CDL Kasauli clears almost 6.5 crore doses of Corbevax: Sources
2 years, 10 months ago

CDL Kasauli clears almost 6.5 crore doses of Corbevax: Sources

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Central Drugs Laboratory, Kasauli, has cleared almost 6.5 crore doses of Biological E's COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax based on safety, quality and efficacy parameters, sources said on Tuesday. The country's central drug authority has already approved COVID-19 vaccine, Corbevax, for restricted use in emergency situations among adults on December 28, 2019. Earlier sources on condition of anonymity told ANI that the Central Government has placed an order for as many as five crores Biological E's vaccine Corbevax. The Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company Biological E on Monday received Emergency Use Authorization approval from Drugs Controller General of India for its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax to be administered between the age group of 12 to 18 years.

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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 …

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data
11 months, 4 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 …

Serum Institute of India to produce 5mn Covishield doses in two months
1 year, 8 months ago

Serum Institute of India to produce 5mn Covishield doses in two months

Hindustan Times  

Serum Institute of India chief executive officer Adar Poonawalla, while underlining that the current strain of Covid is mild and the demand for vaccine shots is low, said his firm will produce five to six million Covishield doses in the next two to three months and same amount of stock is already available for Covovax. According to Poonawalla, SII has …

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 …

Amid Covid surge, Tricity short of vaccine doses
1 year, 8 months ago

Amid Covid surge, Tricity short of vaccine doses

Hindustan Times  

Amid a surge in Covid infections, the Tricity is facing a glaring lack of vaccine availability. Director, health services, Dr Suman Singh has confirmed that the Covid-19 vaccine is currently unavailable, and the department has already communicated this to the Government of India for additional supplies. According to data provided by the health department, a total of 10,89,773 first doses …

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 single-day rise of 1,071 fresh COVID cases after 129 days
1 year, 9 months ago

India sees single-day rise of 1,071 fresh COVID cases after 129 days

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of more than 1,000 fresh COVID-19 cases after 129 days, while the active cases increased to 5,915, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday. A total of 1,071 fresh cases were reported in the county in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll increased to 5,30,802 with three …

COVID-19: 3 lakh doses of intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC sent to hospitals, says Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella
1 year, 10 months ago

COVID-19: 3 lakh doses of intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC sent to hospitals, says Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella

India TV News  

COVID-19 vaccine : Bharat Biotech dispatched three lakh doses of its intranasal COVID-19 vaccine to some hospitals two days ago, the company's executive chairman Krishna Ella said on Sunday. "We dispatched three lakh doses of the world's first intranasal COVID-19 vaccine to some hospitals two days ago," Ella said. Establishing the UW-Madison Global One Health Centre holds great significance as …

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 …

DCGI Approves Market Authorisation for SII's Covid Vaccine Covovax as Heterologous Booster Dose
1 year, 11 months ago

DCGI Approves Market Authorisation for SII's Covid Vaccine Covovax as Heterologous Booster Dose

News 18  

The Drug Controller General of India has approved market authorisation to COVID-19 vaccine Covovax as a heterologous booster dose for adults who have been administered two doses of Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Monday. Prakash Kumar Singh, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at the Serum Institute of India, had recently written to the DCGI for the approval …

No second Covid-19 booster dose required: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

No second Covid-19 booster dose required: Report

Live Mint  

There is no need to take a second booster dose against Covid-19 infection, news agency ANI reported on Tuesday citing government sources. According to the data by the Union Health Ministry, a total of 220.11 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country, of which 95.13 crore have taken the second dose while only 22.41 crore of the population …

Covid: 250 million Corbevax, Covaxin in stock, ready for dispatch
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid: 250 million Corbevax, Covaxin in stock, ready for dispatch

Hindustan Times  

Around 250 million Covid vaccines manufactured by two major Hyderabad-based units – Biological E and Bharat Biotech – are ready for dispatch in the market as soon as orders are received. Nearly 200 million Corbevax vaccine of Biological E and 50 million of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin are stockpiled at the moment. Read| Covid drills at hospitals; case count remains low …

Biological E, Bharat Biotech Together Sitting on Stockpile of 250 Million Covid Vaccine Doses
1 year, 11 months ago

Biological E, Bharat Biotech Together Sitting on Stockpile of 250 Million Covid Vaccine Doses

News 18  

Two major vaccine makers from Hyderabad, Biological E Ltd and Bharat Biotech, together are holding about 250 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines ready to dispatch as and when orders are received. According to respective company sources, Biological E is holding 200 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax while Bharat Biotech is sitting on a stockpile of 50 million doses …

Covid: Biological E, Bharat Biotech together holding 250 million vaccine doses
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid: Biological E, Bharat Biotech together holding 250 million vaccine doses

Live Mint  

The two major Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturing units, Biological E and Bharat Biotech, together are holding about 250 million Covid vaccine doses ready to dispatch as and when orders are received, according to news agency PTI. Currently, Biological E is holding 200 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax while Bharat Biotech is sitting on a stockpile of 50 million doses …

Biological E, Bharat Biotech have stockpile of 250 million COVID vaccine doses
1 year, 11 months ago

Biological E, Bharat Biotech have stockpile of 250 million COVID vaccine doses

India TV News  

As Covid cases are increasing in the country, now focus is back on vaccination drive. According to sources- two major vaccine makers from Hyderabad, Biological E Ltd and Bharat Biotech, together have about 250 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines ready to dispatch as and when orders are received. Corbevax and Covaxin stocks Biological E held 200 million doses of its …

SII Seeks Drug Regulator's Nod for Market Authorisation of Covovax Vaccine as Covid-19 Booster Dose
2 years ago

SII Seeks Drug Regulator's Nod for Market Authorisation of Covovax Vaccine as Covid-19 Booster Dose

News 18  

The Serum Institute of India has sought the drug regulator’s approval for market authorisation of its COVID-19 vaccine Covovax as a booster dose for those aged 18 years and above who have been administered two doses of Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Thursday. Prakash Kumar Singh, director, government and regulatory affairs, SII, submitted a market authorisation application for …

India records 937 Covid infections in 24 hours, active cases decline by 324. Check state-wise data
2 years, 1 month ago

India records 937 Covid infections in 24 hours, active cases decline by 324. Check state-wise data

India TV News  

Highlights 937 new infections were recorded in last 24 hours Active cases declined to 14,515, according to Union Health Ministry The active caseload declined by 324 in 24 hours and now comprise 0.03 per cent India's COVID-19 case tally rose by 937 in a day to reach 4,46,61,516, while active cases declined to 14,515, according to Union Health Ministry data …

COVID: 50 million Covaxin doses set to expire early 2023 due to poor off take
2 years, 1 month ago

COVID: 50 million Covaxin doses set to expire early 2023 due to poor off take

India TV News  

Highlights Covaxin lying with the firm are set to expire early next year There are no takers owing to poor demand, said company sources India reported 1,082 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday Covaxin news: Nearly 50 million doses of Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin lying with the firm are set to expire early next year as there are no takers …

CORBEVAX offers better immunity as a heterologous booster shot
2 years, 2 months ago

CORBEVAX offers better immunity as a heterologous booster shot

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Heterologous booster shots have gained significance in light of the waning effect of vaccine doses, especially against different variants of the Covid-19 virus. There is an increase in the immune response to the administration of heterologous booster shots on two counts – first cellular immunity and second, neutralizing antibodies. Administering the CORBEVAX vaccine as a heterologous booster dose provides …

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 …

Covid Update: 2,401 Fresh Coronavirus Cases, 21 Fatalities Reported In 24 Hours
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid Update: 2,401 Fresh Coronavirus Cases, 21 Fatalities Reported In 24 Hours

ABP News  

New Delhi: With 2,401 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 4,46,28,828, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 26,625, the Union health ministry said on Sunday. The active cases account for 0.06 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has gone up to 98.76 per cent, the …

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k

Live Mint  

India has witnessed a marginal decline in daily Covid-19 cases on Saturday with country recording 4,912 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to an update given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country conducted 3,03,888 Covid tests in the last 24 hours, with the total number of tests conducted so far at 89.33 crore. The …

Active Covid Cases in Country Increase to 46,389
2 years, 3 months ago

Active Covid Cases in Country Increase to 46,389

News 18  

India added 6,422 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,16,479, while the active cases increased to 46,389, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The active cases comprise 2.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.71 per cent, the ministry said. The daily positivity …

COVID-19: Corbevax to be given as boosters at vaccination centres from today
2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: Corbevax to be given as boosters at vaccination centres from today

Live Mint  

Hyderabad based-Biological E Ltd 's recently approved heterologous Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax to be available as a booster dose on the COWIN App in both public and private vaccination centres from 12 August, the firm said on 11 August. The Union Health Ministry approved Corbevax as India's first heterologous COVID-19 booster shot for 18 years and above after the six months …

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 …

Corbevax as Covid booster for adults from August 12. Check details
2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax as Covid booster for adults from August 12. Check details

India Today  

In a boost to India’s fight against coronavirus, the government gave nod to Biological E's Corbevax as a precaution dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin. Announcing the decision, Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “Further Strengthening India's arsenal against Covid-19, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approves Corbevax as precaution dose for those …

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield
2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government has approved Biological E's Corbevax as a precaution dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Wednesday. "Corbevax will be considered as a precaution dose after completion of six months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose of either Covaxin or Covishield …

Corbevax approved as booster for those jabbed with Covishield, Covaxin: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax approved as booster for those jabbed with Covishield, Covaxin: Report

Live Mint  

The government has approved Biological E's Corbevax as a precaution dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, news agency PTI has reported on 10 August citing official sources. "Corbevax will be considered as a precaution dose after completion of six months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose of …

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield
2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield

India Today  

The government has approved Biological E's Corbevax as a precautionary dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Wednesday. "Corbevax will be considered as a precautionary dose after completion of six months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose of either Covaxin or Covishield vaccines for …

In A First, Biological E's Corbevax Approved As Covid Booster for Covishield, Covaxin Recipients
2 years, 4 months ago

In A First, Biological E's Corbevax Approved As Covid Booster for Covishield, Covaxin Recipients

News 18  

The Centre has approved Biological E’s Corbevax as a Covid-19 precaution dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said, “Corbevax will be available as precaution dose after completion of six months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose of either Covaxin or Covishield vaccines …

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield
2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield

India TV News  

Highlights Biological E's Corbevax has been approved as a booster or precaution dose. Covid vaccination: Biological E's Corbevax has been approved as a booster or precaution dose for those above the age of 18, and those who are fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin. "Corbevax will be considered as a precaution dose after completion of six months or 26 …

Govt Nod for Corbevax as Booster for Adults Vaccinated with Covishield, Covaxin Soon
2 years, 4 months ago

Govt Nod for Corbevax as Booster for Adults Vaccinated with Covishield, Covaxin Soon

News 18  

The Union health ministry is expected to soon approve Biological E’s Corbevax as a precaution dose for people above 18 years who are double vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Tuesday. “Corbevax will be considered as a precaution dose after completion of 6 months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose …

COVID-19: Over 7.20 crore unutilized vaccine doses available with States, Union Territories says health ministry
2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: Over 7.20 crore unutilized vaccine doses available with States, Union Territories says health ministry

Firstpost  

The vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday informed that more than 7.20 crore balance and unutilized COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available …

Adults may get different vaccine as booster shot instead of Covishield, Covaxin
2 years, 4 months ago

Adults may get different vaccine as booster shot instead of Covishield, Covaxin

Live Mint  

As the government has continued to emphasize Covid booster doses due to the rising number of cases, a panel has recommended a different vaccine for Indian adults. Government panel National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended Biological E's Corbevax as a precaution dose for adults fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin. "Corbevax may be considered for a third/precaution …

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre
2 years, 5 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 …

4 Cr Eligible Beneficiaries Havn't Taken Even Single Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine as on July 18: Govt
2 years, 5 months ago

4 Cr Eligible Beneficiaries Havn't Taken Even Single Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine as on July 18: Govt

News 18  

An estimated 4 crore eligible beneficiaries have not taken even a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine as on July 18, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. A total of 1,78,38,52,566 vaccine doses have been administered free of cost in Government Covid Vaccination Centres till July 18, she said in a written reply. …

India reports nearly 22,000 fresh covid cases, 60 deaths in last 24 hours
2 years, 5 months ago

India reports nearly 22,000 fresh covid cases, 60 deaths in last 24 hours

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India reported 21,880 fresh coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours and 60 deaths. States reporting the most active covid cases are: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, H,aryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Earlier this week, the central government had …

India reports 45 covid deaths, over 21,000 fresh cases in a day
2 years, 5 months ago

India reports 45 covid deaths, over 21,000 fresh cases in a day

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India reported 45 covid-19 deaths and 21,566 new cases in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry data stated on Thursday. The central government reviewed covid-19 situation in 115 districts of nine states showing an upsurge in cases and positivity rate, and flagged concerns regarding low levels of testing and vaccination. States were directed to report and …

Two billion Covid vaccine doses given in India, government says
2 years, 5 months ago

Two billion Covid vaccine doses given in India, government says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s health ministry on Sunday …

PM Modi hails India\'s 200 crore COVID vaccination feat
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi hails India\'s 200 crore COVID vaccination feat

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India crossed the milestone of administering 200 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses at around Sunday noon, almost one-and-a-half years after starting the drive in January 2021. The administration of 200 crore doses includes 101.9 crore doses as the first jab, while 92.6 crore doses as the second and 5.49 crore as precaution dose. As many as 71 per cent …

India logs 20,528 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours; active cases increased to 1,43,449
2 years, 5 months ago

India logs 20,528 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours; active cases increased to 1,43,449

Firstpost  

According to the health ministry, active cases comprise 0.33 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.47 per cent New Delhi: With 20,528 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,37,50,599, while the active cases increased to 1,43,449, according to the Union Health Ministry …

India's Covid Vaccinations Hit 200 Crore Mark in Big Milestone for 7-Phase Drive Under Modi's Leadership
2 years, 5 months ago

India's Covid Vaccinations Hit 200 Crore Mark in Big Milestone for 7-Phase Drive Under Modi's Leadership

News 18  

India has crossed record 200 crore mark in Covid-19 vaccinations within 18 months of launching the inoculation exercise in January last year. #200CroreVaccinations https://t.co/FtobFYBprV— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya July 17, 2022 A seven-phase vaccination drive was followed on the principle of Prioritization for Vaccine Administration based on scientific advice and global best practices, government officials told News18. While some experts had …

India Set to Achieve Milestone of 200 Crore Covid Vaccinations
2 years, 5 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 …

India reports over 20,000 new COVID-19 cases after 145 days
2 years, 5 months ago

India reports over 20,000 new COVID-19 cases after 145 days

The Hindu  

Daily COVID-19 cases in India were recorded over 20,000 after a gap of 145 days while the active cases increased to 1,36,076, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday, July 14, 2022. A total of 20,139 new COVID-19 cases were reported in a span of 24 hours, pushing the total tally of cases to 4,36,89,989. The active …

India logs 16,678 new COVID-19 infections; active cases rise to 1,30,713
2 years, 5 months ago

India logs 16,678 new COVID-19 infections; active cases rise to 1,30,713

Firstpost  

The daily positivity rate now stands at 5.99 per cent while the weekly positivity is 4.18 per cent, according to the health ministry New Delhi: With 16,678 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,36,39,329, while the active cases increased to 1,30,713, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on …

NTAGI Panel Recommends Use of Covid Vaccines Corbevax, Covaxin for Kids Aged 5-12 Years
2 years, 5 months ago

NTAGI Panel Recommends Use of Covid Vaccines Corbevax, Covaxin for Kids Aged 5-12 Years

News 18  

The NTAGI's Standing Technical Sub-Committee approved the use of COVID-19 vaccines Corbevax and Covaxin for children aged between five and 12 years, official sources said on Friday. Data of Biological E's Corbevax and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for children aged between five and 12 years were reviewed in the STSC meeting held on June 16 and members decided that the vaccines …

Corbevax, Covaxin vacines get nod for use among 5-12 years olds; details here
2 years, 5 months ago

Corbevax, Covaxin vacines get nod for use among 5-12 years olds; details here

Live Mint  

Biological E's Corbevax and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin on July 8 received the nod from the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation's Standing Technical Sub-Committee for use among children aged between 5-12 years. The Drugs Controller General of India granted emergency use authorisation to the Biological E's Corbevax for 5-12 year old and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for minors belonging to the …

Despite DCGI Nod, Here’s Why Biological E's Corbevax is Not Yet Available for Booster Shots
2 years, 5 months ago

Despite DCGI Nod, Here’s Why Biological E's Corbevax is Not Yet Available for Booster Shots

News 18  

The wait for the roll-out of Biological E’s Corbevax vaccine as a heterologous booster shot may continue for a while, News18.com has learnt. Corbevax was approved for heterologous use as a Covid booster shot by apex drug regulator Drugs Controller General of India in the first week of June. Thankfully, Omicron does not cause severe disease and hence there is …

Serum Institute gets govt nod to export 32.4 lakh doses of Covovax vaccine to US
2 years, 5 months ago

Serum Institute gets govt nod to export 32.4 lakh doses of Covovax vaccine to US

India Today  

The government has allowed Serum Institute of India to supply 32.4 lakh doses of its Covid-19 jab Covovax under the brand name Nuvaxovid to the US, which will be the first vaccine to be exported to the country by any Indian manufacturer, official sources said on Friday. "It is a matter of pride for us and our country that, in …

India Logs Over 18,000 New Covid-19 Infections in 24 Hrs; Active Cases Cross 1L Mark
2 years, 5 months ago

India Logs Over 18,000 New Covid-19 Infections in 24 Hrs; Active Cases Cross 1L Mark

News 18  

India logged over 18,000 new coronavirus infections in a single day after a gap of 130 days, taking the COVID-19 tally to 4,34,52,164, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. A total 18,819 new Covid cases were reported in a span of 24 hours while the death toll climbed to 5,25,116 with 39 new fatalities, the data …

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