Security guard administered COVID vaccine admitted at AIIMS after developing allergic reaction

Security guard administered COVID vaccine admitted at AIIMS after developing allergic reaction

NEW DELHI: A security guard who was administered a shot of Covaxin at AIIMS here on Saturday was admitted at the hospital after he developed an allergic reaction as part of “severe” adverse events following immunisation. According to AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria, the security guard, in his 20s, at AIIMS who received the jab after … Read more

Coronavirus: Centre finally admits to community transmission, says limited to certain districts

Coronavirus: Centre finally admits to community transmission, says limited to certain districts

Over nine months after India reported the first known case of coronavirus, the Centre has now admitted to community trasmission of Covid-19 in the country. According to news agency PTI, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said community transmission of the coronavirus infection is restricted to certain districts in a limited number of states. … Read more

Centre concerned about high mortality levels in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal districts

Centre concerned about high mortality levels in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal districts

NEW DELHI: Even as India’s recovery rate in Covid-19 cases rises, the Centre is concerned over the high mortality levels in some districts. The health ministry has started talks with officials in districts where the number of deaths exceeds the state and country averages. The top areas recording high mortality rates are Pune, Mumbai, Thane, … Read more