The second dose: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19 vaccine clearance in India
3 years, 11 months ago

The second dose: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19 vaccine clearance in India

The Hindu  

With the U.K. regulator granting an emergency-use authorisation for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine on December 30, three vaccines have now been greenlighted for use even before a full approval is granted. While published results show only 62% efficacy when two full-strength doses are administered four weeks apart, the U.K regulator has relied on unpublished data showing efficacy increasing to 73%, 22 days after the first dose when the second jab was delayed. With the virus running amok, the U.K. has revised its policy to delay the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine too despite no trial data to support this; the second Pfizer jab is originally scheduled three weeks after the first. If the pandemic forced scientists, companies and regulators to quickly make available safe and efficacious COVID-19 vaccines, delaying the second dose to maximise the benefits is altogether a new strategy. Since delaying the second dose appears to be increasing the efficacy, and as the U.K. has approved a delayed second dosage, India should carry out large trials to test this.

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India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India saw a single day rise of 702 cases of COVID-19, with the number of active cases of the infection rising to 4,097, the health ministry said on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Six new fatalities, two from Maharashtra and one each from Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, and Delhi were reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the Union …

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 …

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose
1 year ago

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

The Hindu  

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India. India saw a single-day rise of 656 COVID-1 infections while the active cases have increased …

At least single dose vaccine prior to COVID-19 infection provided 60% protection against post-discharge mortality: ICMR study
1 year, 4 months ago

At least single dose vaccine prior to COVID-19 infection provided 60% protection against post-discharge mortality: ICMR study

The Hindu  

At least one dose of vaccine prior to COVID-19 infection provided 60% protection against post-discharge mortality, an Indian Council of Medical Research study on factors related to mortality within one year after discharge in hospitalised COVID-19 patients has found. Overall, the study’s findings suggest that a post-discharge mortality rate of 6.5% in patients hospitalised for COVID-19 warrants a vigilant follow-up. …

A new regime: On the Emergency Use Authorisation regime in India and clinical trials
1 year, 5 months ago

A new regime: On the Emergency Use Authorisation regime in India and clinical trials

The Hindu  

Last week, the Drug Controller General of India cleared, under the provisions of ‘emergency use authorisation’, a new mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 developed by Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a pioneer in India in developing mRNA vaccines. More than evidence-based assessment, it was a technicality in India’s ‘New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019’ that allowed EUA in India for COVID-19 vaccines. …

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 …

‘Study on covid vaccines’ efficacy soon’
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Study on covid vaccines’ efficacy soon’

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The National Institute of Virology plans to conduct a study to determine the efficacy of vaccines with covid variants. Asked if there’s a need for a 4th dose, Yadav said in an interview, “Before we talk about 4th dose, we should enhance coverage of 3rd precautionary dose to enhance the immune response.” Only about 228.7 million Indians have …

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?
1 year, 8 months ago

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?

Firstpost  

India has registered 3,641 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Experts say taking a booster shot may not be very beneficial COVID-19 cases across several states in India are on the rise, thanks to XXB.1.16 – a subtype of Omicron, also a matter of concern. According to the health ministry data, India logged 3,641 new infections in …

After 113 days, India sees jump in Covid cases as 524 fresh infections surface in 24 hours
1 year, 9 months ago

After 113 days, India sees jump in Covid cases as 524 fresh infections surface in 24 hours

India TV News  

Covid update: India witnessed a slight jump in fresh Covid cases on Sunday when the daily figure crossed over 500 to 524 after a gap of 113 days. The overall death, toll ever since pandemic first hit the country, has increased to 5,30,781 with one new fatality reported in Kerala, government data said. The number of people who have recuperated …

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 …

Over 7,000 Doses of Bharat Biotech's Intranasal Jab Ready for Market Rollout as Apex Lab Clears Batch 1
1 year, 10 months ago

Over 7,000 Doses of Bharat Biotech's Intranasal Jab Ready for Market Rollout as Apex Lab Clears Batch 1

News 18  

Over 7,000 doses of the world’s first intranasal Covid-19 vaccine, Bharat Biotech’s iNCOVACC, have been checked and released by the country’s apex vaccine testing laboratory, News18.com has learnt. BBV154, a novel adenovirus vectored intranasal vaccine for Covid-19, was sent to CDL in the first week of January in around six batches containing 15,000 doses. In polio, the dropper drops the …

Not Permissible To Take One Dose Of Covishield And Another Of Covaxin: Centre To Delhi High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Not Permissible To Take One Dose Of Covishield And Another Of Covaxin: Centre To Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that it is not permissible for an individual to take first dose of Covishield and second dose of Covaxin. Central Government’s standing counsel Anurag Ahluwalia told Justice Prathiba M Singh that mixing of two COVID-19 vaccines is not permissible for the first and second dose. The court was hearing a plea …

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya launches world's 1st Made-in-India nasal vaccine iNCOVACC
1 year, 10 months ago

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya launches world's 1st Made-in-India nasal vaccine iNCOVACC

India TV News  

COVID-19 nasal vaccine launch : Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh collectively launched 'iNCOVACC', the world's first made-in-India nasal vaccine on Thursday in the national capital. Who all were present: On the occasion of the launch, the Union Minister of State Science & Technology; Minister of State Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public …

Time to Join this ‘Herd’: 39% Have Boosted Their Protection against Covid Virus, Finds Survey
1 year, 11 months ago

Time to Join this ‘Herd’: 39% Have Boosted Their Protection against Covid Virus, Finds Survey

News 18  

At least 39% of respondents have already taken the Covid vaccine booster dose, while 6% plan to take the injectable booster and 4% the nasal one, a LocalCircles survey has found. Amid the uptick in Covid in cases in China and other countries, the Centre gave nod for Bharat Biotech’s intranasal COVID vaccine iNCOVAAC as a booster dose. Director General …

Second COVID-19 booster dose not required, says government sources
1 year, 11 months ago

Second COVID-19 booster dose not required, says government sources

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Based on the current Covid-19 situation in the country, there is no need to administer a second booster dose, government sources told ANI, as the Union Health Ministry data on Tuesday showed that only 134 new coronavirus cases were recorded throughout the nation in the last 24 hours with the daily positivity rate at 0.09 per cent “As …

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 …

Fourth Covid vaccine unwarranted right now but increased surveillance needed: experts
1 year, 11 months ago

Fourth Covid vaccine unwarranted right now but increased surveillance needed: experts

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Several countries are administering a third and even fourth Covid booster shot but India, where many fully vaccinated individuals have not taken even one, is not there yet, say experts while stressing on the need for a structured and systematic response. If that infection did not trigger enough Omicron-specific immunity none of the vaccines currently available in India …

Bharat Biotech’s intranasal covid vaccine priced at ₹325 for govt hospitals
1 year, 11 months ago

Bharat Biotech’s intranasal covid vaccine priced at ₹325 for govt hospitals

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Bharat Biotech’s intranasal covid-19 vaccine--iNCOVACC --will be available for ₹325 per dose at government hospitals, and for ₹800 in private settings, the pharma major said on Tuesday. According to the company, iNCOVACC is the world’s first intranasal vaccine for covid-19 to have received approval for a primary two-dose schedule, and as a heterologous booster dose. Clinical trials were …

'Consider 2nd Booster': A Request Given to Mansukh Mandaviya During Covid-19 Meeting with Doctors
1 year, 11 months ago

'Consider 2nd Booster': A Request Given to Mansukh Mandaviya During Covid-19 Meeting with Doctors

News 18  

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya has been urged to consider a second booster dose for Covid-19, especially for healthcare workers and frontline workers. According to a Deutsche Welle article published in January, a study conducted in Israel suggested that fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine does not offer significant protection from the Omicron variant. Sarah Fortune, John LaPorte Given Professor …

After Slow Start, Demand for Covid-19 Booster Shots Spikes as China's New Wave Triggers Panic in India
2 years ago

After Slow Start, Demand for Covid-19 Booster Shots Spikes as China's New Wave Triggers Panic in India

News 18  

After recording a dull demand for Covid-19 booster shots across months, private hospitals have finally started witnessing footfall and queries to take the jabs. According to Dr Viny Kantroo, Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, “With the news of China’s Covid-19 situation, we have seen an uptick in the number of volunteers asking …

Your Best Shot at Fighting Covid: 28% Have Already Taken Booster Dose, Finds Survey
2 years ago

Your Best Shot at Fighting Covid: 28% Have Already Taken Booster Dose, Finds Survey

News 18  

Amid government’s reminders for vaccine boosters in the wake of the Covid uptick in China, 28% of those surveyed by Localcircles said that they “have already taken the booster dose". However, 53% said that they “have not taken the booster dose and do not have any plans of taking it either". After the Centre’s meeting on Wednesday, Niti Aayog’s VK …

Indian Army issues advisory on Covid, asks defence personnel to take safety measures
2 years ago

Indian Army issues advisory on Covid, asks defence personnel to take safety measures

India TV News  

The Indian Army issued an advisory on Friday asking defence personnel to take up adequate measures to tackle COVID. The advisory asked them to take up measures such as the usage of face masks in closed or crowded places, practising hand sanitisation, and maintaining social distancing among others. Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya is set to hold a virtual …

No Wastage of Covid Vaccines in Govt Buffer Stock Due to Expiry: Govt in Lok Sabha
2 years ago

No Wastage of Covid Vaccines in Govt Buffer Stock Due to Expiry: Govt in Lok Sabha

News 18  

There has been no wastage of COVID-19 vaccines in the government buffer stock due to expiry, Union minister Bharati Pravin Pawar informed Lok Sabha on Friday. The central government closely monitors COVID-19 vaccine stocks in states and Union territories so as to ensure their optimal utilisation and minimal wastage, Pawar said in written reply to a question. To ensure utilisation …

Explained | Can vaccine distribution be made fairer?
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained | Can vaccine distribution be made fairer?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity, a joint effort by the United Nations Development Programme, the World Health Organization and the University of Oxford with cooperation across the UN system, has put out recent data that justifies the vexatious core of the vaccine distribution programme: Only one in four people has been vaccinated with at least …

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 …

India Reports 2,678 New Covid-19 Cases, 10 Deaths in a Day
2 years, 2 months ago

India Reports 2,678 New Covid-19 Cases, 10 Deaths in a Day

News 18  

India has recorded a single-day rise of 2,678 new COVID-19 cases, pushing its tally of the infections to 4,46,23,997, while the count of active cases has increased to 26,583, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The count of active cases now comprises 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased …

AstraZeneca Nasal Spray Vaccine for Covid-19 Suffers Setback in Early Trial
2 years, 2 months ago

AstraZeneca Nasal Spray Vaccine for Covid-19 Suffers Setback in Early Trial

News 18  

In a major setback, AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford’s joint trial for the nasal-spray version of the Nonreplicating viral vector vaccine against Covid-19 did not yield desired protection, reported Reuters on Tuesday. The University of Oxford said, “An antibody response in the respiratory mucous membranes was seen in only a minority of participants in the trial, which was in …

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 …

Will Two ‘Made-in-India’ Vaccines Be the New Covid Boosters? News18 Decodes Differences
2 years, 3 months ago

Will Two ‘Made-in-India’ Vaccines Be the New Covid Boosters? News18 Decodes Differences

News 18  

India will soon roll out mRNA shots and intranasal vaccines, which will be available on CoWIN, and can be used as boosters against Covid-19. India’s first mRNA shot is only the third mRNA vaccine to be approved for Covid-19 in the world after Pfizer and Moderna. But mortality will be reduced.” Sharing a study of the intranasal vaccines under clinical …

COVID-19: Spain to start administering 4th dose of vaccine
2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19: Spain to start administering 4th dose of vaccine

India TV News  

Highlights Spain will start to administer the fourth dose of vaccine against Covid-19 on September 26 The decision was made at a meeting of the Public Health Commission People aged over 80 and those who live in nursing homes will be 1st to receive 2nd booster Covid-19 : Spain will start to administer the fourth dose of vaccine against Covid-19 …

India logs 5,379 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 1.67%
2 years, 3 months ago

India logs 5,379 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 1.67%

Firstpost  

The active cases comprises 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.70 per cent New Delhi: India saw a single day rise of 5,379 COVID-19 infections, taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,44,72,241, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. The active cases comprises 0.11 per cent …

Covid-19: India's first intranasal vaccine by Bharat Biotech gets DCGI approval
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: India's first intranasal vaccine by Bharat Biotech gets DCGI approval

India TV News  

The Bharat Biotech on Tuesday got emergency use authorisation from the Drugs Controller General of India for the Intranasal Covid-19 vaccine. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya termed it a 'Big boost' to India's fight against Covid-19. Bharat Biotech's ChAd36-SARS-CoV-S COVID-19 recombinant nasal vaccine approved by CDSCO_INDIA_INF for primary immunization against COVID-19 in 18+ age group for …

An End to Foreign-return Vaccine Woes: India to Offer Remaining Covid-19 Shots Domestically
2 years, 4 months ago

An End to Foreign-return Vaccine Woes: India to Offer Remaining Covid-19 Shots Domestically

News 18  

Individuals who have received Covid-19 vaccines abroad and wish to get their second dose or booster shot in India can now do so. The development comes following an August 18 report by the Times of India which highlighted the issues people who had been jabbed abroad faced when they tried to receive a second or third shot here because the …

India logs 11,539 fresh Covid-19 cases, active cases below one-lakh mark
2 years, 4 months ago

India logs 11,539 fresh Covid-19 cases, active cases below one-lakh mark

Live Mint  

India on Saturday reported 11,539 new Covid-19 infections in the past 24 hours, taking the country's active caseload to 99,879, according to the Union Health Ministry data. Under the nationwide vaccination drive, more than 209.67 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered to the eligible beneficiaries so far, including 26,58,755 doses administered in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Delhi on …

Tackling the new variants
2 years, 4 months ago

Tackling the new variants

Hindustan Times  

The first redesigned coronavirus vaccine was approved for use this week when authorities in the United Kingdom cleared a Moderna dose that the company adapted to create immunity against the Omicron variant. The vaccine is a 50-50 formulation of Moderna’s 2020 product, designed on the Sars-CoV-2 variant that first spread around the world, and of a new dose developed using …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Travelling to India from abroad? Govt mulls doing away with this rule
2 years, 4 months ago

Travelling to India from abroad? Govt mulls doing away with this rule

Live Mint  

So all those planning to travel to India from abroad, please be informed about the changes in the new rule which the government is actively considering. As of now, passengers are required to upload their Covid-19 vaccine certificate or RT-PCR negative report on the Air Suvidha portal before coming to India. "The Civil Aviation Ministry recently sought inputs from the …

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 …

Covid19 vaccine: Centre reduces gap between 2nd and precaution dose to 6 months on NTAGI's advice
2 years, 4 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, 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 records 19,673 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 4.96%
2 years, 4 months ago

India records 19,673 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 4.96%

Firstpost  

Active caseload comprise 0.33 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was at 98.48 per cent New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 case rally rose by 19,673 in a day to reach 4,40,19,811, while active cases reached 1,43,676, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. Active caseload increased by 292 in a day and …

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 …

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 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 …

’Only 10% got Covid-19 booster dose’: CM Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal to Delhi
2 years, 5 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 …

Milestone! India crosses 2 billion Covid-19 vaccination mark in 18 months
2 years, 5 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 …

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