Benefits of COVID-19 vaccines far outweigh rare risk of Bell's Palsy: Lancet study
A small number of cases of Bell's palsy have been reported in clinical trials of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, but so far, analyses of the association have come to conflicting conclusions.
Aug 17, 2021, 13:47 PM IST
America says waiting for India's nod to ship COVID-19 vaccines
The Biden Administration has announced to share 80 million doses from its domestic stockpile with countries around the world, including India. In recent weeks, the US vaccines have landed in countries across the world, including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
Jul 14, 2021, 08:27 AM IST
5% GST on COVID vaccines to stay, no tax on black fungus drugs
The GST Council has now approved the recommendations of GoM on GST rates on COVID relief material. It further agreed to stick to a 5% GST rate on the COVID-19 vaccine. There will be no change in the GST rate for vaccines, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Jun 12, 2021, 15:39 PM IST
Next-gen COVID shots: Cheaper, effective against more viruses
Scientists created safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19 at an unprecedented speed. But, according to industry leaders, the next generation of COVID shots will be low in cost, easier to deliver and preserve and effective against more viruses, media reports said on Tuesday.
Jun 02, 2021, 11:16 AM IST
Yogi Government halves earnest money deposit amount for global tender of vaccines, relaxes other norms
The decision has been taken to increase the pace of vaccination in UP. It will allow several global vaccine companies, including Pfizer and Moderna among others, to participate and provide vaccines for UP, increasing the availability of vaccines in the state.
May 18, 2021, 12:12 PM IST
All about the COVID-19 vaccines available in India, pricing and other details
May 11, 2021, 12:51 PM IST
Delhi preparing for third COVID-19 wave, needs more vaccines: Arvind Kejriwal
Speaking to reporters in Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal said that the national capital is preparing for 30,000 Covid-19 cases in the next wave
May 10, 2021, 17:51 PM IST
FinMin: Rs 35,000 crore budgeted demand for grant used by Centre to pay for vaccination
The Finance Ministry said that the use of this Demand for Grants has several administrative advantages. Firstly, because expenditure on vaccines is one-off expenditure outside the normal Centrally Sponsored Schemes of the Health Ministry, separate funding ensures easy monitoring and management of these funds.
May 10, 2021, 17:00 PM IST
UP government to float global tender for COVID-19 vaccines to inoculate 9 crore people
Stating that vaccination was a potent tool against the pandemic virus, additional chief secretary, health and family welfare, Amit Mohan Prasad said that 1,23,50,426 doses of the vaccine have been given to people in the state.
Apr 30, 2021, 10:42 AM IST
Delhi High Court expresses displeasure over 'huge wastage' of vaccines, asks Centre to act against hoarders of drugs
The Delhi High Court expressed hope that the Central government was allocating or diverting resources and medicines, like Remdesivir, based on the needs and situation of each state, otherwise "people will have blood on their hands".
Apr 20, 2021, 18:35 PM IST
After nod to Sputnik V, India seeks Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccines?
The move is significant as it may make available several vaccines, including those made by Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, in India with certain conditions.
Apr 13, 2021, 22:28 PM IST
Kumbh Mela 2021: Visitors need to have Coronavirus negative report
With preparations are underway for Kumbh Mela 2021 to be held from 1st to 30th April in the holy city of Haridwar, the administration has decided that personnel posted on duty would be administered with COVID vaccine. It also stated that visitors need to have a COVID-19 negative report, issued not later than 72 hours.
Feb 19, 2021, 07:52 AM IST
Facebook says it will take down false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social media company said in a blog post it was increasing the types of false claims about the coronavirus, its vaccine and other vaccines that it will remove, including that COVID-19 is a man-made virus, and that vaccines are dangerous. Such claims are already prohibited in ads on the platform.
Feb 10, 2021, 07:25 AM IST
We vaccinated over 2.3 mn in 12 days; many thought India would be worst-hit COVID-19 nation: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that in the next few months, India will achieve the target of vaccinating 300 million elderly people and people with comorbidities. The PM highlighted that many people around the world thought India would be worst-affected country by COVID-19 and face tsunami of coronavirus infections.
Jan 28, 2021, 18:05 PM IST
Centre issues COVID-19 guidelines; know what will change from February 1
The main focus of the COVID-19 guidelines is to consolidate the substantial gains that have been achieved against the spread of coronavirus. It is visible in the steady decline in the number of active and new cases across India over the last four months.
Jan 27, 2021, 19:16 PM IST
India says this on supply of COVID-19 vaccines to Pakistan; check details
India is one of the world's biggest drugmakers, and an increasing number of countries have already approached it for procuring the coronavirus vaccines. India has already rolled out a massive coronavirus vaccination drive under which two vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin, are being administered to frontline health workers across the country.
Jan 22, 2021, 20:19 PM IST
India allows commercial export of COVID-19 vaccines from Friday; first stop here
The commercial export of COVID-19 vaccines being manufactured in India will start from Friday. The commercial supply of vaccines to South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Myanmar is expected to commence shortly. Both Myanmar and Bangladesh have contracted 30 million doses of vaccines from India.
Jan 21, 2021, 23:54 PM IST
Nepal requests early provision of COVID-19 vaccines, India assures priority
India said that Nepal has requested for early provision of coronavirus vaccines to Kathmandu.
Jan 17, 2021, 18:29 PM IST
With two Made-in-India vaccines, COVID-19 vaccination drive successfully conducted on Day 1, nearly 2 lakh get shots
In a major leap in India’s public health history, PM Narendra Modi launched the COVID-19 vaccine drive.
Jan 17, 2021, 00:11 AM IST
COVID-19 vaccines 'Covishield' and 'Covaxin' ready for supply; dry run in 33 states and UTs on January 8: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said that the COVID-19 vaccines 'Covishield' and 'Covaxin' are on the verge of being available in the country.
Jan 07, 2021, 13:42 PM IST
