Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Petition For Inclusion Of Severe Mental Illness As Comorbidity For Covid-19 Vaccination
4 years ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Petition For Inclusion Of Severe Mental Illness As Comorbidity For Covid-19 Vaccination

Live Law  

A Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh of the Delhi High Court today sought the Centre's response on a petition seeking directions for the inclusion of mental illnesses in the classification of comorbidities for purposes of Covid-19 vaccination. Filed by one Gaurav Bansal, the petition questions the exclusion of mental illness from the list of specified comorbidities for determination of the eligibility of citizens in the 45-59 years age group inter alia on the ground that this is against the WHO's framework on distribution of the vaccine - which envisage equal consideration and meaningful opportunity to be taken into account in the determination of the "prioritization criteria". The petition refers to the "Guidance Note For Cowin 2.0" which provides for a list released by the central government as priority groups for receiving the Covid-19 vaccination and states that its exclusion of persons with mental illness, as well as restriction with respect to Persons with Disabilities to those with "High Support Needs", the government has prohibited homeless mentally ill persons from availing the benefits of Covid-19 vaccination and "created barriers for thousands of persons having severe mental illness having no disability certificate" to get the vaccine. The petitioner asserts that this is because as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 "person with disabilities having high support needs are only those persons who carry disability certificate with them," and as homeless mentally ill persons or severely mentally ill persons in general don't possess the Disability Certificate, they are deprived of the vaccination benefits under the Government's list.

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Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, the Union health ministry has eased the guidelines for international visitors on Wednesday. The earlier requirement of RT-PCR testing for a random two per cent subset of international travelers has been dropped. Under the revised guidelines, all international travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated as per the approved …

Doctors advise caution as Delhi's Covid positivity rate shoots up to 26.58 per cent
1 year, 11 months ago

Doctors advise caution as Delhi's Covid positivity rate shoots up to 26.58 per cent

India Today  

Medical experts advised people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get booster shots of vaccines as Delhi recorded 484 fresh Covid-19 cases and three fatalities from the infection in the 24 hours ending on Monday evening. The positivity rate of the national capital stood at 26.58 per cent on Monday, meaning that nearly one in every four people tested returned a …

Delhi issues advisory for people with Covid-like symptoms as cases go up
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi issues advisory for people with Covid-like symptoms as cases go up

Live Mint  

As COVID cases are on the rise again, the Delhi government on Thursday issued a new advisory stating that people with flu-like symptoms and those visiting hospitals should wear masks. People visiting hospitals should wear masks," said Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj. On Thursday, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj held a meeting to review the situation in the city, which was attended …

After Centre Says 200-Crore COVID Vaccinations Crossed, Delhi High Court Disposes Of PIL Seeking Door-to-Door Inoculation
2 years, 5 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 …

COVID-19: Delhi High Court Closes Plea Challenging Centre's Permission For Clinical Trials Of Covaxin Among 2-18 Yrs Old
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi High Court Closes Plea Challenging Centre's Permission For Clinical Trials Of Covaxin Among 2-18 Yrs Old

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea filed during the second wave of COVID-19 against Centre's permission for conducting Phase II and III clinical trials of Covaxin in the age group of 2 to 18 years. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad took note of the Supreme Court's judgment in …

COVID-19: Delhi High Court Closes Plea Seeking Infrastructural Facilities To Handle Dead Bodies In Wake Of Pandemic
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi High Court Closes Plea Seeking Infrastructural Facilities To Handle Dead Bodies In Wake Of Pandemic

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed last year during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic seeking directions to the Delhi Government to formulate and implement an effective plan with sufficient infrastructure to provide certain facilities pertaining to the dead bodies infected from COVID including mortuary, funeral, transportation and handling facilities.A. The Delhi High Court on …

Delhi records 2,495 new fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 15.41%
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi records 2,495 new fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 15.41%

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi recorded 2,495 fresh Covid cases along with 7 deaths Delhi's caseload increased to 19,73,394 and the death toll to 26,343 The number of active COVID-19 cases in Delhi stands at 8,506, up from 7,484 the previous days Delhi recorded 2,495 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday while the positivity rate stood at 15.41 per cent, the …

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre
2 years, 7 months ago

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

Firstpost  

Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said as on 19 July, 2022, a total of 200.34 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to beneficiaries above 12 years of age in the country New Delhi: India has supplied 23.9 crore doses of coronavirus vaccine to 101 countries and UN entities in the form of grant, commercial export, or …

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 …

’Only 10% got Covid-19 booster dose’: CM Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal to Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

’Only 10% got Covid-19 booster dose’: CM Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal to Delhi

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday appealed to the people to get their Covid-19 precaution doses while highlighting that only around 10% people have done it so far. A total of 1.81 crore have been given first dose and 1.53 crore have received both doses, the Delhi chief minister said while emphasising that Delhi has capacity to administer one …

Kejriwal urges Delhiites to get Covid precaution dose, says 'will set up vaccination in schools'
2 years, 8 months ago

Kejriwal urges Delhiites to get Covid precaution dose, says 'will set up vaccination in schools'

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged Delhiites to get the precaution dose. Delhi Covid 19 news: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged Delhiites to get the precaution dose against Covid 19 saying only around 10 per cent of people has done so far in the city. He also urged parents to get their children aged …

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

DC Edit | A good move, as Covid cases up

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Over 19,000 Lodged in Delhi Prisons, Only 603 Took Covid Precaution Doses: Data
2 years, 8 months ago

Over 19,000 Lodged in Delhi Prisons, Only 603 Took Covid Precaution Doses: Data

News 18  

The third dose of COVID-19 vaccine has been administered to just about 600 out of over 19,000 inmates lodged in Delhi prisons, the authorities said on Thursday, attributing “unwillingness” and “non-eligibility” for the low coverage. According to data accessed by PTI, 28,902 Covid vaccine doses have been administered to inmates of all 16 central jails housed in Tihar, Mandoli and …

Free Covid booster doses will create healthier country: PM Modi
2 years, 8 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, 8 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Covid-19: Centre warns states on masss gatherings
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Centre warns states on masss gatherings

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of festive season, the Centre has asked states and Union Territories to ensure that people taking part in mass gatherings and undertaking pilgrimage are asymptomatic and preferably fully vaccinated against Covid-19. In a letter to states and UTs on Tuesday, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said mass gatherings in context of various festivities as well as yatras …

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

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

India TV News  

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

COVID booster jab for people going abroad
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID booster jab for people going abroad

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday said that people who are travelling abroad are now eligible to take the Covid-19 booster shots as required. Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted Thursday: “Indian citizens & students travelling overseas can now take the precaution dose as required by the guidelines of the destination country. This new facility will be available soon on …

Mix and match of Covid vaccine for booster shots unlikely to be allowed: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

Mix and match of Covid vaccine for booster shots unlikely to be allowed: Report

Live Mint  

The government may not allow the administration of a precaution Covid-19 dose that is different from the one used for primary vaccination, reported news agency PTI, quoting sources, on Thursday. This comes in light of a recent study by the Christian Medical College Vellore, which showed that a booster dose of Covishield after primary vaccination with Covaxin gives 6 to …

NTAGI to discuss whether to allow early administration of precaution COVID dose to those travelling abroad
2 years, 10 months ago

NTAGI to discuss whether to allow early administration of precaution COVID dose to those travelling abroad

Firstpost  

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation may also review the data on COVID-19 vaccines for the 5-12 age group New Delhi: The NTAGI will discuss on Wednesday whether to allow early administration of the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine to those travelling abroad for education, employment, sporting events and business commitments. The advisory panel is also likely to deliberate …

NTAGI to Discuss Early Administration of Precaution Dose to Those Travelling Abroad
2 years, 10 months ago

NTAGI to Discuss Early Administration of Precaution Dose to Those Travelling Abroad

News 18  

The NTAGI will discuss on Tuesday whether to allow early administration of the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine to those travelling abroad for education, employment, sporting events and business commitments. The advisory panel is also likely to deliberate on reducing the gap between the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the precaution dose from the current nine months to six …

No one can be forced to get vaccinated, rules Supreme Court amid Covid surge
2 years, 10 months ago

No one can be forced to get vaccinated, rules Supreme Court amid Covid surge

India Today  

In an important ruling, the Supreme Court made it clear that no individual can be forced to take any vaccination, but stated that the government can impose some restrictions in the interest of the community. A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai delivered the judgement on the plea challenging mandatory Covid-19 vaccine mandates as unconstitutional, saying, …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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 …

Delhi govt announces free booster dose for 18-59 age group
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi govt announces free booster dose for 18-59 age group

India Today  

Delhi government on Thursday announced its decision to provide free precautionary dose of Covid vaccine for 18-59 age group. Precautionary dose or booster dose for all eligible beneficiaries will be available for free at the government vaccine centres across Delhi. The booster dose is already being provided free of cost to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those above 60 years. …

As Covid cases rise, Delhi government makes booster doses free for 18-59 age group
2 years, 11 months ago

As Covid cases rise, Delhi government makes booster doses free for 18-59 age group

India TV News  

As Covid cases rise, Delhi government makes booster doses free for 18-59 age group The Central government had rolled out precautionary doses of Covid-19 vaccine for all adults in private hospitals on April 10. Centre rolled out precautionary doses of the Covid vaccine for all adults in pvt hospitals on Apr 10 As Delhi witnesses an uptick in Covid-19 cases, …

Delhi reports 1,009 new Covid cases, one death; positivity rate 5.70%
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi reports 1,009 new Covid cases, one death; positivity rate 5.70%

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Wednesday reported 1,009 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the total caseload to 18,70,692, while the positivity rate stood at 5.70 per cent, according to the health department's bulletin. The health bulletin also said 17,701 Covid-19 tests were carried out in the last 24 hours, which included 9,581 RT-PCR/CBNAAT/True Nat tests and 8,120 rapid antigen …

Covid-19 not going anywhere for next 2-5 years, learn to live with it: Delhi health minister
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 not going anywhere for next 2-5 years, learn to live with it: Delhi health minister

India Today  

Though the national capital has been recording a steep fall in fresh Covid-19 cases, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that people should learn to live with the virus as it does not seem to be going anywhere in the next 2-5 years. Covid-19 does not seem to be going anywhere in the next 2-5 years, we will have to …

Covid-19 precaution dose for 18+ age group from today. Check eligibility, price and how to book
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 precaution dose for 18+ age group from today. Check eligibility, price and how to book

India Today  

From Sunday onwards, all adults in the country are eligible to get booster vaccine doses against Covid-19, the central government had announced earlier this week. The Covid-19 precaution doses or booster shots will be available for all adults at private vaccination centres and will be administered on payment of a fee. PRICE Except for healthcare workers, frontline workers and the …

Paid Covid-19 booster vaccine for all adults at private centres
2 years, 11 months ago

Paid Covid-19 booster vaccine for all adults at private centres

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a major move, the Centre has allowed booster doses or what it calls precautionary doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for everyone above 18 years of age at private healthcare centres from April 10. Last June, the Centre had capped the administration charges for private vaccination centres at Rs 150 per dose. Covishield costs Rs 600 per dose …

55% citizens in favour of govt expanding Covid booster dose programme: Survey
2 years, 11 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 …

Delhi covid update: DDMA meeting on Thursday to discuss pandemic situation
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi covid update: DDMA meeting on Thursday to discuss pandemic situation

Live Mint  

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority will meet on Thursday to discuss the Covid situation in the national capital in the backdrop of the Centre's advise earlier this month to states and UTs to consider discontinuing containment measures in view of the sharp decline in the fresh cases. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyender Jain, …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against Reopening Of Schools For Unvaccinated Children, Says No Data Suggesting They Are At High Risk Of Covid-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against Reopening Of Schools For Unvaccinated Children, Says No Data Suggesting They Are At High Risk Of Covid-19

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the Delhi government's decision to resume physical classes for school-going children, from nursery to class 12th from April 1, 2022.The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla orally remarked,"There has to be a balance. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

All adults may be cleared for COVID-19 booster doses
2 years, 11 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 …

Government mulls Covid booster shots for all above 18 years
2 years, 11 months ago

Government mulls Covid booster shots for all above 18 years

The Hindu  

The government is considering allowing booster dose of Covid vaccine for all those above 18 years in view of a surge in infections in parts of the world and ease difficulties faced during international travel, sources said on Monday. "The government is considering to allow booster dose of Covid vaccine to all those above 18 years in view of a …

Covid-19: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Report On Policy For Vaccination Of Children Below 12 Yrs
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Report On Policy For Vaccination Of Children Below 12 Yrs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre to file a report indicating the steps taken by it for vaccination of children below the age of 12 years, against Covid-19.The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla directed the Centre to file its response before the next date of hearing, May 12.The direction was …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Delhi records 131 Covid cases, two deaths; positivity rate 0.42 percent – India TV
3 years ago

Delhi records 131 Covid cases, two deaths; positivity rate 0.42 percent – India TV

India TV News  

Delhi on Tuesday reported 131 fresh COVID-19 cases and two deaths, while the positivity rate stood at 0.42 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. Delhi on Monday had logged 136 cases with a positivity rate of 0.56 percent, and zero death. Amid a decline in daily cases of COVID-19 in Delhi, the number of patients …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'
3 years, 1 month 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 …

'Policy Matter': Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL To Reduce Covid Booster Dose Interval
3 years, 1 month ago

'Policy Matter': Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL To Reduce Covid Booster Dose Interval

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today refused to entertain a PIL seeking to reduce the time gap for administration of precautionary doses of Covid-19 vaccines to front line workers and senior citizens. The Bench comprising of Chief Justice Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh observed that it is an administrative decision and the Court cannot interfere in policy matters, based on the …

Beneficiaries in 15-18 years age group to start getting second dose of COVID-19 vaccine from today
3 years, 1 month ago

Beneficiaries in 15-18 years age group to start getting second dose of COVID-19 vaccine from today

Firstpost  

Covaxin is the only vaccine option for the 15-18-year age group, according to health ministry guidelines on 27 December, 2021 New Delhi: Beneficiaries in the age group of 15 to 18 years will start receiving their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine from Monday, officials said. Delhi has around 10.14 lakh beneficiaries in the age group. Covaxin is the only vaccine …

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges COVID Vaccine Mandates Of Delhi, MP, TN & Maharashtra
3 years, 2 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges COVID Vaccine Mandates Of Delhi, MP, TN & Maharashtra

Live Law  

A plea has been moved before the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to strike down as unconstitutional the vaccine mandates issued by the various States, specifically by the Governments of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.The application has been filed by Dr Jacob Puliyel, a former member of the National Technical Advisory Group of Immunization, seeking. A plea …

Delhi covid update: Daily cases go down sharply, could be 5,000 lower today
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi covid update: Daily cases go down sharply, could be 5,000 lower today

Live Mint  

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday said that the city is likely to witness 4,000-5,000 less COVID-19 cases than the number reported on Sunday. He also said the vaccination drive in Delhi completed one year on Monday and a total of 2.85 crore doses have been administered so far. Jain said that Covid cases in the city have been …

India reports 2.58 lakh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours; positivity rate rises from 16.28% to 19.65%
3 years, 2 months ago

India reports 2.58 lakh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours; positivity rate rises from 16.28% to 19.65%

Firstpost  

Active coronavirus cases now stand at 16,56,341, while the recovery rate is 94.27 per cent; the Omicron tally has increased to 8,209 India reported 2.58 lakh cases — around five per cent lower than yesterday — and 385 fatalities in the last 24 hours, according to the health ministry. The country’s Omicron tally stands at 8,209 Active cases now comprise …

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