Global COVID-19 summit: PM calls for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates amid UK row; key points of address
3 years, 3 months ago

Global COVID-19 summit: PM calls for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates amid UK row; key points of address

Firstpost  

Modi said mutual recognition of vaccine certificates would ease international travel amid economic constraints. He also mentioned that India is ramping up production capacity of existing vaccines so that supplies to other countries can be resumed On Wedesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates to ease international travel amid several countries adopting different sets of rules to allow foreigners to enter their territory in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. His address comes on a day when the UK government issued an updated international travel advisory to include AstraZeneca Covishield among the eligible COVID-19 vaccine formulations but kept India out of the 18 countries on an approved vaccinations list, requiring Indians to follow rules set out for “non-vaccinated” travellers. Here’s are some key points from Modi’s address: Vaccine production Modi said India is ramping up production capacity of existing vaccines and the supply chains of raw materials must be kept open so that vaccine supplies to other countries can be resumed.

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Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, the Union health ministry has eased the guidelines for international visitors on Wednesday. The earlier requirement of RT-PCR testing for a random two per cent subset of international travelers has been dropped. Under the revised guidelines, all international travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated as per the approved …

India urges G-20 countries to join vaccine research collaborative in wake of COVID vaccine inequity
1 year, 6 months ago

India urges G-20 countries to join vaccine research collaborative in wake of COVID vaccine inequity

The Hindu  

With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing the acute inequity in vaccine development and access, the Indian government is working in partnership with two leading global non-profits to convene and build consensus among the G-20 member States and others, for a proposed Global Vaccine Research Collaborative. “International cooperation is essential to advance vaccine development for emerging pathogens, and the G-20 can serve …

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11
1 year, 7 months ago

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11

India Today  

The United States will end its Covid-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers and federal workers on May 11, when the coronavirus public health emergency ends, the White House said on Monday. In February, the US House of Representatives voted to lift the requirement that most foreign air travellers be vaccinated against Covid-19, one of the few remaining pandemic travel restrictions …

‘The Vial’ trailer out: Manoj Bajpayee narrates History TV18's documentary on India’s Covid-19 vaccine journey
1 year, 9 months ago

‘The Vial’ trailer out: Manoj Bajpayee narrates History TV18's documentary on India’s Covid-19 vaccine journey

Firstpost  

India’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has proven to be the world’s largest but how did the nation, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, embark on this journey? To find out the details of a historic and unprecedented battle, check out History TV18’s documentary titled ‘The Vial – India’s Vaccine Story’ on March 24, 2023, at 8PM. ‘The Vial’ brings to life …

New rules for flyers from 6 countries visiting India kicks in: 10 things to know
1 year, 10 months ago

New rules for flyers from 6 countries visiting India kicks in: 10 things to know

Live Mint  

From today, India is lifting the mandatory Covid-19 test for travellers arriving from/via China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand and Japan, as infections related to the virus have fallen sharply globally. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, in a letter to his counterpart in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Rajiv Bansal, said his ministry was updating its 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' …

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources
1 year, 11 months ago

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources

The Hindu  

The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on December 28 citing the pattern of previous outbreaks. The sources said filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, …

India's move to conduct random RT-PCR tests unlikely to disrupt travel plans of holidaymakers
1 year, 11 months ago

India's move to conduct random RT-PCR tests unlikely to disrupt travel plans of holidaymakers

The Hindu  

India's move to conduct RT-PCR test on a limited scale on passengers arriving from abroad has raised concerns among travellers but it's unlikely to have disruptive impact on the travel plans of most holidaymakers, including from the diaspora, the community members said on December 25, 2022. The Indian government on Saturday ramped up anti-COVID measures in the wake of a …

Covid-19: IMA advises citizens to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid global surge in cases
2 years ago

Covid-19: IMA advises citizens to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid global surge in cases

India TV News  

Covid-19: Amid a rise in Covid cases in China and several other countries, the Indian Medical Association, on Thursday, advised citizens to avoid public gatherings such as marriages, and political or social meetings. In an advisory, the IMA also appealed to people to take Covid-19 vaccines, including the precaution dose, and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour such as using masks in public …

Covid vaccination proof still required to enter America in 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

Covid vaccination proof still required to enter America in 2023

Daily Mail  

It directly contradicts CDC docs treating unvaccinated and vaccinated the same The US is one of the last countries to hold on to the rule, alongside China The TSA has extended the rule until at least January 8 2023 for all travelers Travelers flying into the United States will still need proof of Covid vaccination in 2023 — making the …

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

The Largest Vaccination Drive: Victory of People, Process and Technology
2 years, 2 months ago

The Largest Vaccination Drive: Victory of People, Process and Technology

News 18  

On the occasion of the celebration of 75 years of India’s Independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Government of India under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi was able to inoculate over a billion people with more than 217 crore vaccination doses across different age groups, diverse communities and regions within the span of 18 months after the general availability …

The outline of an essential global pandemic treaty
2 years, 3 months ago

The outline of an essential global pandemic treaty

The Hindu  

COVID-19 would count as being among some of the most severe pandemics the world has seen in the last 100 years. India produces nearly 60% of the world’s vaccines and is said to account for 60%-80% of the United Nations’ annual vaccine procurement — “vaccine diplomacy” or “vaccine maitri” with a commitment against health inequity. As of 2021, India shipped …

An End to Foreign-return Vaccine Woes: India to Offer Remaining Covid-19 Shots Domestically
2 years, 4 months ago

An End to Foreign-return Vaccine Woes: India to Offer Remaining Covid-19 Shots Domestically

News 18  

Individuals who have received Covid-19 vaccines abroad and wish to get their second dose or booster shot in India can now do so. The development comes following an August 18 report by the Times of India which highlighted the issues people who had been jabbed abroad faced when they tried to receive a second or third shot here because the …

Travelling to India from abroad? Govt mulls doing away with this rule
2 years, 4 months ago

Travelling to India from abroad? Govt mulls doing away with this rule

Live Mint  

So all those planning to travel to India from abroad, please be informed about the changes in the new rule which the government is actively considering. As of now, passengers are required to upload their Covid-19 vaccine certificate or RT-PCR negative report on the Air Suvidha portal before coming to India. "The Civil Aviation Ministry recently sought inputs from the …

Withdraw Air Suvidha form for international travellers, say travel industry bodies
2 years, 5 months ago

Withdraw Air Suvidha form for international travellers, say travel industry bodies

The Hindu  

The travel trade and hotel industry has sent multiple representations to the Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia demanding that the government withdraw the Air Suvidha form for self-declaration of COVID-19 vaccination status by international passengers arriving in India. The country’s top hospitality association, the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India, wrote to the Minister on the …

UK-India Relationship Has Emerged Stronger Than Ever After the Covid Turbulence
2 years, 5 months ago

UK-India Relationship Has Emerged Stronger Than Ever After the Covid Turbulence

News 18  

With the UK-India week on the cusp, it becomes pertinent to discuss how the United Kingdom and India have weathered rough storms during the pandemic years to come out closer than ever. It is this three-way partnership that has now been at the helm of having already delivered over 2 billion affordable, effective vaccines which have now been administered to …

Bharat Biotech Nasal Covid Vaccine's Phase 3 Trials Completed
2 years, 6 months ago

Bharat Biotech Nasal Covid Vaccine's Phase 3 Trials Completed

News 18  

Bharat Biotech on Saturday said that the clinical Phase III trials of the nasal vaccine for Covid-19 have been completed and that the company will submit its data with Drugs Controller General of India next month. Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech on Saturday said, if everything is okay, then they will get permission to launch …

Modi@8: India’s Covid Vax Drive is a Myth Breaker in Public Health Space, Writes NTAGI Head NK Arora
2 years, 6 months ago

Modi@8: India’s Covid Vax Drive is a Myth Breaker in Public Health Space, Writes NTAGI Head NK Arora

News 18  

Not so long back, a reputed international media-house had predicted gloomily that it could take over a decade for India to vaccinate its 1.4 billion population against Covid-19. The resounding success of this drive, which has been a proactive, pre-emptive, and graded response in the management of Covid-19 has been a myth-breaker on several fronts in the public health space …

Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine, Booster Dose Reduced To 3 Months For Those Travelling Abroad
2 years, 7 months ago

Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine, Booster Dose Reduced To 3 Months For Those Travelling Abroad

ABP News  

New Delhi: The government has now reduced the gap between second Covid-19 vaccine jab and booster dose to a minimum of 90 days for those travelling abroad, news agency PTI reported quoting official sources on Wednesday. Those who need to travel overseas can take the booster dose of Covid vaccine as required by the country they are travelling to before …

COVID-19: Govt to expedite process of recognition of Biological E Corbevax by other countries
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Govt to expedite process of recognition of Biological E Corbevax by other countries

The Hindu  

The government plans to expedite the process of recognition of COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax by other countries while its manufacturer Biological E pursues WHO's emergency use listing for the jab being administered in India among the 12-14 years age group. According to an internal document circulated to the members of the Empowered Group-5 on COVID-19 Vaccination, which will be meeting soon, …

Second Global COVID-19 Summit to be held next month
2 years, 8 months ago

Second Global COVID-19 Summit to be held next month

Al Jazeera  

Virtual talks will focus on getting more people vaccinated and ensuring coronavirus pandemic preparedness, countries say. A second Global COVID-19 Summit will be held next month, the White House and its partners have announced, in an effort to bolster cooperation to end the coronavirus pandemic and prepare for future health threats. “The emergence and spread of new variants, like Omicron, …

US eases COVID travel advisory for India from 'Level 3' to 'Level 1'
2 years, 8 months ago

US eases COVID travel advisory for India from 'Level 3' to 'Level 1'

India TV News  

Highlights The advisory was issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Your risk of contracting COVID-19 may be lower if you are fully vaccinated, the advisory stated Make sure you are vaccinated and up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, it further stated The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday eased its COVID-19 travel …

Too little, too late: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19 vaccines and patent rights
2 years, 9 months ago

Too little, too late: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19 vaccines and patent rights

The Hindu  

In 2020, a key question that the pandemic posed was whether nations would act in solidarity and prioritise equity for the larger good over narrow self-interest. It was amid this turmoil that India and South Africa had proposed at the WTO that all patent rights for COVID-19 vaccines, drugs and diagnostics be temporarily suspended to ensure smooth manufacture and distribution. …

India steps up vigil as Covid infections increase globally
2 years, 9 months ago

India steps up vigil as Covid infections increase globally

Hindustan Times  

All patients admitted to district hospitals across India for respiratory ailments will have to undergo testing for Covid-19 and the samples that return positive will then be sent for genome sequencing as part of India’s efforts to heighten its surveillance amid a global surge in infections, people familiar with the matter said. All respiratory cases undergoing treatment in district hospitals, …

Covid-19 | India Likely To Supply Covovax, Corbevax Vaccines To Quad Partners: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 | India Likely To Supply Covovax, Corbevax Vaccines To Quad Partners: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: India on Friday conveyed to the Quad partners that New Delhi is open to supplying Covid-19 vaccines, including Covovax and Corbevax, manufactured in the country under the vaccine partnership. “As pandemic continues to impact us, we have undertaken collective efforts to address global health security, Quad vaccine initiative and our collective vaccine delivery. Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne …

India achieves 150-crore COVID-19 vaccination milestone
2 years, 11 months ago

India achieves 150-crore COVID-19 vaccination milestone

Op India  

COVID-19 vaccination drive in India has reached a new milestone on 7th January 2022. Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin and Serum Institute’s Covishield were the vaccines adopted by India to roll on and carry out this vaccination drive. One billion within ten months On 21st October 2021, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed an important milestone of the 100 crore mark. From opposition …

'Remarkable day': PM Modi congratulates India on crossing 150-crore Covid vaccination mark
2 years, 11 months ago

'Remarkable day': PM Modi congratulates India on crossing 150-crore Covid vaccination mark

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the nation on crossing the 150-crore Covid-19 vaccination mark. At the same time, let us also keep following all Covid-19 related protocols." — Narendra Modi January 7, 2022 Meanwhile, India saw a massive spike of over 1 lakh Covid-19 cases, as per the date released by the Union health ministry on Friday. The new …

PM Modi Announces Jabs for 15-18 Group from Jan, 3rd 'Precaution Dose' for 60-Plus, Healthcare Workers
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Announces Jabs for 15-18 Group from Jan, 3rd 'Precaution Dose' for 60-Plus, Healthcare Workers

News 18  

In a surprise address on Christmas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would start vaccinating children between the ages of 15 and 18 years from January 3, 2022, and give the third “precaution dose” to health and frontline workers and those above 60 with co-morbidities from January 10. While the demand for the booster doses was being raised amid …

113 countries accept India's Covid vaccination certificate, govt informs Rajya Sabha
3 years ago

113 countries accept India's Covid vaccination certificate, govt informs Rajya Sabha

India Today  

A total of 113 countries accept India's Covid vaccination certificate with some of them having explicitly reached agreements for mutual recognition of certificates with India, while others have their own protocols which apply to all inoculated travellers, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. As of December 13, 2021, a total of 113 countries accept India’s vaccination certificate, the …

COVID-19: Use of masks declining in country, warns government
3 years ago

COVID-19: Use of masks declining in country, warns government

The Hindu  

The government on Friday warned about the declining compliance to mask usage in the country amid concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and urged people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated to prevent surge in cases. Since November 25, the health minister has been conducting daily review meetings on various aspects of preparedness against COVID-19, including the …

Covid-19 Omicron: International Flights to Resume on Jan 31 in India
3 years ago

Covid-19 Omicron: International Flights to Resume on Jan 31 in India

News 18  

The DGCA has announced that commercial international flights from India will resume on January 31 amid rising fear of the new Omicron variant. The emergence of the new Covid variant, Omicron, first found in southern Africa has sparked a global alarm, with several countries shutting borders and imposing travel restrictions. The Centre on November 28 revised the travel guidelines for …

India defers resumption of international flights with an eye on Covid-19 variants
3 years ago

India defers resumption of international flights with an eye on Covid-19 variants

Hindustan Times  

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Wednesday delayed the resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger airline services to or from India, mentioning that it will notify its decision on the same in due time. In a meeting late last month, the central government had announced that commercial international flights shall resume from December 15, after a long hiatus of …

Arvind Kejriwal urges PM Modi to stop flights from countries affected by new COVID-19 variant
3 years ago

Arvind Kejriwal urges PM Modi to stop flights from countries affected by new COVID-19 variant

Firstpost  

Amid rising concern about a new COVID-19 variant ‘Omicron’, India has added several countries to the list from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival, including post-arrival testing for infection New Delhi: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop flights from those countries which are affected by the new COVID-19 …

US makes COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all border crossers like truck drivers, govt officials from 22 January
3 years, 1 month ago

US makes COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all border crossers like truck drivers, govt officials from 22 January

Firstpost  

Essential travellers entering by ferry will also be required to be fully vaccinated by the same date Washington: President Joe Biden will require essential, nonresident travelers crossing US land borders, such as truck drivers, government and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on 22 January, the administration planned to announce Tuesday. A senior administration official said the requirement, …

110 nations have agreed to mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates with India: Sources
3 years, 1 month ago

110 nations have agreed to mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates with India: Sources

India Today  

As many as 110 countries have agreed to mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates with India so far, official sources said on Thursday. At present, 110 countries have agreed to mutual recognition of vaccination certificates and also those who recognise Indian vaccination certificates of travellers fully vaccinated with Covishield/WHO approved/nationally approved Covid vaccines, the official sources said. READ: New Zealand …

India resumes Vaccine Maitri initiative: All about the programme and why it was paused for 7 months
3 years, 1 month ago

India resumes Vaccine Maitri initiative: All about the programme and why it was paused for 7 months

Firstpost  

Here’s everything you need to know about the Vaccine Maitri scheme and why it was cancelled. After administering over 113.61 crore COVID-19 vaccines to its citizens till Tuesday night, India announced that it would resume vaccine exports for four countries — Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Iran. Beginning of Vaccine Maitri In January 2021, India launched the Vaccine Maitri initiative – …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India Reports 8,865 Covid Cases, Lowest in 287 Days; Singapore to Welcome Fully-vaccinated Travelers from India
3 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India Reports 8,865 Covid Cases, Lowest in 287 Days; Singapore to Welcome Fully-vaccinated Travelers from India

News 18  

West Bengal reopens in-person classes for school students in class IX, X, XI and XII after a gap of nearly two years. Meanwhile, Singapore is planning to allow quarantine-free travel for fully-vaccinated passengers from India and Indonesia from November 29 and will add three more countries early next month as it hopes to reclaim and rebuild the country’s status as …

US issues 'Level One' Covid notice for Americans travelling to India
3 years, 1 month ago

US issues 'Level One' Covid notice for Americans travelling to India

India Today  

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a 'Level One' Covid-19 notice for Americans travelling to India, saying the risk of contracting the infection and developing severe symptoms may be lower if one is fully vaccinated. However, the US State Department issued level two and three travel advisories for India and Pakistan, saying while citizens are urged …

India opens up for foreigners for first time since pandemic began
3 years, 1 month ago

India opens up for foreigners for first time since pandemic began

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After shutting down its borders to international visitors for about 20 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, India on Monday allowed fully vaccinated foreign travellers from a list of 99 countries to enter without the need to quarantine themselves. This is the first time India has allowed foreign tourists on commercial flights to enter the country since March …

India opens to fully vaccinated foreign tourists
3 years, 1 month ago

India opens to fully vaccinated foreign tourists

Al Jazeera  

Restriction rollback marks the first time since March 2020 that India has allowed foreign tourists on commercial flights to enter the country. India began allowing fully vaccinated foreign tourists to enter the country on regular commercial flights, in the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions as infections fall and vaccinations rise. Tourists entering India, starting on Monday, must be fully vaccinated, …

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: India to Ship Vaccines to COVAX In a Few Weeks, Says Report
3 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: India to Ship Vaccines to COVAX In a Few Weeks, Says Report

News 18  

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: India could resume deliveries of COVID-19 shots to global vaccine-sharing platform COVAX in a few weeks for the first time since April, two health industry sources told Reuters, ending a suspension of supplies that has hurt poor countries. After the US lifted travel restrictions put in place in 2020, Paul Campbell had waited nearly two years …

Explained | Why are U.S. COVID-19 vaccines still out of reach in India?
3 years, 1 month ago

Explained | Why are U.S. COVID-19 vaccines still out of reach in India?

The Hindu  

The story so far : More than six months after the government announced it would fast-track clearances for foreign COVID-19 vaccines to India, the indemnity clause is still holding up the import of all American vaccines to India, including those manufactured by Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna. If it all any indemnity is to be granted to any company …

UK to recognise Covaxin for inbound travel from November 22
3 years, 1 month ago

UK to recognise Covaxin for inbound travel from November 22

Hindustan Times  

The UK will recognise India’s Covaxin jab as an approved Covid-19 vaccine for inbound travel from November 22, a move that is expected to benefit thousands of travellers from India. The UK will recognise India’s Covaxin jab as an approved Covid-19 vaccine for inbound travel from November 22. Britain also began accepting India’s vaccine certificates from October 11, ending a …

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing
3 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing

Associated Press  

More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status. Like before, travelers will still have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 …

Emergency Use Listing Nod to Covaxin Expands Availability of Vaccines, Says WHO Official
3 years, 1 month ago

Emergency Use Listing Nod to Covaxin Expands Availability of Vaccines, Says WHO Official

News 18  

The Emergency Use Listing nod to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin, which was found to have 78% efficacy against severe cases, expands the availability of vaccines – the most effective medical tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic, a top World Health Organization official said on Wednesday. On Wednesday, WHO issued an emergency use listing for Covaxin, adding to a growing portfolio of …

Australia adds Covaxin to list of 'recognised' COVID-19 vaccines
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia adds Covaxin to list of 'recognised' COVID-19 vaccines

Deccan Chronicle  

Canberra: Australian government on Monday gave recognition to Bharat Biotech's Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine for the purpose of establishing a traveller's vaccination status in the country. "Today, the Therapeutic Goods Administration determined that Covaxin vaccine would be 'recognised' for the purpose of establishing a traveller's vaccination status," Australia's High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell informed in a tweet. "In recent weeks, …

Coronavirus Updates: Nearly 3 Mn Vaccinated Indians Can Visit US from Nov 8 Under 'New Air Travel Policy'
3 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus Updates: Nearly 3 Mn Vaccinated Indians Can Visit US from Nov 8 Under 'New Air Travel Policy'

News 18  

Coronavirus Updates: From November 8, an estimated 3 million visa holders from India, with proof of vaccination, will be able to travel to the United States under the new international air travel policy, the US Embassy in India tweeted. • A study ‘Targeting the pentose phosphate pathway for SARS-CoV-2 therapy’, published by the scientific journal Metabolite, has identified a potential …

India proposes reciprocal vaccine certification mechanism to its partners: Foreign Secretary Shringla
3 years, 1 month ago

India proposes reciprocal vaccine certification mechanism to its partners: Foreign Secretary Shringla

India Today  

India has proposed a mutually acceptable Covid-19 vaccine certification framework to its partner countries to ensure a simplified international travel regime and several of them have already agreed to it, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Thursday. The mechanism is based on reciprocal recognition of the integrity of the vaccine certification process by the partner countries and it will …

U.S. Details New International COVID-19 Travel Requirements
3 years, 1 month ago

U.S. Details New International COVID-19 Travel Requirements

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Children under 18 and people from dozens of countries with a shortage of vaccines will be exempt from new rules that will require most travelers to the United States be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration announced. The new policy comes as the Biden administration moves away from restrictions that ban non-essential travel from several …

US details new international COVID-19 travel requirements
3 years, 1 month ago

US details new international COVID-19 travel requirements

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Children under 18 and people from dozens of countries with a shortage of vaccines will be exempt from new rules that will require most travelers to the United States be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration announced. The new policy comes as the Biden administration moves away from restrictions that ban non-essential travel from several dozen countries — …

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