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EU court lambasts European Commission for failing to provide enough info on COVID-19 vaccine deals

World | Jul 17, 2024, 02:14 PM IST

The European Commission was tasked with organising the joint procurement of vaccines during the pandemic and leading negotiations with manufacturers. It refused to grant complete access to COVID-19 vaccine contracts worth $2.9 million to a group of EU lawmakers.

Another COVID-19 wave in Singapore, masks advised after 25,900 cases recorded in six days

World | May 18, 2024, 04:25 PM IST

Singapore's health minister Ong Ye Kung said that over 25,900 cases were recorded between May 5 and May 11, more than 13,700 detected the previous week. He advised people to start wearing masks again and those at greater risk of disease to get vaccinated.

AstraZeneca announces global withdrawal of COVID-19 vaccine, cites 'commercial reasons'

Health | May 08, 2024, 09:10 AM IST

AstraZeneca has begun the global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria. This decision comes amid a surplus of more advanced vaccines targeting emerging variants of the virus.

Gujarat Congress calls for compensation over Covishield deaths; BJP denies vaccine link to heart att

Gujarat | May 01, 2024, 11:11 PM IST

The Gujarat Congress has urged for compensation for families affected by alleged Covishield-related deaths, citing neglect of WHO guidelines by the BJP-led central government. BJP-affiliated doctors deny a direct link between the vaccine and adverse events.

mRNA Covid-19 vaccines can increase serious adverse events? US researcher claims

Health | Jan 10, 2023, 01:12 PM IST

A US-based researcher mentioned that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published study surveillance data finds the Pfizer Covid vaccine increases the risk of lung blood clots by 50 per cent.

Aaj Ki Baat: Covid nasal vaccine to be available soon, know the cost & everything| Coronavirus India

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 28, 2022, 12:03 AM IST

In the midst of increasing corona cases in the country, the prices of the nasal vaccine given through the nose have been announced today. A dose of nasal vaccine will be given in government hospitals for Rs.325, while it will cost Rs.800 in private hospitals.

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Milestone! India crosses 2 billion Covid-19 vaccination mark in 18 months

India | Jul 17, 2022, 01:03 PM IST

Covid-19 vaccines in India: The data showed that 82 per cent of adolescents aged 15 to 18 years have also been vaccinated with the first dose since the vaccination for this age group began on January 3 while 68 per cent have got both the first and second dose.

Germany recognises Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for travel from June 1

India | May 26, 2022, 12:07 PM IST

The DCGI in April also granted an emergency use authorisation (EUA) to Covaxin for the age group of 6-12 years.

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Covid vaccines for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 shots '80% effective in preventing virus'

World | May 23, 2022, 11:20 PM IST

Pfizer plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week in a step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots.

As Covid cases rise, Delhi government makes booster doses free for 18-59 age group

India | Apr 22, 2022, 10:23 AM IST

The Central government had rolled out precautionary doses of Covid-19 vaccine for all adults in private hospitals on April 10.

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China's zero Covid tolerance strategy fails! Vaccine efficacy under scanner as record cases surface

World | Apr 13, 2022, 04:55 PM IST

China has always been notorious about revealing the actual data of new Covid cases, deaths to the world. Most of the people in China have been given the 'Made in China' vaccine like Sinopharm but this hasn't been that effective compared to other vaccines.

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Pvt hospitals can charge up to Rs 150 as service charge for Covid-19 precaution dose: Centre

India | Apr 09, 2022, 04:30 PM IST

The Centre announced on Friday that the precautionary dose of Covid vaccines will be available to everyone aged above 18 years at the private vaccination centers from April 10.

Covishield, Covaxin prices slashed to Rs 225 per dose ahead of booster shots drive

India | Apr 09, 2022, 08:44 PM IST

Serum Institute of India's Covid-19 vaccine Covishield was earlier priced at Rs. 600. Bharat Biotech's Covaxin was priced at Rs 1200.

Bharat Biotech to soon rectify issues raised by WHO on Covaxin, say sources

India | Apr 05, 2022, 06:58 AM IST

Recently, in a statement on WHO's suspension of Covaxin, Bharat Biotech said, "For the millions who have received Covaxin, the vaccine certificates issued still stand valid as there is no impact on efficacy and safety of the vaccine."

Bharat Biotech says upgrading Covaxin facilities as WHO suspends vaccine supplies

India | Apr 04, 2022, 10:10 AM IST

Earlier on Sunday, Bharat Biotech had said it had nothing else to add to an earlier statement where it said it is working on further improvements and upgrades to ensure that the production of Covaxin continues to meet ever increasing global regulatory requirements.

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