by the drone as the line of sight issues don't allow it to land or come lower.
Feb 19, 2022, 23:51 PM IST
Covid-19 surge has settled but can't lower our guards: NITI Aayog's Dr VK Paul
"We can see that the surge has settled, but we must also know that there are cases at a significant number. Hopefully, it will be sustained but we cannot lower our guards," Dr VK Paul.
Feb 19, 2022, 08:16 AM IST
Six African countries to establish mRNA vaccine production: WHO
The global mRNA technology transfer hub was established in 2021 to support manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries to produce their own vaccines, ensuring that they have all the necessary operating procedures, read WHO statement.
Feb 18, 2022, 07:15 AM IST
65% of people with hybrid immunity neutralised Covid-19’s Omicron variant: Study by Kerala doctor
Dr Padmanabha Shenoy, a rheumatologist and medical director at CARE Hospital in Kochi said that hybrid immunity has better efficacy against the spread of Omicron than two doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
Feb 10, 2022, 18:48 PM IST
India gets 9th Covid-19 vaccine as DCGI gives nod to single-dose Sputnik Light
DCGI has granted emergency use permission to single-dose Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine in India.
Feb 06, 2022, 22:33 PM IST
Centre places purchase order for 5 crore Corbevax vaccine doses: Report
Each dose of the Corbevax Covid-19 vaccine is worth Rs 145. It can be used for children vaccination aged between 12-15 years.
Feb 05, 2022, 22:29 PM IST
'Misleading': Centre on reports claiming 50 lakh unused Covishield doses may go waste by February end
The Health Ministry said that the Centre had proactively advised all state governments to review the availability of vaccines, right from the start of the vaccination drive against COVID-19, to ensure that the wastage of doses is reduced to a minimum.
Feb 03, 2022, 16:51 PM IST
Anti-vaccine protest in Canada spurs outrage, PM Justin Trudeau called Ottawa protesters 'fringe minority'
In the aftermath of Canada's biggest pandemic protest to date, the demonstrators have found little sympathy in a country where more than 80% are vaccinated. Many people were outraged by some of the crude behaviour.
Feb 02, 2022, 10:30 AM IST
Truckers continue protests in Canada against PM Justin Trudeau's Covid-19 vaccine mandates - In pics
They have been protesting a recent rule that required truckers entering Canada to be fully immunised against the coronavirus.
Feb 01, 2022, 11:20 AM IST
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau 'not intimidated' by truckers' protest against Covid-19 vaccine mandates
The demonstration started as a protest against a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for cross-border drivers.
Feb 01, 2022, 07:36 AM IST
Thousands stage protest in Canada's Ottawa against PM Justin Trudeau's Covid-19 vaccine mandates
Trudeau and his family left their downtown Ottawa home due to security concerns.
Jan 30, 2022, 11:13 AM IST
BBV154, Bharat Biotech’s intranasal vaccine, gets DCGI’s approval for booster dose trials
The trials of Bharat Biotech's intranasal vaccine, BBV154, will take place at nine different sites across the country.
Jan 28, 2022, 15:55 PM IST
European Union health regulator approves use of Pfizer’s Covid-19 pill for high-risk groups
The EMA`s recommendation was sent to the European Commission for a rapid decision applicable in all EU member states.
Jan 28, 2022, 08:28 AM IST
DCGI grants regular market approval to Covishield, Covaxin, details here
These Covid-19 vaccines will not be available in medical stores.
Jan 27, 2022, 16:02 PM IST
Covishield, Covaxin likely to be capped at Rs 275 after regular market approval
The price is likely to be capped at Rs 275 per dose along with an additional service charge of Rs 150.
Jan 26, 2022, 16:13 PM IST
Good news for travellers! Two shots of Sputnik V accepted for international travel to Australia
"Today, the TGA determined that an additional COVID-19 vaccine, the two-dose course of the Gamaleya Institute vaccine (Sputnik V, Russian Federation) would be `recognized` for the purpose of establishing a traveller`s vaccination status," the TGA said in a statement.
Jan 17, 2022, 12:11 PM IST
