Stampede-like situation at Covid vaccination centres in Assam's Golaghat as people rush to get jabs
3 years, 6 months ago

Stampede-like situation at Covid vaccination centres in Assam's Golaghat as people rush to get jabs

India Today  

Stampede-like scenes were witnessed at Covid-19 vaccination centres in Assam’s Golaghat district as people flocked to get jabs. The incident took place at two Covid-19 vaccination centres set up by the district administration in Golaghat district on Friday -- Dergaon Kamal Dowerah College and Dergaon Higher Secondary School. Scenes outside the Dergaon Higher Secondary School vaccination centre in Golaghat district, Assam Forgetting Covid-19 protocols, people were seen running to take their spots in the queues, pushing and shoving others in their haste. At the Dergaon Kamal Dowerah College and Dergaon Higher Secondary School vaccination centres, people were seen scrambling over one another in a bid to get the jab first.

India Assam Covid District Vaccination Centres Golaghat District Dergaon Higher Secondary School  covid19  assams  stampedelike  district  dergaon  rush  secondary  jabs  situation  vaccination  centres  golaghat  seen  received  assam  covid

History of this topic

Centre asks TS to step up Covid control measures
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre asks TS to step up Covid control measures

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Union health secretary has written to the Telangana state government, asking it to take a slew of measures to prevent the spread of Covid including conducting adequate testing, keeping an eye on districts reporting higher cases, carrying out genome sequencing, increasing pace of vaccination etc, especially in light of the upcoming festivals. The letter written by Union health …

Unvaccinated passengers still not allowed in Mumbai local trains: Maha govt
2 years, 10 months ago

Unvaccinated passengers still not allowed in Mumbai local trains: Maha govt

India Today  

After the Bombay High Court asked the Maharashtra government if it was willing to withdraw its notification issued last year prohibiting unvaccinated passengers from travelling on local trains in the city, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced that the Covid restrictions for unvaccinated people on the local trains are still in place. Covid restrictions to be in place; unvaccinated passengers …

HC asks Maharashtra govt if it allow Covid unvaccinated people to travel in local trains
2 years, 10 months 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 …

Assam Lifts All Covid-19 Restrictions from Tuesday; Masks, Use of Sanitiser to Continue Until Further Notice
2 years, 10 months ago

Assam Lifts All Covid-19 Restrictions from Tuesday; Masks, Use of Sanitiser to Continue Until Further Notice

News 18  

Assam withdrew all Covid-related restrictions on Tuesday reverting to the situation that existed before the nation-wide lockdown on March 25, 2020 following the outbreak of the disease, officials said. Any person not wearing a face mask and spitting in public places shall be fined Rs 1000 and all district magistrates and superintendents of police must ensure utmost vigil at public …

Early signs of COVID cases plateauing but needs to be observed, says Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

Early signs of COVID cases plateauing but needs to be observed, says Centre

Firstpost  

Stressing the need to continue with precautions to curb the surge in infections, it noted that Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan were recording a high number of COVID cases New Delhi: Early indications of Covid infections plateauing have been reported in some places but the trend needs to be observed, the Union government said on Thursday whilst …

Assam: No entry for unvaccinated persons in public places from tomorrow, says CM
2 years, 11 months ago

Assam: No entry for unvaccinated persons in public places from tomorrow, says CM

Live Mint  

Although there is no lockdown-like situation in Assam currently, people who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 until now will not be allowed entry into public places like markets and hotels from 16 January, announced state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday. “Those not fully vaccinated will not be allowed to enter public places like district courts, hotels, markets etc. …

TS administers COVID jabs to 24,240 teens on day one
3 years ago

TS administers COVID jabs to 24,240 teens on day one

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Covid-19 vaccination for the 15 to 18-year-olds began in Telangana on Monday with the health minister T Harish Rao assuring the youngsters that there was no cause for any fears or worries over taking the vaccine shots. The state health department said that by evening of the first day of the drive, approximately 24,240 teenagers were vaccinated. Harish Rao …

India begins COVID-19 vaccination for children between 15-18 years today: All you need to know as country preps to jab over 10 crore teens
3 years ago

India begins COVID-19 vaccination for children between 15-18 years today: All you need to know as country preps to jab over 10 crore teens

Firstpost  

The vaccination drive for the age group between 15-18 comes at a time when the country’s cases are seeing an unprecedented rise with Omicron adding to the alarm Amid the spread of the Omicron variant and the surge in COVID-19 cases, India will begin to vaccinate the 15 to 18-year-old age group against the virus from today. • Union Health …

Assam eyes vaccinating 3 lakh children daily to inoculate all kids
3 years ago

Assam eyes vaccinating 3 lakh children daily to inoculate all kids

India Today  

The Covid-19 vaccination drive to jab children aged between 15-18 kicked-off today across the country today. Today, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Covid vaccination drive for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years at the Oil India Higher Secondary School, Duliajan in Dibrugarh district, reported ANI. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches #COVID19 vaccination …

Schools in Assam to be used as vaccination centres for 15-18 year olds
3 years ago

Schools in Assam to be used as vaccination centres for 15-18 year olds

India Today  

Assam is gearing up for the special Covid-19 vaccination drive for the 15 to 18 age group and the government and private schools in the state will be turned into vaccination centres. The state government on Thursday issued an order to ensure that vaccination of all students between the age group of 15-18 years is done in a smooth manner. …

Bengaluru: Garuda Mall slapped with fine of Rs 20,000 for flouting Covid-19 norms
3 years ago

Bengaluru: Garuda Mall slapped with fine of Rs 20,000 for flouting Covid-19 norms

India Today  

For not enforcing Covid-19 appropriate behaviour on its premises, Garuda Mall in Bengaluru has been slapped with a fine of Rs 20,000 by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. We plan on issuing much heavier fines in the future if malls are found not checking vaccination certificates and ensuring if proper protocols are followed,” The New Indian Express quoted BBMP Chief …

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

Maharasthra: ‘No Vaccine, No Entry’ Order Issued In Ahmednagar Ahead Of Festivities
3 years ago

Maharasthra: ‘No Vaccine, No Entry’ Order Issued In Ahmednagar Ahead Of Festivities

ABP News  

Pune: In view of the sudden spurt in Covid-19 infections in Maharashtra, the Ahmednagar district administration on Friday issued a ‘no vaccine, no entry’ order covering various areas, including private establishments, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, auditoriums, marriage halls, agriculture markets, and events. The restrictions to be imposed from Saturday ahead of the New Year celebrations have made it mandatory …

Covid-19 pandemic: 19 districts in Maharashtra have less than 50 active cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 pandemic: 19 districts in Maharashtra have less than 50 active cases

Hindustan Times  

Nineteen of Maharashtra’s 36 districts now have under 50 active Covid-19 cases, officials said on Wednesday even as Mumbai, Pune, Ahmednagar, Thane, Raigad, and Nashik accounted for 82.1% of the state’s active coronavirus caseload of 15,119. Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Dhule, Latur, Washim, Bhandara, Gondia, Gadchiroli, Yavatmal, Wardha, Buldhana, Jalgaon, Amravati, Akola, Chandrapur, Jalna, Hingoli, Nanded, and Parbhani have under 50 active …

Assam Relaxes Covid Curbs, Allows More People in Weddings, Funerals
3 years, 2 months ago

Assam Relaxes Covid Curbs, Allows More People in Weddings, Funerals

News 18  

The Assam government on Wednesday further relaxed COVID-related restrictions, allowing 200 people with at least one dose of vaccination to attend weddings and religious functions. The order, issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, which will come into effect on Thursday morning, also allowed up to 100 persons in funerals and last rites. On October 26, the government had …

Assam Eases Covid Restrictions, Night Curfew in Effect from 11pm to 5am
3 years, 2 months ago

Assam Eases Covid Restrictions, Night Curfew in Effect from 11pm to 5am

News 18  

Assam eased COVID-related restrictions on Tuesday, limiting the night curfew from 11 pm to 5 am, in view of the improvement of the situation in the state, officials said. Issuing a new set of guidelines, Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua said 31 per cent of the eligible population of the state have been fully vaccinated, while 95 per cent got their …

Jammu and Kashmir achieves 100 percent coverage of first dose of Covid vaccine
3 years, 2 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir achieves 100 percent coverage of first dose of Covid vaccine

India TV News  

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the milestone of 100 per cent coverage of the first dose COVID-19 vaccine for the age group of above 18 years old across all 20 districts, Jammu & Kashmir Administration said on Thursday. As many as 82,229 doses of COVID vaccine were administered in the last 24 hours across the UT …

How Covid vaccine certificates are issued at rural vaccination camps in UP | Ground report
3 years, 3 months ago

How Covid vaccine certificates are issued at rural vaccination camps in UP | Ground report

India Today  

With UK raising questions over India's Covid vaccination certification while announcing its international travel guidelines, India Today carried out a ground reality check of the vaccination drive in Uttar Pradesh. India Today inspected the ground reality about the process of Covid vaccine certification and data management at the rural vaccination camps in Uttar Pradesh. India Today carried out a reality …

Mega vaccination drive in Lucknow today; 1 lakh inoculations on target
3 years, 4 months ago

Mega vaccination drive in Lucknow today; 1 lakh inoculations on target

India TV News  

Lucknow will carry out a mega vaccination drive on Monday with the aim of vaccinating one lakh people. He said that the state authorities have set a target of administering 86,400 doses in Lucknow on Monday, but the district administration and the health department has made preparations to inoculate over a lakh people. The special vaccination camps organised at religious …

India has most Covid-19 cases in two months, worst-hit Kerala in focus
3 years, 4 months ago

India has most Covid-19 cases in two months, worst-hit Kerala in focus

India Today  

India reported the biggest single-day rise in Covid-19 cases in two months on Thursday, as the government worries about the virus spreading from the most-affected Kerala state, schools reopening, and the start of the festival season. Also offering hope is a recent non-peer-reviewed study done in Kerala that showed that one dose of the AstraZeneca shot, the mainstay of India's …

Uttar Pradesh to allow only vaccinated teachers in schools
3 years, 4 months ago

Uttar Pradesh to allow only vaccinated teachers in schools

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh government has directed both public and private teachers and school staff to mandatorily undergo COVID-19 vaccination to attend schools. Schools for primary classes reopened in the state on Wednesday, since March 20. All the schools have been directed by the respective state governments to strictly follow the COVID-19 standard operating procedure that have already been issued. The decision …

Bengal Vaccination Centre Stampede: Parties Scramble to Shift Blame
3 years, 4 months ago

Bengal Vaccination Centre Stampede: Parties Scramble to Shift Blame

News 18  

Ever since health experts expressed concerns over the havoc a possible third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic may prompt, government-run vaccination centres in West Bengal have been witnessing chaotic scenes regularly with panic-stricken people scrambling to get jabs. Mamata Banerjee, the unelected CM, is also the Home, Health Minister of Bengal and responsible for this tragedy.” The West Bengal chief …

25 Injured in Stampede at Bengal Vaccination Centre; Govt to Now Issue Coupons
3 years, 4 months ago

25 Injured in Stampede at Bengal Vaccination Centre; Govt to Now Issue Coupons

The Quint  

The incident at Jalpaiguri happened in the afternoon when people standing outside the vaccination centre rushed inside. A senior police officer of Jalpaiguri said: "The injured people have been rushed to Jalpaiguri district hospital and they are undergoing treatment. The DMs have been asked to arrange for more police force at the vaccination centres," an official said. "It has been …

'Vaccination-on-wheels' starts in Karnataka to boost inoculation drive in remote areas
3 years, 4 months ago

'Vaccination-on-wheels' starts in Karnataka to boost inoculation drive in remote areas

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai flagged off a mobile clinic, called "vaccination-on-wheels", to inoculate people against Covid-19 in remote areas on Thursday. The mobile clinic, launched by Narayana Health City hospital in association with Volvo group, will provide easy vaccine accessibility to people in rural and semi-urban areas in Karnataka. Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, founder and chairman of Narayana Health, …

Mumbai makes covid vaccine accessible to the LGBTQ community
3 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai makes covid vaccine accessible to the LGBTQ community

Live Mint  

A new civic-run covid-19 vaccination centre for transgenders and those from the LGBTQIA+ community has opened up in Vikhroli, Mumbai. In an interview with PTI, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official mentioned that within the first few hours of the centre’s opening, around 100 members of the queer community received their vaccines doses. The law student at the University of Mumbai …

Covid-19 vaccination campaign still behind in certain groups
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 vaccination campaign still behind in certain groups

NL Times  

Now that everyone who wanted to get vaccinated against Covid-19 has had the chance to, the attention is now put on boosting the vaccination rate among specific groups. Three points are important when encouraging people to get vaccinated, behavioral scientist Arie Dijkstra said to NOS, “You have to give someone a reason, it needs to be easy and you need …

Assam eases Covid-19 curbs, allows restaurants to remain open till 6 pm
3 years, 4 months ago

Assam eases Covid-19 curbs, allows restaurants to remain open till 6 pm

India Today  

The Assam government announced relaxation of Covid-19 curbs on Tuesday, allowing inter-district movement of people except from Guwahati. Physical classes in respect of final year of Graduate/Post-Graduate Engineering/Medical Colleges, GNM, Nursing courses and that of Aeronautical Engineering College will be allowed with fully vaccinated students," Assam Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said. "Our government has decided to allow open Namghars across …

Allowing religious gatherings was a bad idea: Govt panel director on Covid spike in Kerala
3 years, 5 months ago

Allowing religious gatherings was a bad idea: Govt panel director on Covid spike in Kerala

India Today  

The spike in Covid-19 cases in Kerala could have been avoided if the state had not resumed religious gatherings, said Anurag Agrawal, one of the directors of the government's genome sequencing monitoring agency INSACOG. Anurag Agrawal told India Today TV that allowing religious gatherings was a bad idea and the Kerala government should have only reopened essential services. "From 13,000 …

Watch: Violent clashes breaks out after Muslim League members fight over vaccines in Kerala's Kasaragod
3 years, 5 months ago

Watch: Violent clashes breaks out after Muslim League members fight over vaccines in Kerala's Kasaragod

Op India  

A video has surfaced on social media wherein several people are seen blowing punches and hitting each other. According to a local newspaper, the fight broke out after members of the All-India Muslim League created a ruckus claiming that people from other wards had reached the vaccination camp organised for vaccinating two wards of a panchayat in Kerela’s Kasaragod district. …

All those above 18 receive vaccination in remote panchayat in Odisha
3 years, 5 months ago

All those above 18 receive vaccination in remote panchayat in Odisha

The Hindu  

All eligible persons above 18 in a remote panchayat in Odisha’s Nuapada district have received COVID-19 vaccine. Nuapada Collector Swadha Dev Singh and Khariar MLA Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi appreciated the efforts of the grassroots health workers and Udit Pratap Singh Jyoti, a young sarpanch. A huge achievement “We received formal instruction about vaccinating pregnant women a couple of days ago …

Maha Disaster Management Dept Favours Opening Local Trains for Vaccinated People: Tope
3 years, 5 months ago

Maha Disaster Management Dept Favours Opening Local Trains for Vaccinated People: Tope

News 18  

The Maharashtra disaster management department is in favour of allowing people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel in local trains in Mumbai, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Thursday. However, a final decision would be taken by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Tope told a TV channel before a meeting called by the CM with the state COVID-19 task force. …

Five hurt as villagers clash over Covid vaccination in UP
3 years, 5 months ago

Five hurt as villagers clash over Covid vaccination in UP

India TV News  

Five people, including a doctor, were injured when a clash broke out between two groups over COVID-19 vaccination in the Sukhpura area here, police said on Tuesday. A vaccination camp was organised in Karanai village on Monday afternoon and a huge crowd of villagers had gathered for the inoculation when two groups clashed over who would get the jab first, …

Chaos at vaccination centres in MP, health department to increase sites
3 years, 5 months ago

Chaos at vaccination centres in MP, health department to increase sites

Hindustan Times  

Long queues, stampede-like situations, chaotic atmosphere, scuffles between people and protests are some of the common sights at various vaccination centres in Madhya Pradesh owing to the alleged absence of proper arrangement and enough doses, HT has learnt. Rajgarh collector Neeraj Kumar Singh said, “A large number of people are reaching the vaccination centres. Panna district collector Sanjay Kumar Mishra …

Not just hills, Metros also flouting Covid norms | Ground Report
3 years, 6 months ago

Not just hills, Metros also flouting Covid norms | Ground Report

India Today  

With Covid-19 cases declining across the country, states have started to ease restrictions to resume economic activities and people’s movement. Despite authorities urging the public to continue following protocols like masking and spacing with the threat of a third wave looming large, people seem to have learnt no lessons. As sweltering heat bakes northern parts of India due to the …

COVID-19 news: Centre warns of reinstating curbs, calls crowds in hill stations 'frightening'; India logs 34,703 new cases
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 news: Centre warns of reinstating curbs, calls crowds in hill stations 'frightening'; India logs 34,703 new cases

Firstpost  

The government said violations of COVID-19 protocols will lead to a further increase in infections as it stressed on wearing of masks and maintaining physical distancing Health ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on Tuesday said that tourists visiting hill stations were not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and warned that it can nullify the gains made in the management of the …

COVID Vaccine Hesitancy: Villagers Shut Door After Seeing Health Team In Karnataka
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID Vaccine Hesitancy: Villagers Shut Door After Seeing Health Team In Karnataka

News 18  

In its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the authorities in India are making huge efforts to get more and more eligible people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. When the team of health workers reached the villages in Yadgir for COVID-19 vaccination, people closed their doors after seeing them. The health workers and ASHA workers had come to vaccinate people in …

COVID-19: | Over 11,000 ‘super-spreaders’ vaccinated in Ahmedabad under special drive
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: | Over 11,000 ‘super-spreaders’ vaccinated in Ahmedabad under special drive

The Hindu  

More than 11,000 people categorised as ‘super-spreaders’ have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city so far in a special drive started recently for their inoculation, local civic body said on Tuesday. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation recently started a special vaccination drive for ‘super-spreaders’, such as vegetable vendors, grocers, petrol pump staff, barbers, courier and food delivery agents. A …

COVID-19 | Gujarat government sets vaccination deadline for people involved in professional activities
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 | Gujarat government sets vaccination deadline for people involved in professional activities

The Hindu  

The Gujarat government has made it mandatory for the people involved in “professional activities” in the State’s 18 cities and towns, which continue to remain under coronavirus-induced night curfew, to get themselves vaccinated against the virus by June 30. “It is compulsory for directors, owners and staff of those involved in vyavasayik activities in 18 cities, where curfew will continue …

Assam govt directs all departments to ascertain Covid-19 vaccination of frontline workers before releasing monthly salary
3 years, 6 months ago

Assam govt directs all departments to ascertain Covid-19 vaccination of frontline workers before releasing monthly salary

India Today  

Assam government on Wednesday issued an order and directed all departmental heads to ascertain the Covid-19 vaccination of the frontline government servants before releasing their monthly salary. In an order issued by Assam Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua said that it has been observed that many frontline government servants including contractual and fixed pay, have not yet taken the Covid-19 vaccine, …

People to now get Covid vaccine at MNREGA sites in Rajasthan
3 years, 6 months ago

People to now get Covid vaccine at MNREGA sites in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

In Rajasthan, people can now be vaccinated against coronavirus disease at MNREGA sites at the panchayat, village and ward level, and at offices in urban areas. To speed up vaccination in the state, the health department has issued new guidelines for rural and urban areas, ensuring “maximum Covid-19 vaccination and minimum wastage”. Secretary, Health, Akhil Arora said that guidelines have …

Fake Covid shots given at unauthorised vaccination camps in Mumbai: Police
3 years, 6 months ago

Fake Covid shots given at unauthorised vaccination camps in Mumbai: Police

Hindustan Times  

Fake Covid-19 vaccines were administered to 390 members of a housing society, 150 employees of a company, students at a college, and several others at the unauthorised vaccination camps in Mumbai, police said. We are now looking for other evidence like the vaccination vials and bottles which were reported to be opened during one of the camps.” He added none …

More vaccination camps for workers at Delhi Metro project sites soon
3 years, 6 months ago

More vaccination camps for workers at Delhi Metro project sites soon

India TV News  

The Delhi Metro will organise more vaccination camps at construction sites for its workers for their inoculation against COVID-19. 'Already, multiple vaccination camps have been organised at the sites for the workers, and more are expected to follow,' the DMRC said in a statement. In the statement, the DMRC also shared that despite several constraints induced by the second wave …

Aim at vaccinating 3 lakh people daily from Monday: Assam CM
3 years, 6 months ago

Aim at vaccinating 3 lakh people daily from Monday: Assam CM

India TV News  

The Assam government has set a target of administering COVID-19 vaccines to three lakh people daily from Monday for the next 10 days, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday. "If we can meet the target of inoculating at least 2.80 lakh to 3 lakh people daily for the next 10 days, the central government will ensure that we …

Curfew to be reimposed in Uttar Pradesh districts that record over 500 Covid cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Curfew to be reimposed in Uttar Pradesh districts that record over 500 Covid cases

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday said that it will reimpose corona curfew in those districts which will report over 500 Covid-19 cases. The positivity rate in the state dipped to 0.1 per cent in the last 24 hours, after recording 3.1 per cent since the beginning of the pandemic. So far, Uttar Pradesh has conducted 5.5 crore tests, which …

Assam govt aims to administer 3 lakh Covid-19 vaccines daily from Monday
3 years, 6 months ago

Assam govt aims to administer 3 lakh Covid-19 vaccines daily from Monday

India Today  

The Assam government has set a target of administering 3 lakh Covid-19 vaccines daily from June 21 to June 30. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed all guardian ministers and secretaries to visit their respective districts and ensure increased vaccination rates there. From June 21, we shall be targeting three lakh vaccinations daily till June 30," Himanta Biswa Sarma …

Uttar Pradesh to begin vaccination using cluster approach in rural areas
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttar Pradesh to begin vaccination using cluster approach in rural areas

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government has devised a micro-plan to increase the vaccination drive to 10 lakh people on average by July. To ensure that the micro plan is properly implemented, the vaccination programme will be expanded as a dry run from June 17 to June 26 by forming various clusters across the state. Speaking to India Today TV, Uttar Pradesh …

COVID-19: A Look at Cities Offering Drive-In Vaccination In India
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: A Look at Cities Offering Drive-In Vaccination In India

News 18  

Amid the deadly outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and crippling health infrastructure, getting vaccinated is a glimmer of hope for all countrymen. In wake of this situation, a drive-in vaccination facility has been introduced in multiple cities wherein people can sit in their car and get the COVID-19 vaccination done. Here is a list of cities that have already welcomed drive-in …

Entire Eligible Population in Some Jharkhand Villages, Including Naxal-hit Ones, Vaccinated: Govt
3 years, 6 months ago

Entire Eligible Population in Some Jharkhand Villages, Including Naxal-hit Ones, Vaccinated: Govt

News 18  

Entire eligible population in some Jharkhand villages including those located in far-flung extremist-affected areas have been vaccinated for COVID-19, state government said on Saturday. Despite being one of the farthest villages, people here actively participated in the vaccination drive and achieved 100 per cent vaccination, it said. "Panchayats like Shikaripara, Gandrakpur, which are situated at the farthest part of the …

Rural Resistance to Covid Vaccination in MP over Rumours of Death and Impotence
3 years, 6 months ago

Rural Resistance to Covid Vaccination in MP over Rumours of Death and Impotence

News 18  

Madhya Pradesh has begun a phased unlocking of Covid-related restrictions on residents from June 1 and mass vaccination has also been taken up as a top priority by the administration to keep the pandemic in check. Among the worst performers in terms of two vaccine doses delivered to people in the 45+ age group in Madhya Pradesh are far-lung and …

Discover Related