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DCGI gives emergency use authorisation to India's first mRNA COVID-19 vacc
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved two doses of Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals' mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for restricted use in emergency situations for beneficiaries aged above 18 years age group.
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Centre asks states reporting surge in COVID cases to step up vigil
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Tuesday reviewed the status of the COVID situation through a video conference (VC) with 14 states depicting a surge in cases.
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Influenza virus positivity rate surges from 2.8 pc to 30.1 pc in China
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], June 28 (ANI): China is witnessing a continuous increase in the positivity rate of influenza viruses dominated by the influenza A (H3N2) subtype, as the cases increase in some regions of Southern China, a local media reported citing a data released by Chinese National Influe
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2 Thai deputy Prime Ministers test positive for COVID-19
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], June 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Thailand's two deputy prime ministers, Anutin Charnvirakul and Jurin Laksanavisit, have tested positive for COVID-19, local media reported Tuesday.
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China eases COVID-19 restrictions for overseas travellers
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], June 28 (ANI): In the biggest relaxation of entry restrictions after sticking to a zero COVID-19 policy throughout the pandemic, China on Tuesday reduced the length of mandatory quarantine for inbound travellers from 14 days to seven days.
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Fiji upgrades economic growth forecast for 2022
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Suva [Fiji], June 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Fiji upgraded its economic growth forecast for 2022 on Tuesday, as the island country's economy is on the path to recovery after being severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the past two years.
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Pakistan reports 333 new COVID-19 cases
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Pakistan reported 333 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.
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Union Health Secy to chair meeting with states on COVID-19 situation
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan will chair a meeting with states on the COVID-19 situation and vaccination, through video conference today, informed sources on Tuesday.
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China: Macau launches 3rd round of mandatory COVID-19 testing
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], June 28 (ANI): Amid the recent surge of COVID-19 infections, Macau on Monday launched its third round of mandatory Covid-19 testing for more than 600,000 residents.
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New Zealand reports 8,028 community cases of COVID-19
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], June 28 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand recorded 8,028 community cases of COVID-19 and 16 more deaths on Tuesday, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.
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India's first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine to get Emergency Use Authorisation soo
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) in a meeting held on Friday recommended Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for India's first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, sources told ANI on Tuesday.
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Australian capital hit by new COVID-19 wave: health authorities
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Canberra [Australia], June 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Health authorities in Australia's capital Canberra have warned of a new wave of coronavirus infections.
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