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Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccine gets nod for emergency use in India
Sputnik Light is based on recombinant human adenovirus serotype number 26 (the first component of Sputnik V).
Over 40 lakh children get Covid-19 vaccine on first day
Over 51 lakh youngsters had registered on the Co-WIN portal till Monday 8.30 PM after the process started on January 1. An estimated 7.4 crore children are there in this age group.
Turkey rolls out local Covid-19 vaccine Turkovac, amid Omicron surge
The hospital officials expect to administer 1,000 doses of Turkovac during the day.
85% of eligible population given first Covid-19 vaccine dose: Health Minister
New Delhi, Dec 6 : Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said that 85 per cent of…
US authorizes Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccine boosters for all adults
The advisers will recommend how the boosters should be used. If CDC Director Rochelle Walensky signs off on broader use, the extra shots could be available for all adults as soon as this weekend.
British newspaper unveils Covid-19 vaccine inequality among US kids
Caballero is concerned about equal access to vaccine for children and is calling for transparent data on race and ethnicity among children's vaccinations from the CDC, according to The Guardian.
Putin urges mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccines among G20 members
He also called on the G20 members to develop mechanisms for a systematic and prompt update of vaccines given the fact that the coronavirus continues to mutate
US President Joe Biden gets Covid-19 vaccine booster shot
Some 20 million Americans are eligible for a third shot of the Pfizer vaccine, according to a CNN report.
2 men die in Japan after being administered dose of suspended Covid-19 vaccine
Moderna and Takeda said in a joint statement Saturday that they were working with the health ministry to investigate the two deaths.
Malta donates 40,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Libya
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended Malta for the gesture, in a reply to Fearne's tweet.
More than half a billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines, India highest in South-East Asia Region: WHO
Maldives has vaccinated half its population with two doses and nearly 60 per 100 coverage with one dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Third Covid-19 vaccine dose strongly boosts protection against Delta variant: Pfizer
Washington, July 29 : American biopharmaceutical company Pfizer has said a third dose of its Covid-19 vaccine can…
Gurugram: Russian COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik V administered at govt vaccination centre
The vaccine will be administered free of cost on a first-come-first-serve basis. The second dose of the jab will be given after 21 days".
China’s Covid-19 vaccine flops in Singapore too
Beijing had launched aggressive vaccine diplomacy to woo ASEAN, Brazil and Mexico as part of its campaign to increase its influence worldwide.
South Africa approves use of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine
Johannesburg, July 4 : The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) on Saturday announced that it had…
Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine shows promise in lab setting against variants
Washington, June 30 : American biotechnology company Moderna said on Tuesday that its Covid-19 vaccine showed promise in…
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could soon be available in India
Moderna has proposed to launch a single-dose vaccine for the Indian market
US announces sharing plan for 55 million Covid-19 Vaccine doses
The Biden administration is expected to fall short of its initial commitment to send 80 million doses overseas by the end of this month.
Russian Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V To Be Available At Apollo Hospital
Russian Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V will be available in the Indraprastha Apollo hospital in Delhi.
Bangladesh inks pact with China to buy Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine
Bangladesh started its nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive on February 7 by administering Covishield, the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India (SII).
Modi seeks waiver of Covid-19 vaccine patents at 46th G7 Summit
On Saturday, PM Modi attended the outreach session at the summit which is being held in the UK, which is the current G7 president.
FDA extends shelf life of Johnson & Johnson single-shot Covid-19 vaccine
Washington, June 11 : Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday the US Food and Drug Administration has extended…
Gold Coin, Fridge for Covid-19 Vaccine takers in this Bihar district
The selection of winners will be done through a lucky draw every week from now on and district administration will select 5 persons. They will be given gold coins, refrigerators, desert cooler, microwave etc.
PM Modi Speech: Free Covid-19 vaccine to above 18 age group from June 21
Till now, the Prime Minister said crores of people of the country have got free vaccine. "Now people of 18 years of age will also join it."
American Civil Rights Activist helped Covid-19 Vaccine allotment to India
Chennai : Eminent American civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson Seniors efforts have paved the way for United…
United States Sending Covid-19 Vaccines to India, Kamala Harris tells PM
Vice President Harris has spoken to several international leaders, but till Thursday there had been no mention by the White House of a conversation with Modi, whom she had criticised in the past.
Nepal receives more China-donated COVID-19 vaccines
It is the second time that Nepal has got Chinese COVID-19 vaccine in grant. The Himalayan country received a batch of Chinese vaccine in late March.
Russia’s single-dose Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Mauritius
Earlier, Sputnik Light vaccine was also approved for use in the Palestinian territories, according to RDIF.
WHO Validates China’s Sinovac Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use
The EUL assesses the quality, safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, as well as risk management plans and programmatic suitability, such as cold chain requirements.
Bangladesh Approves Purchase of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines From China
Bangladesh kicked off the Covid-19 vaccination drive on January 28 to rein in the pandemic that has so far spread across the country.
US authorises Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15
It is the first Covid-19 vaccine to be authorized in the United States for this age group, seen as an important step for getting children back into schools safely.
Rajasthan govt will consider importing COVID-19 vaccines: Gehlot
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said his government will consider importing COVID-19 vaccines to ensure…
An expert answers your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
Read on to find common queries answered so that you no longer hesitate to get the shot
Shikhar Dhawan receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
New Delhi, May 6 : Indian cricket team’s senior opener Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday said he has received…
Biden administration supports waiver of patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines
Washington : US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he has not yet announced whether his administration will…
Co-WIN, Aarogya Setu apps crash as COVID-19 vaccine registration for 18-44 age group begins
Several users took to social media to report that they were unable to access the apps
COVID-19 Vaccine: Serum Institute issues clarification on Covishield pricing, says Govt Procurement is at ‘far Lower Price’
"Covishield is the most affordable COVID-19 vaccine available in the market today. The initial prices were kept very low globally as it was based on advance funding given by those countries for at-risk vaccine manufacturing," Serum India said in a statement.
Rajasthan CM asks Centre to announce free COVID-19 vaccine for people above 18 yrs
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the Centre should announce free COVID-19 vaccine for people above 18 years of age like it did for other age groups. He claimed that if such a step is not taken, it will lead to resentment among the youth against the central dispensation.
China to produce over 3 billion Covid-19 vaccine this year
The country chose to conduct research work on 12 types of vaccines from 10 research units across the country, Zheng said.
Pfizer to pursue bringing COVID-19 vaccine to India after import relaxation
NEW DELHI : Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it would work towards bringing the COVID-19 vaccine it developed…
Govt exported Covid-19 vaccine and allowed shortage in India: Sonia Gandhi
During the meeting, Gandhi discussed the efforts to fight Covid-19 including the availability of vaccine, access to medicines and ventilators. "Public gatherings, including poll rallies should be cancelled," she said.
Rajasthan has insufficient stock of COVID-19 vaccine: CM
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said the number of COVID-19 doses available in the state…
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines highly effective after first shot in real-world use, – US study
COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer Inc with BioNTech SE and Moderna Inc reduced risk of infection by 80%…
PM Modi gifts 109 ambulances, 12L doses Covid-19 vaccine dose to Bangladesh
Bangladesh and India on Saturday signed five MoUs at a meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Dhaka. In addition, several projects were also inaugurated during the concluding day of Modi's two-day visit to Bangladesh.
Sanjay Dutt receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Mumbai: Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt on Tuesday received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The 61-year-old actor…
US rolls out Johnson and Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine
At this point, the company anticipates delivering 100 million doses by June, which is around the same time frame public health officials anticipate the average person will be able to walk into a clinic and request the vaccine.
Covid-19 Vaccine In Private Hospitals To Be Capped At Rs 250 Per Dose
Coronavirus vaccination in India: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Saturday informed that the price of Covid vaccine will be Rs 250 in private hospitals across the state and people will be vaccinated free in government hospitals.
Senior citizens, persons above 45 with comorbidities to get COVID-19 vaccine from next month
The central government will rope in 10,000 government and 20,000 private clinics for vaccination commencing from 1 March
COVID-19 vaccine: You have to pay for vaccine in private hospitals, govt to decide price soon
The amount people would need to pay for COVID-19 vaccination in private hospitals will be decided by the health ministry within 3-4 days, Javadekar said
Manipur Anganwadi worker dies week after taking Covid-19 vaccine
The official said that a special team of doctors would conduct the post-mortem of the slain Anganwadi worker to ascertain the actual cause of the death.
New COVID-19 vaccines will be out in 90 days: Harsh Vardhan
₹ 35,000 crore had been allocated for vaccination in Budget, he says
Turkish president Erdogan receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Turkey has vaccinated over 2.88M people since start of nationwide vaccination campaign in mid-January
Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine works against new variants
US-based drugmaker Moderna on Monday said its Covid-19 vaccine retains neutralising activity against emerging variants first identified in…
Expert panel recommends Phase 1 trial of nasal Covid-19 vaccine
According to the firm, an intranasal vaccine stimulates a broad immune response at the site of infection, in the nasal mucosa, which is essential for blocking both infection and transmission of Covid-19.
UK rolls out AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine; 82-year-old gets first shot
“I am so pleased to be getting the COVID vaccine today and really proud that it is one that was invented in Oxford,” 82-year-old Brian Pinker said after receiving the vaccine.
Congress leaders raise concern over DCGI approval to indigenous COVID-19 vaccine
India's drugs regulator DCGI on Sunday approved Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine Covishield and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for restricted emergency use.
WHO welcomes India’s decision giving emergency use approval to Covid-19 vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday welcomed India’s decision giving emergency use authorization to Covid-19 vaccines.
China approves first self-developed Covid-19 vaccine
China has made a specific plan and set up several research groups to tackle the possible impact of virus mutations on vaccine efficacy, Xu added.
Joe Biden receives Covid-19 vaccine live on TV
President-elect Joe Biden receives his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television on Monday as part…
How to ensure people get 2nd Covid-19 vaccine dose too?
A smartphone-based vaccine adherence support programme can also be added to optimise vaccine uptake, the University of Michigan said in a statement.
First US shots in COVID-19 vaccine campaign coming Monday, Army general says
An advisory group to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Saturday to recommend the vaccine for patients 16 and over.
Oxford Covid-19 vaccine safe, protects against disease: Lancet
The results were based on a pre-specified pooled analysis of phase 3 trials in UK and Brazil (11,636 people), alongside safety data from a total of 23,745 participants in 4 trials in the UK, Brazil and South Africa.
William Shakespeare, 81, becomes second person to get Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in UK
The first person to get the shot was 90-year-old Maggie Keenan.
Country Will Not Have To Wait Too Long For Covid-19 Vaccine: PM Modi
PM Modi was speaking while inaugurating the construction of the Agra Metro project via video conferencing.
Covid-19 vaccine should be given free to everyone, says NCP’s Nawab Malik
During an all-party meeting on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed the opposition leaders that the Centre is in talks with all the state governments over the price of the vaccine.
AIIMS Director Pins Hopes On Five Covid-19 Vaccine Candidates
At least one locally-tested vaccine could get emergency use authorisation by the end of this month or early 2021, Dr Guleria says.
Saudi Arabia to make COVID-19 vaccine free for citizens and residents
As per Gulf News, Dr Asiri told Al Ekhbariya that Saudi Arabia will receive vaccines through COVAX facility as well as through companies outside of the consortium.
One Crore Frontline Healthcare Workers To Receive Covid-19 Vaccine In First Leg
Five vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which four are in Phase II/III and one is in Phase-I/II trials.
Govt Mulls Modalities Of Emergency Authorisation Of Covid-19 Vaccine
These developments assume significance as Pfizer is seeking emergency use authorisation of its Covid-19 vaccine from the US regulators.
Xi says China ready to boost global COVID-19 vaccine cooperation
He also called for stronger international policy coordination to establish travel “fast tracks” that would facilitate orderly global movement.
Coronavirus: Remdesivir’s failure is a warning for Covid-19 vaccines
Less than a month ago, the Food and Drug Administration said hospitals could use remdesivir, a drug manufactured…
Four Iranian companies start human trials for Covid-19 vaccine
Tehran, Nov 17: Iran’s Health Minister Saeed Namaki said on Monday that four Iranian companies have started human…
Johnson and Johnson, US government expand pact to support next phase of COVID-19 vaccine R&D
vaccine candidate as a single dose in up to 60,000 volunteers worldwide, the company said in a statement.
Covid-19 vaccine could fundamentally change pandemic direction: WHO
Bruce Aylward also told the WHO’s annual ministerial assembly that interim results announced from Pfizer Inc’s late-stage vaccine trials were “very positive”.
Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine found 90% effective
New York: US-based pharmaceutical major Pfizer and German biotech firm BioNTech on Monday said that their vaccine candidate…
Argentina looking to have access to COVID-19 vaccine by December
Argentina reported its first case of COVID-19 on March 3 and registered 1,228,814 cases and 33,136 deaths from the disease by Friday.
Bihar polls: ‘BJP’s Covid-19 vaccine promise not a poll violation,’ says EC
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while releasing the party’s manifesto for the Bihar polls, announced that the Covid-19 vaccine is all but ready and will be provided for free to everyone in the state.
Sanofi, GSK to supply COVAX with 200 mn doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Translate Bio has established mRNA manufacturing capacity and Sanofi expects to be able to supply annual capacity of 90 to 360 million doses.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden pledges free Covid-19 vaccines for all if elected
The former Vice President made the pledge a day after he debated Trump for the last and final time before the November 3 election.
Harsh Vardhan expresses hope that Covid-19 vaccine will be made available in country by January next year
Dr Harsh Vardhan also appealed to the people to follow Covid appropriate behaviuor to check the spread of virus in view of the coming festive seasons.
India at forefront of covid-19 vaccine development: PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 19 : India is now at the forefront of vaccine development for Covid-19, Prime Minister…
PM Modi suggests developing Covid-19 vaccine delivery plan for speedy access to citizens
According to a statement by the government, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) also said that three vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which two are in Phase II and one is in Phase-III.
Russia receives renewed approval for COVID-19 vaccine trials in India: RDIF
A Phase III trial involving 40,000 participants is currently underway in Moscow, with 16,000 people having already received the first dose of the two-shot vaccine.
India may get COVID-19 vaccine by March 2021: Serum Institute of India
Currently, scientists, health researchers and drugmakers all over the world are racing to produce a safe and effective vaccine against coronavirus.
China’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe, prompts antibody response: Lancet
Beijing, Oct 16 : Chinese Covid-19 vaccine candidate — BBIBP-CorV — that is expected to completely inactivate the…
After Sputnik V, Russia now has a second Covid-19 vaccine, says Putin
Russia in August became the first country to grant regulatory approval for a Covid-19 vaccine, doing so before large-scale trials were complete
Johnson and Johnson suspends Covid-19 vaccine trials in Brazil
Janssen-Cilag received authorization from Anvisa in August to carry out the trials in Brazil.
Pakistan hopeful of acquiring Covid-19 vaccine within the next 6 months
The official said the vaccine might not be effective for life and an energy booster would be required every year.
Govt to map out cold chain storage facilities for COVID-19 vaccine delivery
The Union health ministry has already initiated a cold chain augmentation plan to address the additional cold chain space required for the vaccine.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, shows signs of working in older adults – study
Moderna is already testing the higher dose in a large Phase III trial, the final stage before seeking emergency authorization or approval.
Serum Institute to manufacture 200mn doses of Covid-19 vaccine
As a part of the expanded agreement, Serum Institute will also manufacture the antigen component of NVX‑CoV2373, Novavax’s Covid‑19 vaccine candidate
US-based Novavax's vaccine is in mid-stage trials after an early-stage trial showed it produced high levels of antibodies against the novel coronavirus
With tweet on Covid-19 vaccine, Rahul Gandhi takes a jibe at PM’s ‘Mann ki Baat’
Gandhi had earlier attacked the Centre over Covid-19 vaccine, saying a strategy should have been in place by now and said the government’s alleged “unpreparedness” is “alarming”.
Moderna shares Covid-19 vaccine trial blueprints, will others follow?
US biotech firm Moderna, one of nine companies in the late stages of clinical trials for a Covid-19…
Pfizer, BioNTech Propose Expanding Phase 3 Covid-19 Vaccine Trial to 44,000 Volunteers
The initial target figure for the trial was up to 30,000 participants, which the companies said they expect to reach by next week.
China Approves Trials For First Nasal Spray COVID-19 Vaccine: Report
China's only nasal spray vaccine against the coronavirus is expected to start phase I clinical trials in November, and it is recruiting 100 volunteers.
9 biopharma leaders sign safety pledge for Covid-19 vaccine
A new survey revealed that a majority of Americans are sceptical about getting a Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes available.
Sanofi, GSK start human trial of their Covid-19 vaccine
Pharmaceutical giants Sanofi and Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) on Thursday started a clinical trial for their jointly developed…
US steps up COVID-19 vaccine development as another vaccine candidate starts final phase trial
"Safe and effective vaccines will be essential to meet the global need for widespread protection against COVID-19," says NIAID Director Anthony Fauci.
US FDA commissioner says willing to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine
Public health officials have warned that giving approval to Covid-19 vaccine before completion of Phase-3 trials could amount to compromising on safety concerns.
Moderna to supply 40mn doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Japan
Earlier this month, the US government entered into a $1.5 billion deal with Moderna for the manufacture and delivery of 100 million doses of its potential Covid-19 vaccine, mRNA-1273.
EU concludes talks with Moderna for potential COVID-19 vaccine
Brussels, Aug 25 : The European Commission concluded exploratory talks with Moderna, an American biotechnology company focused on…
Trump mulls fast-tracking UK Covid-19 vaccine before polls
New York, Aug 24 : The Donald Trump administration is considering speeding up the availability of the experimental…
2nd Russian Covid-19 vaccine shows promise: Report
Moscow, Aug 22 : A Covid-19 vaccine developed by Russia’s Vector State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology…
Finland joins EU procurement programme for COVID-19 vaccines
Finland's decision to join the agreement is the first step on the long road toward finding a safe and effective vaccine for the entire population.
3rd stage of Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine may begin in 7-10 days
The third stage of the research on the world’s first registered vaccine against the novel coronavirus, called Sputnik…
EU Concludes Talks On Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Supply From Johnson & Johnson
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said “our citizens’ lives and our economy” need a safe and effective vaccine.
Russia to begin COVID-19 vaccine production within 2 weeks
MOSCOW, Aug. 12 : Russia will start the production of its COVID-19 vaccine within two weeks, the country’s…
Erdogan says Turkey becomes 3rd to develop COVID-19 vaccines
President Erdogan says Turkey has become third country to develop vaccines locally against #COVID19 after U.S. and China, and one of the vaccines "has received ethical approval to move on to the clinical trial on humans."
These COVID-19 vaccine candidates in late stage clinical trials
Amid the race to develop an effective vaccine against COVID-19 in record time, six candidates have now entered the late stage clinical trial, according to the New York Times vaccine tracker
Russian military claims Covid-19 vaccine ‘ready’ sans key trials
In a sensational claim, the Russian military has said it is ready with its experimental coronavirus vaccine, which…
Pfizer-BioNTech potential COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in additional data
The trial showed that volunteers given two doses of the vaccine produced virus-neutralizing antibodies, similar to the U.S. trial.
Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Produces Immune Response In Early Trial
Oxford and AstraZeneca are collaborating with clinical partners around the world as part of a global clinical programme to trial the Oxford vaccine.
Russia’s UK Envoy Rejects Covid-19 Vaccine Hacking Allegations
The threat group, known as APT29, has exploited organisations globally, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of the UK said in an advisory.
‘COVID-19 vaccine to reach usable stage after 2020’
New Delhi: While India is set to begin the trials of its indigenous coronavirus vaccine from this week,…
Phase-III trial of Sinopharm’s Covid-19 vaccine starts in Abu Dhabi
“We will work closely with our partner to complete this clinical trial successfully, and make this vaccine available to the people in need worldwide,” Jingjin Zhu, President, Biological products, Sinopharm CNBG, said in a statement.
Bharat Biotech starts human trials of Covid-19 vaccine in PGI Rohtak
Bharat Biotech got the country's drug regulator's approval to start clinical trials of its anti-Corona vaccine Covaxin recently
Russia 1st nation to finish human trials for Covid-19 vaccine
There are at least 21 vaccines currently under key trials, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Chinese Covid-19 vaccine approved for military use
The overall clinical results indicate that the Ad5-nCoV has potential to prevent diseases caused by SARS-CoV-2.
Covid-19 vaccine from China shows promise in human trials
In the middle of this month, another institute under CNBG in Wuhan announced the results of phase-1 and Phase-2 clinical trials of an inactivated Covid-19 vaccine candidate it developed.
Covid-19 vaccine could come within 1 year: WHO chief
Several Members of European Parliament underlined the importance of the WHO but also said it has made mistakes in its response to the pandemic.
Chinese firm launches phase-3 Covid-19 vaccine trial in UAE
The is primarily because there are currently not enough Covid-19 patients in China required for a phase-3 clinical trial, according to experts.
UK begins human trials for COVID-19 vaccine
We need to assess whether the vaccine can train the immune system to defend itself against COVID-19. The vaccine can then be rolled out to more people in the UK and beyond in pivotal trials.
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine will likely protect for a year: CEO
Oxford University last month announced the start of a Phase II/III UK trial of the vaccine, named AZD1222, in about 10,000 adult volunteers. Other late-stage trials are due to begin in a number of countries.
Covid-19 vaccine by Sinovac shows positive results in initial trials
The Chinese vaccine maker started work on development of a vaccine against Covid-19 in January in partnership with leading academic research institutes in China.
US to conduct key studies on three possible COVID-19 vaccines: Fauci
He said that the testing plans still track with the timeline that he has suggested in the past: a vaccine at scale by the end of the year or early next year.
US researchers identify targets for Covid-19 vaccine
"Our approach, if successful, could lead to protection against not only SARS-CoV-2 but also other coronaviruses that might emerge in the future," said study lead author Mark Yarmarkovich.
After lab leak theory, let’s try this? US senator teases ‘evidence’ China hindering Covid-19 vaccine creation… but doesn’t show it
Invoking an unwritten blame game playbook, Rick Scott, a China hawk in the US Senate, claimed there’s proof…
CoronaVirus: ‘Covid-19 vaccine not possible soon’
"Finally, social distancing. Otherwise it would be very difficult to stop the chain of infection. You should be satisfied when the number of subjects infected by a single coronavirus subject will be under 1."
Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by October, claims Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla
New York, May 30 : Global pharmaceutical major Pfizer believes that a vaccine to prevent Covid-19 could be…
Novavax begins clinical trial of Covid-19 vaccine in Australia
US biotech firm Novavax begins Covid-19 vaccine trials on Australian volunteers after getting $388mn from Bill Gates-backed fund
US working with India on Covid-19 vaccine project: Trump
He said that Moncef Slaoui, who is the former head of GlaxoSmithKline vaccines division, would head the project with General Gustave Perna looking after the logistics.
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate protects monkeys in trial
The results showed that the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccination appears to prevent SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia in rhesus macaques.
ICMR partners with Bharat Biotech to develop Covid-19 vaccine
According to a statement issued by the ICMR, the team will use the virus strain isolated at ICMR's National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune.
Italian researchers claim world’s first Covid-19 vaccine: Report
Researchers believe that this makes their vaccine particularly effective for generating functional antibodies against the "spike" protein, in particular in the lung cells, which are the most vulnerable to coronavirus.
Merkel calls for global cooperation in COVID-19 vaccine development
Berlin, May 3 : German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for global cooperation in developing a vaccine against…
Nations like India must play key role in developing COVID-19 vaccine: WHO
Member states, in a UN General Assembly resolution, called for all countries to have "equitable, efficient and timely" access to any future vaccines developed to fight COVID-19.
2 Italian companies could put COVID-19 vaccine in human trials in September
Rome, April 23 : Potential COVID-19 vaccines being developed by two private research laboratories outside of Rome could…
Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline join hands to speed up COVID-19 vaccine
London, April 14 : Pharmaceutical giants Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) on Tuesday joined hands to speed up and…
Over 40 Covid-19 vaccines under development: ICMR
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said, here on Sunday, more than 40…
Johnson & Johnson plans to start human trial of COVID-19 vaccine by Sept
Based on this work, Johnson & Johnson has identified a lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate (with two back-ups), which will progress into the first manufacturing steps.
White House is fast tracking COVID-19 vaccine development: Here’s how
"Even before you know something works, at risk, you have to start producing it, because once you know it works, you can say, great, it works so now give me another six months to produce it."
Covid-19 vaccine: Research on at Oxford lab, clinical trial on humans soon
BENGALURU: University of Oxford researchers working in vaccine development effort to prevent Covid-19 have started screening healthy volunteers…
Israeli-made COVID-19 vaccine may be announced soon
Katz's group at Israel's state-funded Migal Institute has become a source of hope to many around the world.
DNA Vaccines for Covid-19 Effective in Mice, Hamsters: Study
Taipei, May 28 : Taiwan researchers have successfully developed a vaccine that uses DNA encoding the coronavirus‘ spike…
WHO classes Indian Covid-19 variant as ‘global’ concern, amid worries of vaccine resistance
The World Health Organization has classified the strain of coronavirus currently devastating India as a global “variant of…
COVID-19: In a ‘philanthropic gesture’ SII cuts Covishield vaccine price for states to Rs 300 per dose
The gesture came after widespread criticism of its pricing policy and the Supreme Court putting the Centre on the mat, asking it to control the vaccine prices in two days
Ability of vaccines to protect against COVID-19 variants in India ‘not yet fully characterised’: Dr Anthony Fauci
“They have a situation there where there are variants that have arisen. We have not yet fully characterised the variants and the relationship between the ability of the vaccines to protect. But we're assuming, clearly, that they need vaccines," Fauci said.
COVID-19 survivors may require only one dose of the vaccine: Study
COVID-19 survivors developed antibody response after a single dose
Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests positive for Covid-19 days after taking Chinese vaccine dose
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus days after taking the first shot of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine.
Haryana Minister Anil Vij, who was part of vaccine trial, tests positive for COVID-19
Vij, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, had volunteered to be part of the third phase trial of Covaxin, which started in Haryana on November 20. He was administered a trial dose. However, it’s not immediately clear whether he was administered the vaccine candidate during the trial or a placebo.
UK vaccine approval ‘historic moment’ in Covid-19 battle: Pfizer CEO
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be made available across the UK from next week.
Coronavirus Vaccine: Moderna says its vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19
Moderna intends to submit an application for an Emergency Use Authorisation with the US Food and Drug Administration shortly and will submit further data on the vaccine’s effectiveness and safety.
Covid-19 recoveries, vaccine may bring normalcy after winters: AIIMS Director
New Delhi: The winter season amid the Covid-19 pandemic will be very challenging, but a vaccine will be…
‘Consider Masks As Vaccine Against Covid-19’: Satyendar Jain
Delhi has reported record jumps of over 5,000 Covid-19 cases for the past two days. It reported 5,673 cases on Wednesday and 5,739 on Thursday.
Covid-19: Vaccine will not return life to normal in spring
More than 200 vaccines to protect against the virus are being developed by scientists around the world in a process that is taking place at unprecedented speed.
Get MMR vaccine shot now to protect against severe Covid-19
Washington, June 21 : In yet another hope to fight several Covid-19 symptoms, administering the MMR (measles, mumps,…
This vaccine may protect against worst symptoms of Covid-19
Mortality in Covid-19 cases is strongly associated with progressive lung inflammation and eventual sepsis.Recent events provide support for the researchers'' hypothesis.
Texas A&M starts human trial of TB vaccine to fight COVID-19
Recruitment of 1,800 volunteers to participate in the trial is already underway, the university said in a statement.
UK: COVID-19 First Patient Injected with Vaccine Trial
A larger trial, of about 5,000 volunteers, will start in the coming months and will have no age limit.
COVID-19: Vaccine could be available this year, says UK scientist
London, April 23 : Two scientists who are leading the charge for a vaccine in the United Kingdom…
UK scientists working on single Covid, cold vaccine
As a result, there may be a narrower window of opportunity for S2 antibodies to neutralise the virus than for antibodies that target the S1 area.
Current booster shots effective against vaccine evading Omicron: Study
They found that the ability of the Omicron BA.5 spike to bind with its host receptor (ACE2) was more than 6 times stronger than the ancestral SARS-CoV-2 strain.
Pfizer Covid vaccine effective for kids under 5: US FDA
Washington, June 14 : The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that kid-sized doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19…
Biden calls for vigilance as Covid-19 toll nears 1 million in US
Globally 6.2 million people have died due to Covid-19, according to WHO.
WHO suspends UN supply of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for COVID-19
WHO suspends supply of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin
Covid-19 may never become common seasonal flu: Finnish experts
Before November 2021, when the Omicron variant starts to rise, about 1,200 people had died from Covid-19 in Finland. The country's current coronavirus death toll exceeds 3,000.
More US states lift mask mandates as Covid-19 infections plummet from pandemic high
Washington, Feb 24 : More US states are moving to lift their mask and vaccine mandates as the…
World’s Poor Countries lag behind in Covid-19 Vaccinations: report
That number jumps to nearly 55 per cent for lower-middle-income countries and nearly 80 per cent for both upper-middle-income and high-income nations, according to Our World in Data.
Turkish Prez Erdogan owes his swift recovery from Covid-19 to vaccination
Erdogan added that his wife has not yet been fully recovered and the infection is still on, but all kinds of precautions have been taken.
British PM unveils plan to end final Covid-19 restrictions this month
As of the end of January, people with Covid-19 in England can end their self-isolation after five full days, as long as they test negative on day five and six.
‘Zero Covid-19’ strategy best for Hong Kong’s current situation: Carrie Lam
Close and secondary contacts of Covid-19 patients are subjected to home quarantine starting from Tuesday.
Vaccine effectiveness of 99.3% seen in fully vaccinated: Mandaviya
"The latest data analysed and uploaded till January 2, 2022 depicts vaccine effectiveness of 99.3 per cent in fully vaccinated individuals against Covid-19,"
Germany’s Covid-19 cases hit daily record of more than 80,000
Berlin, Jan 13 : The number of daily Covid-19 cases in Germany hit a new record of 80,430,…
Turkey sets new daily record with 74,266 Covid-19 cases
Ankara, Jan 12 : Turkey has reported 74,266 new Covid-19 cases, the highest daily figure on record, raising…
Nitin Gadkari tests Covid-19 positive
Gadkari has isolated himself and requested all those who have come in contact with him to isolate themselves and get tested.
Over 9 lakhs ‘precaution’ doses of Covid vaccine administered on first day
Overall, with the administration of over 82 lakhs vaccine doses on Monday, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 152.78 crores.
Delhi reports 22,751 new Covid-19 cases, 17 deaths
New Delhi, Jan 9 : The national capital on Sunday reported 22,751 fresh Covid-19 cases — the highest…
Covid vaccine Corbevax gets Drug Controller’s Emergency Use Authorisation
The Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), an autonomous institute under the DBT, provided key immunogenicity data for the Phase 2/3 studies.
France tightens Covid-19 measures but no curfew for New Year’s eve
Paris, Dec 28 : France‘s Prime Minister Jean Castex and Health Minister Olivier Veran announced a series of…
Centre advises poll-bound states to speedily ramp up Covid-19 vaccination
A total of 142.38 crore vaccination doses have been administered as on date
Covid-19 vaccination: Union Health Secy to hold meeting with chief secretaries of States, UTs Today
District-wise weekly vaccination implementation plans are required to be drawn up for this purpose.
Britain raises Covid-19 alert level amid rising Omicron cases
The statement suggested people should continue to "take sensible precautions, including ventilating rooms, using face coverings, testing regularly and isolating when symptomatic."
Turkey confirms 20,374 daily Covid-19 cases
Turkey started mass Covid-19 vaccination on January 14.
US mulls tighter Covid-19 mandates amid federal court blockades
New York, Dec 2 : The Joe Biden administration is preparing stricter testing requirements for all travellers entering…
EU countries should discuss mandatory Covid-19 vaccination: Von der Leyen
Von der Leyen added that the EU's main Covid-19 vaccine provider, BioNTech or Pfizer, would have shots available for children in the bloc in two weeks, Xinhua news agency reported.
What vaccine makers are saying on protection against Omicron variant
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Omicron poses a "very high risk". The global health body said that scientists all over the world are working to understand Omicron, its risks and whether it causes severe disease, and vaccine effectiveness.
Turkey reports 25,304 daily Covid-19 cases
Turkey started mass Covid-19 vaccination on January 14 after the authorities approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine
UK approves world’s first oral pill against Covid-19
The UK became the first country in the world to approve molnupiravir, which is co-developed with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, Merck said in a statement.
Egypt receives new shipment of donated Chinese Sinovac vaccine
Egypt plans to vaccinate 40 million adults by the end of 2021.
Covid-19 cases in Spain passed 5-million mark
Also on Monday, Spanish health centres began to give a third COVID-19 vaccine dose to people aged 70 and over.
Are Chinese CoronaVac and Sinopharm Covid vaccines waning in immunity?
CoronaVac induces a significantly lower antibody response compared with Pfizer-BioNTech's mRNA jab one month after two doses, however, the T-cell response was comparable, showed a study from Hong Kong, also not peer-reviewed.
US FDA to evaluate J&J, Moderna Third Dose of Covid Vaccines this week
The WHO had earlier called for a global moratorium on Covid-19 booster doses, aiming for a more equitable distribution of vaccines globally to enable every country to vaccinate at least 40 per cent of its population.
Most Americans resumed risky behaviour before Covid vaccines arrived: Study
Future pandemic messaging that focuses on perceived susceptibility may be the key to encouraging behaviours that are protective rather than risky.
After Moderna chief, now Pfizer says Covid-19 will end in a year
As a result, Bourla suggested it is likely annual coronavirus vaccine shots will be needed, CNBC reported.
73% in 12 Odisha Districts develop Antibody against Covid-19
Among the seropositive adults, around 66.5 per cent had received at least the first dose of vaccine, said the director.
Iran reports 15,294 daily Covid-19 cases, tally over 5.5mn
Tehran, Sep 25 : Iran‘s Health Ministry on Friday reported 15,294 new Covid-19 cases, taking the country’s total…
Britain records another 29,612 Covid-19 cases
The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the UK now stands at 135,203. These figures only include the deaths of people who died within 28 days of their first positive test.
India sets world record of administering over 2.50 crore vaccine doses in a day
The daily Covid-19 vaccination in the country was over 1 crore on September 6, August 31 and August 27.
Biocon Biologics offers 15% stake to SII subsidiary for 100 million vaccine doses
With this alliance, Biocon Biologics will generate a committed revenue stream and related margins, commencing the second half of FY23.
Iran reports 19,731 new Covid-19 cases
The official report added that 30,557,737 tests have so far been carried out across the country.
UK records another 30,597 Covid-19 cases
The total number of people in hospital with coronavirus in the country currently stands at 8,340. It has been over 8,000 for eight of the past nine days.
Iran reports 16,654 new Covid-19 cases, 5,275,567 in total
Iran has been recently facing a surge of the Delta variant of Covid-19.
Iran reports 26,821 new Covid-19 cases, 5,237,799 in total
The official report adds that 29,904,111 tests have so far been carried out across the country.
Zydus Cadila vaccines to begin commercial rollout from mid-Sep
He further said that the company is aiming at increasing the production of the vaccine up to 1 crore doses per month from the month of October with the help of the new production plant.
Vaccine Injustice is a Shame on all Humanity: WHO
At the briefing, Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's technical lead on Covid-19 noted that while data from some countries indicate that the delta variant causes an increased risk of hospitalisation, it is preventing deaths.
Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urges ‘decisive’ measures to control Covid-19 spread
Moreover, vaccines, whether imported or domestically-produced, should be provided earnestly and made available to all people, he stressed.
100-yr-old TB vaccine may protect elderly against Covid: ICMR
Further understanding of the results may support the vaccine efficacy and explore innovative applications of BCG vaccination, the team said.
Unvaccinated people at double risk of re-infection from Covid-19: US CDC
However, it "should be interpreted with caution given the small numbers of partially vaccinated persons included in the analysis", the agency added.
Potential Covid-19 medication found among tapeworm drugs: Study
Importantly, because it acts inside cells rather than on viral spikes, questions about whether it would work in new variants like Delta and Lambda aren't a concern, he adds.
Johnson and Johnson single-dose vaccine gets emergency approval in India
It will be brought to India through a supply agreement with India's indigenous vaccine maker Biological E Limited.
Covid-19 booster shots produced robust response against Delta: Moderna
Washington, Aug 5 : Moderna’s Covid-19 booster shots have shown robust antibody responses, according to results of Phase…
India sees dip in Covid-19 infections, logs 30,549 new cases
New Delhi, Aug 3 : India on Tuesday reported decline in new daily Covid-19 cases. In the last…
Global Spike in Covid-19 cases may lead to dangerous variants
Covid infections have surged to a mean of 540,000 per day, and a mean of just about 70,000 weekly deaths, the WHO stated this week.
‘War has changed’: 5 highlights from leaked CDC docs on Covid-19 delta variant
New York, July 31 : Leaked documents from America’s premier public health fighting force show it is getting…
At 29K, India records lowest new Covid-19 cases in 132 days
The total number of samples tested so far has reached 45,91,64,121 as on July 26, including 17,20,110 samples tested on Monday.
India records 39,361 new Covid-19 cases, 416 deaths
The total number of samples tested so far has reached 45,62,89,567 as on July 24, including 17,18,756 samples tested on Saturday.
India logs over 39K Covid-19 cases, 535 deaths in 24 hours
The total number of samples tested so far has reached 45,62,89,567 as on July 24, including 17,18,756 samples tested on Saturday.
Britain Covid-19 daily cases pass 50K for first time since January
Meanwhile, the growth rate range of coronavirus is 4 per cent to 7 per cent, which means that the number of new infections is growing by between 4 percent and 7 percent every day.
Covid-19 cases cases surge in over half of US states, territories
Delta is now the dominant strain in the United States, drawing concerns from experts that the variant will cause a surge in new cases this fall.
Britain Reports another 36,660 COVID-19 Cases
London, July 14 : Britain has reported another 36,660 COVID-19 cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the…
Britain reports another 34,471 Covid-19 cases
More than 87 percent of adults in Britain have received the first jab of COVID-19 vaccine and over 66 percent have received two doses, the latest official figures showed.
Indonesia to give Covid-19 booster shots to health workers next week
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) said that the number of doctors who have died from coronavirus infections until July 8 is 458 people.
Russia registers 25,766 daily Covid-19 cases
Moscow, Russia's worst-hit region, reported 6,643 new cases, taking its total to 1,418,134.
Britain records 35,707 new COVID-19 cases and 29 more deaths
Friday's figures compare to 32,551 infections and 35 deaths reported on Thursday.
Delta Variant can possibly breach Vaccine Shield: Experts
A recent study by the SGRH revealed that the Delta variant of Covid-19 virus shows eight-fold approximately reduced sensitivity to vaccine elicited antibodies compared to the Wuhan strain.
Less than 50,000 daily Covid-19 cases reported for a week now
Daily Positivity Rate, at 2.34 per cent, was less than 5 per cent for 27 consecutive days now.
Government Readies Two more Covid Vaccine Testing Laboratories at Pune and Hyderabad
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of S&T, Continues Support for Scaling up The Vaccine Development and Manufacturing Ecosystem
Rahul Gandhi targets Govt once again over Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
Earlier on Friday, Rahul Gandhi had said that July has come but vaccines have not, drawing a sharp rebuttal from the BJP.
Covishield vaccine jab receivers may be denied entry to European Union
In response to concerns that people from the United Kingdom may be denied entry when traveling to the EU, Keersmaecker said the European Commission is working to solve the problem.
How Covid-19 variants turns more infectious, antibody resistant
"The different variant spikes are not moving the same way, but they accomplish the same task. The variants first appearing in South Africa and Brazil use one mechanism, while the UK and the mink variants use another mechanism,"
Dr Reddy’s announces commercial launch of 2-DG for treatment of Covid-19
The maximum retail price (MRP) of each sachet has been fixed at Rs. 990,with a subsidized rate offered to government institutions. Enquiries for 2DGTMcan be sent to [email protected]
Britain reports highest daily rise in Covid-19 cases since Jan 30
Johnson has announced a four-week delay to the final step of England's roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions until July 19, amid a surge in cases of the Delta variant first identified in India.
Kuwait starts to prevent unvaccinated from entering shopping malls to contain Covid-19
Kuwait City, June 28 : Kuwait started on Sunday to implement a government’s decision to allow only vaccinated…
Vaccines may not be enough, Covid Masks, Social Distancing must continue: WHO
Geneva, June 27 : As the highly contagious Delta variant of coronavirus disease is spreading rapidly across the…
Covaxin and Covishield Vaccines Work Against Alpha-Beta-Gamma-Delta Variants
As many as 51 cases of Delta Plus Covid variant have been detected across 12 states in the country, the Centre said on Friday
Britain reports Highest Daily Covid-19 Cases since February
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a four-week delay to the final step of England's roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions until July 19, amid a surge in cases of the Delta variant first identified in India.
India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage crosses 31 crores
India has reported 48,698 new cases in the last 24 hours.
Covid Vaccines don’t cause Infertility: Health Ministry
Arora further said that if the efficacy of a vaccine is 80 per cent, 20 per cent of the vaccinated people may contract mild Covid.
COVID-19 Vaccination: Myths Vs Facts
No scientific evidences found linking COVID19 vaccination with infertility in men and women
Pediatric healthcare and the third wave of Covid-19
Speaking about vaccination for children, the doctor said vaccinations for vaccine preventable diseases should continue on time for childrens as per schedule.
Delta Variant of Covid-19 found in two NorthEastern States of India
Officials in Aizawl said that Mizoram has also reported four cases of the highly infectious Delta variant (B.1.617.2) of Covid-19.
Denmark to start vaccinating 12 to 15-year-olds against Covid-19
According to the director, the health authority will consult international experiences and safety data on vaccination of children and young people before the rollout, the Xinhusa news agency reported.
Portugal starts to issue Covid-19 passport
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, on her visit to Portugal on Wednesday, was the first to publicly test the system.
Calf serum used in manufacturing of viral vaccines: Bharat Biotech
The Hyderbad-based vaccine manufacturer clarified that bovine serum is widely used in the manufacture of vaccines globally for several decades.
NorthEastern States Fare Worst in Covid-19 Recovery Rate
Mass testing continues in different parts of Manipur. Only shopkeepers with Covid free certificates only can open shops in certain districts.
GST rates on Covid items slashed; vaccine still taxed at 5%
The tax rate on Tocilizumab, used for treatment of Covid-19 has also been waived off. The previous tax rate was 5 per cent.
AstraZeneca vaccine for under-60s suspended in Italy
The CTS recommends that people under 60 who received an initial dose of AstraZeneca be given a different vaccine for their second dose, Locatelli said, adding that this move represents "an excess of caution".
24×7 Covid-19 vaccination drive for 18+ start in Gurugram Hospitals
Yadav said that this decision has been taken with a view to providing vaccination facilities to the people to protect them from the deadly virus.
G7 countries pledge to donate one billion vaccine doses globally by the end of 2022
The United Kingdom is committed to delivering 100 million vaccine doses, AP says, with the first 5 million going out in the next few weeks.
WHO says 47 African countries could miss urgent COVID-19 vaccination goal
According to Africa CDC, the top five African countries that have led in COVID-19 vaccination include Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia and South Africa.
Modi Govt decided to provide free vaccines after SC’s rap: Congress
"Following the bashing from the courts and demands of the Congress and opposition parties, the government has decided to vaccinate all above 18 years of age for free at government hospitals from June 21.
Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi: If vaccines are free, why should private hospitals charge for them
The Prime Minister said that the Government of India will buy 75 per cent of the total vaccine production from vaccine manufacturers and give it free to the state governments.
Britain reports 5,765 new Covid-19 cases as govt continues to mull easing restrictions
The number of cases of the Delta variant has risen by more than 5,000 since last week to 12,431, according to the data from PHE released on Thursday.
Coronavirus: India reports 1.2 Lakh fresh Covid-19 cases and 3,380 deaths
New Delhi, June 5 : India on Saturday logged 1,20,529 new Covid infections in 24 hours, the lowest…
Morrison ‘leaning’ towards mandatory vaccines for aged care workers
"There are 72 active cases in Victoria, 64 are locally acquired and eight are overseas acquired cases," said the Victorian Department of Health in a media release on Friday.
Coronavirus: Delhi Reports 523 New Covid-19 Cases and 50 Deaths
A total of 1,161 patients recovered from the disease on Friday, taking the total number of recoveries so far to 13,95.892.