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Misguided to think pandemic is over, says WHO Chief Tedros at Global COVID
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 12 (ANI): Asserting that the pandemic is not over yet, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday highlighted COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and requested the world leaders to continue to support all countries to reach 7
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Centre to reduce gap between 2nd COVID jab, booster dose for those flying
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Central Government has decided to reduce the gap between the second dose and booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for persons travelling abroad to a minimum of 90 days, sources said.
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India assisting other countries in fight against COVID-19 under PM Modi's
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Suratgarh (Rajasthan) [India], May 10 (ANI): Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership behind India's COVID-19 vaccine, Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Tuesday said that today, instead of seeking help from the world, India is assisting other countries in the fig
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CEPI partners with Bharat Biotech, University of Sydney, ExcellGene to dev
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Oslo [Norway], May 10 (ANI): The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) on Tuesday announced the latest award under its USD 200 m programme to advance the development of vaccines that provide broad protection against SARS-Cov-2 variants and other beta coronaviruses.
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Over 18.15 cr balance, unutilised COVID vaccine doses available with State
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday said that over 18.15 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are available with the states and Union Territories (UTs).
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Over 3 cr children between 12-14 years age group administered COVID-19 vac
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Over three crore children in the age group of 12-14 years have been administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.
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WHO consultations on approval of Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine underw
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], May 9 (ANI/Sputnik): Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Monday that consultations with the World Health Organization (WHO) on approval of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine are still underway.
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Over 18.64 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses still available with States, UTs: Cen
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Saturday informed that more than 18.64 crore balance and unutilized COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the States and Union Territories to be administered.
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Aussie state begins "low dose" COVID-19 booster trial
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], May 6 (ANI/Xinhua): A new global trial of COVID-19 vaccines is set to begin in the Australian state of Victoria, which will administer lower dose booster vaccines in an effort to top up immunity, lessen side effects, and stretch the supplies.
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US FDA limits use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over blood clo
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 6 (ANI): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday said that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that has been administered to more than 18 million Americans can potentially cause "life-threatening blood clots", and thereby warranted "limiting the authorized us
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Adar Poonawalla clarifies COVID-19 vaccine Covovax available for everyone
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 5 (ANI): Chief Executive Officer of Pune based Serum Institute of India Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday clarified that the COVID-19 vaccine Covovax is available for everyone above the age of 12 years.
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Bharat Biotech seeks DCGI's permission to conduct Covaxin booster trials i
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): Hyderabad-based pharma company Bharat Biotech has sought permission from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct trials of Covaxin as COVID-19 vaccine booster dose in the 2-18 age group, sources said.
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