Why India’s 75-Day Free Booster Drive is a Smart Move and How Can it be Made Smarter
2 years, 5 months ago

Why India’s 75-Day Free Booster Drive is a Smart Move and How Can it be Made Smarter

News 18  

To facilitate and enhance the ongoing mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19, the government has made booster doses free for citizens above 18 years of age for 75 days, starting July 15. Record-Breaking Numbers The first day of the 75-day campaign saw 13.2 lakh doses of the booster shot being administered to 18-60-year-olds, a 16-fold jump over the pace thus far. A Smart Move by the Centre Since the beginning of the vaccination drive, the Union government adopted a free market approach. The recent move to make boosters free for all above 18 can actually act as an intrinsic motivator for people to get their precautionary doses quickly without any delay.

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Health Talk | How eliminating polio has been one of the major successes of India's Universal Immunisation Programme
1 month, 1 week ago

Health Talk | How eliminating polio has been one of the major successes of India's Universal Immunisation Programme

Hindustan Times  

The World Immunisation Day is observed every year on November 10th. India is a classic example of what robust immunisation coverage against a disease can achieve in the form of the country's pulse polio programme, of which vaccination was a crucial part. India rolled out the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme on October 2 1994, and according to WHO India statement, …

Global Pandemic Threat: 100 Days to Save Lives
2 months ago

Global Pandemic Threat: 100 Days to Save Lives

Hindustan Times  

A modelling study suggests that if a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 had been developed within 100 days, an estimated 8.3 million deaths could have been averted globally. The study also estimated that productivity losses due to illness amounting to almost $1.4 trillion and $63 billion of hospitalisation costs would have been averted globally.

Recent breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccination: Indian Immunologicals Ltd unveils first needle-free booster vaccine
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Recent breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccination: Indian Immunologicals Ltd unveils first needle-free booster vaccine

Hindustan Times  

In a recent development, Hyderabad-based Indian Immunologicals Ltd in collaboration with Griffith University in Australia has made a significant breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccination technology. Indian Immunologicals Ltd unveils first needle-free booster vaccine “This accomplishment signifies a major step forward in our battle against COVID-19. According to the press release, the innovative vaccine sports an attenuated formulation that uses advanced codon …

Vaccinating India: Triumphs and Challenges on the Road to Full Coverage
6 months ago

Vaccinating India: Triumphs and Challenges on the Road to Full Coverage

News 18  

Vaccines have come a long way since Dr Edward Jenner first inoculated an eight-year-old boy against smallpox in 1796. Since 1974, the EPI has boosted global newborn immunisation coverage against DTP from 5 per cent to 84 per cent in India. This program aims to reach every child and pregnant woman who missed routine immunisation due to the Covid pandemic, …

After AstraZeneca covid-19 vax recall worldwide, Serum says it stopped manufacturing jabs in Dec 2021
7 months, 2 weeks ago

After AstraZeneca covid-19 vax recall worldwide, Serum says it stopped manufacturing jabs in Dec 2021

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Serum Institute of India on Wednesday said it has stopped making and supplying covid-19 vaccine Covishield after AstraZeneca, the British drugmaker that helped develop the vaccine, announced it too was withdrawing its version of the jab worldwide. The development follows the launch of a class action suit in the UK over allegations that the UK vaccine caused …

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
8 months, 1 week ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. History of COVID-19 lockdown As COVID-19 cases – which were first reported in China’s Wuhan province – began cropping up across the world, countries employed different approaches to deal with the rise in infections, deaths and threat due to the virus, employing varying …

What study on Covishield versus Covaxin vaccine reveals
9 months, 2 weeks ago

What study on Covishield versus Covaxin vaccine reveals

The Hindu  

March 07, 2024 10:59 am | Updated March 09, 2024 10:53 am IST - Bengaluru A new study by a consortium of 11 institutes, led by scientists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, has found that the Covishield vaccine demonstrated more robust immune responses compared to Covaxin. The key findings state that Covishield, leveraging a virus vector to deliver …

With State prod, India can be world leader in vaccines
10 months, 4 weeks ago

With State prod, India can be world leader in vaccines

Hindustan Times  

The World Health Organization activated its incident management support team as part of its emergency response framework on the emergence of a cluster of atypical pneumonia cases emerging from Wuhan, China, on January 1, 2020. India, the dark horse in the vaccine race, did the unexpected and against all odds, approving EUA to two vaccines — “made in India” Covishield …

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data

The Hindu  

A total of 220.67 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered across the country as on December 21 this year, according to data released by the Health Ministry on Wednesday. However, only 22.88 crore precautionary or booster doses have been administered across the country among the eligible adult population. Despite the recent increase of people infected with the JN.1 COVID …

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose
1 year ago

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

The Hindu  

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India. India saw a single-day rise of 656 COVID-1 infections while the active cases have increased …

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828
1 year ago

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828

Live Mint  

India reported 260 new cases of COVID-19, with active cases rising to 1,828, as per the latest data from the Union Health Ministry on December 18. Centre Urges States to Heighten Vigilance The central government has written to states and union territories, urging them to maintain "continuous vigilance" in light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the identification …

Accelerating Routine Immunization in India: Insights from Covid-19 Drive
1 year, 1 month ago

Accelerating Routine Immunization in India: Insights from Covid-19 Drive

The Quint  

In the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing vaccination drive in India, the country's healthcare system gained invaluable insights into strengthening routine immunization programs. Learnings for Health Sector: The drive provided crucial insights into routine immunization systems, leveraging existing infrastructure and expertise effectively. Role of MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation & Equity Project: National Roll-Out Support: Initiated in August 2021, the …

Barriers to scaling up HPV vaccination in India
1 year, 5 months ago

Barriers to scaling up HPV vaccination in India

Hindustan Times  

On September 1, 2022, the Government of India launched the new indigenous cervical cancer vaccine, Cervavac, in partnership with Serum Institute of India Private Limited. The introduction of this vaccine is a welcome step in the battle against cervical cancer in India where every eight minutes, one woman dies of this preventable disease. As cervical cancer is linked to sexual …

A new regime: On the Emergency Use Authorisation regime in India and clinical trials
1 year, 5 months ago

A new regime: On the Emergency Use Authorisation regime in India and clinical trials

The Hindu  

Last week, the Drug Controller General of India cleared, under the provisions of ‘emergency use authorisation’, a new mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 developed by Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a pioneer in India in developing mRNA vaccines. More than evidence-based assessment, it was a technicality in India’s ‘New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019’ that allowed EUA in India for COVID-19 vaccines. …

India-made mRNA vaccine priced at ₹2,292, will be available as a booster dose
1 year, 6 months ago

India-made mRNA vaccine priced at ₹2,292, will be available as a booster dose

The Hindu  

India’s first indigenously developed mRNA vaccine against the dominant Omicron variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus will cost ₹2,292, Sanjay Singh, CEO, Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, said at a press conference on June 24. The vaccine will for now only be available as a booster or “precaution dose”, that is, somebody who has already been vaccinated thrice will be ineligible as the relevant …

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 …

India’s Winning Formula: Making Healthcare Affordable and Accessible with PPPs
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s Winning Formula: Making Healthcare Affordable and Accessible with PPPs

News 18  

In the last 75 years, India’s progress as a nation has been both inspiring and impressive. Vaccine PPPs during the Covid-19 pandemic It is during the pandemic that India gained a definite advantage in the global health space, when it administered the first dose of the indigenous Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, in January 2021. Within a year of the emergence of …

At 14,493, India records sharp dip in daily Covid tally, logs 801 new cases
1 year, 7 months ago

At 14,493, India records sharp dip in daily Covid tally, logs 801 new cases

Hindustan Times  

India has logged 801 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have dipped to 14,493 from 15,515, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive. The active cases now comprise 0.03 per cent of …

Can a new vaccine rollout change this beaten down pharma MNC's fortune in 2023?
1 year, 7 months ago

Can a new vaccine rollout change this beaten down pharma MNC's fortune in 2023?

Live Mint  

It's tough being a pharma company these days.the pharma sector, which once used to be the star of the street, has been witnessing bad times since 2022. Over the last few years, the company has underperformed relative to its peers due to a series of challenges, including oncology clinical failures and missing out on the lucrative market for the first …

India is 1 of 3 countries where confidence in children’s vaccines has increased: UNICEF report
1 year, 8 months ago

India is 1 of 3 countries where confidence in children’s vaccines has increased: UNICEF report

The Hindu  

Only China, India, and Mexico, that is three out of the 55 countries studied for popular perception of the importance of vaccines for children, showed improvement as per data collected by The Vaccine Confidence Project and published by UNICEF on April 20. UNICEF India today released the agency’s global flagship report ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every …

Covid-19: India Reports Close to 11k Fresh Cases Again, Active Tally Exceeds 53,000
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: India Reports Close to 11k Fresh Cases Again, Active Tally Exceeds 53,000

News 18  

India logged a total of 10,753 fresh Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the number of active infections to 53,720, the Union Health Ministry data said on Saturday. As per the Ministry’s latest data, the death toll has also climbed to 5,31,091 with 27 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours. This includes six deaths recorded in Delhi, …

India restarts Covid vaccine production as new infections soar 30% in one day
1 year, 8 months ago

India restarts Covid vaccine production as new infections soar 30% in one day

The Independent  

India is ramping up its vaccine production following a rapid surge in Covid-19 cases driven by a new subvariant dubbed Arcturus. The country recorded 10,158 news Covid cases on Thursday, a 30 per cent surge in one day, according to the federal health ministry data. The company stopped manufacturing Covishield in December 2021 due to dwindling demand and a low …

Serum Institute could resume Covishield production as Covid cases rise
1 year, 8 months ago

Serum Institute could resume Covishield production as Covid cases rise

Live Mint  

The Serum Institute of India could resume production of the Covishield Covid-19 vaccine as infections rise in the country, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday. Dr Amitav Banerjee - an epidemiologist who leads DY Patil Medical College in Pune has earlier said that Covishield carried a ‘double whammy of risk’. Many would perhaps not know that Covishield carries a DNA …

Ludhiana hospitals run out of vaccine as Covid cases rise, last jab given on March 28
1 year, 8 months ago

Ludhiana hospitals run out of vaccine as Covid cases rise, last jab given on March 28

Hindustan Times  

The city hospitals are facing a crunch of Covid-19 vaccines with the last jab administered on March 28, even as authorities have been urging people to get booster shots amid a recent spurt in the infections. As per the data from Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme Department of Health & Family Welfare Punjab, Ludhiana district reported 41 Covid-19 cases in March …

India sees over 7,800 COVID cases in a day reported on April 12, 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

India sees over 7,800 COVID cases in a day reported on April 12, 2023

The Hindu  

Omicron XBB and its variants are responsible for the current surge in COVID-19 cases, but this is not a cause for worry as the severity of this variant is currently below average, with less hospitalisation, a senior Health Ministry official said on April 12. The Health Ministry source said that the current surge is not a “wave” but rather an …

Old Covid Vaccines May Have Low Efficacy; India Should Update Covid Boosters, Dr Randeep Guleria Warns
1 year, 8 months ago

Old Covid Vaccines May Have Low Efficacy; India Should Update Covid Boosters, Dr Randeep Guleria Warns

News 18  

Similar to flu shots, India may need to update its Covid-19 boosters with the latest strain of the coronavirus, former director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Randeep Guleria told News18.com. A renowned pulmonologist, Dr Guleria said the vaccines in India are currently using the Wuhan strain or the strain which was circulating in December 2019. “But now, …

Centre no longer to procure Covid vaccines for states
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre no longer to procure Covid vaccines for states

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Centre will no longer follow its practice of procuring Covid-19 vaccines for the states, health minister T. Harish Rao said on Friday, following a decision taken at a meeting on Covid-19 preparedness headed by Union health minister Dr Mansaukh Mandaviya. Harish Rao, in a press note, said the Union minister had advised state governments to procure vaccines from …

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 21,179
1 year, 8 months ago

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 21,179

The Hindu  

India logged 3,038 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 21,179, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The COVID-19 case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore The active cases now comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.76 per cent, the …

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?
1 year, 8 months ago

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?

Firstpost  

India has registered 3,641 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Experts say taking a booster shot may not be very beneficial COVID-19 cases across several states in India are on the rise, thanks to XXB.1.16 – a subtype of Omicron, also a matter of concern. According to the health ministry data, India logged 3,641 new infections in …

Data | What explains India’s poor COVID-19 booster coverage
1 year, 8 months ago

Data | What explains India’s poor COVID-19 booster coverage

The Hindu  

In the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m. on Monday, India recorded more than 1,800 new COVID-19 cases — twice the number recorded a week ago. Chart 1 The chart shows the % share of India’s population that has been administered one dose, two doses, and the precautionary/booster dose Charts appear incomplete? Chart 2 The chart shows % of India’s …

'Force to Reckon With in Near Future': Ex-ICMR DG Praises Govt’s 'Deliberate' Call to Give Free Covid Jabs
1 year, 9 months ago

'Force to Reckon With in Near Future': Ex-ICMR DG Praises Govt’s 'Deliberate' Call to Give Free Covid Jabs

News 18  

It was the Narendra Modi government’s deliberate and concerted decision to deliver free Covid-19 vaccines to everyone in India unlike other countries where vaccines were sold at exorbitant prices, Dr Balram Bhargava, former director general of Indian Council of Medical Research, has said. “The issue of the pricing of vaccines in India was a deliberate effort of the government to …

History TV18's 'The Vial': India's COVID vaccine journey; a true success story
1 year, 9 months ago

History TV18's 'The Vial': India's COVID vaccine journey; a true success story

Firstpost  

When COVID broke out the medical community had no idea how to deal with it. ‘The Vial’ also chronicles the development of the Covishield vaccine — From isolation of the strain at Pune’s National Institute of Virology to manufacturing billions of vials of two of the world’s most effective vaccine candidates in record time to cater to the country’s massive …

3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18

News 18  

It’s been three years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic in March 2020, and the impact of the virus has been far-reaching and unexpected. However, just when a government panel made an announcement in October 2020 that the pandemic had peaked and could be brought under control by February 2021, the country was hit by the largest …

‘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 …

After 113 days, India sees jump in Covid cases as 524 fresh infections surface in 24 hours
1 year, 9 months ago

After 113 days, India sees jump in Covid cases as 524 fresh infections surface in 24 hours

India TV News  

Covid update: India witnessed a slight jump in fresh Covid cases on Sunday when the daily figure crossed over 500 to 524 after a gap of 113 days. The overall death, toll ever since pandemic first hit the country, has increased to 5,30,781 with one new fatality reported in Kerala, government data said. The number of people who have recuperated …

India records over 300 new Covid cases after 97 days
1 year, 9 months ago

India records over 300 new Covid cases after 97 days

Hindustan Times  

India logged more than 300 fresh coronavirus cases after 97 days, while the active cases increased to 2,686, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Saturday. The country's infection tally stands at 4.46 crore The country saw a single-day rise of 334 new cases, while the death toll rose to 5,30,775 with three latest fatalities -- two reported …

India saved over 3.4 mn lives under nationwide Covid vaccination campaign
1 year, 9 months ago

India saved over 3.4 mn lives under nationwide Covid vaccination campaign

Live Mint  

India was able to save more than 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, a Stanford University report released by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya showed. The working paper report titled ‘Healing the Economy: Estimating the Economic Impact on India's vaccination and related issues’ said that the Covid vaccination campaign also yielded a …

India saved 3.4mn people through Covid-19 vaccination drive: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

India saved 3.4mn people through Covid-19 vaccination drive: Report

Hindustan Times  

India saved at least 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, said a new report released by the Union health minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday, adding that the vaccination campaign also yielded a positive economic impact by preventing a loss of $18.3 billion. India started its Covid vaccination drive on January 16, 2021, …

Over 3.4 Million Lives Saved Due to India’s Covid Vaccination Campaign, Says Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Over 3.4 Million Lives Saved Due to India’s Covid Vaccination Campaign, Says Report

News 18  

India was able to save more than 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, said a report by Stanford University. The Covid vaccination campaign also yielded a positive economic impact by preventing a loss of USD 18.3 billion, the working paper by Stanford University and Institute for Competitiveness titled ‘Healing the Economy: Estimating …

India’s COVID-19 campaign saved more than 3.4 million lives, had positive impact on economy: Union Health Minister Mandaviya
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s COVID-19 campaign saved more than 3.4 million lives, had positive impact on economy: Union Health Minister Mandaviya

The Hindu  

adopted a Whole of Government’ & ‘Whole of Society’ approach, in a proactive, preemptive & graded manner; thus, adopting a holistic response strategy, for effective management of COVID-19,” Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said on February 24 as he virtually addressed the ‘The India Dialog’ session on the Economic Impact of Vaccination and Related Matters. The Union Minister for Health and Family …

‘India’s contribution to Covid vaccines has been tremendous’: CEPI chief
1 year, 10 months ago

‘India’s contribution to Covid vaccines has been tremendous’: CEPI chief

Hindustan Times  

Richard Hatchett, CEO of CEPI who is on a visit to India, spoke to HT about the country gaining attention globally by manufacturing and developing anti-Covid vaccines in less than a year, and lessons learnt from the pandemic. Did the fact that India developed and produced Covid vaccines in less than a year catch global attention? And it wasn’t just …

India launches world’s 1st intranasal Covid vaccine: Check price, availability
1 year, 10 months ago

India launches world’s 1st intranasal Covid vaccine: Check price, availability

Hindustan Times  

The world's first made-in-India intranasal Covid-19 vaccine iNCOVACC, manufactured by Bharat Biotech, was launched on Thursday as the country marked its 74th Republic Day. Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the vaccine and emphasised India's vaccine manufacturing and innovation capability, which he said is appreciated all over the world. "As the world's first intranasal Covid-19 vaccine, this is a glorious …

Centre rolls out first nasal Covid vaccine as booster
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre rolls out first nasal Covid vaccine as booster

Hindustan Times  

India on Thursday rolled out the first nasal vaccine against Covid-19, to be administered as a primary or booster dose for adults, potentially widening the pool of people who may take a third vaccine against the infection, cutting tertiary costs, and easing pressures on supply and storage networks. “Being the world’s first intranasal Covid-19 vaccine, this marks a glorious tribute …

Union Budget 2023-24: Will Budget provide a booster dose for Indian pharmaceutical industry?
1 year, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2023-24: Will Budget provide a booster dose for Indian pharmaceutical industry?

Firstpost  

The Indian pharmaceuticals industry showed resilience, speed, and reliability in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic challenges in India and provided much-needed aid to many other countries. With rising inflation in many countries and the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China, the Indian pharmaceuticals industry is awaiting strong policy measures to provide further impetus to continue the ‘Make in India’ …

COVID-19: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to launch world's 1st 'Made-in-India' nasal vaccine today
1 year, 10 months ago

COVID-19: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to launch world's 1st 'Made-in-India' nasal vaccine today

India TV News  

COVID-19 nasal vaccine launch : Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will launch 'iNCOVACC', the world's first made-in-India nasal vaccine on Thursday, official sources said. According to the sources, Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech's Intranasal heterologous booster dose is likely to be available in the market by February first week.Recently, Bharat Biotech announced iNCOVACC® as a booster dose in the country.Earlier this …

First Indian intranasal Covid vaccine by Bharat Biotech to be launched on Jan 26
1 year, 11 months ago

First Indian intranasal Covid vaccine by Bharat Biotech to be launched on Jan 26

India TV News  

Homegrown vaccine maker Bharat Biotech will launch its intranasal COVID-19 vaccine iNCOVACC, the first of its kind in India, on January 26, the company's chairman and managing director Krishna Ella said here on Saturday. In December, Bharat Biotech had announced that it would sell the intranasal vaccine for Rs 325 per shot for procurement by the government and Rs 800 …

Time to Join this ‘Herd’: 39% Have Boosted Their Protection against Covid Virus, Finds Survey
1 year, 11 months ago

Time to Join this ‘Herd’: 39% Have Boosted Their Protection against Covid Virus, Finds Survey

News 18  

At least 39% of respondents have already taken the Covid vaccine booster dose, while 6% plan to take the injectable booster and 4% the nasal one, a LocalCircles survey has found. Amid the uptick in Covid in cases in China and other countries, the Centre gave nod for Bharat Biotech’s intranasal COVID vaccine iNCOVAAC as a booster dose. Director General …

Covid-19: Active Cases in Country Dip to 2,149
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19: Active Cases in Country Dip to 2,149

News 18  

India logged 104 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 2,149, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The active cases comprises 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the ministry website. According to the ministry’s website, 220.17 crore doses of Covid …

Braving a Viral Storm tells the tale of India’s COVID vaccine journey
1 year, 11 months ago

Braving a Viral Storm tells the tale of India’s COVID vaccine journey

The Hindu  

India’s development and production of its own vaccines against COVID-19 was an important part of dealing with the pandemic, pushed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s view that the “entrepreneurial state” of government would bear the front-loaded risks of the effort, cushioning the private sector, according to a new book. The authors of Braving a Viral Storm: India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story, …

COVID-19: Covovax vaccine to get approval as booster dose in 10-15 days, says Poonawalla
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: Covovax vaccine to get approval as booster dose in 10-15 days, says Poonawalla

Firstpost  

Pune: Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla, has said their Covovax vaccine will get approval as a booster dose against Covid-19 in the next 10 to 15 days. Poonawalla told the media that the vaccine works very well against the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Bharati …

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