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Schools to reopen from February 1 in these states, check full list

The decision to open schools has been taken in view of the number of coronavirus cases steadily dropping in the country. It is to be noted that several states resumed physical classes on a voluntary basis for class 10th and 12th in the month of January. Take a look at the compiled list of states that are all set to resume physical classes from next week.

Jan 30, 2021, 11:55 AM IST

Begin COVID-19 vaccination of frontline workers from first week of February, Centre tells states

In the letter, Health Ministry Additional Secretary Manohar Agnani said the database of frontline workers is being updated by states and UTs in collaboration with the respective line ministries. As on date, the database of more than 61 lakh frontline workers has been uploaded on Co-WIN portal.

Jan 30, 2021, 11:13 AM IST

New advisory for COVID patients, WHO warns against high-dose anticoagulants

WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris told a United Nations briefing in Geneva that the body suggests the use, of low-dose anticoagulants to prevent blood clots forming in blood vessels adding that higher doses may lead to other health complications.

Jan 30, 2021, 09:02 AM IST

Schools for class 9, 11 to reopen in Delhi from this date, check out

Earlier, the Delhi government allowed all schools in the national capital to reopen for Classes 10 and 12 from January 18 in view of board exams. Giving further information, Manish Sisodia said that records of children coming to school will be maintained and the same should not be used for attendance purposes as sending a child to school is completely optional for parents.

Jan 30, 2021, 07:39 AM IST

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres lauds India's COVID vaccine efforts, makes this remark

India has gifted over 55 lakh doses of coronavirus vaccine to neighbouring countries. External Affairs Ministry (EAM) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava recently announced that India plans to gift COVID vaccines to Oman, CARICOM countries, Nicaragua, Pacific Island states.

Jan 29, 2021, 11:15 AM IST

Indian Navy's Poseidon 8I aircraft transports COVID-19 vaccine to Mauritius and Seychelles

A Poseidon 8I aircraft of the Indian Navy transported 100,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines to Mauritius and 50,000 doses to Seychelles as part of India's grants assistance, officials said on Saturday (January 23). Both the countries were delivered the consignments on Friday (January 22).

Jan 23, 2021, 21:29 PM IST

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro thanks PM Narendra Modi for COVID vaccine doses, shares Lord Hanuman image

India had previously cleared commercial exports of Covishield vaccines, and the first consignments were shipped to Brazil and Morocco on Friday. According to reports, two million doses of Covishield vaccines to Brazil. Brazil`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy in New Delhi, had made arrangements with India and SII for the transportation of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Jan 23, 2021, 08:48 AM IST

Schools for class 5-8 in these cities to reopen from next week, check details

As per standard operating procedures, schools have to ensure that adequate markings for physical distance in the staff room and classrooms are there. They will also be required to ensure that SOPs are followed by all staff members and students to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease.

Jan 23, 2021, 06:44 AM IST

Neighbourhood first: India to gift Bangladesh 2 million doses of Covishield

COVISHIELD is an Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and the gifted consignment will arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Dhaka

Jan 19, 2021, 07:10 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee announces free COVID vaccine for West Bengal

The announcement from the Chief Minister comes ahead of the state assembly election, which is scheduled to be held in coming months.

Jan 10, 2021, 12:19 PM IST

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WHO welcomes India's Coronavirus vaccine

World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed India's Coronavirus vaccine and said that India's role in Southeast Asia will increase.

Jan 03, 2021, 14:28 PM IST

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PM Modi's tweet on Corona vaccines approval, said proud opportunity for India

PM Modi congratulated the countrymen on the approval of the use of corona vaccine and also thanked all the scientists through a tweet.

Jan 03, 2021, 12:40 PM IST

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'Double good news' on Corona vaccine, DCGI approved Covishield & Covaxin

DCGI has made a big announcement on the Corona vaccine. DCGI has given final approval for the emergency use of the Serum Institute's vaccine Covishield and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin.

Jan 03, 2021, 12:30 PM IST