Omicron spreading fast, set up makeshift hospitals, constitute special teams: Centre warns states, UTs
In a letter written to all chief secretaries, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said it is imperative to re-emphasise the significance of timely and swift upgradation of health infrastructure in all states and UTs.
Jan 02, 2022, 08:02 AM IST
Immunity remains for 9 months after taking both doses of vaccine - ICMR
In the midst of rising corona cases in the country, the Director of ICMR has given a big statement saying that immunity lasts for 9 months after taking both doses of the vaccine.
Dec 30, 2021, 18:54 PM IST
Save your vaccination certificate on mobile phone while visiting public places in THESE states
Here are the states where vaccination has been made compulsory for visiting popular public places and travelling in a public mode of transport in view of rising COVI-9 cases.
Dec 29, 2021, 12:07 PM IST
Punjab: Complete vaccination must to visit public places
In its latest COVID-19 guidelines, the Punjab government on Tuesday (December 28) mandated the double dose (or full vaccination) of covid vaccines to visit public places.
Dec 28, 2021, 20:21 PM IST
DNA: Pandemic makes pharmaceutical companies rich
The first case of Omicron was reported in South Africa on 24 November but the world came to know about this new variant only in the first week of December. Well, the atmosphere of fear created by this made the vaccine companies rich.
Dec 27, 2021, 23:32 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Which vaccine should children get?
From January 3, vaccination of children in the age group of 15 to 18 years is going to start in the country. Along with this, from January 10, people above 60 years of age suffering from serious illness will also start receiving booster doses. There are many questions in the minds of parents regarding the vaccination of their children. In the special edition of 'Taal Thok Ke', you will get the answer to every question.
Dec 27, 2021, 19:20 PM IST
Vaccination to be mandatory in Rajasthan from Feb 1, those refusing to be removed from state’s beneficiary list
The decision was taken at a meeting in which Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held detailed discussions with divisional commissioners, district collectors, principals of medical colleges and health officials through video conferencing about the COVID situation in the state.
Dec 25, 2021, 12:12 PM IST
Female health care worker rides camel to Rajasthan village for vaccination drive, see pics
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 140.24 crores so far.
Dec 24, 2021, 13:03 PM IST
BREAKING: Delhi fully prepared to tackle Omicron, will send all Covid samples for genome sequencing, says Arvind Kejriwal
While urging people not to panic amid the rise of Omicron, Kejriwal said, “Experts say Omicron is a mild variant of Covid. The number of hospitalisations and deaths are fairly low because of Omicron."
Dec 20, 2021, 13:38 PM IST
COVID-19: 100 percent vaccination in Andaman - Nicobar
There is another good news for India, which is making a record in vaccinating its people. In Andaman people got 100% vaccination.
Dec 19, 2021, 14:26 PM IST
Trial of new oral drug against Covid-19 begins in South Africa
South Africa has been struggling with its plans to achieve the herd immunity through vaccinations.
Dec 16, 2021, 16:27 PM IST
Deshhit: Watch nation's top news in detail, Dec 15, 2021
This segment of Zee News brings detailed news stories of the day.
Dec 15, 2021, 21:32 PM IST
India reports 6,984 new COVID-19 infections, active cases decline to 87,562
The death toll climbed to 4,76,135 with 247 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am. The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 48 days now.
Dec 15, 2021, 10:42 AM IST
Google to fire employees flouting vaccination rules: Report
Employees who have not complied with the vaccination rules by January 18 will be placed on "paid administrative leave" for 30 days, CNBC reported, followed by "unpaid personal leave" for up to six months and termination.
Dec 15, 2021, 06:30 AM IST
DNA: Why is there objection to PM's picture on vaccination certificate?
During the hearing of a petition, the Kerala High Court has questioned the petitioner's objection to the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's picture from the Corona Vaccine Certificate. During this hearing, the court asked the petitioner whether he felt ashamed of the Prime Minister of the country.
Dec 14, 2021, 23:36 PM IST
Govt offering free recharge for 3-month on record COVID-19 vaccination? Know the truth here
The viral message also offers an internet link to acquire a three-month free recharge.
Dec 12, 2021, 16:42 PM IST
Fraud exposed in the name of corona investigation in Arwal's Karpi Primary Health Center
The fraud has been exposed in the name of corona investigation at Karpi Primary Health Center in Arwal. Here the names of PM Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra appeared in the list of those who took the vaccine.
Dec 07, 2021, 10:10 AM IST
Govt panel to discuss child immunisation, decide on COVID-19 booster dose amid Omicron fears
During today’s meeting, the NTAGI will be coming up with comprehensive policies for both the additional COVID-19 vaccine dose and child immunisation against COVID-19. This decision comes in view of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 of which India has reported 21 cases so far.
Dec 06, 2021, 08:54 AM IST
Amid Omicron scare, UP govt ramps up vaccination drive, steps up vigil and COVID-19 testing
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to increase the speed of vaccination and follow the points suggested by the health advisory committee regarding prevention and treatment of the disease.
Dec 06, 2021, 07:58 AM IST
Half of India's adult population fully vaccinated against COVID-19: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
According to Union Health Ministry officials, over 84.8 per cent of the adult population in India has been administered the first dose.
Dec 05, 2021, 14:44 PM IST