Vaccine
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Jharkhand wasted 37% of Covid vaccine doses, Chhattisgarh 30%
India | May 26, 2021, 11:44 AM ISTAccording to the Union Health Ministry, over 37 per cent of vaccines go wastage in Jharkhand, while in Chhattisgarh, it is 30.2 per cent. The vaccine wastage in Tamil Nadu is 15.5 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir- 10.8 per cent, Madhya Pradesh- 10.7 per cent
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William Shakespeare, world's first man to get Covid vaccine, dies of unrelated illness in UK
India | May 25, 2021, 11:30 PM ISTAn 81-year-old pensioner in the UK who made history when he became the first man in the world to have the COVID-19 vaccination has died of an unrelated illness, the British media reported on Tuesday.
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'Death within 2 years of getting Covid vaccine': Here's the truth behind viral message
India | May 25, 2021, 09:01 PM ISTPIB fact check says an image circulating online claim, "death within two years after getting Covid-19 vaccination" is absolutely fake.
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States to receive 48 lakh vaccine doses in next three days: Centre
India | May 24, 2021, 02:43 PM ISTThe Centre has so far provided, both through the free of cost category and through direct state procurement category, more than 21.80 crore vaccine doses to states and UTs
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All 400 vaccination sites for 18-44 age group closed in Delhi: Manish Sisodia
India | May 24, 2021, 03:08 PM ISTDeputy CM Manish Sisodia futher informed that covaxin centres for 45-plus people are also closed
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Over 1 crore in 18-44 age group vaccinated: Health Ministry
India | May 24, 2021, 01:03 PM ISTAccording to the health ministry, a total of 19,60,51,962 vaccine doses have been administered through 28,16,725 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today.
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Jeetega India l Vaccine for children awaiting approval, says AIIMS director Randeep Guleria
News | May 23, 2021, 09:40 PM ISTSpeaking during India TV's Mega Conclave 'Jeetega India, Harega Corona, AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria said once approval is given, vaccine to children will be provided as early as possible.
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Jeetega India, Harega Corona | Supply of Sputnik vaccine is a big boost for India
News | May 23, 2021, 03:55 PM ISTMore than 18 million doses of the Russian vaccine Sputnik-V will be available for Indians by August, while Indian partners are expected to produce about 850 million doses of the vaccine by March 2022
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What is vaccine tourism? Can Indians go abroad to get Covid Vaccine?
Travel | May 22, 2021, 01:34 PM ISTThe term 'Vaccine Tourism' became popular at the end of last year and now, it has again come into the limelight after a draft of a vaccine tour package for Delhi-Moscow by a Dubai-based travel agency Arabian Nights Tours got leaked on social media.
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Delhi Police busts gang cheating people via fake CoWIN portal
India | May 21, 2021, 08:16 PM ISTDelhi Police has busted a gang which was stealing money from peoples' accounts using online fraud after asking them to register on fake link for vaccine registration.
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Delay in vaccine export by India to deal blow to poorer countries: Report
India | May 19, 2021, 09:52 PM ISTThe decision is likely to leave the Covax global vaccine-sharing facility, which helps the poor countries, facing a shortfall of hundreds of millions of doses, the report said.
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Vaccine production: Gadkari clarifies his remark; 'is his boss listening?' Congress takes a dig
India | May 19, 2021, 03:41 PM ISTIn a series of tweets today, the Union Road Transport minister said that he was 'unaware' of the steps taken by the concerned ministry.
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Hester in talks with Bharat Biotech for production of Covaxin via technology transfer
India | May 16, 2021, 06:31 PM ISTHester Biosciences on Sunday said it has tied up with the Gujarat government to explore production of COVID-19 vaccine through technology transfer from Bharat Biotech. The Ahmedabad-based firm said it has already initiated the discussions with Bharat Biotech in this regard.
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Post-vaccine care at home, here's what doctors advice
Health | May 15, 2021, 05:51 PM ISTWhile one may have taken the right step towards protection from the virus, doctors say the post-vaccination symptoms can be managed at home.
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Sputnik V Light, Russia's single-dose Covid vaccine, likely to be launched in India soon
India | May 14, 2021, 09:18 PM ISTSputnik V Light, Russia's single-dose vaccine for Covid19 is expected to be launched in India soon, informed Russia Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev on Friday.
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When will COVID vaccines be widely available globally? Know what experts say
India | May 13, 2021, 09:34 PM ISTThe United States, Israel and the United Kingdom are among the nations where about half or more of the population has gotten at least one shot. In some countries, including South Africa, Pakistan and Venezuela, less than 1 per cent of people have been vaccinated.
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'Busy in election': Manish Sisodia accuses Centre of Covid vaccine mismanagement
India | May 13, 2021, 11:27 PM ISTDelhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday targetted the Centre over the availability of vaccine in the country, especially in the national capital.
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Sputnik V vaccine to be available in market from next week: Govt
India | May 13, 2021, 06:07 PM ISTAs India battles with the second wave of coronavirus, NITI Aayog member VK Paul on Thursday said that the Sputnik V vaccine will be available in the market by next week.
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How long a Covid recovered person should wait to take vaccine shot? Govt panel answers
India | May 13, 2021, 05:20 PM ISTThe National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India (NTAGI) on Thursday stated that those having laboratory test proven SARS-CoV-2 illness should defer COVID-19 vaccination for six months after recovery, the sources said.
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States to receive 7 lakh additional Covid-19 vaccine doses within next 3 days: Centre
India | May 11, 2021, 02:48 PM ISTThe Centre has so far provided more than 18 crore vaccine doses (18,00,03,160) to states and UTs free of cost. Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 17,09,71,429 doses