Vaccine
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'Vaccine war' erupts between BJP, AAP as Delhi faces shortage of Covid shots
India | May 11, 2021, 12:01 AM ISTAddressing a virtual press conference, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra cited a RTI reply to say that the Kejriwal government has spent around Rs 805 crore on advertisements since 2015 but not opened a single new hospital in the city.
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Fact Check: Bharat Biotech's Covaxin approved for children above 12 years?
India | May 10, 2021, 12:37 PM ISTGovernment has said that a tweet claiming that Covaxin has been approved for children above 12 years of age is fake.
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Lakshadweep, Haryana, Assam top in COVID vaccine wastage
India | May 09, 2021, 04:55 PM ISTAmidst increasing Covid-19 vaccine demands in the country, wastage of the key injection has been a matter of concern for the government with reports of highest 22.74 per cent wastage reported in Lakshadweep till 8 a.m. on Sunday.
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DRDO scientist Anant Narayan Bhatt explains how 2DG drug helps body to fight with covid 19
News | May 09, 2021, 03:20 PM ISTThe drug has been developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a leading laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Dr Reddy's Laboratories in Hyderabad. The 2-DG comes in powder form in sachet and is taken orally by dissolving it in water.
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WHO panel OKs emergency use of China’s Sinopharm vaccine
World | May 07, 2021, 10:32 PM ISTAside from efficacy numbers, the Chinese manufacturer has released very little public data about its two vaccines – one developed by its Beijing Institute of Biological Products and the other by the Wuhan Institute of Biological Products.
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COVID 19 Vaccination: Huge crowd cause chaos at Rajawadi hospital in Mumbai
News | May 07, 2021, 02:29 PM ISTAs the country fights against the second wave of COVID pandemic, the state of Maharashtra sees vaccine drives facing a different challenge with limited doses and crowding the public. Vaccination centres in the city of Mumbai are facing massive crowding. Watch to know more.
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Over 16.48 Crore COVID vaccine doses administered so far: Health Ministry
India | May 06, 2021, 11:40 PM ISTIt said 2,62,932 beneficiaries in the 18-44 age group received the first dose of the vaccine across 12 states and Union territories on Thursday.
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Germany makes AstraZeneca jabs available immediately to all adults
World | May 06, 2021, 11:30 PM ISTHealth authorities have said that benefits of getting inoculated against COVID-19 far outweigh any risks, and Spahn said many people still waiting for an appointment for their first shot would be happy to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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95 million COVID vaccines doses handled by AAI-managed airports
India | May 06, 2021, 09:53 PM ISTThe AAI, which works under the Civil Aviation Ministry, owns and manages over 100 airports across India.
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Over 16 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in country
India | May 05, 2021, 03:29 PM ISTThe ministry said 6,71,285 beneficiaries in the age group of 18-44 years have received their first dose of COVID vaccine across 12 states and UTs.
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Watch All India report of COVID vaccination drive
News | May 05, 2021, 01:46 PM ISTWatch All India report of COVID vaccination drive
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Working closely with govt, got all kinds of support: Adar Poonawalla on vaccine production
India | May 03, 2021, 05:02 PM ISTSerum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla has issued a statement regarding vaccine availability in the country and ramping up its production. SII issued Poonawalla's statement after some of his comments on vaccine production were misinterpreted.
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'Corona is a scam' approach misplaced, we may be tired but the virus isn't: Govt
India | Apr 30, 2021, 07:56 PM ISTSeeking everyone's support to manage the situation, Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said that "misplaced fear" was also being observed among people and urged them not to stock oxygen cylinders at home.
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Supreme Court asks Centre to explain the logic behind Covid-19 vaccine pricing
News | Apr 30, 2021, 02:00 PM ISTThe Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Union of India (UOI) to explain the basis and rationale adopted with respect to the pricing of Covid-19 vaccines and other necessary items.
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Covaxin price reduced from Rs 600 to Rs 400 per dose for states, says Bharat Biotech
India | Apr 29, 2021, 06:15 PM ISTCovaxin vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Thursday announced a drop in the price of its vaccine that will be made available to the state governments.
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We have given assistance, we are getting assistance: Foreign Secy Shringla on foreign help to India
India | Apr 29, 2021, 05:27 PM ISTThe coronavirus pandemic has triggered an unprecedented situation and India is not looking at medical supplies and assistance by its partners and friends in terms of any policy framework, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Thursday.
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Vaccine for 18-plus: Madhya Pradesh prepares for ‘Herculean’ task
News | Apr 29, 2021, 12:20 PM ISTWith the vaccination process for persons aged above 18 years beginning from May 1 onwards, the government has placed an order for 45 lakh doses of Covishield for the first month.
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Can't be mute spectator during national crisis, says Supreme Court; questions vaccine pricing
India | Apr 27, 2021, 03:06 PM ISTThe Supreme Court also questioned the rationale behind different pricing of Covid vaccines. The court has asked the Centre to clarify over the issue.
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Long queue of people seen at BKC jumbo vaccination centre in Mumbai
News | Apr 27, 2021, 12:40 PM ISTAmid rising rising coronavirus cases across the country, long queue of people seen at BKC jumbo vaccination centre in Mumbai. From May 1 everyone above 18-yrs will also get eligible for the vaccination.
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BJP govt created barrier by hiking COVID vaccines prices: K'taka Congress
India | Apr 25, 2021, 06:41 PM ISTThe principal opposition party also questioned the Yediyurappa government for not announcing vaccines free of cost yet for all.