Vaccine Corona
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One shot of Pfizer, AstraZeneca vax offers 60% protection against COVID-19 pandemic
World | Jun 24, 2021, 02:41 PM ISTThe study, led by researchers from the University College London, in the UK showed that the protective effect of a single dose of vaccination is evident from 4 weeks to at least 7 weeks after vaccination.
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Over 1,200 heart problem cases in US after COVID vaccination
World | Jun 24, 2021, 02:08 PM ISTExperts of CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met on Wednesday to review risks of these rare heart problems in the vaccinated younger population, reports Xinhua news agency.
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Turkey to lower COVID vaccination age to 18
World | Jun 24, 2021, 12:00 PM ISTThe govt aims to administer at least the first doses of vaccine to 70 per cent of its population before mid-July, Koca said at a PC on Wednesday after a meeting of the coronavirus scientific board.
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Biden urges shots for young adults as variant concern grows
World | Jun 23, 2021, 08:13 AM ISTThe delta variant, first identified in India, in the last two weeks has come to represent more than 20% of coronavirus infections in the U.S.
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Bangladesh resumes COVID inoculation with Chinese vaccine
World | Jun 20, 2021, 02:58 PM ISTThose who already registered but have not received their 1st shots will get priority for vaccination, which resumed on Saturday in 67 centres across the country, a notice issued by nation's health directorate said.
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COVID: Over 3 crore jabs still with states/UTs, 24 lakh in pipeline
India | Jun 20, 2021, 02:49 PM ISTMinistry of Health and Family Welfare's latest data reveals that more than 29.10 crore (29,10,54,050) vaccine doses have been provided to states and the UTs so far through the Central government (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category.
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Rajasthan becomes 4th state to inoculate over 2 crore people
India | Jun 17, 2021, 11:48 AM ISTState Health Minister Raghu Sharma congratulated officers and employees associated with vaccination on administration of 2 crore vaccination doses in the state under Covid-19 vaccination programme.
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Covishield dose interval under discussion: NTAGI working group chairman
India | Jun 16, 2021, 02:32 PM ISTHe also said that the emerging evidence and reports regarding efficacy of partial versus full immunisation are also under consideration.
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'Twisted and misrepresented': Centre rubbishes Congress’ charge of 'calf serum used in Covaxin'
India | Jun 16, 2021, 03:08 PM ISTNewborn calf serum is used only for the preparation and growth of vero cells. Serum from bovine and other animal are standard enrichment ingredient used globally for vero cell growth, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement
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Government panel confirms first fatality due to Covid vaccine
India | Jun 15, 2021, 02:52 PM ISTThe report submitted stated that following assessment of 31 serious adverse events after immunisation confirmed that one person aged 68 years died due to Covid-19 jab. As per the report the deceased took his first vaccine shot on March 8
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Rs 150 per Covaxin dose to Centre not sustainable in long run: Bharat Biotech
India | Jun 15, 2021, 03:24 PM ISTThe supply price of Bharat Biotech''s COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin to the central government at Rs 150 per dose is not sustainable in the long run, the vaccine maker said on Tuesday.
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Sputnik V to be available in Delhi hospital from today; check price, CoWIN registration details
India | Jun 15, 2021, 11:38 AM ISTApart from the Apollo hospital, another private hospital Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital will start administering the Sputnik V by the end of this week
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Over 1.53 cr vaccine doses still available with states, UTs; 4 lakh more to be delivered in 3 days
India | Jun 13, 2021, 08:44 PM ISTOver 26 crore doses have been provided to states and UTs so far, through Govt of India (free of cost) channel and through direct state procurement category, it said.
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5,000 Pakistani refugees to get COVID jabs in Indore
India | Jun 13, 2021, 04:12 PM ISTThe representatives of the Pakistani refugees from Hindu Sindhi community had recently requested the administration for anti- coronavirus inoculation, District Immunization Officer Dr Praveen Jadia told PTI.
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Pregnant woman moves Delhi HC for inclusion in COVID vaccination drive on priority
India | Jun 11, 2021, 06:43 PM ISTThe high court was informed by the Centre’s counsel that the government is seized of the issue and will take a decision on the same.
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Over 1.17 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses available with states: Centre
India | Jun 11, 2021, 03:03 PM ISTMore than 1.17 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs, while over 38 lakh doses will be received by them within the next three days, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.
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US lawmakers and governors push for more Covid vaccines to India
World | Jun 07, 2021, 08:47 AM ISTSeveral lawmakers and governors have urged the Biden administration to ensure India receives Covid vaccines and medical aid.
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24.60 crore vaccine doses provided to states/UTs: Centre
India | Jun 06, 2021, 10:44 PM ISTIt said that it has so far provided, both through the free of cost category and through direct state procurement category, more than 24 crore vaccine doses to states/UTs.
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Over 1.63 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses available with states: Centre
India | Jun 06, 2021, 12:41 PM ISTMore than 1.63 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs to be administered, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.
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Senators say US donating vaccines to Taiwan amid China row
World | Jun 06, 2021, 09:02 AM ISTThe U.S. will give Taiwan 750,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, three senators said Sunday.