Covid-19: Total 158.74 crore vaccine doses administered; Over 3.7 crore in 15-18 age group get first dose

The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late night. The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country…

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COVID-19: Scientists looking into booster dose issue, primary vaccination foremost goal, says Centre

These interventions and measures are driven by science, local epidemiology and resources, said NITI Aayog Member (Health) V K Paul at a press conference. The Union government on Friday said…

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Covid-19: ASSOCHAM calls for booster dose to mitigate pandemic impact amid spike in Omicron cases

The Omicron variant has emerged as a ‘variant of concern’ following its detection in southern Africa late last month. (File/Reuters)The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) called for a…

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Covid-19: This Haryana district is jacking up vaccination rates with free helmets, dinner sets

Local celebrities such as reality show singer Salman Ali recorded a video message asking eligible individuals to get vaccinated. (File)The Nuh administration has taken up several initiatives as it looks…

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