The maximum number of beneficiaries in the country are from Karnataka where 1,84,699 people have been inoculated. The number of beneficiaries receiving COVID-19 vaccine shots has touched the mark of 14 lakh, with 3,47,058 being vaccinated in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. According to data released by the ministry, … Read more
Many centres had also failed to complete the primary task of delivering the messages to the beneficiaries informing about the day and time of their vaccination. The Maharashtra government has decided to resume the vaccination drive for Covid-19 in the state from Tuesday. The vaccination drive could not set off on Saturday after several complaints … Read more
Delhi reported one “severe” and 51 “minor” cases of AEFI. (Representative Image, IE) The first day of Covid-19 vaccination drive witnessed inoculation of nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitation workers. Every part of the country participated in the vaccination drive and sanitation workers were the first to get the jabs in Delhi and some … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the pan India rollout of the COVID vaccination drive on January 16 and all preparation are in place to initiate the programme. Over 3,000 sites across all states and Union Territories (UTs) will be virtually connected during the drive. “The vaccination drive will be carried on principles of Jan … Read more
He also made it clear that the Covaxin vaccine will be administered to people under phase 3 trials and only after getting their prior consent. The Union Health Ministry has said that the centre and state governments were in a position to begin vaccination within 10 days of getting the approval from the regulator Drug … Read more
There are around four lakh people who are above 50 years of age and those with underlying medical conditions and need healthcare services. In a recent survey conducted by district and corporation officials in Ahmedabad, more than seven lakh people from rural and urban areas of the city have been identified as those belonging to … Read more
Speaking about the “Project Sanjivani”, related to handling and redistribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Videh Jaipuriar said, Delhi International Airport Authority has made “special arrangements” for redistribution of Covid-19 vaccines. (Reuters image) Delhi Airport (DEL) is well-equipped for Covid-19 vaccine distribution in January 2021, said a top official. Both cargo terminals of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) … Read more
Canada has ordered Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the country’s whole population. With Pfizer bringing out first ever Coronavirus vaccination shots, the supply has begun for the UK, the US and Canada. While the administration of vaccines has started in the United Kingdom, the US is also starting to provide vaccination to people shortly. Canada too has … Read more
Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said that if the government focuses on preserving human life, then older Americans are required to be vaccinated first. (Reuters image) Who should get the Coronavirus Vaccine first? Once the efficacy rates of multiple Covid-19 vaccines were announced, a pertinent question arose who would be inoculated … Read more
It must be mentioned that the Central government has said that it would announce details of the Covid-19 vaccination and distribution framework after consultations with all stakeholders. (Reuters image) Coronavirus Covid-19 vaccination: The vaccine goes through several stages – identification, development, mass-production, and transportation. With several vaccines announcing positive efficacy rates, questions in India right … Read more