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.
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.
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.
Govt's expert panel clears Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for India
Jan 02, 2021, at 03:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A government-appointed panel of experts on Friday cleared the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, which will be sent for approval to the regulator Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
Dry run for Covid vaccination in UP from Saturday
Jan 02, 2021, at 01:14 am
Lucknow/UNI: The Uttar Pradesh government will test its preparedness for Covid 19 vaccination in the state from Saturday.
Jan 01, 2021, at 11:20 pm
New Delhi: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness at session sites across the country for COVID-19 vaccination trial run on Saturday.
Karnataka: 33 UK returnees test Covid positive
Jan 01, 2021, at 10:43 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar on Friday said that as many as 33 passengers were tested positive for Covid so far, in all, 38 have tested positive for coronavirus, including five primary contacts.
Govt's expert panel to meet over Covid-19 vaccine approval today
Jan 01, 2021, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: An expert panel, appointed by the central government, will on Friday meet over the approval for an emergency use of three Covid-19 vaccines, including an indigenous one.
India records 20,036 new COVID-19 cases, 256 deaths in past 24 hours
Jan 01, 2021, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi: Maintaining the steady decline in the COVID-19 cases, India recorded 20,036 new cases in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health data revealed on Friday.
Jan 01, 2021, at 02:29 pm
Geneva:The World Health Organization (WHO) today listed the Comirnaty COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for emergency use, making the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine the first to receive emergency validation from WHO since the outbreak began a year ago.
Covid-19 vaccine dry run to be held in Indian states on Jan 2, 2021: Govt
Dec 31, 2020, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Giving a ray of hope to 1.3 billion people, the central government on Thursday said the dry run of Covid-19 vaccine will be held in all states on Jan 2, 2021, media reports said.
Covid vaccine approval likely soon : DCGI
Dec 31, 2020, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The coronavirus vaccines awaiting approval can be cleared soon, India's drug control authority said Thursday.