Vaccine
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CoWin, Aarogya Setu: How to register for COVID-19 vaccine online
Technology | Apr 26, 2021, 12:14 PM ISTCOVID-19 vaccine registration has now been made mandatory for people of 18 years to 45 years of age. Here's how you can register for the vaccine via CoWin portal or Aarogya Setu app.
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Private hospitals to get limited portion of Covishield at Rs 600 per dose: SII
India | Apr 24, 2021, 07:12 PM ISTThe Serum Institute of India (SII) on Saturday said only a limited portion of its vaccines volume will be sold to private hospitals at Rs 600 per dose.
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Zydus Cadila's Virafin gets DGCI approval for treating moderate Covid infection in adults
India | Apr 24, 2021, 12:06 AM ISTDrugs Controller General of India (DGCI) has approved emergency use for Zydus Cadila's Pegylated Interferon alpha-2b, 'Virafin' for treating moderate COVID-19 infection in adults.
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Supreme Court asks Centre for Oxygen, Vaccine plan
News | Apr 23, 2021, 08:40 AM ISTThe Supreme Court has stepped into the case at a time six High Courts across the country are hearing related petitions involving the crisis of oxygen, beds and the anti-viral drug Remdesivir in hospitals.
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Scale up production, will provide all help: PM Modi tells vaccine manufacturers
India | Apr 21, 2021, 12:11 AM ISTThe Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had in January given the emergency use authorisation for two COVID-19 vaccines -- Covaxin of Bharat Biotech and Covishield of Oxford-AstraZeneca manufactured by Serum Institute of India in Pune.
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Lockdown should be last resort, PM Modi's appeal to states in address to nation
India | Apr 21, 2021, 12:11 AM ISTAddressing the nation on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ruled out imposing lockdown in the country and said states should focus on micro-containment zones.
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What’s known about Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine and rare clots
World | Apr 15, 2021, 04:38 PM ISTThe US recommended that states pause giving the J&J vaccine on Tuesday while authorities examine six reports of the unusual clots, including a death, out of more than 6.8 million Americans given the one-dose vaccination so far
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Art to motivate people for COVID-19 vaccination
News | Apr 15, 2021, 10:43 AM ISTAmid the surge of COVID-19 cases, artists came forward to motivate people about COVID-19 vaccination. Unique Society of Artist, Panchkula came up with the idea of making paintings of the vaccination on aprons to spread awareness.
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Delhi records this year's biggest single-day jump of 5,506 COVID-19 cases
India | Apr 07, 2021, 08:29 PM ISTThe positivity rate jumped to 6.1 per cent on Wednesday from 4.93 per cent the day before, according to the health bulletin.
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COVID-19: Sharad Pawar gets second dose of vaccination
India | Apr 07, 2021, 12:53 PM ISTA medical team from JJ Hospital was present at Sharad Pawar's residence to complete the vaccination procedure.
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Biden makes all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on April 19
World | Apr 07, 2021, 07:19 AM ISTThe president warned that "new variants of the virus are spreading and they are moving quickly. Cases are going back up, hospitalizations are no longer declining.”
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Central govt advises employees 45 and above to take Covid-19 vaccine
India | Apr 06, 2021, 05:44 PM ISTThe Central Government has asked all its employees aged 45 years and above to get themselves vaccinated to effectively contain the spread of COVID-19.
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Manish Sisodia takes first jab of COVID vaccine
News | Apr 03, 2021, 05:49 PM ISTDelhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia along with his wife Seema Sisodia took first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine at Maulana Azad Medical College.
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AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is safe, effective: European Medicines Agency
India | Mar 18, 2021, 11:02 PM ISTAstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective, the European Medicines Agency said on Thursday.
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China-made Covid-19 vaccine required for getting Chinese visa
World | Mar 16, 2021, 06:25 PM ISTThe Chinese embassy has said it will start issuing visas to travellers who have taken a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine and possess the certificates of vaccination.
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COVID-19 Update: India reports 24,492 new cases, 131 deaths in last 24 hrs
News | Mar 16, 2021, 12:21 PM ISTIn past few days, surge in COVID-19 cases raised concerns for the government.
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COVID19 vaccination: A handy guide for all your queries
Health | Mar 15, 2021, 06:51 PM ISTWe have entered the second phase of the worlds largest immunisation programme. However, several looming questions could hamper the success of this programme and weaken the fight against Covid-19. Here's a guideline to help proceed with vaccinating yourself and your loved ones:
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25,320 new cases added to COVID tally in last 24 hrs
News | Mar 14, 2021, 12:40 PM ISTThe new COVID-19 cases continue for the fifth consecutive day.
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COVID-19: India records highest daily new cases in 2021
News | Mar 12, 2021, 02:48 PM ISTDespite vaccination rollout, daily COVID-19 cases continue to surge in India.
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COVID-19 Vaccination: How to register via Aarogya Setu app on Android, iPhone
Technology | Mar 05, 2021, 08:46 PM ISTIn case you are interested in registering yourself or any of the senior citizens at your home, here’s how you can register yourself via Aarogya Setu.