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Govt reviews COVID19 vaccination plan in Jammu and Kashmir

Jan 05, 2021, at 11:01 pm

Srinagar: The government Monday reviewed the arrangements for the implementation of COVID19 vaccination plan in Jammu and Kashmir.

WHO, Bill Gates praise India for its 'decisive action' to combat COVID-19 pandemic 

Jan 05, 2021, at 09:55 pm

New Delhi: The World Health Organization and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates have praised India for its leadership in scientific innovation and decisive action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

India's daily new COVID-19 cases continue to lessen with only 16,375 new positives recorded in last 24 hours

Jan 05, 2021, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi: India’s active caseload which has been decreasing continuously and stands at 2,31,036 on Tuesday, as per data released by the Ministry of Health.

New COVID-19 test gives result in matter of minutes: Report

Jan 05, 2021, at 09:12 pm

London: A new COVID-19 test that reduces testing time from 30 minutes to less than five and delivers accurate results has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham.

Moderna says plans to produce at least 600 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2021

Jan 05, 2021, at 09:05 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: US pharmaceutical company Moderna said it planned to produce at least 600 million doses of its vaccine against COVID-19 in 2021, not 500 million as previously announced.

Twenty more in India infected with new Coronavirus strain

Jan 05, 2021, at 08:36 pm

New Delhi/UNI: As many as 20 more people tested positive for the new UK variant of Novel Coronavirus, taking the total number of such cases to 58, the Union Health Ministry said here on Tuesday.

India adds 16,375 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, 201 deaths 

Jan 05, 2021, at 03:35 pm

New Delhi: India maintained its constant decline in COVID-19 caseload as the country added 16,375 new cases in the past 24 hours, as per data released by the Ministry of Health.

1800 migratory birds dead in Pong Dam area in Himachal Pradesh; state on high alert

Jan 05, 2021, at 05:44 am

Shimla/UNI: Himachal Pradesh has received an alert from the Centre, after initial confirmation of bird flu among the migratory birds in Pong dam as nearly 1800 birds have reportedly died of  the outbreak, said Principal Chief Conservator of Wildlife Archana Sharma on Monday.  

Kerala reports 6 cases of UK Coronavirus strain for 1st time

Jan 05, 2021, at 04:36 am

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Kerala reported six cases of the new Coronavirus mutant strain for the first time on Monday.

Don't accuse us of inexperience, we are a global company: Bharat Biotech Chairman to critics of Covaxin

Jan 05, 2021, at 03:37 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Chairman of Bharat Biotech- whose coronavirus vaccine Covaxin has been permitted for "restricted use in an emergency situation in public interest"- on Monday hit out at its critics and said 'don't accuse us of inexperience.'

Avian Flu detected in Kerala; nearly 50,000 birds to be culled

Jan 05, 2021, at 02:16 am

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: A new worry for Kerala government, confirmation of Avian Influenza caused by H5N8 strain amid Covid-19 pandemic, has forced the culling of thousands of ducks to avoid the spread of the infectious disease.

India now has 38 confirmed UK Coronavirus strain infection cases

Jan 04, 2021, at 10:29 pm

New Delhi: The Indian government on Monday said the country has recorded 38 UK coronavirus strain virus infected cases so far.

Scientist warns covid vaccines may be ineffective against South African mutation

Jan 04, 2021, at 10:21 pm

London: A leading scientist has warned that the vaccines might not work against the South African variant of the coronavirus.

COVID-19: India adds 16,505 new cases, 214 deaths in past 24 hours   

Jan 04, 2021, at 03:28 pm

New Delhi: India recorded 16,505 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as Ministry of Health data released on Monday.

Jammu and Kashmir: DLTF reviews COVID vaccination arrangements in Srinagar

Jan 04, 2021, at 05:18 am

Srinagar: For implementation of various preparatory activities related to introduction of Covid-19 vaccine, the District Level Task Force (DLTF) Srinagar held its third meeting to review the arrangements for smooth implementation of plan formulated as per guidelines issued by the Government.

UK registers almost 55,000 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours: Government

Jan 04, 2021, at 04:38 am

London/Sputnik: The United Kingdom registered 54,990 COVID-19 cases within the past 24 hours, a drop from 57,725 the day before, according to government figures.

Jammu and Kashmir is prepared for vaccination: Admin

Jan 04, 2021, at 04:10 am

Srinagar: Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today said that J&K was well prepared for Covid19 vaccination after the successful dry run.

Thailand detects first patients with UK-linked strain of COVID-19

Jan 03, 2021, at 10:08 pm

Manila/Sputnik: Thailand has identified its first four cases of the new coronavirus strain that originated in the United Kingdom, the Thai PBS reported Sunday, citing the chief of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University, Yong Poovorawan.

Covishield ready to roll out in coming weeks: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla

Jan 03, 2021, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Hours after the Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) approved Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine ''Covishield'' for restricted emergency use, Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla announced that the vaccine is ready to roll out in the coming weeks.

India registers 18,177 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, 217 deaths

Jan 03, 2021, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India registered 18,177 fresh infections in the last 24 hours taking the total Coronavirus cases to 1,03,23,965 on Sunday, the Union Health Ministry data showed.

Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech get DCGI approval for emergency use of Covid-19 vaccines

Jan 03, 2021, at 05:58 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Two Covid-19 vaccine candidates-Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and the Serum Institute of India's Covishield-on Sunday received the approval of the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use in India.

Mexico doctor hospitalised after receiving Pfizer vaccine: Reports

Jan 03, 2021, at 05:47 pm

Mexico City/IBNS: A 32-year-old female doctor practising in Mexico City was hospitalised after receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Two Covid-19 vaccine candidates await DCGI approval for emergency use in India

Jan 03, 2021, at 04:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Two Covid-19 vaccine candidates in India-Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and the Serum Institute of India's Covishield-now awaits the approval of the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use after they have been cleared by the government-appointed panel.

Expert panel recommends approval for Bharat Biotech's Covaxin

Jan 03, 2021, at 06:10 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A government-appointed panel of experts on Saturday cleared  emergency use of indigenous COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin manufactured by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, which will be sent for approval to the regulator Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).

Delhi reports 494 new Covid cases, 14 people die

Jan 02, 2021, at 10:26 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The national capital recorded 494 fresh cases of novel coronavirus during the past 24 hours, while 14 people succumbed in the same period, the Health bulletin said on Saturday.

COVID-19 Vaccine dry run held across India, Harsh Vardhan visits GTB Hospital, Shahdara and UPHC, Daryaganj to review the Mock Drill

Jan 02, 2021, at 10:23 pm

New Delhi: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday visited two mock vaccination sites in Delhi to review the dry run drill for administering the COVID19 vaccine.

Covid-19 vaccine will be free of cost to 'most prioritised beneficiaries': Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Jan 02, 2021, at 06:50 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said the Covid-19 vaccine will be provided to one crore healthcare workers and two crore frontline workers free of cost across the country, a day after a government-appointed panel of experts cleared one of the remedies.

India records 19,078 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, 224 deaths 

Jan 02, 2021, at 03:36 pm

New Delhi: Maintaining its steady decline in COVID-19 cases, India recorded 19,078 new instances in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Saturday.

COVID-19 vaccination: India to conduct dry run today

Jan 02, 2021, at 02:30 pm

New Delhi: India will conduct a dry run before the actual vaccination drive against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) on Saturday.

COVID-19 case tally in US surpasses 20 million: Johns Hopkins University

Jan 02, 2021, at 02:21 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: The number of cases of the novel coronavirus disease in the United States has reached 20,007,149, with 346,043 fatalities, according to the US-based Johns Hopkins University, which tracks and compiles data from federal and local authorities, media and other sources.