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India detects two new variants N440K and E484Q of COVID-19: Health Ministr
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): Even as the country's COVID-19 trajectory is declining, India has detected two new variants of the virus-- namely N440 K and E484Q in Maharashtra and Kerala, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Study prioritises COVID vaccination for those with genetic disorders
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 23 (ANI): An international team of researchers during a recent study found that adults who suffer from Down syndrome have a higher risk of death due to COVID-19, in comparison to the general population. The study implicated that vaccinating people with genetic disor
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Amit Shah discusses COVID vaccine drive and public health response to COVI
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): Union Home minister Amit Shah on Monday evening held a meeting with top government officials including officials from Prime Minister's Office. The meeting was held to review COVID-19 vaccination progress.
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Covid-19: At least 75 per cent beneficiaries vaccinated in 4 states, says
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): While increasing the pace of COVID-19 vaccination, three states and one union territory - Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Lakswadeep, have vaccinated about 75 per cent of its healthcare workers (HCWs) and front line workers (FLCs) with the first d
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After COVID warriors, Olympic-bound athletes to get vaccine jab: Kiren Rij
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 22 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that Tokyo Olympic-bound athletes will get the coronavirus jab after the vaccination of the COVID warriors.
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Punjab health minister warns of stopping financial help to healthcare work
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], February 22 (ANI): Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Monday said that healthcare workers and other medical professionals who do not get vaccinated against COVID-19 will bear their cost of treatment and will not be allowed to avail quarantine or isolati
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Centre writes to States to increase COVID-19 vaccination pace
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Sunday directed all the states/UTs to significantly enhance the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Centre suggests States measures to curb spike in COVID-19 cases
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The Centre has advised States to work on improving overall testing by focusing on an increasing proportion of RT-PCR tests, all negative Rapid Test results to be mandatorily followed by RT-PCR test and refocusing on strict and comprehensive surveillance
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SII's Adar Poonawalla asks countries, govts to 'be patient' over COVID vac
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Pune-based Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla requested the countries to 'be patient' as they await the Covishield supplies, adding that SII is trying to maintain a balance between the needs of India and the world.
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Australia begins coronavirus vaccinations
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Canberra [Australia], February 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Prime Minister Scott Morrison has become one of the first Australians to receive a coronavirus vaccine.
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WHO warns unequal COVID-19 vaccine distribution can lead to global risk
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], February 20 (ANI): World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday urged countries and drugmakers to help speed up the manufacture and distribution of vaccines across the globe, warning that the world could be "back at square one" if some coun
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Punjab CM requests Centre to consult state in fixing Covid vaccine priorit
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Chandigarh [India], February 20 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday urged the central government to consult with the state before fixing priorities for Covid vaccination, as it is a matter involving the entire population.
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