Vaccines
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Karnataka will get 1 crore vaccines in August, says CM Bommai
India | Jul 31, 2021, 06:13 PM ISTBommai explained that he had demanded 1.5 crore doses for the state from the Union government. Mandaviya informed him that the Centre supplied 63 to 64 lakh doses to the state and though it is difficult to allot 1.5 crore doses of Covid vaccine to Karnataka, he would do his best to provide 1 crore doses for the month of August.
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Over 45.55 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far
India | Jul 30, 2021, 05:00 PM ISTNearly 47 lakh vaccine doses have been administered on Thursday, according to a provisional report at 7 pm, taking the total number of vaccine doses administered to 45.5 crores.
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'Pandemic could have been under control by now, if...': WHO
World | Jul 21, 2021, 11:29 PM ISTThe pandemic could have been under control by now, if vaccines that were "meant to douse the flames of the pandemic" were allocated more equitably, Ghebreyesus said in his keynote speech at the 138th International Olympic Committee Session.
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12 crore Covid vaccine doses to be provided to states, UTs this month
India | Jul 01, 2021, 05:54 PM ISTUnion Health Minister Harsh Vardhan made the announcement declaring that the states have already been informed in advance about Covid-19 vaccine supplies for July and that the information was shared with them 15 days prior, along with details about day-wise supply.
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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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Priyanka Chopra, Olivia Colman ask G7 countries to donate 20 per cent of their COVID-19 vaccines
Celebrities | Jun 08, 2021, 03:21 PM ISTPersonalities including actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Olivia Colman, Liam Neeson and singer Katy Perry have signed an open letter by the UNICEF, asking G7 countries to donate 20 per cent of their vaccines to countries which need it urgently.
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Medical fraternity welcomes PM Modi's free COVID vaccine announcement
News | Jun 08, 2021, 12:27 PM ISTMedical fraternity welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of free COVID-19 vaccines to states.
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Rahul Gandhi slams Centre for 'fighting for blue ticks' amid COVID-19 vaccine shortage
India | Jun 06, 2021, 02:48 PM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed the Centre for allegedly "fighting for blue ticks" on Twitter.
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Over 33.5 lakh vaccine doses administered on Friday, total crosses 22.75 crore
India | Jun 04, 2021, 10:58 PM ISTIt said 16,23,602 beneficiaries in the age group 18-44 years received their first dose and 31,217 in the same category their second dose on Friday.
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If vaccine drives can be held in housing societies, why not at homes for senior citizens? Bombay HC
India | Jun 02, 2021, 04:12 PM ISTThe court was hearing a PIL filed by lawyers Dhruti Kapadia and Kunal Tiwari, seeking a direction to Union and state govts to start door-to-door vaccination for senior citizens above the age of 75, specially-abled, bed-ridden and wheelchair-bound people.
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Can you take 2 doses of different Covid vaccines? Govt answers
India | May 23, 2021, 12:08 AM ISTNiti Aayog member Dr. VK Paul Saturday on being asked whether a person can be inoculated with two different vaccines said scientifcially and theoretically it is possible but recommending this is an involving situation and only time will tell.
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By July-August, India will have enough vaccines: AHPI DG | Exclusive
India | May 17, 2021, 12:00 AM ISTAssociation of Healthcare Providers (India) Director General Dr Girdhar Gyani on Sunday said that the vaccine production in the country is being ramped up and by July-August there will be enough vaccines in the country therefore we don't have to worry about its availability.
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Disheartening to hear some states complaining about Covaxin supply: Bharat Biotech
India | May 12, 2021, 09:41 PM ISTBharat Biotech co-founder and Joint MD Suchitra Ella tweeted this on Wednesday amid reports of some states voicing their unhappiness over supplies.
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Ludhiana-based steel company helps govt, people with O2 cylinders
News | May 09, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTIn these challenging times of the COVID-19 crisis, Ludhiana-based steel company helping government and people with O2 cylinders.
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Only 0.22 pc COVID-19 vaccine wastage in Maha: Congress
India | May 04, 2021, 11:23 AM ISTThe Maharashtra Congress on Tuesday said the COVID-19 vaccine wastage in the state was only 0.22 per cent
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Covid vaccination for all adults to begin today, but several states say no stocks available
India | May 01, 2021, 12:04 AM ISTThe next phase of India's vaccination drive is set to begin from May 1, 2021, as the country plans to vaccinate all adults above 18 years old. However, due to shortage of vaccines, several states including the southern ones, have said they won't be able to kick off the drive.
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UK finds 2 further strands of Indian variant of coronavirus as case numbers rise to 400
India | Apr 30, 2021, 09:17 PM ISTUK health authorities have said that two further strands with the same “parent lineage” as the so-called Indian variant of coronavirus have been identified and are now being monitored as separate Variants Under Investigation (VUIs).
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Maharashtra Congress ministers to donate salaries towards free COVID vaccine drive
Good News | Apr 29, 2021, 03:45 PM ISTIn an official statement, the party said Congress ministers and legislators will contribute a month's salary towards the cause.
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Ruckus erupts at Asansol's vaccination centre
News | Apr 28, 2021, 10:00 PM ISTThe vaccination drive against the COVID-19 virus is underway across country.
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Approved Rs 400 crore for free vaccination in Uttarakhand: CM Rawat
News | Apr 28, 2021, 06:50 PM ISTCentral government had announced vaccination drive, starting from May 01, for people falling in the 18-44 years age bracket.