Covishield vaccine

DNA: AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine may cause blood clotting

British company Astrazeneca, which manufactures Corona vaccine, has admitted that their vaccine can cause TTS i.e. Thrombosis Thrombocytopenia Syndrome in some cases.

May 01, 2024, 02:16 AM IST

Breaking News: Serum Institute seeks permission from DCGI for Booster Dose

Serum Institute sought permission from DCGI for Booster Dose. Serum Institute's vaccine is Covishield.

Dec 01, 2021, 20:42 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): When is the 'vaccine' of delusional politics?

India crossed the 100 crore Covid-19 vaccination mark today, nine months after the launch of the world's biggest immunization drive. JP Nadda has said that the opposition did not have confidence in the vaccination of 100 crore people.

Oct 21, 2021, 19:08 PM IST

Fully vaccinated Indians are 'unvaccinated' for UK; will have to stay quarantined for 10 days

According to the new travel rules in the UK, Indians vaccinated with both the Covishield Vaccine will not be considered vaccinated in the United Kingdom, and will have to be in a 10-day quarantine.

Sep 20, 2021, 20:36 PM IST

BMC releases list of private vaccination centres administering Covishield in Mumbai today

BMC had earlier suspended the vaccination drive at several civic and government-run centres due to the shortage of COVID-19 vaccine jabs. 

Jul 03, 2021, 06:40 AM IST

Centre rejects reports of dissent by experts on Covishield doses gap

The 22nd meeting of COVID-19 Working Group of NTAGI was held on May 10. There, a proposal for a change in dose interval for Covishield, used under the National Vaccination Policy, was considered. Based on the real-life evidences, particularly from the United Kingdom, the COVID-19 Working Group agreed to increase the interval between two doses of Covishield Vaccine to 12 to 16 weeks, the Health Ministry said in a statement.

Jun 16, 2021, 17:56 PM IST

Delta variant might cause infections despite Covishield, Covaxin shots: AIIMS study

According to separate studies by AIIMS and the National Centre for Disease Control, the 'delta' variant is capable of infecting people even after they have received both doses of the Covaxin or Covishield vaccines. The studies, however, have not been peer-reviewed as yet.

Jun 10, 2021, 10:36 AM IST

Existing online bookings for Covishield second dose will not be cancelled: Govt

The Centre has asked the states to undertake awareness activities to inform the beneficiaries about this change.

May 16, 2021, 20:56 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi-Joe Biden talk: The US vows to quickly deploy resources for manufacturing of Covishield

 President Joe Biden has expressed US support to India in a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which the two leaders discussed the pandemic situation in their countries. Biden asserted that his country was determined to quickly deploy resources like therapeutics, ventilators, and identifying sources of raw materials to be made available for the manufacture of Covishield vaccine, according to an official statement.

Apr 27, 2021, 10:47 AM IST

Delhiites should not be afraid to get Coronavirus vaccine- Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to Delhiites, not to fear from Coronavirus vaccine and come forward to get the vaccination.

Mar 18, 2021, 18:52 PM IST

Dead bodies found on 6th floor of Serum Institute of India, 5 died

A fire broke out in a building at the Serum Institute of India (SII) in Manjari area of ​​Pune. 5 employees lost their lives in this fire. Ten fire engines reached the spot and tried to extinguish the flames.

Jan 21, 2021, 19:16 PM IST

Pune: fire in new building of Serum Institute, the reason is not clear yet

A plant at the Serum Institute of India (SII) in Manjari area of ​​Pune has caught fire. Ten fire engines have reached the spot and efforts are being made to extinguish the flames.

Jan 21, 2021, 17:30 PM IST

Breaking News : Fire broke out at Serum Institute of India in Pune

A massive fire broke out at Serum Institute of India in Pune

Jan 21, 2021, 15:42 PM IST

This country will receive India's COVID-19 vaccine first; know details

Maldives has been the largest COVID-19 assistance recipient in India’s neighbourhood including medicine supply, food supply, medical team, training, and financial assistance of USD 250 million. Under the operation Sanjeevani, the Indian Air force airlifted 6.3 tonnes of essential medicines and consumables from various cities in India in April 2020. 

Jan 19, 2021, 18:00 PM IST