Vaccine Corona
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COVID: Centre requests States, UTs to accelerate 2nd dose coverage among 15-18 age group
India | Feb 02, 2022, 02:52 PM ISTWith proactive efforts of States/UTs, along with Govt of India, Centre has administered over 66.68 cr doses of COVID vaccine which is amongst the highest in the world.
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COVID: Over 11.48 crore unutilized vaccine doses still available with States, UTs
India | Feb 02, 2022, 01:40 PM ISTAccording to Health Ministry, "More than 164.89 cr vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category."
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Current Covid vaccines induce robust protection against severe disease from Omicron: Study
India | Feb 01, 2022, 01:59 PM ISTThe research, published in the journal Nature on Jan 31, demonstrated that the vaccines induce this protection through cellular immunity or the production of protective immune cells, such as so-called killer and memory cells.
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COVID: Over 12.79 crore unutilized vaccine doses available with States, UTs
India | Jan 22, 2022, 11:44 AM ISTThe nationwide COVID vaccination started on January 16, 2021.The new phase of universalization of COVID vaccination commenced from June 21, 2021.
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'Precaution' vaccine doses day 1: Lakhs of 60-plus, healthcare workers get third Covid jab
India | Jan 11, 2022, 01:21 AM ISTBraving snow, plummeting winter temperatures, rain in some places, or unrelenting sun in others, many people could be seen waiting their turn outside vaccination centers across the vast expanse that is India.
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Covid vaccines for children around the world: All you should know
Health | Jan 06, 2022, 02:34 PM ISTChildren are at a huge risk of COVID-19 infection, especially with the mutations the virus is going through. As India braces for the third wave, here is a look at vaccine choices that are available for young kids around the world.
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COVID vaccine: Andhra Pradesh tops list with 39.8 pc of 15-17 years administered first dose
India | Jan 05, 2022, 12:40 PM ISTThe southern state is followed by Himachal Pradesh, which has jabbed 37 pc of the target beneficiaries in this category with 1st dose, and Gujarat at 30.9 pc, said officials.
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COVID scare: Negative certificate, 100 pc vaccination must for parties in Goa, informs CM Sawant
India | Dec 29, 2021, 02:17 PM ISTCM Sawant said that organisers of various events in the state would have to ensure that guests carry COVID certificates.
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Houston COVID vaccine gets approval for use in India
India | Dec 29, 2021, 07:08 AM ISTThe initial construct and production process of vaccine antigen was developed at TCH's Centre for Vaccine Development.
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COVID: Over 16.42 crore vaccine doses available with states, UTs
India | Dec 16, 2021, 10:52 AM ISTThe Union govt is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID vaccination throughout the country.
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Omicron scare: Vaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in case
World | Dec 09, 2021, 04:58 PM ISTIf COVID vaccines do need tweaking to adapt to new variants, there’s still another question: Should there be a separate omicron booster or a combination shot? And if it’s a combo, should it target the original strain along with omicron, or the currently dominant delta variant plus omicron? Here’s what we know.
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Canada to allow entry of travellers fully vaccinated with Sinopharm, Sinovac and Covaxin
World | Nov 20, 2021, 12:01 PM ISTAdditionally, starting Jan 15, certain groups of travellers, who are currently exempt from entry requirements, will only be allowed to enter Canada if they are fully vaccinated.
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NAL's octacopter delivers COVID vaccine at remote villages in Karnataka
India | Nov 14, 2021, 08:38 AM ISTOn Saturday, CSIR-NAL's octacopter successfully delivered 50 vials of Covid vaccine along with syringes in a special container from Chandapura Primary Health Centre to the Haragadde PHC.
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Mansukh Mandaviya meets States/UTs health ministers on 'Har Ghar Dastak' COVID vaccination campaign
India | Nov 11, 2021, 12:38 PM ISTThe health ministry today informed that 110.23 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.
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Over 15.77 crore balance, unutilised vaccine doses still available with states: Centre
India | Nov 07, 2021, 02:25 PM ISTAs part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Indian Govt has been supporting the states, UTs by providing them COVID vaccines free of cost.
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Over 107.92 crore COVID vaccine doses administered so far in India
India | Nov 06, 2021, 02:53 PM ISTThe country's active caseload stands at 1,46,950 the lowest in 255 days. Active cases account for less than one per cent of total cases, currently at 0.43 per cent, lowest since March 2020.
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India's Covid vaccination certificate gets recognition in five more countries, says MEA
World | Nov 01, 2021, 06:12 PM ISTEstonia, Kyrgyzstan, State of Palestine, Mauritius and Mongolia had recognised the Indian Covid-19 vaccine, said EAM Bagchi
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India logs 13,451 COVID cases, over 14,000 recoveries in 24 hrs; active cases decline to 1.62 lakh
India | Oct 27, 2021, 10:35 AM ISTThe total active cases of COVID in India slightly dipped to 1,62,661, the health ministry data showed.
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World watching India's feat, says PM Modi on India's 100-crore jabs milestone
India | Oct 22, 2021, 11:00 AM IST"This achievement belongs to every individual in the country. I congratulate every citizen for this feat," the Prime Minister said in his address to the nation day after India accomplished the target of administering 100 jabs
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Worst is not yet over, 100 crore vaccinations is a safety net: VK Paul
India | Oct 22, 2021, 09:41 AM ISTWe've created a safety net of 100 crore vaccines around us, but those who have not been vaccinated yet should come ahead to get vaccinated and complete this safety net.