Covid Vaccine
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Covid 3rd wave may see half the cases recorded during second surge, says govt panel scientist
India | Jul 04, 2021, 06:32 AM ISTA possible third wave of coronavirus infection can hit its peak between October-November if Covid-appropriate behaviour is not followed.
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'People recovered with Covid, received at least 1 jab have higher protection against Delta variant'
India | Jul 03, 2021, 11:55 PM ISTPrior vaccination results in less severe disease against subsequent infection provide evidence that both humoral and cellular immune response play an important role in protection, according to the study which is yet to be peer-reviewed and was posted on bioRxiv preprint server on Friday.
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Covishield vaccine jab receivers may be denied entry to EU
India | Jul 03, 2021, 05:24 PM ISTWhile the AstraZeneca vaccine produced in Europe, branded Vaxzevira, has been greenlighted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the Indian version Covishield has not even requested for the market authorization, according to Stefan De Keersmaecker, the Commission's spokesman for health issues, the Xinhua news agency reported.
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COVID-19: India administers 43.99 lakh vaccine doses in last 24 hrs
India | Jul 03, 2021, 12:40 PM ISTIndia's cumulative vaccination coverage increased to 34.46 crores, according to the Union Health Ministry on Saturday.
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Johnson & Johnson's one shot COVID vaccine effective against Delta variant
World | Jul 02, 2021, 02:08 PM ISTThe vaccine is 85 pc effective against severe/critical disease and demonstrated protection against hospitalisation and death from the deadly coronavirus.
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AstraZeneca shot followed by Pfizer showed higher antibodies: Study
World | Jun 29, 2021, 11:04 PM ISTThe Com-Cov trial, led by researchers from the University of Oxford, looked at the efficacy of either two doses of Pfizer, two of AstraZeneca, or one of them followed by the other.
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Noida: No Covid vaccination at govt centres tomorrow
India | Jun 29, 2021, 10:07 PM ISTAll COVID-19 vaccinations scheduled for Wednesday at government-run centres in Gautam Buddh Nagar have been deferred to July 6, officials said on Tuesday.
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Sonu Sood denies any wrongdoing in distribution of anti-COVID-19 drugs by him
Entertainment | Jun 29, 2021, 06:46 PM ISTThe distribution of medicines as well as oxygen cylinders by politicians and celebrities at a time when even the government was finding it hard to keep up with the demand had raised eyebrows.
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AstraZeneca Covid vaccine produces stronger immune response with 11-month gap, third dose: Study
India | Jun 29, 2021, 06:31 PM ISTThe AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine produces an improved immune response with a longer dose gap of up to 45 weeks, and a third shot is able to boost antibody levels even further, according to a study in the UK.
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Cipla gets DCGI nod to import Moderna's Covid vaccine for emergency use in India: Centre
India | Jun 29, 2021, 09:30 PM ISTMumbai-based pharmaceutical firm Cipla has received the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) nod to import Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for restricted emergency use in India, sources told news agency PTI.
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Kolkata vaccine scams: Two more arrested in dubious Covid vaccine camps
India | Jun 29, 2021, 10:46 AM IST"In a raid on Monday night, we picked up Deb's cousin from the Naktala area and another 52-year-old man from the northern part of the city. Both were actively involved with Deb," the officer said
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No Covishield vaccinations at govt centres in Noida on June 29
India | Jun 28, 2021, 11:19 PM ISTAll Covishield vaccinations scheduled for June 29 at government centres in Gautam Buddh Nagar have been deferred to July 5, officials said on Monday.
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India's vaccination drive keeps gaining momentum: PM Modi
India | Jun 28, 2021, 12:38 PM ISTNoting that India's Covid vaccination drive "keeps gaining" momentum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that "vaccines for all, free for all" remains the government's commitment.
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Serum Institute of India produces over 10 crore doses of Covishield in June
India | Jun 27, 2021, 06:31 PM ISTAccording to information provided to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India, it has sent 45 batches of Covishield, amounting to 10. 80 crore doses, to the Central Drugs Laboratory, Kasauli for release in June so far
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India has capacity to store Covid vaccines requiring low temperatures: Centre to SC
India | Jun 27, 2021, 06:20 PM ISTIndia has the capacity to store vaccines that may require a lower temperature in the range of minus 15 to minus 20 degrees Celsius and there are over 29,000 cold chain points (CCPs) across the country where vaccines are stored at the recommended temperatures, the Centre has told the Supreme Court.
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Sputnik V not yet available in many pvt hospitals in Delhi-NCR
India | Jun 27, 2021, 06:39 PM ISTIndraprastha Apollo had earlier said that it would tentatively start administering the two-dose vaccine by June 25. A Max Group Hospitals spokesperson said: "Sputnik V Covid vaccine is not available as of today."
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Covid-19 Vaccination | 'Shed vaccine hesitancy, get inoculated' says PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat
News | Jun 27, 2021, 04:04 PM ISTPM Modi's appeal comes amid concerns over new variants - like the Delta strain - in India, where more than half the population is still not vaccinated.
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Delhi NCR: Russian COVID-19 vaccine 'Sputnik V' roll-out delayed again
India | Jun 27, 2021, 01:21 PM ISTThe roll-out of Russian COVID-19 vaccine 'Sputnik V' at various private hospitals in the Delhi-NCR region has been delayed again
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Nani, Rahul Bose and Apurva Asrani receive COVID-19 vaccine
Celebrities | Jun 26, 2021, 08:43 PM ISTNani, Rahul Bose and Apurva Asrani took to social media to share with their fans that they received their COVID vaccine.
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Kolkata vaccine scam: TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty falls ill days after taking fake vaccine
India | Jun 26, 2021, 04:49 PM ISTTMC MP Mimi Chakraborty has complained of severe dehydration and stomach cramps. Mimi said that she felt unconscious following a round of profuse sweating and later was attended by doctors who diagnosed her with low blood pressure