Administer Covid-19 Vaccines To Antyodaya Card Holders, Persons Falling BPL & APL In Equal Ratio: Chhattisgarh High Court Tells State
3 years, 10 months ago

Administer Covid-19 Vaccines To Antyodaya Card Holders, Persons Falling BPL & APL In Equal Ratio: Chhattisgarh High Court Tells State

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Friday expressed displeasure at the State Government's action of completely halting the Covid-19 vaccination drive with respect to persons in the age group 18-45 for deciding vaccination norms. Considering the life threat due to Covid-19 pandemic, need of hour is maximum vaccination in the shortest possible time," a Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice PR Ramachandra Menon and Justice Parth Prateem Sahu observed. Covid Vaccine Reservation Based On Financial Status: Chhattisgarh High Court Asks State To Reconsider Policy Limiting Benefits To Antyodaya Card Holders On Friday, the Court noted that in view of its order, the State Government has totally stopped vaccination drive. It directed the State authorities concerned that until a fresh policy is devised, they should continue with the vaccination by equally distributing the available vaccines among the three classes of citizens i.e., Antyodaya Card Holders, Below Poverty Line and Above Poverty Line, in the ratio of 1/3 to each class.

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'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose
1 week, 3 days ago

'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday disposed of a 2022 petition filed by one Vinod Kumar M N seeking a direction to the authorities to give him a second dose of Covid vaccine. A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna said “The petitioner is before this court seeking a direction for a second dose of covid vaccine, the covid-19 has subsided …

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov't workers
1 year, 11 months ago

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov't workers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden’s order that …

Covid-19: Serum Institute seeks drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of Covovax as booster dose
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: Serum Institute seeks drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of Covovax as booster dose

India TV News  

Covid-19: Serum Institute seeks drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of Covovax as booster dose Covid-19: Earlier on October 17, Prakash Kumar Singh, director of government and regulatory affairs at SII, submitted a market authorization application to the Drug Controller General of India for the heterologous booster dose of Covovax. Covid-19: As the threat of coronavirus is far from over, …

No Wastage of Covid Vaccines in Govt Buffer Stock Due to Expiry: Govt in Lok Sabha
2 years, 3 months ago

No Wastage of Covid Vaccines in Govt Buffer Stock Due to Expiry: Govt in Lok Sabha

News 18  

There has been no wastage of COVID-19 vaccines in the government buffer stock due to expiry, Union minister Bharati Pravin Pawar informed Lok Sabha on Friday. The central government closely monitors COVID-19 vaccine stocks in states and Union territories so as to ensure their optimal utilisation and minimal wastage, Pawar said in written reply to a question. To ensure utilisation …

Government Not Liable To Compensate For Deaths Due To COVID Vaccination : Centre Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Government Not Liable To Compensate For Deaths Due To COVID Vaccination : Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Government cannot be held liable to compensate for the deaths occurring due to the administration of COVID-19 vaccines, said the Central Government in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.Responding to a petition filed by parents of two girls who died due to the adverse effects of Covishield vaccine, the Union Government submitted that : "The vaccines in use …

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget
2 years, 5 months ago

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget

The Hindu  

The government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is in its final leg with the Health Ministry deciding against procuring more vaccines as of now and surrendering ₹4,237 crore, or nearly 85% of the 2022-23 budget allocation for inoculation purposes, to the Finance Ministry. Official sources told PTI that more than 1.8 crore doses are still available with the governments at the Centre …

After Centre Says 200-Crore COVID Vaccinations Crossed, Delhi High Court Disposes Of PIL Seeking Door-to-Door Inoculation
2 years, 5 months ago

After Centre Says 200-Crore COVID Vaccinations Crossed, Delhi High Court Disposes Of PIL Seeking Door-to-Door Inoculation

Live Law  

Following the Centre's submission that more than 200 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered across the country, the Delhi High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking a helpline for assistance of those registering for inoculation.A bed-ridden senior citizen had approached the court last year, stating she was at a high risk of getting exposed to the …

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Against Discrimination Based On Covid-19 Vaccination Status
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Against Discrimination Based On Covid-19 Vaccination Status

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has recently dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the state government's order restricting access to indoor sports, gyms, restaurants and other public places to people who have received at least one vaccination dose against Covid-19. A division bench of Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice Shubha Mehta dismissed the petition after the Advocate General informed the …

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre
2 years, 7 months ago

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre

Firstpost  

Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said as on 19 July, 2022, a total of 200.34 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to beneficiaries above 12 years of age in the country New Delhi: India has supplied 23.9 crore doses of coronavirus vaccine to 101 countries and UN entities in the form of grant, commercial export, or …

4 Cr Eligible Beneficiaries Havn't Taken Even Single Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine as on July 18: Govt
2 years, 7 months ago

4 Cr Eligible Beneficiaries Havn't Taken Even Single Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine as on July 18: Govt

News 18  

An estimated 4 crore eligible beneficiaries have not taken even a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine as on July 18, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. A total of 1,78,38,52,566 vaccine doses have been administered free of cost in Government Covid Vaccination Centres till July 18, she said in a written reply. …

’Only 10% got Covid-19 booster dose’: CM Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal to Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

’Only 10% got Covid-19 booster dose’: CM Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal to Delhi

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday appealed to the people to get their Covid-19 precaution doses while highlighting that only around 10% people have done it so far. A total of 1.81 crore have been given first dose and 1.53 crore have received both doses, the Delhi chief minister said while emphasising that Delhi has capacity to administer one …

COVID-19: Supreme Court upholds individual’s right against forcible vaccination
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19: Supreme Court upholds individual’s right against forcible vaccination

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld both the right of an individual against forcible vaccination and the government’s current vaccination policy to protect communitarian health, but found certain vaccine mandates imposed by State governments/Union Territories, which tend to deny access to basic welfare measures and freedom of movement to unvaccinated individuals, disproportionate. “With respect to bodily integrity and personal autonomy …

No one can be forced to get vaccinated, rules Supreme Court amid Covid surge
2 years, 10 months ago

No one can be forced to get vaccinated, rules Supreme Court amid Covid surge

India Today  

In an important ruling, the Supreme Court made it clear that no individual can be forced to take any vaccination, but stated that the government can impose some restrictions in the interest of the community. A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai delivered the judgement on the plea challenging mandatory Covid-19 vaccine mandates as unconstitutional, saying, …

Nobody can be forced to undergo COVID-19 vaccinations: SC
2 years, 10 months ago

Nobody can be forced to undergo COVID-19 vaccinations: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that no person can be forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and asked the Centre to make public the effect of such an immunisation. Regarding segregation of vaccine trial data, subject to privacy of individuals, all trials conducted and to be subsequently conducted, all data must be made available to the public …

Haryana govt announces free Covid vaccine booster shots for 18-59 age group
2 years, 10 months ago

Haryana govt announces free Covid vaccine booster shots for 18-59 age group

India TV News  

Haryana govt announces free Covid vaccine booster shots for 18-59 age group The eligible people can get the booster shot, which currently costs Rs 250 plus service charges, free of cost at any government hospital or dispensary, the statement said. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Monday announced free Covid vaccine booster shots for beneficiaries in the age group of …

As Covid cases rise, Delhi government makes booster doses free for 18-59 age group
2 years, 11 months ago

As Covid cases rise, Delhi government makes booster doses free for 18-59 age group

India TV News  

As Covid cases rise, Delhi government makes booster doses free for 18-59 age group The Central government had rolled out precautionary doses of Covid-19 vaccine for all adults in private hospitals on April 10. Centre rolled out precautionary doses of the Covid vaccine for all adults in pvt hospitals on Apr 10 As Delhi witnesses an uptick in Covid-19 cases, …

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to states, UTs over surge in COVID-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to states, UTs over surge in COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

The ministry advised ensuring COVID-19 vaccination of eligible populations including the primary vaccination as well administration of precaution doses New Delhi: Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Tuesday wrote to the governments of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Mizoram over the increasing positivity rate and cases and urged States, Union …

Paid Covid-19 booster vaccine for all adults at private centres
2 years, 11 months ago

Paid Covid-19 booster vaccine for all adults at private centres

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a major move, the Centre has allowed booster doses or what it calls precautionary doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for everyone above 18 years of age at private healthcare centres from April 10. Last June, the Centre had capped the administration charges for private vaccination centres at Rs 150 per dose. Covishield costs Rs 600 per dose …

India's drugs regulator approves phase-3 trial of covid vaccine covovax
2 years, 11 months ago

India's drugs regulator approves phase-3 trial of covid vaccine covovax

India Today  

The Drugs Controller General of India granted permission on Wednesday for conducting the phase-3 clinical trial of Covid-19 vaccine Covovax as a booster dose in adults, official sources said. The Subject Expert Committee on Covid-19 of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation had, on March 5, recommended permission for conducting the phase-3 clinical trial for Covovax as a booster dose …

Covid-19: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Report On Policy For Vaccination Of Children Below 12 Yrs
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Report On Policy For Vaccination Of Children Below 12 Yrs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre to file a report indicating the steps taken by it for vaccination of children below the age of 12 years, against Covid-19.The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla directed the Centre to file its response before the next date of hearing, May 12.The direction was …

Judge: Montana can’t enforce ban on mandating vaccines
3 years ago

Judge: Montana can’t enforce ban on mandating vaccines

Associated Press  

— Montana cannot enforce a state law that prevents most health care facilities from mandating vaccines while an interim federal rule is in place requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy of Missoula said his preliminary injunction applies only while the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid …

Govt Releases Guidelines for Covid Vaccination of Children in 12-14 Years Age Group
3 years ago

Govt Releases Guidelines for Covid Vaccination of Children in 12-14 Years Age Group

News 18  

The Centre on Tuesday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 12-14 years that will begin from March 16 and said only Corbevax vaccine would be used for the beneficiaries of this age group. Two doses of Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered to the beneficiaries in the 12-14 years age group at an interval of 28 …

HC asks Maharashtra govt if it allow Covid unvaccinated people to travel in local trains
3 years, 1 month ago

HC asks Maharashtra govt if it allow Covid unvaccinated people to travel in local trains

India TV News  

The Bombay High Court on Monday asked the Maharashtra government if it was willing to withdraw its notification issued last year prohibiting people not vaccinated against COVID-19 from travelling in local trains in the city. Let there be a new beginning," Chief Justice Dipankar Datta said, adding that Chief Secretary Debashish Chakraborty must inform the court on Tuesday if the …

The case for mandatory covid vaccination
3 years, 1 month ago

The case for mandatory covid vaccination

Live Mint  

The Union government recently filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating, “Covid-19 vaccination is for larger public interest in light of the ongoing pandemic situation. Even the recent controversy surrounding tennis star Novak Djokovic’s refusal to take a covid vaccine raises pertinent questions on balancing individual rights with community well-being. vs State Of Kerala and Ors., the Kerala high …

Authorities Must Follow Centre's Policy That Aadhaar Isn't Mandatory For COVID Vaccination: Supreme Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Authorities Must Follow Centre's Policy That Aadhaar Isn't Mandatory For COVID Vaccination: Supreme Court

Live Law  

Recording the Centre's clarification that the Aadhaar card is neither mandatory for registration on the COWIN portal nor a precondition for availing of vaccination facilities at a COVID Vaccination Centre, and that any one of nine identity documents can be produced, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that all concerned authorities shall act in pursuance of this stated policy. The …

COVID: Over 11.48 crore unutilized vaccine doses still available with States, UTs
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID: Over 11.48 crore unutilized vaccine doses still available with States, UTs

India TV News  

COVID: Over 11.48 crore unutilized vaccine doses still available with States, UTs According to Health Ministry, "More than 164.89 cr vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India and through direct state procurement category." Highlights Central Govt on Feb 1 said that over 11.48 cr balance, unutilized COVID vaccine doses are available Vaccination drive has …

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges COVID Vaccine Mandates Of Delhi, MP, TN & Maharashtra
3 years, 2 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges COVID Vaccine Mandates Of Delhi, MP, TN & Maharashtra

Live Law  

A plea has been moved before the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to strike down as unconstitutional the vaccine mandates issued by the various States, specifically by the Governments of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.The application has been filed by Dr Jacob Puliyel, a former member of the National Technical Advisory Group of Immunization, seeking. A plea …

COVID-19 'precautionary' vaccine: Appointments for third dose to open today; check details here
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 'precautionary' vaccine: Appointments for third dose to open today; check details here

Firstpost  

The Centre has already notified the states and Union territories that for each recipient, the third dose would be the same shot that was used for the first two doses Appointments for the ‘precautionary dose’ of the COVID-19 vaccine in India will begin today, 8 January, according to the announcement made by the central government. The three priority groups of …

No need for new registration for those taking precautionary dose of Covid vaccine: Government
3 years, 2 months ago

No need for new registration for those taking precautionary dose of Covid vaccine: Government

India TV News  

Highlights Appointment for precaution COVID-19 dose begins today Vaccination with onsite appointment starts on 10th January There is no need for new registration for those taking the precautionary dose of COVID-19 vaccine and they can directly take an appointment from Saturday or walk-in, the Union Health Ministry said. From January 10, India will start administering the precautionary dose of the …

'No Vaccine, No Entry': Starting on New Year's Day, Haryana Bans Unvaxxed People from Public Places
3 years, 2 months ago

'No Vaccine, No Entry': Starting on New Year's Day, Haryana Bans Unvaxxed People from Public Places

News 18  

To encourage more people to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the Haryana government banned unvaccinated people in public places, starting Saturday. State health minister Anil Vij issued the orders, according to which unvaccinated people will not be allowed in public spaces, such as bars, restaurants, clubs and wine shops. The district administration and concerned authorities will have to ensure that all …

Delhi, Mumbai See Huge Spike in Daily Cases; Punjab Bans Entry of Unvaccinated in Public Places from Jan 15
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi, Mumbai See Huge Spike in Daily Cases; Punjab Bans Entry of Unvaccinated in Public Places from Jan 15

News 18  

Delhi on Tuesday reported 496 Covid-19 cases, its highest single-day rise since June 4. An expert panel of the country’s central drug authority has recommended granting emergency use authorisation to Serum Institute of India’s COVID-19 vaccine Covovax and Biological E’s vaccine Corbevax with certain conditions, official sources said on Monday. The Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 of the Central Drugs …

How states are gearing up to vaccinate 15 to 18 year-olds against Covid-19 from Jan 3
3 years, 2 months ago

How states are gearing up to vaccinate 15 to 18 year-olds against Covid-19 from Jan 3

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Christmas that children between 15 and 18 years of age will be vaccinated from January 3 onwards. Here’s how some states are gearing up for the 15-18 age group vaccination drive: DELHI Delhi is likely to set up the vaccination drive for teenagers in the 15-18 age group at existing centres. TAMIL NADU The …

Narendra Modi's Address Updates: Vaccine for 15-18 Age Group from Jan, 3rd 'Precaution' Dose for Healthcare Workers, 60+
3 years, 2 months ago

Narendra Modi's Address Updates: Vaccine for 15-18 Age Group from Jan, 3rd 'Precaution' Dose for Healthcare Workers, 60+

News 18  

India will start vaccinating children between the ages of 15 and 18 from January 3 next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in a sudden address to the nation amid the rising cases of Omicron in the country. The news also comes as the Drug Controller General of India on Saturday gave Bharat Biotech approval for emergency use authorisation of …

No govt benefits, penalties for unvaccinated in Rajasthan, orders Ashok Gehlot
3 years, 2 months ago

No govt benefits, penalties for unvaccinated in Rajasthan, orders Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government will soon make it compulsory for residents of the state to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease, chief minister Ashok Gehlot said on Friday, declaring that people who refuse to get vaccinated will not be eligible for benefits under government schemes and may also have to pay fines. Jaipur: Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has told …

Both Covid-19 doses must for access to public places from Jan 1: Haryana govt
3 years, 2 months ago

Both Covid-19 doses must for access to public places from Jan 1: Haryana govt

Hindustan Times  

Only fully vaccinated adults will be allowed access to public spaces like shopping malls, restaurants and cinema halls in Haryana from January 1, 2022, state’s health and home minister Anil Vij said on Wednesday, adding the vaccine is the biggest protection from Covid-19, including its various variants. Replying to a question in the ongoing winter session of the Haryana Assembly, …

Does Policy Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination Affect Citizens' Right To Earn Livelihood? Delhi HC Issues Notice On Teachers' Plea
3 years, 2 months ago

Does Policy Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination Affect Citizens' Right To Earn Livelihood? Delhi HC Issues Notice On Teachers' Plea

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea raising a question as to whether the action of mandating COVID-19 vaccination can adversely affect citizens' right to earn livelihood? This is the third such petition before the Court.Justice Rekha Palli issued notice on the plea filed by two teachers seeking quashing of the guidelines issued by the Delhi …

45 crore COVID vaccines a month soon: Mansukh Mandaviya
3 years, 3 months ago

45 crore COVID vaccines a month soon: Mansukh Mandaviya

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha on Monday that India was “fully prepared” to fight the Omicron variant of Covid-19 and that the country’s vaccine production capacity, which was now 31 crore doses per month, would be ramped up to 45 crore doses in the next two months. With our experience during the first and …

Don't Persuade People To Get Vaccinated Or Provide For Disincentives Upon Their Refusal: Meghalaya HC To State Govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Don't Persuade People To Get Vaccinated Or Provide For Disincentives Upon Their Refusal: Meghalaya HC To State Govt

Live Law  

Dealing with a Public Interest Litigation plea filed to deal with the COVID pandemic situation in the state, the Meghalaya High Court on Thursday asked the State Government not to relent on the vaccination drive or try to persuade people to take the vaccination or even provide for disincentives upon their refusal.This direction came from the Bench of Chief Justice …

COVID: Over 16.42 crore vaccine doses available with states, UTs
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID: Over 16.42 crore vaccine doses available with states, UTs

India TV News  

Highlights Over 141.80 cr vaccine doses have been provided to states, UTs so far through Govt of India Union govt is committed to accelerating pace, expanding scope of COVID vaccination throughout India Govt of India has been supporting states, UTs by providing them COVID vaccines free of cost Over 16.42 crore Covid vaccine doses are still available with states and …

No Guidelines For Booster Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine; Present Priority Is Full Vaccination: Centre Tells Delhi High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

No Guidelines For Booster Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine; Present Priority Is Full Vaccination: Centre Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that the current priority of the National Covid-19 Vaccination Program is to cover the entire eligible population with full vaccination including two doses, and that presently there are no guidelines regarding administration of booster doses. It said that the two expert bodies namely National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization and National …

MP: Dead man gets COVID-19 vaccination certificate in Rajgarh
3 years, 3 months ago

MP: Dead man gets COVID-19 vaccination certificate in Rajgarh

India TV News  

A deceased senior citizen allegedly received a message about having taken the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and got a certificate for the same in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district, an official said on Saturday. The authorities have cited computer error as a reason for the goof-up, in which Purushottam Shakyawar of Biaora town, who died in May, received a …

State Must Not Drag Its Feet and Make Covid Vaccination Mandatory for All Adults
3 years, 3 months ago

State Must Not Drag Its Feet and Make Covid Vaccination Mandatory for All Adults

News 18  

We live in times when the state is expected to be decisive, unyielding and uncompromising in national interest. Take for instance, the curious service charge price cap of Rs 150 for the private sector, taking away any incentive the market may have to join the vaccination drive. There is no reason people will pay for vaccines in private sector hospitals …

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Interfere With State Government Order Allowing Only Students, Teachers, Staff With One Dose Of Vaccine To Attend Colleges
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Interfere With State Government Order Allowing Only Students, Teachers, Staff With One Dose Of Vaccine To Attend Colleges

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Saturday refused to interfere with the government order, permitting only those students, teachers and staff members who have been vaccinated to attend colleges. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum while disposing off a petition filed challenging the government order dated July 16, said, "We are of the …

Opposition claims govt mishandled 2nd Covid wave; BJP says no discrimination between states
3 years, 3 months ago

Opposition claims govt mishandled 2nd Covid wave; BJP says no discrimination between states

India Today  

The Opposition on Thursday hit out at the government over Covid-19 management, accusing it of mishandling the second wave and demanded that international flights be stopped in view of the emerging scenario due to the new strain of coronavirus. Participating in a discussion on the Covid pandemic in Lok Sabha, the Opposition demanded that the government should inform the House …

Data show BJP-ruled states ahead in vaccination than those governed by Opposition
3 years, 3 months ago

Data show BJP-ruled states ahead in vaccination than those governed by Opposition

India TV News  

Highlights Total eight BJP-ruled states have fully vaccinated 50 per cent of their eligible population. Amid rising concern for the new Covid-19 variant 'Omicron', at least 7 BJP ruled states in the country have completed innoculating more than 90% of the eligible population with the first dose. Apart from this, total eight states have fully vaccinated 50 per cent of …

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccination mandate for California prisons
3 years, 3 months ago

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccination mandate for California prisons

LA Times  

A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked an order that all California prison workers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a religious or medical exemption. The judge who issued the vaccination mandate followed the recommendation of a court-appointed receiver who was chosen to manage the state prison healthcare system after a federal judge in 2005 found that California …

No scientific evidence to support need for booster vaccine dose against COVID-19: ICMR chief
3 years, 3 months ago

No scientific evidence to support need for booster vaccine dose against COVID-19: ICMR chief

The Hindu  

There is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for a booster vaccine dose against COVID-19, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said on Monday, underlining the completion of second dose for India's adult population is the priority for the government for now. "Administering the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all adult population and ensuring that not …

Madhya Pradesh lifts all Covid-19 related curbs with immediate effect
3 years, 4 months ago

Madhya Pradesh lifts all Covid-19 related curbs with immediate effect

Hindustan Times  

The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday removed all Covid-19 related restrictions from the state with immediate effect, with chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying that this was being done as the pandemic situation in the state was under complete control. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan The chief minister added that establishments such as cinema halls, shopping malls, swimming …

Indore doctors announce they'd only offer services to fully vaccinated people starting Nov 30
3 years, 4 months ago

Indore doctors announce they'd only offer services to fully vaccinated people starting Nov 30

Hindustan Times  

In order to spread awareness regarding Covid-19 vaccination, two doctors in the Indore district has decided that they will not give their services to those patients who have not taken both the doses of vaccine from November 30. "In the letter written to the DC, I have extended my support to the mega vaccination drive being carried by the district …

Over 18.53 crore unutilized COVID vaccine doses available with States, UTs: Centre
3 years, 4 months ago

Over 18.53 crore unutilized COVID vaccine doses available with States, UTs: Centre

India TV News  

Over 18.53 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the States and Union Territories, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. The ministry further said that so far 1,23,19,12,030 vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories through free of cost channel and through the direct state procurement category. The vaccination drive …

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