Maharashtra can start mass Covid vaccination from Jan if Centre's authorisation comes by Dec end: Rajesh Tope
4 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra can start mass Covid vaccination from Jan if Centre's authorisation comes by Dec end: Rajesh Tope

India Today  

Maharashtra can start mass Covid-19 vaccination from January if the Centre's authorisation in this regard comes by the end of this month, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said. Speaking to India Today Group's Marathi web channel, Mumbai Tak, Rajesh Tope said, "I don't think there will be any delay in vaccination. If the central government gives authorisation by the end of December, the state government can start vaccination by January," he said. In the second phase, people associated with police services, transportation, and conservancy workers would be given the vaccine.

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Cancer Vaccine for women set to launch in India within 5-6 months; Girls aged 9-16 to be eligible for inoculation
1 month ago

Cancer Vaccine for women set to launch in India within 5-6 months; Girls aged 9-16 to be eligible for inoculation

Live Mint  

A vaccine to fight cancers affecting women will be available in five to six months, and those in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the Union Minister of State for Health, Family Welfare and Ayush said that research on …

History Today: How India administered its first Covid-19 vaccine on this day
2 months ago

History Today: How India administered its first Covid-19 vaccine on this day

Firstpost  

As the world struggled with Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021, India, on January 16, launched its vaccination drive against the virus. Today also marks India’s fight against the Covid-19 virus — the country began its vaccination drive. India’s Covid-19 vaccination drive begins On this day, January 16, 2021, India’s fight against Covid-19 got a boost when it began its vaccination …

BJMC first govt. medical college in Maha to start HPV vaccination for female docs, staff
3 months ago

BJMC first govt. medical college in Maha to start HPV vaccination for female docs, staff

Hindustan Times  

From Tuesday, the B J Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital will begin Human Papilloma Virus vaccination for female doctors and hospital staff. The BJMC will be the first government medical college in Maharashtra to conduct such an immunisation drive, officials said. Dr Yallapa Jadhav, medical superintendent, BJMC and SGH, said, “The HPV vaccine is a vaccine used for the …

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections

Hindustan Times  

Covid in India Highlights: India logged a total of 656 fresh cases of Covid-19 infections on December 24. Former AIIMS, Delhi, director Randeep Guleria said the sub-variant JN.1 is “gradually becoming dominant” but observed that it is not causing severe infections or hospitalisations. The World Health Organisation also classified JN.1 into the Variant of Interest category, however, said there is …

Centre no longer to procure Covid vaccines for states
1 year, 11 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 …

Delhi to launch MR vaccination drive from Monday
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi to launch MR vaccination drive from Monday

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government is set to launch its campaign for the administration of the measles-rubella vaccine to children between the age of nine months and five years from Monday, the department of health and family welfare said on Friday, adding it aims to eliminate the diseases from the Capital by December this year. A senior official of the Delhi government’s …

Nasal vaccine at govt centres in Delhi from Feb 15
2 years, 1 month ago

Nasal vaccine at govt centres in Delhi from Feb 15

Hindustan Times  

India’s first nasal vaccine for Covid-19, iNCOVACC, which was formally launched on Thursday, is likely to be made available at government centres in the national capital by mid-February, senior officials of the Delhi government said on Friday. Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya and science and technology minister Jitendra Singh launched Bharat Biotech’s nasal Covid vaccine, iNCOVACC, on the occasion of …

Centre rolls out first nasal Covid vaccine as booster
2 years, 1 month 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 …

95% vaccine coverage needed to stop further measles outbreaks: Task force
2 years, 2 months ago

95% vaccine coverage needed to stop further measles outbreaks: Task force

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The state-appointed measles task force has warned civic corporations of another outbreak in February or March. The task force said Maharashtra has to attain 90 to 95% measles vaccination coverage to stop further outbreaks. Dr Subhash Salunkhe, former Director of Health for Maharashtra, who heads the task force, said all district health officers, civil surgeons, and municipal health officers …

COVID-19: Centre approves Bharat Biotech's intranasal vaccine, to be available on CoWIN
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19: Centre approves Bharat Biotech's intranasal vaccine, to be available on CoWIN

Firstpost  

The needle-free vaccine will be available at private centres. It will be introduced on the Co-WIN platform on Friday evening New Delhi: Bharat Biotech’s intranasal COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for inclusion in the vaccination programme as a booster dose for those above 18 years of age, official sources said on Thursday. …

Mumbai measles outbreak due to low vaccination coverage
2 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai measles outbreak due to low vaccination coverage

The Hindu  

One of the biggest fallouts of the pandemic globally has been the low routine immunisation coverage of children. The ongoing measles outbreak in Mumbai is a reflection of the lower immunisation coverage due to disruption in vaccination services and hesitancy by parents to get their children vaccinated. On why increased number of measles cases have been reported only from six …

Festival Season a 'Critical Period', Says BMC; Asks Citizens to Follow COVID-19 Protocols
2 years, 5 months ago

Festival Season a 'Critical Period', Says BMC; Asks Citizens to Follow COVID-19 Protocols

News 18  

The Mumbai civic body on Tuesday issued an advisory urging citizens to adhere to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour during the upcoming festive season to prevent a spike in cases. The Maharashtra health department has cautioned that COVID-19 cases could rise, especially during winters and the festive season, citing new variants like BA.2.3.20 and BQ.1 reported from the state. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation …

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 …

Go For More Tests, Faster Vaccination: Worried by Uptick in Covid Graph, Centre's Advisory to 7 States
2 years, 7 months ago

Go For More Tests, Faster Vaccination: Worried by Uptick in Covid Graph, Centre's Advisory to 7 States

News 18  

Ramp up testing, promote Covid-appropriate behaviour and increase the pace of vaccination, the Centre has told Delhi and six states amid a spike in coronavirus cases, especially ahead of the festive season. The state must also closely monitor districts reporting higher cases, positivity rates and clusters to prevent further spread of infection and effective case management,” he stressed in the …

Covid-19 update: India sees another rise with 19,893 cases in 24 hrs
2 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 update: India sees another rise with 19,893 cases in 24 hrs

Live Mint  

India on 4 August reported another rise in Covid-19 cases with 19,893 new infections. This sharp rise comes after India reported 17,135 Covid-19 on 3 August after a drop in infection a day prior with 13,734 cases and 34 deaths. Under the Covid-19 nationwide vaccination program, a total of 38,20,676 doses were administered in the last 24 hours taking India's …

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 …

Centre Asks All Depts to Organise Free Covid Vaccination Camps at Workplaces
2 years, 7 months ago

Centre Asks All Depts to Organise Free Covid Vaccination Camps at Workplaces

News 18  

The Centre has asked all its departments to organise Covid vaccination camps at the workplaces for providing free precaution doses of the vaccine to the eligible employees and their family members. As part of celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, government of India has recently launched a new initiative ‘COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav’ to provide free precaution dose to all …

India crosses milestone of 200 crore vaccinations against COVID-19 in 18 months
2 years, 8 months ago

India crosses milestone of 200 crore vaccinations against COVID-19 in 18 months

The Hindu  

India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination drive surpassed the 200-crore milestone on Sunday and as per provisional reports till 1 p.m., a total of 2,00,00,15,631 doses have been administered across the country. It took the country almost nine months to reach the 100-crore mark and another nine months to touch the 200-crore vaccination mark since the start of the drive on January …

Battling Terrains, Myths, Disbeliefs: How India Went an Extra Mile to Hit 200 Cr Covid Vaccination Milestone
2 years, 8 months ago

Battling Terrains, Myths, Disbeliefs: How India Went an Extra Mile to Hit 200 Cr Covid Vaccination Milestone

News 18  

In 2020, the world was in a desperate situation. Will like to thank all Indians for accepting the vaccine to make themselves, their near and dear ones and community safe.” Anant Bhan, an adjunct professor and researcher in bioethics at Mangaluru’s Yenepoya University, said it is a “matter of pride” that India today has reached 200 crore vaccination. “This shows …

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore
2 years, 8 months ago

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore

India Today  

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country neared the 200-crore mark on Saturday, the Union health ministry said. Over 14.94 lakh precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were given to people in the 18-59 age group till 10 pm, with the majority administered for free under the government's special 75-day drive 'COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav'. The next phase of …

India Set to Achieve Milestone of 200 Crore Covid Vaccinations
2 years, 8 months ago

India Set to Achieve Milestone of 200 Crore Covid Vaccinations

News 18  

India is on the brink of administering 200 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses. Before India’s new milestone is achieved in what is being called the “largest vaccine drive” by the central government, union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted saying history was about to be created under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The countdown to two billion doses began earlier …

DC Edit | A good move, as Covid cases up
2 years, 8 months ago

DC Edit | A good move, as Covid cases up

Deccan Chronicle  

The decision of the Union government to push the vaccination programme further against Covid-19 by making the precaution dose free for those who are aged above 18 years has come not one day sooner. That only one per cent of the eligible population aged between 18 and 59 has got the precaution dose calls on the government to redouble its …

COVID-19 booster dose to be free for all adults in India from 15 July for next 75 days
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 booster dose to be free for all adults in India from 15 July for next 75 days

Firstpost  

Aimed at boosting the uptake of COVID-19 precaution doses, the drive will be held as part of the government’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence New Delhi: The Central government on Wednesday said that COVID-19 booster doses will be administered free of cost to people above the age of 18 from 15 July, 2022 …

Free COVID-19 booster shots for all adults for 75 days from July 15 at government centres
2 years, 8 months ago

Free COVID-19 booster shots for all adults for 75 days from July 15 at government centres

The Hindu  

As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, free precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be available for all citizens above 18 years of age at government vaccination centres from July 15 for 75 days, Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, announced on July 13, following a meeting of the Union Cabinet. India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination …

COVID-19 vaccine: Ashok Gehlot asks Centre to make 'precautionary dose' free amid rising coronavirus cases
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine: Ashok Gehlot asks Centre to make 'precautionary dose' free amid rising coronavirus cases

India TV News  

Highlights Rajasthan CM urged Centre to provide precautionary dose free of cost to people aged 18-45 years Corona infection cases have increased across the country in the last few days, said CM Ashok Gehlot India on Apr 10 began administering precaution doses of COVID vaccines to all aged above 18 years COVID-19 vaccine news : Amid a rise in coronavirus …

COVID-19: India to soon reach 200 crore vaccination mark, says PM Modi
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India to soon reach 200 crore vaccination mark, says PM Modi

India TV News  

Highlights India is close to administering 200 crore COVID vaccine doses, said PM Modi PM advised people to take necessary precautions like hand hygiene, masks etc. PM Modi also asked people to be alert of diseases caused by surrounding filth during rainy season COVID vaccination news updates : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is close to administering …

Close to 200 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Health ministry
2 years, 9 months ago

Close to 200 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Health ministry

India TV News  

Highlights The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 last year Vaccination of frontline workers started from February 2 last year Vaccination for all people aged more than 45 years began on April 1 last year The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country reached nearly 196 crore on Friday, the Union Health Ministry said. A total …

Covid19: UP to become first state with 15 crore fully vaccinated individuals
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid19: UP to become first state with 15 crore fully vaccinated individuals

India TV News  

Highlights Uttar Pradesh will soon be home to over 15 crore fully vaccinated individuals At least 97 per cent of children have received at least one dose of the vaccine Govt is paying special attention to the provision of booster shots to the eligible beneficiaries Uttar Pradesh will soon be home to over 15 crore fully vaccinated individuals. In terms …

Nine Jumbo Covid-19 centres in Mumbai will remain operational till September: BMC Commissioner
2 years, 10 months ago

Nine Jumbo Covid-19 centres in Mumbai will remain operational till September: BMC Commissioner

India Today  

Even if there are no Covid-19 cases in Mumbai in the coming weeks, the nine Jumbo Covid-19 centres in the city will remain operational at least till September 2022. Hence, as a precautionary measure, the civic body in consultation with the state government has decided that the Jumbo centres would remain open till September, he added. On May 16, Mumbai, …

Over 190 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across India
2 years, 10 months ago

Over 190 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across India

The Hindu  

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 190 crore, the Union Health Ministry said on May 7. On April 10, India began administering precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines to people aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres. The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination commenced on March 1, 2021, for people over 60 …

As Covid cases rise, govt plans to cut waiting period for booster shots to 6 months
2 years, 10 months ago

As Covid cases rise, govt plans to cut waiting period for booster shots to 6 months

India TV News  

As Covid cases rise, govt plans to cut waiting period for booster shots to 6 months At present, the gap between the second Covid jab and the precaution dose is nine months. In the wake of rising cases of Covid-19 cases in the country, the government is likely to cut the gap between the second dose of the Covid vaccine …

Govt panel approves use of Corbevax for 5-12 year age group
2 years, 11 months ago

Govt panel approves use of Corbevax for 5-12 year age group

India Today  

Expert panel of Drug Controller General of India -- India’s drug regulator-- has recommended granting emergency use authorisation for Biological E's Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax for children in 5 to 12 years age group. "The Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 of the CDSCO which deliberated on Biological E's EUA application has recommended granting emergency use authorisation for use of Corbevax in …

Maharashtra logs 162 new Covid cases as fresh infections rise for second straight day
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra logs 162 new Covid cases as fresh infections rise for second straight day

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra witnessed a rise in its daily Covid-19 cases for a second straight day on Wednesday, with as many as 162 people testing positive for the infection, pushing the cumulative tally to 7,876,203, a health department bulletin showed. Maharashtra records 162 new Covid-19 cases and zero deaths Also, a day after there were three fresh fatalities, Wednesday’s daily toll stood …

Over 9,500 precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccine given on first day, says Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 9,500 precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccine given on first day, says Centre

Firstpost  

India began administering the third dose of the coronavirus vaccine to all aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres on Sunday New Delhi: A total of 9,674 precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the 18-59 years age-group on the first day on Sunday taking the cumulative doses given in the country to 185.74 crore, the Union Health …

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 …

Covid booster dose for 18+ to be available from April 10 at private vaccination centres
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid booster dose for 18+ to be available from April 10 at private vaccination centres

India TV News  

Highlights Covid precaution doses will now be available to 18+ population group from April 10 The ongoing free vaccination programme would continue: Centre About 96% of all 15+ population have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose The Centre on Friday said that Covid precaution doses will now be available to 18 plus population group from April 10 at private …

Mumbai: All eligibile beneficiaries above 18 fully vaccinated against Covid-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai: All eligibile beneficiaries above 18 fully vaccinated against Covid-19

India Today  

All eligible beneficiaries above the age of 18 years in Mumbai have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the city civic body announced on Tuesday. BMC executive health officer Mangala Gomare confirmed that Mumbai has achieved the full vaccination milestone, more than 14 months after the nationwide roll-out of the coronavirus inoculation drive. "So far, 1,02,96,917 first doses have been administered …

Over 34 lakh kids in 12-14 years age group received covid vaccine
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 34 lakh kids in 12-14 years age group received covid vaccine

Live Mint  

New Delhi: More than 34 lakh children in the age group of group 12-14 years have received their first dose of covid vaccine, taking India’s total vaccination coverage to 181.56 crore, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday. Out of this, 43,69,373 healthcare workers, 66,84,262 frontline workers and 1,08,23,772 people above 60 years of age have received precaution doses. Presently, …

Covid vaccination for 12-15 years age group off to a slow start in Thane
3 years ago

Covid vaccination for 12-15 years age group off to a slow start in Thane

Hindustan Times  

Although vaccination for those between 12 years and 15 years of age started on Wednesday, there are hardly 100 children who have been vaccinated till now by the Thane Municipal Corporation. A beneficiary in the 12-15 years age group being vaccinated by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation at Meenatai Thackeray Hospital in Nerul, Navi Mumbai. The Covid vaccination for 12-15 years …

Over 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine given to children aged 12-14 yrs on day 1
3 years ago

Over 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine given to children aged 12-14 yrs on day 1

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Over 3 lakh children between 12 and 14 years have received their first shot of Covid vaccine taking the total doses administered in the country to over 180.80 crore, according to Union Health Ministry data. The vaccination against COVID-19 in the age group of 12-14 years started on Wednesday with Biological E's intramuscular vaccine Corbevax, two doses of …

India begins COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 12-14 years, booster for all above 60 from today; All you need to know
3 years ago

India begins COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 12-14 years, booster for all above 60 from today; All you need to know

Firstpost  

The Centre has released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 12-14 years. Two doses of Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered at an interval of 28 days Expanding India’s universal COVID-19 vaccination drive, health ministry has announced vaccination program for children aged 12-14 years and precautionary dose for everyone above the age of 60, removing the co-morbidity …

Covid-19: Delhi govt to inoculate children aged 12-15 years from today
3 years ago

Covid-19: Delhi govt to inoculate children aged 12-15 years from today

India Today  

Marking the occasion of National Vaccination Day, the Delhi government will be inoculating at least 615,000 children in the 12-15 years age group against Covid-19 from Wednesday. Those who are 15 years old and above have already been covered by the national vaccination drive against Covid-19. Along with this, all senior citizens, above the age of 60 years, can get …

COVID vaccination of 12-14 age group to begin in Madhya Pradesh after March 22
3 years ago

COVID vaccination of 12-14 age group to begin in Madhya Pradesh after March 22

India TV News  

Highlights Vaccination of children in 12-14 yrs age group against coronavirus will start after Mar 22 in MP It'll be done after necessary training is given to the frontline staff Necessary changes to be carried out in CoWIN portal, said National Health Mission director Shukla COVID vaccination in India : Vaccination of children in the 12-14 years age group against …

India to begin COVID-19 vaccination for children in 12-14 age group from 16 March
3 years ago

India to begin COVID-19 vaccination for children in 12-14 age group from 16 March

Firstpost  

The health ministry said that Biological E’s Corbevax will be administered to the new age group India will start vaccinating children in the age group of 12-14 years against COVID-19 from 16 March, Minister of Health & Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday. मुझे बताते हुए खुशी है की 16 मार्च से 12 से 13 व 13 से 14 …

Covid vaccination for children in 12-14 yrs group to begin this week
3 years ago

Covid vaccination for children in 12-14 yrs group to begin this week

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre is likely to begin the Covid vaccination for children in the age group of 12 -14 years this week, while the co-morbidity clause for administering precaution doses to senior citizens would be removed, official sources said on Monday. The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization is learnt to have given its recommendation to begin vaccination of …

More than 10 cr COVID-19 jabs administered in Rajasthan, says health minister
3 years ago

More than 10 cr COVID-19 jabs administered in Rajasthan, says health minister

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan health minister Parsadi Lal Meena on Sunday said more than 10 crore vaccines against COVID-19 have been administered across the state. A healthcare worker inoculates a woman with a Covid-19 vaccine The health minister said so far, 98.4 per cent of the people have been administered first dose of the vaccine and more than 84 per cent have been …

COVID: India's vaccination coverage crosses 180 crore landmark
3 years ago

COVID: India's vaccination coverage crosses 180 crore landmark

India TV News  

Highlights India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 180 crore landmark milestone on March 12 Over 2.12 cr Precaution Doses for identified categories of beneficiaries have also been administered Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the nation on achieving this historic landmark With the administration of more than 17 lakh vaccine doses, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 180 crore landmark milestone on Saturday, informed …

Being ready: The Hindu Editorial on vaccination and India’s third COVID-19 wave
3 years ago

Being ready: The Hindu Editorial on vaccination and India’s third COVID-19 wave

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic is on a discernible wane. Balram Bhargava, Director-General, ICMR, said at a press conference this week that 92% of those who died of COVID-19 since January this year were unvaccinated, and underlined that vaccines and the wide vaccination coverage had played an important role in protecting hundreds of lives. The initial scepticism regarding the vaccines not having …

COVID: Over 2 crore precaution doses administered among eligible beneficiaries, says Mansukh Mandaviya
3 years ago

COVID: Over 2 crore precaution doses administered among eligible beneficiaries, says Mansukh Mandaviya

India TV News  

Highlights India has so far administered over 2 cr precaution doses among the eligible beneficiaries Over 97% of India's adult population have also received their 1st dose of vaccine against COVID Health Min Mansukh Mandaviya requested eligible beneficiaries to get their 3rd shot at the earliest India has so far administered over 2 crore precaution doses or the third vaccine …

Private hospitals in Maharashtra struggle with disposal of near-expiry Covid-19 vaccines
3 years ago

Private hospitals in Maharashtra struggle with disposal of near-expiry Covid-19 vaccines

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: With close to 60,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines set to expire in Mumbai, private hospitals across the state said they are unaware how to dispose of the significant amount of Covishield and Covaxin that is lying with them. While the daily total vaccination doses administered at BMC-run vaccination centres is around 20,000 to 30,000, the number stands between 1500-3000 …

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