Covid 19 third wave? Europe sees sharp increase in infection cases and deaths
The World Health Organisation said that cases in its 53-country European region recorded an 18% increase in COVID-19 cases over the last week.
Oct 27, 2021, 22:39 PM ISTDNA: Analysis of children's vaccine against coronavirus
In a major boost to India's fight against COVID-19, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) has given a recommendation to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for the use of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for 2 to 18-year-olds.
Oct 13, 2021, 00:14 AM ISTBIG BREAKING: DCGI approves COVID vaccine for kids in 2-18 age group
Corona vaccine has been approved for children amid fears of third wave of corona. The Drugs Controller General of India has approved the corona vaccine of Covaxin in the country for 2 to 18 years.
Oct 12, 2021, 15:38 PM ISTRussia stole blueprint for Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to make Sputnik V, allege sources
Previously, MI5 operatives have stated that multiple cyber strikes on Oxford University were attempted by Russian hackers on March 2020. This was a month after British scientists revealed they had begun researching a vaccine.
Oct 11, 2021, 19:30 PM ISTWHO 'deeply concerned' as approved COVID vaccines aren't being recognised by all nations
The organisation has called on "all countries to ensure the recognition of vaccines proven to be efficacious and safe and certainly that meet WHO Emergency Use Listing criteria".
Oct 07, 2021, 21:40 PM ISTWHO to take decision on Covaxin next week
"WHO and an independent group of experts are scheduled to meet next week to carry out the risk/benefit assessment and come to a final decision whether to grant Emergency Use Listing to Covaxin," tweeted the world health body
Oct 05, 2021, 21:45 PM ISTThose who are not vaccinated for Covid 19 can be re-infected by SARS-CoV-2
Re-infections can and have happened, even shortly after recovery.
Oct 04, 2021, 19:36 PM ISTColombia's Vice Prez Marta Lucía Ramírez calls for joint vaccine production with India, sees opportunities in Indo Pacific
Colombian Vice President called for collaboration on vaccines saying, "We would like to produce vaccines together with India in order to export to different countries" and backed more partnership in aerospace and biotech.
Oct 03, 2021, 08:04 AM ISTDoctor, nurse suspended for giving anti-rabies shot instead of COVID vaccine to man in Maharashtra
A doctor and a nurse have been suspended after a man was administered an anti-rabies medicine instead of COVID-19 vaccine at a medical centre in Maharashtra's Thane district, said reports on Wednesday.
Sep 29, 2021, 10:00 AM ISTTwo people running illegal door-to-door Covid vaccine campaign in Greater Noida arrested
According to the police, 19 vials of the vaccines, including Covaxin and Covishield, were seized.
Sep 27, 2021, 22:54 PM ISTVaccine certification for travel must meet ‘minimum criteria’, working closely with India: UK
The UK government has assured that it is working with India on “a phased approach” to its international travel norms. The development came after the UK government said that Covishield, the Serum Institute of India manufactured Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, has qualified as an approved vaccine.
Sep 23, 2021, 14:16 PM ISTWHO chief hails India's move to resume COVID-19 vaccine exports, calls it 'important development'
India on Monday said that it will resume export of surplus COVID-19 vaccines in the fourth quarter of 2021 under the ''Vaccine Maitri'' programme and to meet its commitment to the COVAX global pool.
Sep 22, 2021, 10:31 AM ISTJustin Trudeau's Liberal Party wins Canada elections, but misses majority
While the opposition was relentless in accusing Trudeau of calling an unnecessary early vote "two years before the deadline" for his own personal ambition, former US President Barack Obama and ex-Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton tweeted support for Trudeau
Sep 21, 2021, 10:19 AM ISTRacism: Controversy over new vaccine rules on UK travel
Protests have started in the UK over the new VISA rules. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has expressed displeasure over this whole matter by tweeting. Jairam Ramesh has called it racist. Britain has refused to recognize those taking both doses of the vaccine in many countries including India.
Sep 20, 2021, 14:02 PM IST100% first dose Covid 19 vaccination done for adults in Himachal Pradesh
The state health minister also said that the state would organize a special virtual event where PM Modi would interact with beneficiaries and health care workers of the state government.
Aug 30, 2021, 08:41 AM ISTBreaking News: Bharat Biotech rolls out first commercial batch of Covaxin from new plant
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya released the first commercial batch of Covaxin from Bharat Biotech's new plant in Ankleshwar, Gujarat.
Aug 29, 2021, 15:52 PM ISTVideo: Now book COVID vaccine slot using WhatsApp, find nearest vaccination center
Amidst the ongoing fight against the deadly Coronavirus, there is good news for millions of Indians waiting to be vaccinated. They can now book slots for COVID-19 vaccination using WhatsApp. Know how to book slots in the video.
Aug 24, 2021, 14:58 PM ISTTaiwan's president gets jabbed with first domestic COVID-19 vaccine to stamp personal approval
Taiwan's health ministry last month approved the emergency use of Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp`s COVID-19 vaccine, part of a broader plan for inoculation self-sufficiency as delays in vaccine deliveries from global drug companies have affected Taiwan and many other countries.
Aug 23, 2021, 16:46 PM ISTCOVID: India’s recovery rate increases to 97.54%
India reported 36,571 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The recovery rate has increased to 97.54 percent. The active caseload stands at 3,63,605, lowest in 150 days.
Aug 20, 2021, 17:28 PM ISTOver 3.86 crore people didn't get 2nd dose of Covid vaccines within stipulated time: Govt
According to information on the CoWIN portal, as of Thursday afternoon 44,22,85,854 people have received their first dose, while 12,59,07,443 have also taken their second.
Aug 19, 2021, 16:57 PM IST