COVID-19 vaccine

India resumes COVID-19 vaccine export to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Iran

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi said recently at the UN General Assembly that India will resume supply of coronavirus vaccines. We have decided to start with the neighbourhood," Bagchi said.

Oct 14, 2021, 19:17 PM IST

COVID-19: Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur fully vaccinates its entire target population

As per the administration, Kinnaur is the first district in the country to vaccinate its 100% eligible population.

Oct 14, 2021, 10:54 AM IST

India registers 18,987 new COVID-19 cases, dip of 1067 cases in last 24 hours

The active cases have declined to 2,06,586 comprising 0.61 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.07 per cent.

Oct 14, 2021, 10:14 AM IST

Tamil Nadu will become first state to administer COVID vaccine to kids after approval, says Health Minister

Once Tamil Nadu gets the nod, the state would be the first to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, health minister Subramaniam said.

Oct 14, 2021, 07:43 AM IST

One-shot Sputnik Light vaccine shows 70% efficacy against Delta variant of COVID-19: RDIF

"The vaccine is more than 75 percent effective among subjects under the age of 60. Sputnik Light also provides much higher efficacy against severe disease and hospitalisations," RDIF said in a statement.

Oct 13, 2021, 20:04 PM IST

‘You must have taken free vaccine?’: Union minister Rameshwar Teli's reason for high fuel prices

The Union minister of state for petroleum and natural gas, also drew a comparison between the rising rates of fuel with that packaged mineral water, saying water is more expensive.

Oct 13, 2021, 07:11 AM IST

COVID-19: Covaxin recommended for 2 to 18-year-olds in India

The development comes amid India closing in on 100 crore vaccination coverage.

Oct 12, 2021, 13:31 PM IST

India logs 14,313 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in over 7 months

The active cases declined to 2,14,900, lowest since March 2020, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.04 per cent.

Oct 12, 2021, 10:53 AM IST

‘Covaxin trials on children show similar results as on adults’

Dr Rai noted that globally it is observed that in children, SARS-CoV-2 isn`t fatal.

Oct 11, 2021, 20:33 PM IST

Centre allows export of ‘Made in India’ Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccine to Russia

Indian drug firm Hetero Biopharma Limited has been allowed to export 40 lakh doses of Sputnik Light to Russia.

Oct 10, 2021, 14:39 PM IST

Delhi govt employees who are unvaccinated will not be allowed in office, read DDMA order here

All employees working under Government of NCT of Delhi should get vaccinated by October 15, as per the latest order.

Oct 08, 2021, 17:10 PM IST

Brazil in talks with Pfizer to buy 150 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

As per a document sent by the Health Ministry to a Senate inquiry, Brazil is in talks with Pfizer buy up to 150 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oct 08, 2021, 07:04 AM IST

Be alert for the next three months: Union Health Ministry appeals as festival season kicks in

The Union Health Ministry insisted that the festivities be attended virtually and COVID-appropriate behaviour is followed while meeting loved ones.

Oct 07, 2021, 17:55 PM IST

Bharat Biotech submits data on COVID-19 trial data of Covaxin in children

Bharat Biotech submitted data of the Phase 2/3 trials of COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin for use in children under 18 years of ageto the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.

Oct 06, 2021, 22:16 PM IST

Centre launches i-Drone, ICMR’s drone-based vaccine delivery model

i-Drone, which stands for ICMR’s Drone Response and Outreach in North East, aims to facilitate vaccine delivery to tough and hard-to-reach terrains of India.

Oct 04, 2021, 16:47 PM IST

India’s 70% adult population administered first dose of COVID-19 vaccine: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Around 25 percent of the adult population has been fully vaccinated in India.

Oct 04, 2021, 16:32 PM IST

Who will be prioritised once COVID-19 vaccination drive for children commences?

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved Zydus Cadila's DNA vaccine for emergency use in adults and children aged 12 years and above. The vaccine is currently waiting to be introduced in the national vaccination programme.

Oct 04, 2021, 08:53 AM IST