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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.
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.
Omicron variant symptoms ‘unusual but mild’, says South African doctor
The South African doctor who first sounded the alarm on the Omicron variant of the coronavirus said that its symptoms…
WHO body seeks more clarification to decide on Covaxin EUL
The WHO's Technical Advisory Group in a meeting on Tuesday agreed upon to conduct the final risk assessment after receiving additional data from manufacturer.
Covid Vaccinations for Children, Teenagers can be ‘a game changer’, say experts
In a statement, Bharat Biotech said it had submitted the trial data of phase 2 and 3 of Covaxin on children to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) at the beginning of this month.
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
Over 1,200 Heart Problem cases in US after Covid vaccination
Washington, June 24 : The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that more than 1,200…
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".
With no EUA, Covaxin’s launch in US may be delayed
In February, Ocugen and Bharat Biotech had entered into a definitive agreement to co-develop, supply, and commercialise Covacin for the US market.
US FDA rejects emergency use authorization for Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin jab
FDA has asked Ocugen, the US partner of Bharat Bio, to launch an additional trial so that it can file for for a full approval
Andhra CM Proposes Central Management of Covid Vaccine Supply
Amaravati, June 4 : Reaching out to his counterparts across the country, Andhra Pradesh CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan…
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.
Over 69% Indians open to taking part in Covid Vaccine Trial
New Delhi, May 30 : Over 69 per cent Indians said they would participate in a vaccine trial,…
Fresh trouble for Karnataka BJP after MLA Ravi Subramanya Lands in Vaccine Blocking Row
Bengaluru, May 29 : An MLA of the ruling BJP in Karnataka, L.A. Ravi Subramanya, has courted controversy…
China announces 1 million Covid vaccine doses as grant to Nepal
The President of Nepal also requested the Chinese government to facilitate the procurement of Covid vaccines from China, the statement added.
Pfizer to Explore Pneumococcal Jab with 3rd Booster of Covid Vaccine
Boosters and new versions of vaccines that target the Covid variants are already being explored by both Pfizer and Moderna.
Pfizer, AstraZeneca jabs effective against ‘India variant’: Study
On the other hand, the AstraZeneca jab was 60 per cent effective against the Indian variant, compared with 66 per cent against the UK variant, the report said.
Covid Vaccine to be deferred by 3 Months after Recovery: New Guidelines
The new guidelines say that in individuals having lab tests proven Covid-19 illness, the vaccination must be deferred by three months after recovery.
Rahul Gandhi: Apps like Unqualified Setu, NoWin won’t save, but 2 jabs of vaccine will
New Delhi: Referring to the apps, Arogya Setu and CoWin, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Centre’s policies…
Adar Poonawalla To Invest Over $300 Million In UK
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has been at the forefront of producing the lower-cost AstraZeneca coronavirus shot.
Mamata to write to PM on non-uniformity of vaccine prices
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is going to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the 'non-uniformity' of vaccine prices.
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.
American export controls risk Indian vaccine production
New Delhi: Production lines in India, making at least 160 million doses of Covid vaccine a month, will…
COVID vaccine is need of country, everyone has right to safe life: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Apr 12 : Batting for coronavirus vaccine for all, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said…
Uttar Pradesh: 3 women given anti-rabies injection instead of Covid-19, one critical
The medical negligence by the health centre came to light after the condition of the elderly woman became serious and the relatives complained to the chief medical officer demanding action.
Private Pakistan importers rush for Russian Sputnik V vaccine,
Islamabad: Private importers in Pakistan are negotiating to procure more of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for commercial sale.…
US Sanctions Hamper Covid Vaccine Import: Rouhani
Iran has recorded over 62,000 Covid-19-related deaths and more than 1.8 million coronavirus infections since the start of the pandemic.
Centre writes to States/UTs to Increase the Interval between two doses of COVISHIELD
Protection enhanced if the second dose of COVISHIELD is administered between 6-8 weeks
UK PM Johnson to call EU leaders over vax export ban
In a warning last week, she said that the EU can "forbid" vaccines made on the continent being sent to the UK if exports from Britain do not improve.
India supplied over 58 mn doses of Covid vax to 70 nations: Govt
Earlier, in an exclusive interaction, External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar had told IANS that vaccinating the world along with India's own people comes as a moral responsibility for India.
Millions of AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine doses lying idle in US
US President Joe Biden had earlier said that by the end of May, there should be enough vaccine doses for every adult in the country.
Covid Vaccine: WHO chief appreciates Russia’s investment in science
The vaccine forms a stable antibody and cellular immunity to the pathogen Covid-19 and has no serious side effects.
Not afraid of coronavirus, won’t take jabs: Farmer leaders
However, they also said they will not stop any farmer camping at several Delhi borders from getting vaccinated as it is an individual choice.
Israeli study finds Pfizer vaccine 85% effective after first shot
Pfizer has said alternative dosing regimens of the vaccine have not been evaluated yet and that the decision resided with the health authorities.
PM Modi should take COVID vaccine shot in public: Lok Sabha member
He also mentioned that UK's Prince Philip and the prime minister's good friend and Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have also taken the vaccine shots.
China pressurised Nepal to accept its Covid vaccine: Leaked documents
In its reply, the Chinese Embassy said that the Nepali side is suggested to transport the Sinopharm vaccines to be donated to Nepal under grant assistance immediately.
Pfizer’s Covid vaccine not allowed yet for emergency use in India
Meanwhile, Pfizer has issued a statement, saying that it has withdrawn its application for now and would re-apply with the additional data in hand sought by the SEC.
Pakistan to begin Covid vaccination from next week
The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has made an integrated plan for the vaccination drive, Geo News reported.
Karnataka’s Covid vaccine recipient dies of heart stroke: Minister
The vaccination was launched in the southern state on January 16 with fanfare after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the drive across the country from New Delhi through video-conferencing.
Congress alleges govt procuring Covid vaccine at inflated prices
The Congress leader said the price of such a vaccine must be cheaper than AstraZeneca-Serum Institute of India’s Covishield.
13 Israelis suffer facial paralysis post inoculation
“For at least 28 hours, I walked around with it (facial paralysis),” one person who had the side effect told Ynet.
Covid Vaccine will work like ‘Sanjeevani’: Harsh Vardhan
Harsh Vardhan's remarks came after the Prime Minister virtually launched the vaccination drive across the country issuing warning to people to avoid rumours and follow his fresh slogan "Ab dawai bhi, kadai bhi" (now medicine as well as rigour).
Ex-minister Mahesh Sharma becomes first public representative to get Covid Vaccine
Showing the list of people who would be getting the vaccine shot at the hospital, Sharma said "my number is on the top which has come from the government."
PM Modi should create new history by taking first shot of COVID vaccine: Nawab Malik
He said, “COVID-19 vaccination is about to begin. Still, there are doubts among people regarding vaccines.
Covid-19 vaccination dry run conducted successfully in Rajasthan
During the process of dry run, the time taken to vaccinate one beneficiary and making entry on the CoWIN software was assessed and the process of running the software was checked.
Covid vaccination likely to begin in India by Jan 12
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan met the health ministers of states and Union Territories on Thursday and guided them on conducting the dry run.
Experts question the emergency use authorization given to Bharat Biotech and AstraZeneca
With these questions and recommendations by these experts, we hope that the Indian government takes an informed decision and give quick approvals or Emergency Use Authorization to other vaccine candidates as well.
Deepti Naval hopes Covid vaccine comes without side effects
Mumbai, Jan 4 : Actress Deepti Naval is apprehensive about the possible side effects of the forthcoming Covid…
Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Becomes First To Get Approval In India
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, Covishield, has been developed in collaboration with Serum Institute of India.
Have food allergy? Pfizer, Moderna Covid jabs safe, say experts
They also outlined steps on safely receiving the second dose in individuals who develop a reaction to their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Covaxin can deal with new Covid strains too: Bharat Biotech
The leading vaccine maker is also developing a single-dose nasal vaccine for Covid-19.
Pope Says Faces Of Children In Syria, Iraq And Yemen Should Touch All Consciences
"May their faces touch the consciences of all men and women of good will, so that the causes of conflicts can be addressed and courageous efforts can be made to build a future of peace,"
In Christmas message curbed by Covid, pope calls on nations to share vaccines
Stressing that health is an international issue, he appeared to criticise so-called ‘vaccine nationalism’, which U.N. officials fear will worsen the pandemic if poor nations receive the vaccine last.
AIIMS seeks list of students for Covid vaccine administration
India has eight Covid-19 vaccine candidates, including three indigenous vaccines, under different stages of clinical trials which could be ready for authorization in near future.
53% Indian unsure about taking Covid vaccine: Survey
New Delhi, Dec 17: More than 50 per cent of India’s population has expressed a caution towards taking…
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.
Criminal networks could try to sell fake COVID vaccines physically and on internet, warns Interpol
The Interpol has asked police organisations to ensure "the safety of the supply chain" and said "identifying illicit websites selling fake products will be essential".
UK Approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine For Use, First In The World
The country has ordered up to 40 million doses of the vaccine that is said to offer 95 per cent protection.
Harsh Vardhan: Our Aim Is To Give Covid Vaccine To 30 Crore Indians By August-September 2021
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan expresses optimism, but warns that there "there are several uncertainties. The biggest is that the vaccine may not work."
Economy getting back on track faster; big investment, infra push must become driving force for growth: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India will become a 'global manufacturing hub on its own strengths', adding that he does not believe in 'gaining from the loss of others'.
Apollo Hospitals ready to administer 1 mn Covid vaccines daily
After covering a sizable needy population, Apollo plans to procure vaccines directly from manufacturers, subject to approval from the government.
Not believing in act of God, Covid vaccine expected in early 2021: Harsh Vardhan
In his over half-an hour address, Harsh Vardhan lauded the effort of various corona warriors, as he said, "We are fighting this war with the help of lakhs of corona warriors".
Three Covid Vaccines currently in testing phase in India: PM Modi
The Prime Minister's assurance came at a time when the number of India's Covid-19 cases have crossed the 24.50-lakh mark.
Zenara Pharma gets approval to manufacture, sell Favipiravir
Hyderabad, Aug 5 : Hyderabad-based Zenara Pharma on Wednesday announced that it has received approval from the Drugs…
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.
Serum Institute of India to apply for Oxford vaccine trials in India in a week
Oxford University's vaccine, called AZD1222, is being manufactured by pharmaceutical major AstraZeneca and the UK government has ordered 100 million doses ahead of time.
AIIMS to begin Covid vaccine human trial from next week
According to a senior official, recently the ethics committee has given a go-ahead for human trials for the vaccine, and AIIMS will begin registering volunteers as per the procedure.
Fauci slams lack of unified US response; remains hopeful for vaccine
Asked about how he navigates White House politics, Fauci said his method hasn''t changed since he first stepped into the White House back in the 80s.
Bharat Biotech Covid vaccine candidate’s human trials from July
Hyderabad, June 29 : Leading vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Monday announced that it has successfully developed Covaxin,…
Johnson and Johnson to begin human trial of Covid vaccine in July
Over 100 vaccines are under various stages of trial and according to the scientists, it make take 12-18 months before a successful one is achieved.
Antibodies with potential to block coronavirus identified
Preliminary tests of the two antibodies in a mouse model resulted in a reduction of virus titers, suggesting that the antibodies may offer therapeutic benefits.
Hard to predict when COVID-19 pandemic will be over: WHO
"It is important that we be realistic and I don''t think anyone can predict when or if this disease will disappear."
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.
Israeli institute develops coronavirus antibody: Minister
The statement from the Defense Minister's office did not specify whether human trials were conducted.
WHO to launch second Solidarity Trial for coronavirus vaccine
WHO has called for a stronger whole of society approach in the South-East Asia Region.