Covid-19 surge has settled but can't lower our guards: NITI Aayog's Dr VK Paul
"We can see that the surge has settled, but we must also know that there are cases at a significant number. Hopefully, it will be sustained but we cannot lower our guards," Dr VK Paul.
Feb 19, 2022, 08:16 AM IST
Centre issues new guidelines, SOPs for reopening schools, check details here
The Centre has issued revised guidelines for health and safety protocols for the reopening of schools.
Feb 04, 2022, 11:32 AM IST
Covid-19: Centre has issued advisory for reopening of schools; states to take final call, says Dr VK Paul
The guidelines have been prepared after consultation with states about the reopening of schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Feb 03, 2022, 23:29 PM IST
'India in talks with Johnson & Johnson for single-dose COVID-19 vaccine'
NITI Aayog member (Health) Dr VK Paul said, "We are in talks with Johnson & Johnson regarding their single-dose vaccine."
Jul 02, 2021, 21:29 PM IST
When should schools reopen in India after COVID-19 hiatus? Here’s what Centre says
“A lot of things need to be considered while deciding on the reopening schools. This is a question that keeps coming up,” said NITI Aayog (health) member Dr. VK Paul.
Jun 20, 2021, 12:15 PM IST
COVID vaccine can be taken by women during menstruation, clarifies Dr VK Paul of Niti Aayog member
Dr VK Paul said, "Questions are being asked whether the vaccine can be taken by women during menstruation. The answer is yes, the vaccine can be taken during periods. This is no reason to postpone vaccination."
Apr 26, 2021, 18:22 PM IST
Free COVID-19 vaccination for people above 50? Here’s what the government says
Dr VK Paul, member (health) NITI Aayog and Chairperson, National Task Force For Covid-19, said on Wednesday that no decision regarding free vaccination to people above 50 years of age - who fall in the third priority group of vaccination -- has been made by the Centre so far. He added that meetings with state heads would follow soon to explore the possibility of free vaccination of the subset.
Feb 10, 2021, 14:51 PM IST
