188 crore COVID vaccine doses required to inoculate 18-plus population: Govt tells Parliament
In a separate written reply, Pawar said the price of the COVID vaccines declared by the two domestic manufacturers for procurement by private hospitals is Rs 600 for Covishield and Rs 1,200 for Covaxin. In addition, Rs 948 is the price declared for Sputnik V, which is presently imported in the country.
Jul 20, 2021, 15:45 PM IST
DNA: Coronavirus Delta Variant will not 'end up' even by vaccine?
A new research by ICMR has found that most COVID positive patients, who had received at least one vaccine dose before getting infected, were found to be infected with the delta variant. This research of ICMR is the first such research on successful variants after the beginning of vaccination. Research shows that most vaccinated individuals in India were found to be infected with the delta variant.
Jul 16, 2021, 23:04 PM IST
Indonesia urges no travel for Muslim festival as regions seek more vaccines
Travel after the Muslim fasting month in May was partly blamed for igniting the outbreak and religious minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas on Friday issued a circular asking people to avoid travel and gatherings for the upcoming Eid-al-Adha festival.
Jul 16, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
COVID-19 control measures to be strengthened in nine states reporting surge in cases: Govt
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said ramping up testing and vaccination, healthcare infrastructure planning, following COVID-appropriate behaviour and effective clinical management are among the measures to be taken by these 9 states.
Jul 07, 2021, 17:47 PM IST
DNA: What is the right way to get corona vaccine?
Shocking information has come to the fore in a new research about the COVID vaccination. Research has claimed that even the wrong way of corona vaccination can cause blood clots in the body. In this segment of DNA, know what is the right way to get vaccinated.
Jul 05, 2021, 23:14 PM IST
Exclusive: ‘There is a drop in regular vaccine coverage due to COVID-19,’ says Deepak Kapur
While we are trying to speed up the process of vaccinating our massive population against COVID-19, there has been a drop in regular vaccine coverage of the population due to the ongoing pandemic.
Jul 05, 2021, 16:20 PM IST
COVID-19: Covaxin is also effective against Delta variant!
Bharat Biotech has released safety and efficacy analysis data from Phase III clinical trials of Covaxin. Watch the report to know more.
Jul 03, 2021, 14:08 PM IST
BJP Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia slams Rahul Gandhi's questions on COVID-19 Vaccine
The 'war of words' between Congress and BJP has intensified once again over the COVID vaccination program being run in India. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted that July has come but where is the vaccine. After this statement of Rahul Gandhi, now BJP has slammed the Congress party.
Jul 02, 2021, 14:06 PM IST
Can a single dose of vaccine protect you from COVID-19? Here's what the experts say
In the wake of the emergence of worrisome coronavirus mutations such as the delta variant that was first identified in India, the health experts recommend people getting fully vaccinated.
Jul 01, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
Prepare well to tackle Opposition over COVID-19 during Monsoon Session: PM Narendra Modi tells ministers
The PM, in his address, reportedly stated that the Opposition made irresponsible statements regarding vaccination and promoted hesitancy. Later they asked for state governments to be allowed to procure COVID-19 vaccines but were unable to do that task as well.
Jul 01, 2021, 16:51 PM IST
DNA: India has administered more doses than America
India achieves yet another milestone to inoculate its large population. India not only administered 32 crore doses of COVID-19 so far but also surpassed US in total vaccine doses administered.
Jun 29, 2021, 00:04 AM IST
India becomes the country to give maximum number of COVID vaccines in the whole world
Even as daily cases in India continue to decline, the country's vaccination campaign is gaining momentum. India has overtaken the United States in terms of total doses of vaccines given so far. India has given 32.36 million vaccine doses to its citizens.
Jun 28, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
India becomes the country to give maximum number of COVID vaccines in the whole world
Even as daily cases in India continue to decline, the country's vaccination campaign is gaining momentum. India has overtaken the United States in terms of total doses of vaccines given so far. India has given 32.36 million vaccine doses to its citizens.
Jun 28, 2021, 13:32 PM IST
Centre should provide at least 45 lakh Covid vaccine doses in July to keep up current vaccination rate of 1.5 lakh jabs daily: Atishi
AAP MLA Atishi said that Delhi’s vaccination speed is increasing on an everyday basis, adding “On 26th June, 2,07,559 doses were administered out of which more than 1.5 lakh doses were administered to the people in the 18-44 age group."
Jun 28, 2021, 11:00 AM IST
Delhi government hopeful of vaccinating the entire youth population if regular vaccine supply is ensured: Atishi
AAP senior leader and MLA Atishi said Delhi has 10, 24,000 vaccine doses available, adding "There are 20 days of Covaxin and 9 days of Covishield stock available."
Jun 25, 2021, 14:29 PM IST
66,87,438 people have been vaccinated in Delhi so far, more than 16 lakh received both doses: Atishi
Atishi said, "In Delhi, 84,539 people were administered vaccine doses on June 22. Out of which about 55,000 doses were administered to the youth."
Jun 24, 2021, 14:05 PM IST
Address vaccine hesitancy, ensure vaccine wastage is minimized: Sonia Gandhi to Congress leaders
The interim Congress chief said the party must play an active role in ensuring full COVID-19 vaccination coverage to wipe out the threat posed by the deadly coronavirus. She also said that the country needs to prepare for the possible third wave and take proactive measures so that children are spared this calamity.
Jun 24, 2021, 13:54 PM IST
Karnataka govt to vaccinate all degree college students in July
The Karnataka DCM said the government is awaiting the central government guidelines on reopening colleges. He said vaccination for all those aged over 18 in the state is already underway on a priority basis.
Jun 23, 2021, 19:58 PM IST
Vaccination to be mandatory for all UP MLAs for attending monsoon session in August
During the Budget Session, held in February this year, RT-PCR tests were made mandatory for the legislators attending the session. The Budget Session was adjourned sine die on March 4. The monsoon session is likely to be convened in the first week of August.
Jun 23, 2021, 14:42 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi's tears did not save the lives of people, says Rahul Gandhi, releases white paper on COVID-19 management
The Congress MP from Kerala's Wayanad said that its purpose is to help the country prepare for a possible third wave of coronavirus and not to criticise the Narendra Modi government.
Jun 22, 2021, 12:14 PM IST