Two-third COVID-19 deaths in 12-18 age group, need to protect adolescents: Task force head Dr NK Arora
Arora said that children between the age group of 12-18 years behave very much like adults and since they are mobile, they need to be protected. He added that nearly two-third of COVID-related deaths have been recorded in the age group of 12-18.
Dec 27, 2021, 06:56 AM IST
Omicron threat: 'Vaccines may become ineffective in emerging situations', says COVID task force chief VK Paul
According to V K Paul, drug development will not go out of fashion for the next viral epidemic/ pandemic that the world might face and that anti-microbial resistance challenge is also crying for drug solutions.
Dec 15, 2021, 08:03 AM IST
Govt will decide on COVID vaccination of children, adolescents on 'scientific rationale': V K Paul
"We have seen that even in other countries where vaccine coverage is good, the escalation in the pandemic can happen and has happened. Therefore, certainly we should not assume that this situation of the declining trend will continue, " VK Paul said.
Oct 17, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
War against COVID-19 not over, it can return with vengeance: AIIMS Task Force Chief
"We have to go far ahead of 100 crores and have to make everybody double vaccinated. So this is our aim and we are moving ahead, but we have to move faster and ensure that everybody gets the second dose as well," said Dr Navneet Wig.
Oct 03, 2021, 07:40 AM IST
Maharashtra: 'Schools in state may not open before Diwali,' says Ajit Pawar
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said the state Task Force is not in favour of reopening schools before Diwali.
Aug 20, 2021, 22:08 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray asks family doctors to join fight against COVID-19
CM Uddhav Thackeray appealed to family doctors in the state to join the COVID-19 care centres in their vicinity as consultants.
May 16, 2021, 15:39 PM IST
