Immunity remains for 9 months after taking both doses of vaccine - ICMR
In the midst of rising corona cases in the country, the Director of ICMR has given a big statement saying that immunity lasts for 9 months after taking both doses of the vaccine.
Dec 30, 2021, 18:54 PM IST
Which COVID vaccine will be given as precautionary dose? Govt to take call soon
ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said the government will issue clear cut recommendations on this before January 10, when administering of the precautionary dose to healthcare and frontline workers and those above 60 years with comorbidities will begin.
Dec 30, 2021, 18:49 PM IST
Omicron detection in 2 hours! ICMR-designed test kits make it possible
The development has come at a time when the Omicron variant is making its presence felt in various states, with at least 33 cases being detected in the country so far.
Dec 11, 2021, 20:26 PM IST
No scientific evidence to back need for COVID-19 vaccine booster: ICMR
According to sources, the booster dose issue is likely to be discussed in the next meeting of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India (NTAGI).
Nov 22, 2021, 21:07 PM IST
Air pollution major determinant for negative health outcomes in India, check facts here
A report has stated that there is an urgent need to establish regulatory frameworks pertaining to controlling air pollution in India.
Nov 16, 2021, 12:19 PM IST
ICMR created history with Drone, the whole world was left watching
While one and we are close to the impossible 100 crore vaccination, on the other hand ICMR i.e. Indian Council of Medical Research carried the vaccine from Bishnupur in Manipur to Karang Health Center, Loktak Lake, by drone. Launching ICMR's initiative for 'Drone Based Vaccine Delivery System' in Northeast India, Health Minister said, 'Transporting vaccines from Bishnupur District Hospital to Karang Health Centre, Loktak Lake, Manipur, covering a distance of 31 km in 15 minute.
Oct 04, 2021, 18:40 PM IST
Centre launches i-Drone, ICMR’s drone-based vaccine delivery model
i-Drone, which stands for ICMR’s Drone Response and Outreach in North East, aims to facilitate vaccine delivery to tough and hard-to-reach terrains of India.
Oct 04, 2021, 16:47 PM IST
Ahead of festivities, ICMR urges for low-key celebrations, travel only when necessary
ICMR Director-General Balram Bhargava made a fervent appeal to people to avoid non-essential travel and to observe a low-key festivities.
Sep 30, 2021, 17:57 PM IST
ICMR calls for phased reopening of schools starting with primary sections, here's how
In an opinion piece published in The Indian Journal of Medical Research, the experts cited a UNESCO report, which stated that school closures in India for more than 500 days have affected over 320 million children.
Sep 28, 2021, 13:30 PM IST
ICMR drops use of Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine drugs for COVID-19 treatment
In a new set of guidelines, the ICMR has decided to drop the use of certain dugs while advising use of other drugs in moderate and severe cases of coronavirus infection.
Sep 24, 2021, 16:34 PM IST
Booster shot not ‘central theme’, two vaccine doses remain priority: Centre on COVID-19 situation
Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava said that vaccine acceptance, COVID-appropriate behavior, responsible travel and celebration of festivals are some of the things that need to be taken care of.
Sep 16, 2021, 17:19 PM IST
Low key celebration of festivals should be encouraged to avoid spread, says ICMR amid COVID-19 third wave fear
"Low key celebrations of festivals should be encouraged to avoid the spread. Responsible travel rather than revenge travel should be practised," said ICMR Director-General.
Sep 10, 2021, 10:55 AM IST
Killer dengue strain's mystery solved! D2 strain caused maximum deaths in UP
"Deaths in Mathura, Agra and Firozabad are due to dengue fever caused by D2 strain, which can cause haemorrhaging that could be fatal," ICMR DG Dr Balram Bhargava said.
Sep 09, 2021, 22:28 PM IST
Delta variant of COVID-19 infects both vaccinated, unvaccinated individuals: ICMR study
An ICMR study conducted in Chennai has found that the Delta variant has the potential to infect both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, but it reduces mortality among the former group.
Aug 19, 2021, 10:58 AM IST
COVID-19: Study on mixing and matching Covaxin, Covishield shows better result, says ICMR
“Immunisation with combination of an adenovirus vector platform-based vaccine followed by inactivated whole virus vaccine was not only safe but also elicited better immunogenicity,” said the study.
Aug 08, 2021, 11:31 AM IST
Covaxin will control 3rd COVID-19 wave, ICMR study reveals major facts
Covaxin is developed indigenously by Bharat Biotech which has shown an overall vaccine efficacy of 77.8% based on the results from the Phase 3 trials.
Aug 02, 2021, 15:30 PM IST
ICMR serosurvey says two-third of population surveyed in 11 states have coronavirus antibodies
Madhya Pradesh leads the chart with 79 per cent seroprevalence while Kerala is at the bottom with 44.4 per cent. Seroprevalence in Assam is 50.3 per cent and Maharashtra 58 per cent.
Jul 28, 2021, 20:06 PM IST
Opinion of ICMR regarding opening of schools amid COVID-19
ICMR has advised the opening of primary schools first when there will be a reduction in coronavirus infection. Citing the fourth serosurvey, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said that COVID-19 affects children less as compared to adults.
Jul 21, 2021, 19:56 PM IST
COVID-19: Third-wave inevitable and imminent, likely to hit India by August-end, says ICMR
The ICMR, in a study called, 'Plausibility of the third wave of Covid-19 in India: A mathematical modelling-based analysis,' has elaborated reasons that could possibly lead to the third wave in the country.
Jul 21, 2021, 09:16 AM IST
Wise to re-open primary schools first before secondary schools, says ICMR Chief
During a media briefing on the COVID-19 situation, Balram Bhargava said that children can handle viral infections much better than adults.
Jul 21, 2021, 07:44 AM IST
