Vaccination for 18-44 group: First day sees
3 years, 7 months ago

Vaccination for 18-44 group: First day sees

Hindustan Times  

After a fortnight’s delay, Jharkhand finally launched the much-awaited mass vaccination drive to inoculate the targeted 1.57 crore citizens aged between 18-44 years with the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on Friday. HT Image Rolling out the drive at the Covid-19 vaccination centre set up on premises of Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration in Ranchi, chief minister Hemant Soren said, “After a long wait, we are now able to provide free vaccination to our youths aged between 18-44 years. State capital Ranchi, which is the hardest hit by the pandemic, has the maximum 13.9 lakh population against the state’s target of 1.57 crore beneficiaries in the aforementioned age group. Non-appearance will deprive a needy persons from taking the shot and lead to wastage of vaccine as well.” Besides Ranchi, Dhanbad district, which has the second largest population under the 18-44 age group, targeted to inoculate 4,930 people on Day 1.

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

Go For More Tests, Faster Vaccination: Worried by Uptick in Covid Graph, Centre's Advisory to 7 States
2 years, 4 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, 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 …

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 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 …

Battling Terrains, Myths, Disbeliefs: How India Went an Extra Mile to Hit 200 Cr Covid Vaccination Milestone
2 years, 5 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, 5 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, 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 …

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of Covid vaccines administered to beneficiaries in 18-59 age group
2 years, 5 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 …

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 booster shots for adults at government hospitals from Friday
2 years, 5 months ago

Free booster shots for adults at government hospitals from Friday

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a major move to expand the coverage of booster dose for Covid-19, the Central government on Wednesday announced that precautionary jab will now be made available free of cost for all individuals above 18 years of age at all government vaccination centres. The minister said that free booster dose drive is being held for the next 75 …

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 …

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 …

COVID-19: India to soon reach 200 crore vaccination mark, says PM Modi
2 years, 5 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 …

Covid19: UP to become first state with 15 crore fully vaccinated individuals
2 years, 6 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 …

In 15-18 years age group, over 80% got first dose of Covid vaccine: Mansukh Mandaviya
2 years, 7 months ago

In 15-18 years age group, over 80% got first dose of Covid vaccine: Mansukh Mandaviya

India TV News  

Over 80 percent of people aged between 15 and 18 years have received the first dose of the Covid vaccine, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. The COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on March 16 and so far more than 3.30 crore adolescents in this age group have been administered the first dose. …

Over 190 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across India
2 years, 7 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 …

Bengaluru: Few takers for 2nd dose of vaccine in 12-14 age category
2 years, 7 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 …

Jabs for Kids, Reducing Gap Between Doses for Those Travelling Abroad on Agenda as NTAGI Meets Today
2 years, 7 months ago

Jabs for Kids, Reducing Gap Between Doses for Those Travelling Abroad on Agenda as NTAGI Meets Today

News 18  

As India witnesses a surge in coronavirus cases once again, the Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation will meet at noon on Wednesday to discuss reducing the gap between the second dose and the precaution dose for people traveling abroad as well as vaccinations for 5-12 and 6-12 age groups. Last week, India’s drug regulator …

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 …

Karnataka COVID-19 vaccination guidelines as of April 28, 2022: BBMP says…
2 years, 7 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 …

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 …

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 …

Covid booster dose for 18+ to be available from April 10 at private vaccination centres
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

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 …

Poor vaccination coverage among 12-15 age group in city
2 years, 8 months ago

Poor vaccination coverage among 12-15 age group in city

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai About 25% of Maharashtra’s 12-15 age group population have been inoculated with the first dose, figures revealed. Since the beginning of the drive for 12-15 age groups on March 16, 22,104 out of the four lakh eligible children took their first dose. “The current academic year is almost coming to an end, so unless the Covid scenario becomes more …

COVID: Over 1 crore vaccine doses administered to 12-14 age group
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID: Over 1 crore vaccine doses administered to 12-14 age group

India TV News  

Highlights India's vaccination coverage against COVID pandemic crossed 182.83 crore mark Over 2.23 cr Precaution Doses for identified categories of beneficiaries have been administered India on Friday reported marginal decline at 1,685 fresh Covid infection with 83 deaths More than 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to those in the 12-14 years age group since the beginning of …

Breaking News, March 25
2 years, 9 months ago

Breaking News, March 25

India TV News  

Against the estimated population of 101.3 crore beneficiaries aged 15 years and above, a total of 181.24 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the country as on March 21, the government informed Parliament on Friday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said a total of 9.71 crore first …

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 …

Covid vaccination for 12-15 years age group off to a slow start in Thane
2 years, 9 months 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 …

Covid-19 Inoculation Drive for Children in 12-14 Age Group to Begin on Mar 23 in Madhya Pradesh: Official
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 Inoculation Drive for Children in 12-14 Age Group to Begin on Mar 23 in Madhya Pradesh: Official

News 18  

The vaccination drive against coronavirus for the children in the age group of 12 to 14 years will begin in Madhya Pradesh on March 23 for which 30 lakh doses of Corbevax vaccine have been received, a senior health official said on Saturday. The national vaccination drive for the children in the 12-14 age group began on March 16. “We …

COVID-19 vaccination for 12 to 14 age group begins in Anantapur and Kurnool
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 vaccination for 12 to 14 age group begins in Anantapur and Kurnool

The Hindu  

The administration of COVID-19 vaccine to the children in the age group of 12 to 14 years began in Anantapur and Kurnool districts on Wednesday. More than 1.95 lakh children need to be vaccinated in Anantapur district, while 1.45 lakh is the target set for Kurnool district. Anantapur District Immunisation Officer P. Yugandhar said 100 children were vaccinated on a …

Over 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine given to children aged 12-14 yrs on day 1
2 years, 9 months 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 …

Harish Rao launches vax drive to 12 to 14-year olds
2 years, 9 months ago

Harish Rao launches vax drive to 12 to 14-year olds

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Health minister T. Harish Rao launched the vaccination programme for minors between the ages of 12 and 14 years in Khairatabad here on Wednesday. About 17.23 lakh minors in the 12-14 years age group are estimated to be eligible for the Corbevax vaccine developed by Hyderabad-based pharma firm Biological E Ltd. Vaccinations are being provided at all primary health …

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 …

India to begin COVID-19 vaccination for children in 12-14 age group from 16 March
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 9 months 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 …

'Massive Participation': India's Covid Vaccine Drive Reaches Another Milestone as 75% Teenagers Get First Dose
2 years, 9 months ago

'Massive Participation': India's Covid Vaccine Drive Reaches Another Milestone as 75% Teenagers Get First Dose

News 18  

Over 75 per cent people in 15 to 18 age bracket have received the first dose of Covid vaccine, tweeted Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday. India has administered a total of 5,55,80,872 first dose of Covid vaccines and 3,20,34,392 second doses among this age group as on Wednesday morning, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in …

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 …

Covid vaccine: 18% kids in Chandigarh not jabbed even once
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid vaccine: 18% kids in Chandigarh not jabbed even once

Hindustan Times  

Even as classes at Chandigarh schools and colleges have fully resumed, around 18% of the eligible children, aged between 15 and 18, have not shown up for even the first dose of the anti-Covid vaccine. Not only the first dose coverage, Chandigarh is even lagging in fully immunising the children, as only 36% of the eligible teenagers have taken both …

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 …

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 …

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