Covid Vaccination Alert! Govt Warns Against Fake CoWIN Registration Apps - All You Need To Know
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid Vaccination Alert! Govt Warns Against Fake CoWIN Registration Apps - All You Need To Know

ABP News  

New Delhi: With many people facing problems in securing an appointment to get the jab against Covid-19 due to vaccine shortage in the country, the government has issued an advisory against fake CoWIN vaccine registration apps. Expressing concern over some miscreants trying to take advantage of the situation as some fake vaccine registration apps under the name of CoWIN have surfaced, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned the citizens about these fake apps. The regulator warned of app requesting certain permissions, which will allow the attackers to leverage personal information, adding these fake apps are phishing attempts that can steal users’ passwords and other personal information. In an attempt to ensure a safe and secure booking option on CoWin portal after several users complained of receiving notification of vaccination does even after they have missed the scheduled appointment, the government had earlier introduced a new 4-digit security code feature on the portal to minimize errors for online bookings/appointments operational from May 8.

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Govt to soon launch CoWIN-like platform for its vaccination drive
5 months, 1 week ago

Govt to soon launch CoWIN-like platform for its vaccination drive

Hindustan Times  

India will soon deploy a centralised online platform and database called UWIN on the government’s immunisation programme for children and pregnant women that has been developed by the health ministry on the lines of the CoWin platform that was successfully used for vaccination during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter. U-WIN will capture each vaccination event …

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. …

CoWIN portal data leak: Delhi police arrest Bihar man and minor
1 year, 6 months ago

CoWIN portal data leak: Delhi police arrest Bihar man and minor

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A man from Bihar was arrested and a juvenile was apprehended in connection with their involvement in the alleged data leak from CoWIN portal, officials said on Thursday.The man is alleged to have used a Telegram app to leak the data, they said. There have been claims about a breach of data of citizens registered on the CoWIN …

CoWIN data 'leak': Two, including a juvenile, apprehended
1 year, 6 months ago

CoWIN data 'leak': Two, including a juvenile, apprehended

India TV News  

CoWIN data leak : A man was arrested and a juvenile was apprehended from Bihar in connection with their involvement in the alleged data leak from CoWIN portal, officials said today. There have been claims about a breach of data of citizens registered on the CoWIN platform, and opposition parties have asked the government to take deterrent action. The government …

Centre says CoWin portal completely safe, dubs reports of leak ‘mischievous’
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre says CoWin portal completely safe, dubs reports of leak ‘mischievous’

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Monday said the CoWin portal of health ministry is completely safe with safeguards for data privacy, rejecting media reports that the data of all vaccinated Indians had been ‘leaked online’. Referring to media reports which claimed that the data of beneficiaries who received Covid-19 vaccination in the country, the government said they were without any basis and …

CoWIN vaccination data out, Centre denies breach
1 year, 6 months ago

CoWIN vaccination data out, Centre denies breach

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry on Monday said reports of data breach of beneficiaries who received COVID vaccination are “without any basis and mischievous in nature.” It said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team had been asked to investigate the issue and submit a report. “It does not appear that CoWIN app or database has been directly breached,” tweeted Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union …

Got Covid vaccine through CoWIN? A Telegram bot is leaking your phone number, Aadhaar and DoB to everyone
1 year, 6 months ago

Got Covid vaccine through CoWIN? A Telegram bot is leaking your phone number, Aadhaar and DoB to everyone

India Today  

In one of the most significant data breaches in India, a Telegram bot leaked phone numbers, Aadhaar numbers, Date of Birth, and other key details of all those who took vaccines using the CoWIN platform. However, before it was suspended, the bot shared details of people who took the Covid vaccine in India whenever they were prompted with a phone …

Debunking myths and misconceptions around immunisation or vaccination in India
1 year, 7 months ago

Debunking myths and misconceptions around immunisation or vaccination in India

Hindustan Times  

Immunisation, also known as vaccination, is a crucial tool in preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases as it involves administering a vaccine, which is a preparation containing weakened or inactivated microorganisms or parts of microorganisms, to stimulate the immune system to produce a protective response against specific diseases. Debunking myths and misconceptions around immunisation or vaccination in India …

'India Was the Only Country...': PM Modi Lauds CoWin Game-Changer in ‘The Vial – India’s Vaccine Story’
1 year, 9 months ago

'India Was the Only Country...': PM Modi Lauds CoWin Game-Changer in ‘The Vial – India’s Vaccine Story’

News 18  

The mammoth task of vaccinating a billion-plus population, many in far-flung areas and rough terrain, against Covid-19 was accomplished primarily on the back of the game-changing CoWIN platform launched on January 16, 2021. The interface has become so successful that the government is now planning to repurpose the CoWIN platform for India’s Universal Immunisation Programme and other national health programmes …

CoWIN 'A Successful Digital Story': Praise For Covid-19 Vaccination Program In Economic Survey
1 year, 10 months ago

CoWIN 'A Successful Digital Story': Praise For Covid-19 Vaccination Program In Economic Survey

ABP News  

Economic Survey 2023: The shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic looms over our heads, though meekly. The Economic Survey 2022-23, tabled in parliament today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, lauded India's Covid-19 vaccination programme lauding the success of the CoWIN App. The Economic Survey 2022-23 highlights over 220 crores of Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered under the vaccination programme, as …

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

India need not panic given excellent COVID-19 vaccination coverage: Adar Poonawalla
2 years ago

India need not panic given excellent COVID-19 vaccination coverage: Adar Poonawalla

The Hindu  

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Tuesday expressed concern over reports of a rising COVID-19 graph in China but said there is no need to panic as the vaccination coverage in India is excellent. Mr. Poonawalla's tweet came a day after the Union Health Ministry urged all states and UTs to ramp up the whole genome sequencing of …

Bharat Biotech urges Centre to include its intranasal COVID vaccine in CoWIN portal
2 years ago

Bharat Biotech urges Centre to include its intranasal COVID vaccine in CoWIN portal

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Bharat Biotech has requested the central government to include its intranasal COVID-19 vaccine iNCOVACC, in CoWIN portal to enable the recipients of the jab to get vaccination certificate. The company sources said Bharat Biotech is currently holding discussions with international “potential partners” who have approached the company for manufacturing and distribution of the intranasal vaccine globally. “Since iNCOVACC has …

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 …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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 …

Corbevax Likely to be Available As Covid Booster Dose at Vaccination Centres from Friday
2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax Likely to be Available As Covid Booster Dose at Vaccination Centres from Friday

News 18  

Biological E. Ltd on Thursday said it has delivered 10 crore doses of its Covid-19 vaccine, Corbevax to the Centre so far which is expected to be available as a booster dose on the Cowin App in public and private vaccination centers from Friday. Corbevax was also approved by the Union Health Ministry as a heterologous Covid-19 booster dose under …

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 …

Covid-19 update: India sees another rise with 19,893 cases in 24 hrs
2 years, 4 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 …

CoWin to gird universal immunisation
2 years, 4 months ago

CoWin to gird universal immunisation

The Hindu  

After the success of the Co-WIN platform, the government is looking to repurpose the technology for various healthcare cases. It will bring the ease of discovery of vaccination centres/camps and reminders for subsequent vaccinations for preventable diseases for mothers and the newly born, said CoWIN chief and CEO of the National Health Authority, Dr. R.S. “In addition to immunisation, the …

CoWIN to Be Used to Book Polio, Hepatitis, Other Routine Vaccines for Kids, Says RS Sharma - News18
2 years, 4 months ago

CoWIN to Be Used to Book Polio, Hepatitis, Other Routine Vaccines for Kids, Says RS Sharma - News18

News 18  

The Narendra Modi government is planning to use CoWIN — the tech backbone of India’s Covid vaccination drive — for booking polio, hepatitis, and other routine vaccines for children under the country’s universal immunisation programme. In an exclusive interview with News18.com, Dr RS Sharma, chief executive officer of the National Health Authority, said that the work to repurpose CoWIN has …

Centre reviews Covid situation in states witnessing surge in cases, flags low level of testing
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre reviews Covid situation in states witnessing surge in cases, flags low level of testing

India TV News  

Highlights Several states are witnessing surge in Covid cases The Centre has advised states to boost vaccination The govt has also flagged drop in Covid testing Covid News: The Centre is reviewing COVID-19 situation in 115 districts across 9 states that are showing an upsurge in Covid cases and positivity. rime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India's vaccination drive …

India crosses milestone of 200 crore vaccinations against COVID-19 in 18 months
2 years, 5 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 …

DC Edit | A good move, as Covid cases up
2 years, 5 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 …

Free Covid booster doses will create healthier country: PM Modi
2 years, 5 months ago

Free Covid booster doses will create healthier country: PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the government's decision to administer free precautionary doses of Covid-19 vaccines to all citizens aged above 18 will further India's vaccination coverage and create a healthier country. As part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations, free precautionary doses of Covid-19 vaccines will be administered to all citizens above the age of 18 at …

COVID-19 booster dose to be free for all adults in India from 15 July for next 75 days
2 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

Over 42 lakh deaths in India prevented by COVID-19 vaccines in 2021: Lancet study
2 years, 6 months ago

Over 42 lakh deaths in India prevented by COVID-19 vaccines in 2021: Lancet study

The Hindu  

COVID-19 vaccines prevented over 42 lakh potential deaths in India in 2021, said a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, which based its findings on estimates of "excess" mortalities in the country during the pandemic. In the first year of the vaccination programme, 19.8 million out of a potential 31.4 million COVID-19 deaths were prevented worldwide, according to …

SII's Covid Vaccine Covovax Now Available for 12-17 Age Group at Private Centres
2 years, 7 months ago

SII's Covid Vaccine Covovax Now Available for 12-17 Age Group at Private Centres

News 18  

Children aged 12 to 17 years can now get the Serum Institute's coronavirus vaccine Covovax at private centres with a provision for it being made on the CoWIN portal, official sources said on Monday. "Those aged 12-17 age group can now opt for Covovax shot at private hospitals. India's drug regulator had approved Covovax for restricted use in emergency situations …

COVID: India's vaccination coverage exceeds 189.17 crore, says health ministry
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID: India's vaccination coverage exceeds 189.17 crore, says health ministry

India TV News  

Highlights India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 189.17 crore, said health ministry today This has been achieved through 2,33,70,192 sessions, the ministry informed on May 1 COVID vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on March 16, 2022 COVID vaccination update : India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 189.17 crore as per provisional reports till 7:00 am on …

Govt panel approves use of Corbevax for 5-12 year age group
2 years, 8 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 …

Indian Covid vaccines better than Pfizer, Moderna, says Adar Poonawalla
2 years, 8 months ago

Indian Covid vaccines better than Pfizer, Moderna, says Adar Poonawalla

India Today  

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday claimed that Covid-19 vaccines that are made in India, have provided more protection against coronavirus infection than vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna. Speaking to news agency ANI, Poonawalla said, "The Covid-19 vaccines which have been made in India are providing more protection against the disease than mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and …

Over 9,500 precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccine given on first day, says Centre
2 years, 8 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 …

Booster dose: No need to register on CoWIN again, pvt centres can levy up to Rs 150 as service charge
2 years, 8 months ago

Booster dose: No need to register on CoWIN again, pvt centres can levy up to Rs 150 as service charge

India Today  

The Union government clarified on Saturday that there is no need for vaccine beneficiaries to register on the CoWIN portal again for the precaution dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Private vaccination centres can charge a maximum of Rs 150 as service charge over and above the cost of the vaccine while administering booster doses, the government said on Saturday. SAME …

Paid Covid-19 booster vaccine for all adults at private centres
2 years, 8 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 …

55% citizens in favour of govt expanding Covid booster dose programme: Survey
2 years, 8 months ago

55% citizens in favour of govt expanding Covid booster dose programme: Survey

India Today  

Fifty-five per cent of Indian citizens support the government's decision to expand the eligibility criteria for precaution dose to include all adults, while 31 per cent believe that the status quo should be maintained, according to the findings of a survey by LocalCircles. On the other hand, 14 per cent of respondents believed that the precaution dose programme should be …

CoWin portal allows correction of errors in vaccination date
2 years, 8 months ago

CoWin portal allows correction of errors in vaccination date

The Hindu  

The CoWIN portal now has a new feature that allows a beneficiary to submit a request to rectify the vaccination date on the COVID inoculation certificate in case of an error. The portal already has a feature that allows one to rectify inadvertent errors in name, year of birth and gender on vaccination certificates. In a tweet, Additional Secretary in …

COVID-19: India crosses 185 crore vaccination coverage milestone
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India crosses 185 crore vaccination coverage milestone

Firstpost  

A total of 99,04,28,218 doses of first dose and 83,60,22,063 second doses have been administered so far, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 185 crore vaccination doses mark on Tuesday after the inoculation of 13 lakh doses in the last 24 hours, as per the provisional reports till 7 …

All adults may be cleared for COVID-19 booster doses
2 years, 9 months ago

All adults may be cleared for COVID-19 booster doses

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India is considering making all adults eligible for Covid-19 booster doses in view of a surge in infections in some countries and to ease difficulties being faced during international travel. Only healthcare and frontline workers and those older than 60 years are now allowed to take booster doses in India, whether free in government centres or paid for …

India begins COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 12-14 years, booster for all above 60 from today; All you need to know
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 9 months 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 …

Being ready: The Hindu Editorial on vaccination and India’s third COVID-19 wave
2 years, 9 months 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 …

Coronavirus updates March 04, 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus updates March 04, 2022

The Hindu  

In 2022, 92% of COVID deaths have been in unvaccinated individuals, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research Dr. Balram Bhargava said on Thursday. Here are the latest updates Study Third Covid vaccine dose advised for immunocompromised people: study A third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people with a weakened immune system, especially for organ …

Officials blame tech flaw in CoWIN for poor vaccination coverage among kids in Patna
2 years, 10 months ago

Officials blame tech flaw in CoWIN for poor vaccination coverage among kids in Patna

Hindustan Times  

Government officials have blamed the poor Covid-19 vaccination coverage among children in the age group of 15-18 years in Patna to a technical flaw in the CoWIN portal through which the vaccination is being administered in India. Patna district immunisation officer, Dr SP Vinayak, said, “The number of adult vaccination in the 18-45 years age group has increased by 1.5 …

Rapid COVID-19 home tests surge in India, experts flag risks
2 years, 10 months ago

Rapid COVID-19 home tests surge in India, experts flag risks

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — On New Year’s Eve, the Indian government wrote to states encouraging them to promote the use of COVID-19 home tests, especially for people who are experiencing symptoms, in a bid to avoid straining local health systems. “If I had to guess, maybe only 20% of people using home tests are reporting it,” said K Srinath Reddy, president …

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'
2 years, 10 months ago

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'

News 18  

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India surpassed 173.38 crore on Monday, the Union health ministry said. Over 1.72 crore precaution doses have been administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with co-morbidities so far. Over 1.5 crore youngsters between the 15-18 age group are fully vaccinated now.” #SabkoVaccineMuftVaccine Young India is fighting the …

Travelling to India? No testing at airport for international flyers from today
2 years, 10 months ago

Travelling to India? No testing at airport for international flyers from today

Live Mint  

International passengers arriving in India will not require to undergo mandatory weeklong quarantine as new COVID-19 guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare come into force from today. If travellers under self-health monitoring develop signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, they will immediately self-isolate and report to their nearest health facility or call national helpline number / state …

Aadhaar not mandatory on CoWIN portal for Covid vaccination, Centre to Supreme Court
2 years, 10 months ago

Aadhaar not mandatory on CoWIN portal for Covid vaccination, Centre to Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that Aadhaar card is not mandatory for registration on CoWIN portal for COVID-19 vaccination. The apex court took note of the submission and disposed of a plea filed by Siddharthshankar Sharma who claimed that Aadhaar card was being mandatorily insisted upon for administering COVID-19 vaccination on the CoWIN portal. "Pursuant to …

Aadhaar card not mandatory on CoWIN portal for COVID-19 vaccination: Centre tells SC
2 years, 10 months ago

Aadhaar card not mandatory on CoWIN portal for COVID-19 vaccination: Centre tells SC

India TV News  

Highlights One of the 9 identity documents including passport, Driving Licence, PAN card can be produced Ration card can also be produced for vaccination The apex court took note of the submission and disposed the plea filed The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that the Aadhaar card is not mandatory for registration on CoWIN portal for COVID-19 vaccination. A …

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