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Covaxin, Covishield given aid for trials, not for R&D: Govt

The vaccine for corona was developed through a private-public partnership tells the Centre; supreme court to hear sou motu case on 13th May

May 11, 2021

Rahul Vohra passes away after posting I have given up hope on Facebook

"I have given up hope": Rahul Vohra passes away after posting this message on Facebook

Actor and YouTube star Rahul Vohra has reportedly breathed his last owing to Covid-19 complications. He was 35.

May 10, 2021

What happens if you miss second dose of COVID-19 vaccine; here's what you should do

As the shortage of COVID-19 vaccines persists, individuals who are unable to receive their second dose as their allocated date approaches or has lapsed, are worried. However, not all is lost.

May 7, 2021

Do not vaccinate pregnant, lactating mothers; govt issues instructions [details]

As the nationwide vaccination drive is underway, there's confusion regarding whether pregnant women and lactating mothers can get the jab. The government sets the record straight.

May 7, 2021

India reports 4.12 lakh Covid cases in 24 hours, deaths at 3,980; Vaccine shortage continues

India on Thursday recorded maximum fresh cases and fatalities in a day, taking the total caseload in the country to 2,10,77,410

May 6, 2021

Adar Poonawalla sets record straight; Govt, SII CEO refute reports about no vaccine orders

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla also issues a statement, saying that his company has received orders for 26 crore doses.

May 3, 2021

Over 1 Billion Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Given So Far But Inequalities Still Glaring

As of 2 May 2021, 1.16 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered across the world. However, global and internal inequalities in vaccine equity threaten the progress of the goal of vaccinating a population of over 7 billion people.

May 3, 2021

Vaccine shortage: Powerful Indians making aggressive calls for vaccines, reveals Poonawalla

Referring to the phone calls from some of the most powerful people in India to get vaccines first, this is what Poonawalla said

May 1, 2021

Telangana gets nod for vaccine delivery using drones but no vaccines to supply

After the Indian Council of Medical Research, the Telangana government on Friday received permission for deployment of drones to conduct experimental delivery of Covid-19 vaccines within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) Range.

May 1, 2021

K'taka COVID vax drive for 18-44 age group deferred; health min urges people not to crowd hospitals

Karnataka health minister Dr Sudhakar urged people not to crowd in front of any hospital as the inoculation drive won't commence from May 1 as it was decided earlier.

Apr 30, 2021

Covaxin can neutralise deadly 617 COVID variant; top pandemic expert urges Indians to get vaccinated

Also known as "double mutant", the deadly and highly infectious B.1.617 variant is largely behind India's second wave of Covid cases.

Apr 28, 2021

Karnataka promises free vaccine to all above 18 at government centres [details]

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa, after announcing a two-week state-wide lockdown, said that COVID-19 vaccines will be given for free to all citizens above 18 years of age.

Apr 26, 2021

India's Covid vaccination tally over 9.25 cr with around 30 lakh new jabs

Over 14 Cr doses of Covid vaccine administered in India in first 100 days (Details)

Maharashtra, Rajasthan, UP, Gujarat lead in vaccination drive

Apr 26, 2021

At Rs 600, your body is trained to fight COVID-19 for life [how vaccines work]

Starting May 1, anyone above the age of 18 will be able to get the vaccine in India. But there's some debate around the cost of the vaccine set by the manufacturers, so here's an article to explain what a vaccine that costs Rs 400-Rs 1,200, does to your body.

Apr 25, 2021

Covaxin vs Covishield: Comparing prices, efficacy of two vaccines available in India

Here's a look at India's two vaccines approved for emergency use, Covaxin and Covishield, and how they fair against one another in terms of pricing and efficacy.