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Gap between 2nd COVID-19 jab and precaution dose reduced to six months
2 years, 5 months ago

Gap between 2nd COVID-19 jab and precaution dose reduced to six months

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry, on Wednesday, decided to reduce the gap between the second dose and precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine to six months for all adults in view of the recommendation by National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization. The Health Ministry in its communication to States said that in view of the evolving scientific evidence and global practices, the Standing …

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Government reduces gap between second COVID-19 dose and booster shot from 9 to 6 months
2 years, 5 months ago

Government reduces gap between second COVID-19 dose and booster shot from 9 to 6 months

Firstpost  

The decision to reduce the gap between the two doses were taken by the government’s advisory body on vaccination NTAGI New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday, reduced the gap between the second COVID vaccine dose and precautionary dose to six month from the existing nine months. “In view of the evolving scientific evidence and global …

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2nd Covishield Dose Can Now Be Taken Between 8-16 Weeks After 1st Dose, No Word on Covaxin Yet
2 years, 9 months ago

2nd Covishield Dose Can Now Be Taken Between 8-16 Weeks After 1st Dose, No Word on Covaxin Yet

News 18  

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended administering the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine Covishield between eight and 16 weeks after the first dose, officials said on Sunday. Under the National Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy, the second dose of Covishield is to be given between 12-16 weeks after the first dose. An official source said the latest recommendation of …

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'Precaution dose' to 60+ age group, healthcare, frontline workers begins nationwide
2 years, 11 months ago

'Precaution dose' to 60+ age group, healthcare, frontline workers begins nationwide

India TV News  

Highlights Online registration for 'precaution dose' began on Friday Precaution dose will be the same as given previously Eligibility of beneficiaries will be based on the date of administration of 2nd dose The administration of 'precaution dose' of COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare, frontline workers and those above 60 years in the country began on Monday. All healthcare workers, frontline workers …

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60+ to Get 3rd Dose 9 Months After 2nd Shot, Kids to Get Covaxin Only, Centre Says in New Guidelines
2 years, 11 months ago

60+ to Get 3rd Dose 9 Months After 2nd Shot, Kids to Get Covaxin Only, Centre Says in New Guidelines

News 18  

The Union Health Ministry on Monday issued guidelines for Covid-19 vaccination of children aged between 15-18 years and precaution dose to healthcare and frontline workers, and those above the age of 60 with comorbidities. The guidelines comes, two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that vaccination for children between 15-18 years will start from January 3, while …

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'Covid Cases Dipping, But Second Wave Not Over Yet': Harsh Vardhan At Meet With GoM on Pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

'Covid Cases Dipping, But Second Wave Not Over Yet': Harsh Vardhan At Meet With GoM on Pandemic

News 18  

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday chaired a meeting with the Group of Ministers on the Covid-19 situation in the country, reiterating the importance of virus-appropriate behavior as states begin to open up. Vardhan summarised the current Covid-19 situation in the country: “In the last 24 hours we have had only 46,148 cases making the active caseload decline …

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Over 36 lakh people vaccinated in 24 hours, highest so far in one day
3 years, 8 months ago

Over 36 lakh people vaccinated in 24 hours, highest so far in one day

India TV News  

More than 36.7 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day coverage till now, the Union Health ministry said on Friday. Of the 36,71,242 vaccine doses, 33,65,597 beneficiaries were vaccinated across 51,215 sessions for the first dose and 3,05,645 beneficiaries received the second dose of vaccine, the Health ministry said in a statement. "A …

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Increase gap between Covishield vaccine doses to 4-8 weeks, Centre tells states
3 years, 9 months ago

Increase gap between Covishield vaccine doses to 4-8 weeks, Centre tells states

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Centre Monday revised the time window within which the 2nd dose of Covishield vaccine can be taken, asking all states and Union Territories to administer it between 4-8 weeks instead of 4-6 weeks. COVISHIELD has been revisited by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation and subsequently by NEGVAC in its 20th meeting during which the recommendation …

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Maharashtra, Punjab among 5 states that continue to record COVID-19 case surge
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra, Punjab among 5 states that continue to record COVID-19 case surge

India TV News  

Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh are reporting a surge in the COVID-19 daily cases and account for 80.5 per cent of the total new cases registered, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. Eight states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka and Haryana are displaying an upward trajectory in the daily new COVID-19 cases, …

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'People Think Covid is Over': Experts Advise Caution as India Sees Year's Highest Daily Spike
3 years, 9 months ago

'People Think Covid is Over': Experts Advise Caution as India Sees Year's Highest Daily Spike

News 18  

As India witnessed the highest daily tally of COVID-19 cases this year, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday that Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh account for 83.14 per cent of the new infections. India recorded 43,846 new coronavirus cases in a day, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to …

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Maharashtra among six states to account for 85.51% of daily new COVID-19 cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra among six states to account for 85.51% of daily new COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Karnataka continue to report a surge in daily new COVID-19 cases, accounting for 85.51 percent of fresh cases, the Union health ministry said on Thursday. “Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh are showing a rise in active cases,” the ministry said. Showcasing the change in active cases for states and UTs …

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Kerala, Maharashtra & Karnataka Account for 77% of Active Covid Cases: Health Ministry
3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala, Maharashtra & Karnataka Account for 77% of Active Covid Cases: Health Ministry

News 18  

India’s total COVID-19 active cases currently stand at 1.39 lakh with 33 states and union territories having reported less than 5,000 active cases in a span of 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Monday. Three states — Kerala, Maharashtra and Karnataka — cumulatively account for 77 per cent of India’s total active cases. Kerala, Maharashtra together account for 74.72 …

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Coronavirus | India’s national recovery rate among highest in the world, says Health Ministry
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus | India’s national recovery rate among highest in the world, says Health Ministry

The Hindu  

India has been recording a steady decline in the number of daily new deaths since October 1, 2020, while the national recovery rate is amongst the highest in the world, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. India’s Case Fatality Rate is one of the lowest in the world,” it said. “India’s COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.31 per cent is …

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