Karnataka to administer 10 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine every Wednesday
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka to administer 10 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine every Wednesday

The Hindu  

Announcing that five lakh doses will be administered every day in Karnataka from now on, Health and Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar announced that ‘Lasika Utsav’ will be held every Wednesday where 10 lakh doses will be administered. Addressing presspersons on August 30 after chairing a meeting with officials on ramping up vaccination in Karnataka, the Minister said arrangements will be made in the vicinity of slums to fully vaccinate slum-dwellers. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and myself went to Delhi twice seeking increased vaccine allocation for Karnataka, and considering our request, the Centre has increased our allocation,” the Minister said. “People residing in villages that fall within 20 km of Kerala border will be covered on priority,” Mr. Sudhakar said.

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'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday disposed of a 2022 petition filed by one Vinod Kumar M N seeking a direction to the authorities to give him a second dose of Covid vaccine. A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna said “The petitioner is before this court seeking a direction for a second dose of covid vaccine, the covid-19 has subsided …

Low demand for precautionary dose amid surging COVID-19 cases in Telangana
1 year, 2 months ago

Low demand for precautionary dose amid surging COVID-19 cases in Telangana

The Hindu  

Despite the recent upswing in COVID-19 cases both nationally and in the state of Telangana, there has been a low uptake of the precautionary vaccine dose. Data available on the Co-WIN portal, managed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, indicates that as of December 18, out of the 3.15 crore individuals who completed their second vaccine dose in …

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government will, if necessary, restart COVID-19 vaccination that has almost come to a standstill in the last eight months. Asserting that Karnataka will not wait for Central supplies of vaccine, the Chief Minister said, “If necessary, we will take up a vaccination drive to immunise those who are still unvaccinated so that they are protected from severe disease. …

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%, says DPH
1 year, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%, says DPH

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%. Every year, 9.15 lakh children and 10 lakh pregnant women are covered under the Universal Immunisation Programme, and 3.2 crore vaccines worth nearly ₹10 crore are provided in the State, according to the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Vaccines were available for free in all government health facilities to prevent …

Few takers for booster jabs as Covid-19 cases decline in Bihar
1 year, 10 months ago

Few takers for booster jabs as Covid-19 cases decline in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

The number of people taking the Covid jab in Patna has declined with only 30% of people so far have taken the booster shot following the dip in the cases of coronavirus, said state health officials said on Friday. Patna administered only 224 shots of the Corbevax vaccine since April 16 Bihar reported 132 new cases on Thursday of which …

With no more Covid vaccines, Telangana health dept makes vaccine data disappear
1 year, 11 months ago

With no more Covid vaccines, Telangana health dept makes vaccine data disappear

Deccan Chronicle  

Telangana is well and truly out of Covid-19 vaccines with not a single dose available at any of the government hospitals big or small, primary health centres, and urban health centres. With no Covid-19 vaccine doses available, the health department removed cumulative vaccine data sheet that was part of the daily Covid-19 update. There are still, according to the last …

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level
2 years ago

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level

The Hindu  

Concerned over the rise in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday wrote to the State to examine the situation of COVID-19 at the micro level and maintain focus on implementation of necessary measures for prompt and effective management. What is worrisome is the number of ICU admissions have “Hence, Bengaluru needs to be added to …

COVID-19: 3 lakh doses of intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC sent to hospitals, says Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Covid vaccination drive resumes in Ghaziabad after arrival of 30,700 doses
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid vaccination drive resumes in Ghaziabad after arrival of 30,700 doses

Hindustan Times  

Nearly 23 days after the entire stock of Covid-19 vaccine in Ghaziabad district ran dry, the health department has received about 30,700 doses of Covishield vaccine on Tuesday night. Different community health centres, primary health centres and two district hospitals have started the vaccination process. Citizens who require Covishield as a first dose, second dose or precautionary dose can get …

No second Covid-19 booster dose required: Report
2 years, 2 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 …

48 lakh children will receive JE vaccine from Dec 5: Karnataka Health Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

48 lakh children will receive JE vaccine from Dec 5: Karnataka Health Minister

Hindustan Times  

A special vaccination drive to inoculate an estimated 48 lakh children aged between 1-15 against Japanese Encephalitis will be held in Karnataka from December 5 for a period of three weeks, State Health Minister K Sudhakar said on Sunday. Among those who are cured, 30 to 50 per cent of people end up with sensory and motor weakness, and other …

Chandrakant Lahariya | Covid virus hasn’t gone, but risk now is very low
2 years, 4 months ago

Chandrakant Lahariya | Covid virus hasn’t gone, but risk now is very low

Deccan Chronicle  

On November 8, 2022, India reported zero Covid-19 deaths for the first time since March 30, 2020. Though SARS-CoV-2 — the virus which caused Covid-19 — is still around and circulating in most settings ; but its ability to cause disease has been blunted, due to either past infection or Covid-19 vaccination and — in most cases — both natural …

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 …

Booster dose: Telangana fares better amid high hesitancy
2 years, 5 months ago

Booster dose: Telangana fares better amid high hesitancy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As the Central government’s 75-day window for free booster shots has ended, only 41.5 per cent of Telangana's adult population has taken the third dose of Covid vaccine. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh has covered the highest population among all states, with 44.4 per cent coverage. Significantly, AP’s coverage of its 60 plus population, who are more at risk from Covid, …

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k
2 years, 6 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 …

An End to Foreign-return Vaccine Woes: India to Offer Remaining Covid-19 Shots Domestically
2 years, 7 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 …

Covid-19: India sees a dip in daily infections, 8,813 new cases logged in 24 hrs
2 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: India sees a dip in daily infections, 8,813 new cases logged in 24 hrs

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India reported 8,813 fresh coronavirus infections and 29 related deaths in the last 24 hours, as per an update by the Union health ministry on Tuesday. Around 208.31 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive, with 6,10,863 doses given in the last 24 hours. The Union government has directed Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, …

Covid-19: India recorded 68 new fatalities, 24 only in Kerala
2 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: India recorded 68 new fatalities, 24 only in Kerala

Live Mint  

India reported 15,815 new Covid-19 infections and 68 fatalities, including 24 reconciled by Kerala, according to Ministry of Family and Health Welfare data on Saturday. A total of 24,43,064 Covid-19 vaccine doses were administered in last 24 hours under the nationwide drive, the ministry added. So far, the Centre has provided 198.61 crore vaccine doses to the State/Union Territories, of …

COVID-19: Over 7.20 crore unutilized vaccine doses available with States, Union Territories says health ministry
2 years, 7 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 …

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 …

Covid19 vaccine: Centre reduces gap between 2nd and precaution dose to 6 months on NTAGI's advice
2 years, 7 months ago

Covid19 vaccine: Centre reduces gap between 2nd and precaution dose to 6 months on NTAGI's advice

India TV News  

Highlights As of August 1, a total of 9.07 crore Covid precaution doses of vaccines were administered Centre has reviewed the pace of vaccination and issued multiple advisories to the states and UTs "Har Ghar Dastak 2.0" aims at vaccinating all beneficiaries through door-to-door mobilization Covid vaccine news: Based on the recommendations made by the National Technical Advisory Group on …

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 …

Precaution dose coverage in Karnataka improves after Centre rolls out free vaccination campaign
2 years, 8 months ago

Precaution dose coverage in Karnataka improves after Centre rolls out free vaccination campaign

The Hindu  

Precaution dose coverage in the State has gone up considerably over the last ten days after the centre rolled out the 75-day free vaccination campaign to mark 75 years of India’s independence. In the 18-59 years age group, the precaution dose coverage has gone up from 3.4% last month to 4.8% as of Tuesday. 12 districts above average As of …

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 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 …

India logs 20,528 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours; active cases increased to 1,43,449
2 years, 8 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 …

Milestone! India crosses 2 billion Covid-19 vaccination mark in 18 months
2 years, 8 months ago

Milestone! India crosses 2 billion Covid-19 vaccination mark in 18 months

India TV News  

Highlights Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India cross 200-crore mark 98% of adult population has received at least one dose while 90% have been fully vaccinated 81% of those aged 12-14 years have taken the first dose while 56% are fully vaccinated Covid-19 vaccines in India: India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the …

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 …

3.5 cr people to get Covid booster dose free of cost
2 years, 8 months ago

3.5 cr people to get Covid booster dose free of cost

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh government has targeted to administer booster dose for prevention of Covid to 3.5 crore people free of cost in about 45 days from Friday in the state. Jagan Mohan Reddy, they had targeted to administer booster dose to 3.44 crore people in the age group of 18 to 59 years, on a war-footing in the state. She …

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of Covid vaccines administered to beneficiaries in 18-59 age group
2 years, 8 months ago

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of Covid vaccines administered to beneficiaries in 18-59 age group

India TV News  

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered to beneficiaries in the age group of 18-59 years till 10 pm on Friday, with a majority of those being free under a special 75-day drive launched by the government. The "COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav" to provide free precaution doses of the vaccines to everyone aged 18 years and above …

India Logs Over 18,000 New Covid-19 Infections in 24 Hrs; Active Cases Cross 1L Mark
2 years, 8 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 …

COVID-19: India to soon reach 200 crore vaccination mark, says PM Modi
2 years, 9 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 …

India Reports 17,336 Fresh COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours, 13 Fatalities
2 years, 9 months ago

India Reports 17,336 Fresh COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours, 13 Fatalities

News 18  

India reported a single-day rise of more than 17,000 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday after a gap of over four months, recording a 30 per cent jump in daily cases, according to the Union Health Ministry. A total 17,336 coronavirus cases were reported in a span of 24 hours, taking the total infection tally to 4,33,62,294, while the death toll …

Slight dip in covid cases, India reports 9,923 new infections in last 24 hours
2 years, 9 months ago

Slight dip in covid cases, India reports 9,923 new infections in last 24 hours

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Covid cases declined marginally on Tuesday as India logged 9,923 new infections in the last 24 hours, down 2,858 cases from Monday. States like Delhi have witnessed an active caseload of 5,375, Maharashtra has 24,613 cases, Haryana has recorded 3/103 cases while Kerala has reported more than 23/145 covid cases at present. The country has conducted over 85.85 …

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 …

Tamil Nadu Govt Concerned Over Low COVID Vaccine Rates In Districts, Sends Missives To Collectors
2 years, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Govt Concerned Over Low COVID Vaccine Rates In Districts, Sends Missives To Collectors

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu health department has sent missives to collectors of eight districts of the state asking them to increase the vaccination rate and to coordinate with the health officials for the same. Notably, Tamil Nadu has administered 11.18 crore doses of vaccine to date with 93.87 per cent of people above the age of 18 receiving the first dose …

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 …

2,685 fresh Covid cases in India in 24 hours, marginally lower than yesterday
2 years, 9 months ago

2,685 fresh Covid cases in India in 24 hours, marginally lower than yesterday

India Today  

India on Saturday reported 2,685 new Covid cases over the previous 24 hours, 0.9% lower than Friday. The top five states registering the maximum cases are Kerala with 723 cases, followed by Maharashtra with 536 cases, Delhi with 445 cases, Haryana with 236 cases, and Karnataka with 171 cases. A total of 2,158 patients recovered in the last 24 hours, …

Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine, Booster Dose Reduced To 3 Months For Those Travelling Abroad
2 years, 10 months ago

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

ABP News  

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

Tamil Nadu To Focus On Vaccinating Nine Districts With Less Vaccine Coverage
2 years, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu To Focus On Vaccinating Nine Districts With Less Vaccine Coverage

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma Subramanian has said that the state Health Department will be focusing on Ranipet, Tirupattur, Kanniyakumari, Theni, and Dharmapuri districts to increase the vaccine coverage. In a statement on Tuesday, the state Health Minister said that this was following reports that nine districts in the state have less than 70 per …

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 …

India Likely to Reduce Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine Shot, Booster Dose for Those Flying Abroad
2 years, 10 months ago

India Likely to Reduce Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine Shot, Booster Dose for Those Flying Abroad

News 18  

India may reduce the gap between the second Covid-19 vaccine shot and the precautionary third dose from nine to six months for citizens who are scheduled to travel abroad, especially to countries that have made it compulsory for travelers to produce their booster certificates. According to the advisory issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the gap …

Bengaluru: Few takers for 2nd dose of vaccine in 12-14 age category
2 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru: Few takers for 2nd dose of vaccine in 12-14 age category

Hindustan Times  

The COVID-19 vaccination drive for those in the 12 to 14 age category in Bengaluru is slower than officials anticipated. Only 58.1 percent of the 12 to 14 year category vaccination beneficiaries, that is about 1.6 lakh children in Bengaluru, have received the first dose. The BBMP told a news website that the slower than expected pace in the vaccination …

Karnataka COVID-19 vaccination guidelines as of April 28, 2022: BBMP says…
2 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka COVID-19 vaccination guidelines as of April 28, 2022: BBMP says…

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka is seemingly gearing up to reinstate a few restrictions in place and speed up last-minute vaccinations to the remaining population in preparation for a possible fourth wave of the pandemic in June, as a steady increase in daily new infections of the coronavirus are recorded. A press note dated April 27 by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike chief Gaurav …

Gap Between 2nd Dose of Covid Jab, Precaution Dose to Be Reduced to 6 Months Soon
2 years, 10 months ago

Gap Between 2nd Dose of Covid Jab, Precaution Dose to Be Reduced to 6 Months Soon

News 18  

The government is likely to soon reduce the gap between the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the precaution dose from the current nine months to six months, official sources said on Wednesday. "Taking into account the scientific evidence and findings of the studies done here and internationally, the gap between the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the precaution …

Karnataka will increase testing, vaccination: Bommai tells PM amid Covid fear
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka will increase testing, vaccination: Bommai tells PM amid Covid fear

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that the Covid-19 situation in the state is under control. Bommai also mentioned that the Karnataka government is going to enhancing vaccination drive, increase testing, and enforce appropriate behavior at public places. Highlighting the special attention being given to Bengaluru, where there is slight increase in cases, the Chief Minister said testing …

COVID 4th wave may peak after June: Karnataka Health Minister
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID 4th wave may peak after June: Karnataka Health Minister

India TV News  

Highlights Experts have predicted that the COVID-19 fourth wave may peak after June Karnataka Health Minister said prevalent variants of the virus is said to be Omicron's sublineages Cases are very less compared to other states, the minister said COVID 4th Wave in India News: Experts have predicted that the COVID-19 fourth wave may peak after June and have its …

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