Coronavirus Vaccine
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Covid-19: Delhi achieves 100% vaccination of first dose
India | Dec 24, 2021, 04:18 PM ISTDelhi on Thursday had achieved the milestone of administering at least one dose of Covid vaccine to all above 18, government data showed.
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Over 60% of India's population fully vaccinated against Covid-19
India | Dec 23, 2021, 12:13 PM ISTThe cumulative doses administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 139.70 crore.
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When will you provide COVID-19 vaccine booster shots? Rahul Gandhi asks Centre
India | Dec 22, 2021, 01:29 PM ISTRahul Gandhi said that going by the current vaccination rate, 42 per cent of the population will be vaccinated by December 2021.
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European Medicines Agency recommends emergency use of Pfizer Covid-19 pill
World | Dec 17, 2021, 12:07 PM ISTData showed that Paxlovid reduced the risk of hospitalisation and death when treatment started within five days of the start of symptoms, according to EMA.
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US clears Pfizer Covid-19 booster shots for those aged 16-17
World | Dec 10, 2021, 09:50 AM ISTFDA has given emergency authorization for 16 and 17 year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer.
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Expert panel to meet today over Covid booster shot amid Omicron threat
India | Dec 10, 2021, 09:14 AM ISTA booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines, administered months after primary vaccination, is expected to augment immunity against the virus, including neutralizing capacity against the 'variants of concern'.
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'Important to keep up momentum', says PM Modi as India fully vaccinates 50% adults against Covid
India | Dec 06, 2021, 12:17 PM ISTUnion Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Sunday that over 50 per cent of India's eligible adult population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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European Union considers making Covid jabs mandatory over Omicron spread
World | Dec 02, 2021, 12:50 PM ISTAlmost 20 countries have, so far, reported cases of Omicron, and the EU has tightened travel restrictions since it was first reported earlier this month.
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Omicron threat: 6 international passengers from 'at-risk' countries found Covid positive in Maha
India | Dec 01, 2021, 02:09 PM ISTThe emergence of the new variant, Omicron, has triggered widespread concern as multiple mutations have been found in the strain.
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November records lowest number of fresh COVID-19 cases in India since May last year
India | Dec 01, 2021, 01:38 PM ISTThe daily rise in the number of new coronavirus cases has been below 20,000 for 54 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 156 consecutive days now.
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Global vaccination plan only way to stop pandemic: UN Chief
World | Dec 01, 2021, 09:41 AM ISTThe B.1.1.529 Covid variant or Omicron, first detected in South Africa last week, was designated by the World Health Organisation as a 'variant of concern', the health body's top category for worrying coronavirus variants.
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CDC recommends Covid-19 booster shots for adults amid omicron fear
India | Nov 30, 2021, 10:20 AM ISTThe B.1.1.529 strain of COVID-19, or 'Omicron' was first reported in South Africa on November 24.
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Why no Covid-19 booster shots, Delhi HC asks Centre
India | Nov 26, 2021, 09:54 AM ISTThe Delhi High Court asked why should Covid-19 vaccines which are set to expire not be given as booster shots to those fully vaccinated.
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Pfizer says its COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 89%
World | Nov 05, 2021, 05:30 PM ISTPfizer released preliminary results Friday of its study of 775 adults. Patients taking the company's drug along with another antiviral had an 89% reduction in their combined rate of hospitalization or death after a month, compared to patients taking
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FDA delays approval for Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for teens
World | Nov 01, 2021, 01:20 PM ISTModerna said that FDA needs more time to complete its assessment and the review may not be completed until January 2022.
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India playing role of pharmacy: How PM highlighted contribution in fight against COVID
India | Oct 31, 2021, 07:37 AM ISTIn his address, the prime minister also spoke about the recognition of Indian COVID-19 vaccine certificates.
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10 US states sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine rule
World | Oct 30, 2021, 07:10 AM ISTAttorneys general from Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming signed on to the lawsuit, which was filed in a federal district court in Missouri on Friday.
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Bolstering fight against Covid-19: Modi government plans door-to-door vaccination campaign
India | Oct 29, 2021, 12:07 PM ISTAccording to the government data, around 75 per cent of India's all eligible adult population has been administered at least the first dose and around 32 per cent has received both doses of the vaccine.
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On Mann Ki Baat, PM hails India's 100 cr vaccine milestone; says 'this shows our capability'
India | Oct 24, 2021, 12:04 PM ISTModi said the country is moving ahead with new energy and enthusiasm after crossing the 100 crore Covid vaccine doses milestone.
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India's vaccination programme science- born, science-driven, science-based: PM Modi's Top Quotes
India | Oct 22, 2021, 12:10 PM IST"It is a matter of pride for us that India's vaccination programme has been science-born, science-driven and science-based," Modi said during his address to the nation on 100 crore vaccination feat.