DDCA offers its premises for fight against Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

DDCA offers its premises for fight against Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association president Rohan Jaitley has written to state government, offering the premises of the Arun Jaitley Stadium to be used as a vaccination site in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. “I had written that if they feel that they require a centre for vaccination, the DDCA premises can be used till Normalcy returns,” Jaitley told PTI on Saturday. “In our stadium premises we have facility where 10,000 people can be vaccinated per day. If they want, till the time there is some semblance of normalcy, they can use it till cricketing activity resumes.” He said that he has got a reply that “chief secretary will look into the matter.” In order to ramp up the coronavirus vaccination drive in the country, the Centre had last month announced a ‘liberalised and accelerated’ Phase 3 strategy of Covid-19 vaccination from May 1.

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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 …

Kejriwal urges Delhiites to get Covid precaution dose, says 'will set up vaccination in schools'
2 years, 5 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 …

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals quarantined ahead of PBKS match, possible second Covid-19 case in camp
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals quarantined ahead of PBKS match, possible second Covid-19 case in camp

India Today  

Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals have been hit by Covid-19 forcing them to cancel their plans to travel to Pune for their game against Punjab Kings, scheduled on Tuesday, 20 April. Sources have revealed to India Today that an unnamed DC player has tested positive for the virus in rapid antigen testing, which has forced the entire team to …

COVID: India's vaccination coverage crosses 180 crore landmark
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID: India's vaccination coverage crosses 180 crore landmark

India TV News  

Highlights India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 180 crore landmark milestone on March 12 Over 2.12 cr Precaution Doses for identified categories of beneficiaries have also been administered Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the nation on achieving this historic landmark With the administration of more than 17 lakh vaccine doses, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 180 crore landmark milestone on Saturday, informed …

Delhi Govt to Open Covid Vaccination Centers for Children Aged 15-18 Years in 20 School Health Clinics
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Govt to Open Covid Vaccination Centers for Children Aged 15-18 Years in 20 School Health Clinics

News 18  

The Delhi government on Wednesday announced Covid-19 vaccination centres will be opened for 15-18 age group in 20 schools where health clinics are operational. In the last 24 hours, India recorded 1,94,720 fresh Covid-19 cases and 442 deaths as the daily positivity rate of infections stood at 11.05%. Meanwhile, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to chief secretaries of …

Delhi's Covid tally up again with 21,259 new cases; active caseload nears 75k
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi's Covid tally up again with 21,259 new cases; active caseload nears 75k

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's daily count of the coronavirus disease went up again on Tuesday after 21,259 fresh cases were registered, taking the caseload to nearly 16 lakh, according to the health department's bulletin. These include 61,060 RTPCR/CBNAAT/True Nat tests and 21,824 rapid antigen tests, the health department's bulletin showed. According to an order issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, all private …

Covid-19 Omicron India Updates: Cinema Halls Shut in 5 Haryana Districts; Telangana Prohibits Rallies, Public Meetings
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 Omicron India Updates: Cinema Halls Shut in 5 Haryana Districts; Telangana Prohibits Rallies, Public Meetings

News 18  

Delhi witnessed a massive surge in daily Covid-19 with 2,716 new cases on the first day of the new year, the highest since May 21 and a 51 percent jump from a day earlier, while the positivity rate rose to 3.64 percent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, earlier in the day, said India will fight the Covid-19 pandemic with full caution …

Maha Disaster Management Dept Favours Opening Local Trains for Vaccinated People: Tope
3 years, 4 months ago

Maha Disaster Management Dept Favours Opening Local Trains for Vaccinated People: Tope

News 18  

The Maharashtra disaster management department is in favour of allowing people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel in local trains in Mumbai, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Thursday. However, a final decision would be taken by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Tope told a TV channel before a meeting called by the CM with the state COVID-19 task force. …

Home vaccination to begin in Mumbai from August 1: Maharashtra govt tells Bombay HC
3 years, 5 months ago

Home vaccination to begin in Mumbai from August 1: Maharashtra govt tells Bombay HC

India Today  

The Maharashtra government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Tuesday informed the Bombay High Court that home vaccination against Covid-19 in Mumbai will begin from August 1. Earlier, petitioner Dhruti Kapadia had informed the Bombay High Court that several state governments in India and municipal corporations in Maharashtra had initiated door-to-door vaccination for the local people without waiting for a …

Administration Of Covid 19 Vaccines To Children Without Conducting Research Will Be A Disaster: Delhi High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Administration Of Covid 19 Vaccines To Children Without Conducting Research Will Be A Disaster: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday observed that it would be a disaster if the Covid-19 vaccines are administered to children without conducting proper research.Stating that the whole country was waiting for the vaccination for children, a division bench comprising of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh observed thus:"Let the trials be concluded. The Delhi High Court on …

Covid-19 vaccines in short supply, may shut jab sites: Delhi govt
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 vaccines in short supply, may shut jab sites: Delhi govt

Hindustan Times  

The Covid vaccination drive in Delhi has again run into shortages, Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday, declaring that around 500 jab centres will have to be closed from Wednesday if the city does not receive more stocks. Delhi currently has a vaccine stock of 168,000 doses to be administered through 1,374 centres, Jain said. Though more than …

Destitute/ Homeless Stand More Exposed To Covid-19; Require Urgent Vaccination: Madras High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Destitute/ Homeless Stand More Exposed To Covid-19; Require Urgent Vaccination: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu Government to ensure that vulnerable persons such as homeless, pavement dwellers, etc. A division bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and SenthilKumar Ramamoorthy directed that all the Corporations, Municipalities and Town Panchayats should be sensitized to ensure that these vulnerable persons be regarded as candidates for 'immediate urgent vaccination'. The …

Maharashtra to start home vaccination for bedridden people on trial basis: Govt to HC
3 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra to start home vaccination for bedridden people on trial basis: Govt to HC

India TV News  

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that it would soon start home vaccination against COVID-19 for people who are immobile or bedridden on an experimental basis and would not wait for an approval from the Centre. State Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni told a division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS Kulkarni that home …

People to now get Covid vaccine at MNREGA sites in Rajasthan
3 years, 6 months ago

People to now get Covid vaccine at MNREGA sites in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

In Rajasthan, people can now be vaccinated against coronavirus disease at MNREGA sites at the panchayat, village and ward level, and at offices in urban areas. To speed up vaccination in the state, the health department has issued new guidelines for rural and urban areas, ensuring “maximum Covid-19 vaccination and minimum wastage”. Secretary, Health, Akhil Arora said that guidelines have …

More vaccination camps for workers at Delhi Metro project sites soon
3 years, 6 months ago

More vaccination camps for workers at Delhi Metro project sites soon

India TV News  

The Delhi Metro will organise more vaccination camps at construction sites for its workers for their inoculation against COVID-19. 'Already, multiple vaccination camps have been organised at the sites for the workers, and more are expected to follow,' the DMRC said in a statement. In the statement, the DMRC also shared that despite several constraints induced by the second wave …

COVID-19: A Look at Cities Offering Drive-In Vaccination In India
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: A Look at Cities Offering Drive-In Vaccination In India

News 18  

Amid the deadly outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and crippling health infrastructure, getting vaccinated is a glimmer of hope for all countrymen. In wake of this situation, a drive-in vaccination facility has been introduced in multiple cities wherein people can sit in their car and get the COVID-19 vaccination done. Here is a list of cities that have already welcomed drive-in …

Delhi govt sets up vaccine centre for people travelling abroad for studies, work
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi govt sets up vaccine centre for people travelling abroad for studies, work

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Monday started a special vaccination centre in the city for students, athletes and people who have to travel abroad for work, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said here. Sisodia had on Sunday announced that those travelling abroad for these specific reasons can get their second dose of Covishield vaccine at this particular centre after a gap …

People from Delhi-NCR Travelling 200 Kms to Get Covid Vaccination, Says Agra Hospital
3 years, 6 months ago

People from Delhi-NCR Travelling 200 Kms to Get Covid Vaccination, Says Agra Hospital

News 18  

People in the 18-44 age group from the Delhi-NCR region are travelling as far as to Agra in Uttar Pradesh to get vaccinated against COVID-19. They are even travelling 250 kilometers to get the jabs, Vibhu Talwar, medical director, Moolchand Medcity, Agra told PTI. It is a good sign that people are travelling 250 kilometers to get inoculated against COVID-19 …

"Central Govt Should Seriously Consider This Proposal": Delhi High Court Bats For Collaboration Of RWA Camps With Private Hospitals
3 years, 6 months ago

"Central Govt Should Seriously Consider This Proposal": Delhi High Court Bats For Collaboration Of RWA Camps With Private Hospitals

Live Law  

Observing that there is no other avenue to carry out vaccination under the National COVID vaccination programme apart from vaccination centres run by private hospitals, the Delhi High Court has asked the Centre as to how camps run by Resident Welfare Associations, in collaboration with Private Hospitals, may be able to work out in boosting the vaccination drive. Noting that …

Delhi International Airport Launches Dedicated COVID-19 Vaccine Centre for Over 60,000 Employees
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi International Airport Launches Dedicated COVID-19 Vaccine Centre for Over 60,000 Employees

News 18  

Delhi International Airport has announced the launch of a dedicated COVID-19 vaccination centre in association with Manipal Hospital from June 1. Set up at Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, the facility aims to provide vaccination opportunity to over 60,000 employees of various stakeholders — airlines, cargo business, ground handling agencies, Air Traffic Control, among others, working at the airport, …

Delhi Covid restrictions on movement of individuals extended till June 7, some business relaxations
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Covid restrictions on movement of individuals extended till June 7, some business relaxations

India TV News  

In view of the COVID-19 situation, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Saturday extended the curfew on the movement of individuals except for essential activities in the national capital which shall remain into operation till 5 am on June 7 or further orders whichever is earlier. However, the operations of manufacturing/ production units within closed premises in approved industrial areas …

Amid Centre vs states, how can India get vaccination plan on track?
3 years, 6 months ago

Amid Centre vs states, how can India get vaccination plan on track?

India Today  

Amid a Centre vs states war, how can India get its vaccination plan on track? AAP SPOKESPERSON RAGHAV CHADHA: AAP and many other Opposition parties have said that the Centre, as one central agency, should procure vaccines for transparent distribution and then let states vaccinate their citizens. "Vaccine is not like making potato chips; opposition more interested in fighting Modi …

COVID: Delhi govt allows walk-in vaccination for people above 45 years
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID: Delhi govt allows walk-in vaccination for people above 45 years

India TV News  

Amid a shortage of vaccines in the national capital, the Delhi government in Thursday decided to allow walk-ins COVID-19 vaccination for people aged 45 years and above, and shift vaccination centres from hospitals to schools for this age group. "Now citizens aged 45 years and above will be able to walk-in to get vaccine jabs without hassle of online registration," …

Delhi govt to organise free mass vaccination drive for media employees
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi govt to organise free mass vaccination drive for media employees

India Today  

The Delhi government on Friday announced that it will organise a mass Covid-19 vaccination drive for all media houses. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had earlier requested the Centre to list media employees as frontline workers to allow their priority immunisation. However, since all adults are covered under the current phase of the vaccination drive, no special permission is required …

Cricket Association of Bengal to conduct vaccination drive ahead of IPL games in Kolkata
3 years, 7 months ago

Cricket Association of Bengal to conduct vaccination drive ahead of IPL games in Kolkata

Firstpost  

Kolkata: The Cricket Association of Bengal will inoculate COVID-19 vaccine to its committee members, staff and the groundsmen at Eden Gardens on Friday ahead of hosting the IPL matches in Kolkata from 9 May. The State Government has accorded its permission to the application made by CAB and AMRI Hospitals after proper evaluation process, including a site visit as it …

Free Covid-19 vaccine for Delhiites above 18, approval granted for purchasing 1.34 crore doses: Kejriwal
3 years, 7 months ago

Free Covid-19 vaccine for Delhiites above 18, approval granted for purchasing 1.34 crore doses: Kejriwal

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the city government will provide Covid-19 vaccine to all Delhiites for free. Addressing the media here, Kejriwal also called for uniformity in prices of COVID-19 vaccines and urged the vaccine manufacturers to cut the price to Rs 150 per dose. "One vaccine producer said that they will provide vaccines to the …

Covid-19 | States asked to expand vaccination centres on ‘mission mode’
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 | States asked to expand vaccination centres on ‘mission mode’

The Hindu  

Ahead of expanding vaccination for everyone over 18 years from May 1, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, and Chairman, Empowered Group on Technology and Data Management R.S. Sharma, told States on Saturday to register extra private COVID Vaccination Centres in “mission mode”. States were asked to maintain a real-time record for available beds, create guidelines, direct private health facilities to provide …

Rahul Gandhi calls COVID-19 vaccine festival 'a sham', slams Centre's handling of pandemic
3 years, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi calls COVID-19 vaccine festival 'a sham', slams Centre's handling of pandemic

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the government over the handling of the COVID-19 situation and alleged that it is only indulging in a “sham” of a ‘‘vaccine festival’’. He also alleged that there is no testing, no beds in hospitals, neither ventilators or oxygen and vaccine is also not available. Rahul also took a jibe asking …

India to begin COVID vaccination at workplaces from April 11
3 years, 8 months ago

India to begin COVID vaccination at workplaces from April 11

India TV News  

The government will begin COVID-19 vaccination at workplaces for those above 45 years of age, news agency PTI reported on Wednesday. "In order to increase access of vaccines to these populations COVID-19 vaccination sessions may be organised at workplaces having about 100 eligible and willing beneficiaries by tagging these workplaces with an existing COVID vaccination centre. Such workplace vaccination centres …

Delhi govt directs hospitals to run 1/3rd Covid vaccination sites 24x7 to speed up immunisation
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi govt directs hospitals to run 1/3rd Covid vaccination sites 24x7 to speed up immunisation

India Today  

The Delhi government on Monday directed all its hospitals to run one-third of its Covid-19 vaccination sites round-the-clock, in order to speed up the immunisation drive in the city. “In order to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 vaccination, it has been decided that the timings of functioning of the Covid vaccination centres should be further increased It is hereby ordered …

Delhi: People turn out in large numbers to get vaccinated against Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: People turn out in large numbers to get vaccinated against Covid-19

India Today  

Vaccination centres across government hospitals in Delhi are looking at a massive rush as people began queuing since Thursday morning to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Slow and steady crowds of people gathered at the state-run Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital, one of the biggest in Delhi. People waiting to receive Covid-19 vaccine at Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital in Delhi …

Delhi: 104-year-old receives jab, says Covid vaccination is safe
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi: 104-year-old receives jab, says Covid vaccination is safe

India Today  

A 104-year-old resident of Delhi received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, Covishield, on Friday. Speaking to India Today TV, Chawla said, "I urge everyone who is eligible to come forward and take Covid vaccine. Mr Chawla is an inspiration to all of us who came forward without any hesitation for Covid vaccination." Meanwhile, a total of 476 people …

Over 80% of Delhi Police personnel vaccinated against Covid-19
3 years, 9 months ago

Over 80% of Delhi Police personnel vaccinated against Covid-19

India Today  

Nearly a month after Delhi Police personnel started receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, more than 80 per cent of the force have received the first dose. A total of 66,246 police personnel have got the first dose of coronavirus vaccine till 7 pm on Friday, PTI quoted a senior police officer as saying. On February 9, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava …

Over 1.91 lakh healthcare, sanitary workers get COVID-19 vaccine jabs; no cases of post-vaccination hospitalisation, says Centre
3 years, 11 months ago

Over 1.91 lakh healthcare, sanitary workers get COVID-19 vaccine jabs; no cases of post-vaccination hospitalisation, says Centre

Firstpost  

Just about fifteen days short of a year since the first COVID-19 case was reported in India, the Centre rolled out the nationwide vaccination programme on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who launched the programme on Saturday morning, said that the two vaccines approved for use, Bharat Biotech’s ‘Covaxin’ and Oxford-AstraZeneca’s ‘Covishield’, “will ensure a decisive victory” against the COVID-19 …

Covid-19 Vaccination Begins in Full Force in Delhi, Healthcare Workers Get First Shots
3 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 Vaccination Begins in Full Force in Delhi, Healthcare Workers Get First Shots

News 18  

The COVID-19 vaccination drive began in Delhi on Saturday with healthcare workers, who were at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic, getting the first shots. A doctor, a nurse, and a sanitation worker will be given the shot later in the day in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at LNJP Hospital, sources had said on …

'Should Not Hesitate, Scientists Know Best': Delhi's 1st Covid-19 Patient Urges People to Get Vaccinated
3 years, 11 months ago

'Should Not Hesitate, Scientists Know Best': Delhi's 1st Covid-19 Patient Urges People to Get Vaccinated

News 18  

Days ahead of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination roll-out, the city’s first coronavirus patient urged people on Monday to get immunised without hesitation and listen to the scientific community, and not get swayed in by naysayers or those “spreading misconception” about it. Datta, who became quite spiritual after completing his 14-day isolation at Safdarjung Hospital, argued that in Delhi, residents breath …

Centre emphasises need to curb proxies ahead of COVID-19 vaccination drive; free jab in Bengal, vows Mamata
3 years, 11 months ago

Centre emphasises need to curb proxies ahead of COVID-19 vaccination drive; free jab in Bengal, vows Mamata

Firstpost  

As part of the preparations for the country-wide rollout the anti-coronavirus vaccine from 16 January, the Union Health Ministry on Sunday held a virtual meeting with states and Union Territories on the CoWIN software, an online platform for monitoring COVID-19 vaccine delivery. The Central Government said on Saturday that India will launch its COVID-19 vaccination drive from 16 January, and …

Here's how different states are preparing for enormous Covid vaccination drive
3 years, 11 months ago

Here's how different states are preparing for enormous Covid vaccination drive

India Today  

Ahead of the nationwide roll-out of Covid-19 vaccine from January 16, several states on Sunday said they have made all necessary preparations for the first phase of the exercise including identifying the vaccination sites and registration of healthcare and other frontline workers. RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma said around 4.5 lakh health workers will be vaccinated in the state …

COVID-19 vaccination drive to begin from 16 Jan for 3 cr people; Bhopal man's death unrelated to vaccine, says Bharat Biotech
3 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 vaccination drive to begin from 16 Jan for 3 cr people; Bhopal man's death unrelated to vaccine, says Bharat Biotech

Firstpost  

India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive — “the world’s largest inoculation programme” — is scheduled to begin from 16 January, the Centre said on Saturday. In his address at the inauguration of the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, Modi noted India’s image as the “world’s pharmacy”, and said it is ready with two locally manufactured COVID-19 vaccines to “protect” humanity. COVID-19 vaccination …

Who will get first Covid-19 vaccine in Delhi? Kejriwal govt readies rollout blueprint
4 years ago

Who will get first Covid-19 vaccine in Delhi? Kejriwal govt readies rollout blueprint

India TV News  

The Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi has prepared a plan for the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine in the national capital. According to Health minister Satyendar Jain, employees of the Delhi Jal Board and electricity department will be among the category of frontline health staff for Covid-19 vaccination. The Delhi government has issued an order to include them in the …

60 crore COVID-19 vaccine shots, 100 people per session: India ready for coronavirus vaccination drive
4 years ago

60 crore COVID-19 vaccine shots, 100 people per session: India ready for coronavirus vaccination drive

Live Mint  

As India gears up for the coronavirus vaccination drive with three vaccine candidates under regulatory review, the Union Ministry of Health has sent its operational guidelines to states and Union territories for the distribution of the vaccine as and when it becomes available. The document, which has been shared with all states, says that only 100 people per "session" at …

Delhi hikes mask fines to Rs 2,000 as cases soar; Serum Institute CEO hopes for effective vaccine by May-June
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi hikes mask fines to Rs 2,000 as cases soar; Serum Institute CEO hopes for effective vaccine by May-June

Firstpost  

Delhi has taken various measures this week to rein in the rising number of cases including flying in paramedical personnel, increasing the hospital beds, raising the fine for not wearing masks and imposing a tab on wedding guests India’s coronavirus cases rose to 89.58 lakh with fresh 45,576 infections being reported on Thursday, while the number of people who have …

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