Covid-19 impact: Haryana bars entry into schools for unvaccinated kids aged 15-18
Unvaccinated children between the age group of 15 to 18 years will not be allowed to enter schools in Haryana.
Jan 15, 2022, 17:11 PM IST
'Safety is no JOKE-ovic': Delhi Police takes a jibe at Novak Djokovic for not taking the jab
The Serbian's medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccine requirements to play the Australian Open has prompted enormous anger.
Jan 15, 2022, 07:37 AM IST
No Covid vaccine shortage in Maharashtra, Centre refutes media reports
The Centre said media reports are "not factually correct and do not reflect the correct picture of the available stock of balance and unutilised Covid vaccine doses with Maharashtra".
Jan 14, 2022, 16:36 PM IST
WHO recommends two new drugs for COVID-19 treatments amid Omicron surge
"Today`s recommendations are based on new evidence from seven trials involving over 4,000 patients with non-severe, severe, and critical covid-19 infection," the group said in the British Medical Journal.
Jan 14, 2022, 12:59 PM IST
Australia cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa, participation in Australian Open in doubt
Australian immigration minister Alex Hawkes has cancelled world No. 1 Novak Djokovic's visa putting his participation in Australian Open Grand Slam in doubt.
Jan 14, 2022, 12:36 PM IST
Novak Djokovic hits the court ahead of Australian Open but deportation threat still looms
Novak Djokovic was back in training hours after winning that court challenge, thanking the judge who released him from immigration detention.
Jan 11, 2022, 07:50 AM IST
India begins administering COVID vaccine 'precaution dose' to senior citizens, healthcare and frontline workers
Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Telangana, among other states started administering precaution dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from today.
Jan 10, 2022, 10:48 AM IST
Novak Djokovic’s court hearing in bid to stay in Australia after visa furore begins
Novak Djokovic, the world number one, is hoping to win a record 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open, which starts in Melbourne on January 17.
Jan 10, 2022, 07:23 AM IST
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, India to begin administering 'precaution dose' from today
An estimated 1.05 crore healthcare and 1.9 crore frontline workers, and 2.75 crore comorbid people in the 60 plus age group would be administered the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Jan 10, 2022, 06:24 AM IST
Paracetamol not recommended for teenagers post Covaxin jab: Bharat Biotech
"We have received feedback that certain immunisation centres are recommending taking 3 paracetamol 500 mg tablets along with Covaxin for children. No paracetamol or painkillers are recommended after being vaccinated with Covaxin," the Hyderabad-based company said.
Is mixing and matching Covishield, Covaxin safe? Study provides BIG update
A total of 330 volunteers, who were not vaccinated and had no history of the COVID-19 infection, were selected and screened for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies for the study.
Jan 04, 2022, 07:14 AM IST
Omicron Update: Expert's opinion, patients cured without antibiotics
Expert Professor Ram Shankar has advised people who are nervous about Omicron not to go out without a mask.
Jan 03, 2022, 17:28 PM IST
Omicron Update: Expert's opinion, no need to panic with Omicron.
Physician, Bombay Hospital, Dr. Gautam Bhansali, in his expert opinion, told that everyone should avoid eating and drinking cold food during this season, it can lead to sore throat, and they can come into panic state.
Jan 03, 2022, 17:26 PM IST
Omicron Update: Pregnant Women Must Get Vaccine
Dr. N K Arora, a senior member of the National COVID Task Force, said that there is no need to panic with Omicron. India has an advantage of 90% vaccination in adults, but pregnant women must get the vaccine.
Jan 03, 2022, 16:32 PM IST
Omicron Update: Expert's opinion, do not take any medicine by becoming a doctor yourself
Dr. Sanjeev Choubey, Md of St. Michael's Hospital Shanghai told that Omicron's virus does not go down the throat and neither is this virus more dangerous
Jan 03, 2022, 16:30 PM IST
Omicron threat: England reports 162,572 new COVID-19 cases in yet another record
The daily update also showed 154 new deaths from the virus in England within 28 days of a positive test.
Jan 02, 2022, 07:10 AM IST
COVID-19: UAE announces travel ban on unvaccinated citizens amid Omicron scare
In view of the Omicron scare, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a travel ban on unvaccinated citizens from January 10 with a requirement to obtain the booster dose for the fully vaccinated.
Jan 02, 2022, 06:38 AM IST
Which COVID vaccine will be given as precautionary dose? Govt to take call soon
ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said the government will issue clear cut recommendations on this before January 10, when administering of the precautionary dose to healthcare and frontline workers and those above 60 years with comorbidities will begin.
Dec 30, 2021, 18:49 PM IST
Covovax authorisation is a vital step in India, says Novavax CEO
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Covovax to prevent COVID-19 for adults 18 years old and above.
Dec 29, 2021, 07:21 AM IST
As India approves Corbevax, here’s all you need to know about the new COVID-19 vaccine
According to Biological E. Limited, the CORBEVAX COVID-19 vaccine will be effective both in scale and affordability, providing sustainable access to low-and middle-income countries.
Dec 28, 2021, 16:54 PM IST
